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Auction fun with AnitA It’s not ‘Bargain Hunt’, but the Scottish star of that massively popular show will be the leading lady for the proceedings – and the event is in aid of a worthy cause.

Dumbarton Rotary Club have arguably ‘won a watch’ by recruiting antiques expert Anita Manning and her team from Great Western Auctions for a special charity fundraising Valuation Day at the National Park Centre on Monday, April 3.

If you have that half-forgotten family heirloom tucked away – the one you always meant to get valued some day – this is the ideal opportunity to fi nd out what it could really be worth, and possibly also consign it to auction.

Antiques expert Anita Manning, and her team from Great Western Auctions, will be hosting a charity fundraising Valuation Day at the National Park Centre

The entry fee is £10 and for that you can have up to three items valued – and enjoy a tea or coffee while you wait your turn.

A spokesman for Dumbarton Rotary said: “The Park Centre have helped us to accommodate this event by offering us a discounted cost to hire the venue, and Great Western Auctions are providing The aim of the event, which runs this service of valuation free of charge to us. All money raised will from 10am to 3pm, is to support the 500 Miles Charity, which helps go to the charity, and we hope to get interest from far and wide.“ children who have lost limbs to regain mobility and allow them It’s important to note that the to survive and have a future. event is not an auction, and

is solely about professional valuation of goods which could (your choice) be put up for auction at a later date.

have some idea of potential value, based on a previous valuation, but if that was a few years ago it is probably worth getting an expert new estimate to take account of changing “fashion“ – some items just keep growing in value, while others are more or less in demand according to what’s currently in vogue.

As in the show for which Anita Manning is most famous there are bound to be surprises and disappointments for those taking their prized possessions along (or it could be that hideous vase you’ve always wanted to get rid of – but which Even if your heirloom isn’t you’ve been told might be hugely valuable Anita and worth something). her team will have something interesting to tell you – and a Sometimes items like paintings or antique furniture will already great charity will benefi t too.

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The first weekend in April sees not only the Foodies can also snap up lots of welcome return of Springfest but also farmers fresh produce, handmade food and crafts market offering a major attraction in items including cakes and fudge, plus lots more from local food their own right on the second day. and drink producers.

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It was the last landmark reminder of the old Ballantine’s Distillery, and now it is consigned to nostalgia – to make way for affordable homes.

Cullross Limited and Dunbritton Housing Association are working jointly to deliver new homes on the site, with Dunbritton Housing Association creating the homes and Cullross delivering.

Dunbritton Housing Association have received Scottish Government approval to develop an additional 47 homes over and above the 108 homes which had previously been approved – meaning that over 150 affordable homes will be delivered by Dunbritton Housing Association over the course of the project.

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March already, and we still haven’t mentioned Drymen alt-blues musician Dave Arcari who – despite a hectic international schedule – has begun 2017 with concerts on the home front.

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This is a convenient way of reminding us that while he has an eclectic overseas fan base on at least two continents, he always returns to his roots.

“It’s short notice,” says Arcari, “but we’ve been encouraged by some test recordings from the last couple of shows and had to take the chance to record a show

at what is the perfect venue – it’s pretty much my hometown venue on the east side of Loch Lomond.

“Folks have been asking for a live album for a long time and there’s a whole load of reasons why the time is right to do this now – not least the fact that I have some new, unreleased material that will be performed for the forthcoming release.”

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mid-West and back to promote his latest EP, Hellbound Train.

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Hats off to Loch Lomond Rescue Boat supporter Andrea Ellis – and people like her – for making a worthwhile gesture to help a vital service.

She donated the cash she normally spends on Christmas cards to the funds of a local institution which has literally saved lives, and which copes with all sorts of dramas, major and minor, on an almost daily basis.

A glance at recent log entries discloses the usual pattern of people getting lost, stuck or fi nding themselves adrift, often in positions where it’s by no means obvious how they can be rescued in a hurry.

Sometimes the call-outs are spurious or solved in other ways – as in the case where a man who was reportedly extremely drunk and said to be in charge of a boat at Luss.

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Then there were the “distress fl ares“ which turned out to be fi reworks – but nobody knew that at the time, and the crew had to set forth, expecting they might Rescue Boat through dog have to tackle a real life or death walking – not bad for a fi rst year emergency. primary school pupil.

On another day it could be a real fl are, signalling that somebody is badly injured and perhaps in mortal peril. So it’s a service which needs and values support.

It’s the kind of gesture which is hugely appreciated by the crew, out of all proportion to the actual cash.

For an idea of how a typical That one was eventually dealt Recently we highlighted the week can pan out for the Loch with by police, but it’s an effort of local girl Savannah Lomond Rescue Boat check out illustration of the sort of situation Marshall, who raised £50 for the their Facebook page.

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Lessons on insurAnce present an unnecessary risk to other road users.â&#x20AC;&#x153; Neil Drane, Head of Enforcement Services, at MIB said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are thousands of uninsured vehicles in Scotland, with offi cers from across Scotland seizing in excess of 8,000 vehicles during 2016 through their partnership approach with MIB. Police Scotland and the Motor Insurance Bureau have warned that points, fi nes and vehicle seizures will be issued to anyone caught driving without insurance

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Audrey Mutongi (far right), with her team of volunteers, plans to expand their popular befriending service, with a grant from the Social Enterprise Challenge Fund

A befriending service for the elderly launched by an Alexandria woman is one of several local social enterprises to benefit from a recent grants boost.

Audrey Mutongi’s venture is already in great demand, and this has allowed her to expand the service and create volunteering opportunities – which will happen all the more quickly, thanks to a £12,000 increment.

together to support our growing team of dedicated volunteers.

It has allowed her to create a full time co-ordinator post so she can expand the service she offers to the community.

The Social Enterprise Challenge Fund was launched by the Council in 2012 to help create local businesses that address social or environmental needs, and offer new employment opportunities.

Audrey said: “The funding has helped us get a team of passionate volunteer coordinators

“It has been such a positive move that has helped us to support more people in West Dunbartonshire who fi nd themselves lonely or isolated.“

Successful applicants receive investment of up to £15,000 and the latest recipients of funding represent a diverse range of innovative, community-focused ideas.

Meanwhile Alan McGlashan from Renton plans to start up a social enterprise supporting and rehabilitating ex-offenders by providing them with training in the construction services and enabling them to move into employment or self-employment.

The enterprise will provide paid employment and training to local individuals while providing a service to the social and private housing sector in property maintenance.

Alan has been awarded £10,000 towards the start-up and running costs of his business.

Others to benefi t include Jain McIntyre from Bowling , who – with a £15,000 grant – will launch a community interest company which will help market Bowling Harbour as a destination point for visitors while also offering creative and educational workshops and events for local communities.

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An all weather sports pitch at the new Bellsmyre Education Campus has been opened to the community.

The nine-a-side pitch will be available for supervised use by young people up to the age of 16 until the start of the school term in August when it is expected a new fence, designed to reduce any noise from the facility, will be in place.

The pitches will be available for use by school age groups from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

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“It’s also important to ensure that residents aren’t disturbed by potential noise from our facilities and work will start soon to build the fence around the pitch at Bellsmyre which will help provide sound proofing for neighbouring residents .“ The pitch was built as part of the new Bellsmyre campus which opened in August last year.

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Glasgow Citizen's Theatre's production of 'Divided City' looks at the West of Scotland's sporting rivalry, and has received some very positive reviews

Sporting rivalry is fine, but how do we persuade the next generation that tribal animosity – a running sore in West of Scotland society to this day – belongs to the Dark Ages?

This is the last month of a touring production of ‘Divided City’ by Glasgow’s Citizen’s Theatre in West Dunbartonshire, and – if Facebook entries are anything to go by – it has succeeded in captivating young participants in a way no amount of mere preaching could do.

is aware of it brings youngsters fully into the drama, asking them to analyse for themselves the roots of division... and how to bring it to an end.

One parent wrote: “I can honestly say I have never seen such an amazing performance by school kids ever – everything from start Dealing with the sort of dilemmas to fi nish was so powerful, and everyone in the west of Scotland sent out the right message.“

Of course the theme which underpins the whole production is the notorious sectarian rivalry of the ‘Old Firm’, but the essential message covers all forms of intolerance and leaves the audience wondering... could the upcoming generation be the fi rst generation of Scots for which the old divisions have no meaning at all?

The West Dunbartonshire project involved primary schools in a musical adaptation of the production, and put the whole issue of a divided society centre stage in a way which children could easily relate to.

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As a family lawyer, I often have clients who are entirely financially reliant on their spouse and have no real sense of what matrimonial assets are held in their partner's name or even what is jointly owned. Reaching a financial agreement requires a full and frank disclosure of ALL matrimonial assets and liabilities by both parties.

The starting point is for both parties to declare all property they are aware of in their sole and joint names. However, this does not always happen and one party may attempt to "hide" assets.

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Calendar of events Friday 24th Feb

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

Laura 07922 833 472

Sunday 26th Feb

‘And Then There Were None’

by Agatha Christie Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, This comedy mystery from Dumbarton People’s Theatre (DPT) tells how ten strangers on a lonely island meet their deaths – one by one – like the ten little nursery rhyme ‘soldiers’. Why? Who ‘dunnit?’.

Wed 22nd-Sat 25th. Tickets £5.00. Available from Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, at the Box Office or by email dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ outlook.com Also on Saturday 25th

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

Some tables still available, £10 per table. cardrosstennisclub@gmail.com

The Cruin Open Wedding Day The Cruin 11:30pm, Everything from centrepieces, chair covers, sashes, table linen, lights, aisle decor and all the lovely little bits in between.

Also on hand will be the amazingly talented Denise from Helensburgh Flowers who can offer advice and assistance on your floral decoration and personal flowers for your big day. www.thecruin.com

Tuesday 28th Feb Segway Safari Loch Lomond Shores Throughout the day and month, Forget 4x4's – try your hand at these fabulous, funky off road 2x2 segway machines! Enjoy a 1-hour guided segway safari along the many routes and tracks around Loch Lomond. www.lochlomondshores.co.uk

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 Weekly cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Thursday 2nd Tuesday 28th Feb Jim White ‘Fun Night’ Concord Chess Club Concord Leisure Centre 6:30pm, A fun night to encourage people to take up or renew their interest in playing this fascinating game, being held in memory of one of the clubs founding members, Jim White.

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Wednesday 1st iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3pm & 7-8:30pm, Learn how to use your iPad over a cuppa and a blether.

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Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' weekly program. Boys & Girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack! events@wargamesandminiatures.com Weekly

Storytime 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 to join in your local library.

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What's On Calendar | March 2017 Family History Taster Session Dumbarton Library 6pm, Are you tracing your family history? Why not come along to a FREE family history taster session in Dumbarton Library Heritage Centre.

Booking essential. local.history@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Drop-In Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. Our IT technician is there to help you. Weekly Job Club Longcrags Community Centre 7pm, Set up an email account, write a CV and apply for jobs.

01389 767115 Weekly

Friday 3rd

Sunday 5th

Riverside Church Junior Badminton Club Games Hall, Riverside Church, Dumbarton 6:30pm, The Junior Badminton Club has now restarted at Riverside Church. Come along and play badminton on a Friday evening between 6.30pm and 7.45pm. All children in P5 to P7 welcome.

01389 742551 office@dumbartonriverside.org.uk

5th Annual Members Day Dumbarton Golf Club 10am, We have many small tasks which need undertaken around the Clubhouse and on the Course.

If you could spare a few hours to help, it would be greatly appreciated. Soup and sandwiches will be provided courtesy of the Club. Members only. www.dumbartongolfclub.co.uk

Saturday 4th Long Run Meadow Centre Dumbarton 9:30am, To enquire about joining the Dumbarton Athletic Club please go to www.dumbartonaac.com Sunset Goose Walk Loch Lomond Shores 5:15pm, Join the team at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for an evening woodland walk along to one of their favourite roosting spots. As the sun goes down, watch as the geese fly in from their feeding grounds over the loch and look out for other winter wildlife this beautiful area has to offer. www.lovelochlomond.com Balloch Run n Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am, Stay in shape and meet new people. www.lomond-trossachs.org

Friday 3rd The Danish Girl Concord Community Centre 7:30pm, A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Starring Eddie Redmayne.

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Helensburgh a nd West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Depart at 9:30am Three Trossachs Lochs. No dogs.

01389 731 953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk Levenvale Older People’s Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am, All members welcome. christinemacphail@blueyonder.co.uk

Farmers’ Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, On the first and third Sunday of every month. www.lochlomondshores.com

Monday 6th

Forever Active Badminton Allander Sports Centre 11am, Over 55’s badminton. All welcome. £3.40. Includes free swim. www.edlc.co.uk Mondays & Thursdays

Allstars Dumbarton West Kirk Hall, Westbridgend 2-4pm, This months theme is Easter and will include games and related creative activities.

All school aged children welcome.

Cost £2. Parents are invited to join us for a free afternoon tea from 3.30pm.

01389 761462 Adult Football Meadow Sports Centre 2-3pm, United Thistle Football Club, an adult football club for people with a disability aged 18 and over.

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

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

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Calendar of events Baby Massage Alexandria Library 10am, Baby massage is an excellent opportunity to share special moments with your baby helping to develop that loving bond between you and your child. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk Beginners Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Learn the basics of computing over a cuppa.

01389 767115 Weekly

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer; patients, carers, family members or friends. MON: Alexandria Library, 10:30am-12:30pm. THU: Clydebank Library, 12-2pm. WED: Dumbarton Library, 11am-1pm. helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Sporting Memories Network Dumbarton Library 10am, Sporting Memories Network is the premier reminiscence charity in Scotland. We promote and develop the use of sporting memories to improve the wellbeing of people through conversation and reminiscence. george@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com Weekly

GENERAL BUILDERS

Walking Football Our Lady & St Patricks 6:30-7:30pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Mousemats Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Learn computing skills in a friendly group of over 50s.

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REMAP Meeting Day Room, Elderly Day Care Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital 4pm, REMAP is a registered charity that offers technical and practical solutions for disabled people who require adaptation or modification to a piece of equipment but there is no commercial solution available to solve the problem. This meeting is open to anyone who may require the services of REMAP or who feels they can offer their services to REMAP. ewynne2@hotmail.com

Loch Lomond Bikers Winter Get Together Location TBC 7:30pm, Like minded people to join our group for days trips or if you fancy a spin out on the bike. www.meetup.com/lochlomondbikers Android Tablet Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Learn how to use your tablet in a relaxed, friendly group.

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

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

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Tue: 4pm-5:30. Wed: 4pm-5:30pm, Non-members of the leisure club are welcome! scotland@swimtime.org

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Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 3-4pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Langcraigs Hillwalking Club Midweek meetings start at 8pm at Ben View Resource Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton.

Weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street Car Park, Alexandria TUE 7: Club Night. SAT 11: West Highland Way, Balmaha to Drymen.

WED 22: Guest speaker Chris McInerny on Reptiles in Scotland.

SUN 26: Meall an Fhudair.

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Wednesday 8th Lennox Heritage Society Concord Community Centre 7:30pm, Jean Scollay talks on “Transportation of Women to Australia“ In the 18th and 19th centuries convicted criminals were transported to the colonies. Nonmembers £2 admission.

All Welcome. tommycrocket@gmail.com A Wee Look Back 32 Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, The monthly screening of 90 minutes of archive film from West Dunbartonshire and further afield. £2 admission at the door to include tea and buns during the interval. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Thursday 9th Silvertoun and Overtoun Community Council Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 7pm, Monthly meeting of Community Council. All welcome to discuss local issues, especially planning matters. rose@kosmoid.fsnet.co.uk

Friday 10th Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 7pm, This very popular club is for all ages. Field trips and events planned.

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Scottish Cycling, Running & Outdoor Pursuits Show SEC, Glasgow A must-visit show for all cyclists, runners and triathletes. A great day out for all the family. Indoor cycling tract, indoor mountain bike track, street velodrome racing, flatlands display students, kids’ cycling area, indoors running tract, biometric testing, starts – track/ road/outdoor, climbing walls, Segway courses, ropes challenges, triathlon challenges & more. www.scropes.co.uk Also Sat 11th & Sun 12th

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Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs)

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

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs)

WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am12pm. FRI: Dalmuir Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm. FRI: Our Lady & St Patrick's, 4:30-5:30pm . SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am & SUN: 10:30-11:30am

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs)

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm

Ready, Steady, Roll!

TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:3011:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs). WED: Playdrome, 1:302:15pm (3-4yrs). THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (3-4yrs) & Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs).

FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-4yrs)

Balance Bike (2.5-4yrs)

MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm. WED: Concord Community Centre, 10-11am. WED: Meadow Sports Centre, 1-2pm

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

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

Badminton

TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-11yrs) & 6-7pm (12-16yrs). TUE: Vale of Leven, 5-6pm (8-11yrs)

Basketball (8-14yrs)

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 6-7pm

Tennis

FRI: Dumbarton Academy, 3:304:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)

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

Games (8-12yrs)

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 6-7pm. WED: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm. FRI: Dalmuir Community Centre, 6:30-7:30pm

Sunday 12th

All weekly classes

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Depart at 9:30am Sallochy Trail. No dogs.

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Football TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & WED: 4:30-5:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs). Our Lady & St Patrick's High School. FRI: 5:30-6:30pm (5-9yrs). Dumbarton Academy, SAT: 11am-12pm (5-6yrs).

Playdrome. TUE: 5-6pm (5-8yrs) & SAT: 10-11am (5-7yrs) & 11am12pm (8-10yrs). SUN: Antonine Sports Centre, 11:30am-12:30pm (5-6yrs)

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

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

Disability Football TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm (5-12yrs) & 8-9pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Antonine Sports Centre, 3:154:15pm (5-7yrs), 4:15-5:15pm (5-7yrs) & 5:15-6:15pm (8-10yrs).

THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs).

FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes

Friday 17th Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustines Church 7:30pm, Local band AGM will host the event as usual and included on the bill this month Katee Kross, Stray Potato and Billy Forsyth along with many others performing on the night. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music.

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Saturday 11th Vale of Leven’s Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Parish Church 7:30pm, Entertainment will be provided by Brats and Callets (part of City of Glasgow Chorus) and a light supper will be provided.

Tickets cost £10 and are available from members or at the door. valeofleventg@gmail.com

Bring & Buy Sale Dumbarton FC Stadium 5:30pm, Dumbarton and District model aircraft club, items for sale can submitted from 5:30pm onwards with sale starting at 8pm. Scotland’s biggest and most successful model aircraft event. www.dadmac.org.uk Vale of Leven’s Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Parish Church 7:30pm, AGM, followed by a fun quiz. A good turnout of members is requested. New members are always welcome. valeofleventg@gmail.com Some Like it Hot Concord Community Centre 7:30pm, When two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. Starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis & Marilyn Monroe. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

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Ladies Football (16+) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

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

Swimming MON: Meadow Centre, 9:3010:15am. TUE: The Play Drome, 12:15-1pm & 7:15-8pm. WED: Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, 7:30-8:15pm

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Calendar of events Thursday 23rd

Saturday 18th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Depart at 9:30am The Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel.

No dogs. 01389 731 953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Wednesday 22nd Young at Heart Concord Community Centre 1:30pm, Gregory Tuttle (Robert Keith), a widowed musician, is the father of three extraordinarily gifted daughters, Laurie (Doris Day), Fran (Dorothy Malone) and Amy (Elisabeth Fraser), all of whom are facing different romantic troubles.

The arrival of two handsome musicians, Alex Burke (Gig Young) and Barney Sloan (Frank Sinatra), who have been invited by Gregory to board at the house while working on a new musical, further complicates the daughters' love lives.

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Drymen and District Local History Society Drymen Village Hall 7:45pm, Dr Clare Wilson will give an illustrated talk on “An Illicit Whisky Chaser: rediscovering the hidden history of whisky production“. www.drymen-history.org.uk

Saturday 25th

Growing West Dunbartonshire Concord Centre, Dumbarton 10am, A local forum for those interested in gardening/growing their own produce. The group is made up of individuals and community groups that are based across West Dunbartonshire and include community allotments and small gardening projects. eileen.o'hare@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Spring Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am, Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestria. Coffee and cakes after the concert. www.locco.org.uk

Dumbarton West Kirk Dumbarton West Kirk Hall 2pm, Spring Tea with entertainment by AGM. Have afternoon tea, relax and enjoy the music in the Hall at 2pm. Raffle.

Surprise dip. Gifts. Tickets £6 – available from members of the Church Congregational Board.

01389 761462 Ultimate Ladies Night The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road 7pm, Fun and games by our own Ann Summers Rep, followed by entertainment by “The Sassy Boys“ before ending the evening with disco & dancing. Tickets £15.

BYOB. Over 18s Only. allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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Valuation Day Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 10am, Valuation by TV antiques expert Anita Manning in an aim to raise funds for 500 miles Charity.

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Saturday April 29 Sunday 26th Charity Car Boot Sale Loch Lomond Shores Overspill Carpark 10am-1pm, £6 per car; £10 per van. All proceeds go to charity. All welcome.

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There’s a bit to go yet before the highlight of Drymen’s year – the famous Agricultural Show is on May 27 – but now’s the time to start practising for the big event.

We’re not talking about showjumping or even sheep-shearing but baking, because yet again the local SWI ladies are judging what promises to be one of the most hotly-contended events of the show, and everyone who fancies they know a thing or two about oven-craft is welcome to try their skill.

The organisers tell us; “This year we'd love you to enter a Single Chocolate Sponge (unfi lled) Iced With Chocolate Glace Icing” – although whether this is just a particular judges’ favourite they’re looking forward to sampling in detail isn’t spelled out.

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Entries to last year's Drymen Show Bake-Off included some very tasty edible farmyard vehicles.

before 9.30am or between 1pm and 1.30pm and clearly label your entry (which is free) with your name, address and contact number.

Entries will be openly judged by the SWRI ladies at 2pm on the day.

The organisers have asked anyone aiming to take part to let them know, simply so that they can make enough room for all – there was a superb entry last year, and they want to ensure they can accommodate everyone.

Of course there’s much more to the show than “just” the baking event, as it’s one of the premier agricultural shows in the country (comparable, say, to the famous annual show in Neilston, East Renfrewshire), and we’ll have more on what’s likely to feature in the next issue.

Meantime if you want to catch a fl avour of last year’s action there’s plenty on the show’s Facebook (search Drymen Show) including pictures from the bakeoff, in which the entries were edible model tractors!

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Chivas Brothers have brought some good news to the area as they are moving their Paisley headquarters to their Dumbarton site

So consolidation of the company and the brand in Dumbarton is about more than just a welcome increment of jobs, as it effectively makes the burgh home to a blue chip brand that will allow business development chiefs to wax lyrical about “the home of world-renowned Scotch whisky Chivas Regal”.

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The old “whisky tower” won’t be part of Dumbarton’s future, but that doesn’t mean the town is losing its strong connection with Scotland’s national drink.

Possibly the best news the area has had for some time was the confi rmation that all 450 staff at the soon to close Paisley headquarters of Chivas Brothers will be moving to the fi rm’s Dumbarton site – bringing with them a useful boost to the local economy.

part of a web of whisky interests across Scotland which includes some of the most prestigious names in the business, and also produces – with much less fanfare – major export brands we don’t see on supermarket shelves here, such as Clan Campbell (which is particularly popular in France).

Part of French-based multinational Chivas Regal itself isn’t a malt, as many often wrongly (but Groupe Pernod Ricard, Chivas is

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The move will be completed by the end of 2019, creating a reinforced local base which will by then play host to more than 1,000 workers, making it easily in the top rank of Scotch Whisky sites in the country, especially as the Kilmalid site is to be expanded considerably with a £40million building and a new bottling plant.

So just as one icon of the town’s whisky past disappears we’re being given the consolation of a major increment of strength from the owners of a superlative brand – a prize many other towns would eagerly welcome.

Local Business | March 2017

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The Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoors Pursuits Show returns to Glasgow this month.

Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow, from March 10 to 12, the event offers the chance to check out 100 top brands from a variety of sports.

Highlights include Pinarello, Canyon, Cube, Merida, Santa Cruz, Cervelo and BTWIN from the cycling world and running brands Newton, On, Altra, Ronhill, Hilly, Craft, and Kalenji.

A guest theatre will welcome sporting celebrities, including cycling legend Graeme Obree and top Scottish marathon running brothers Derek and Callum Hawkins.

distance on a static cycle in 12 hours live at the show.

The event promises something for every age and fi tness level, with fun activities for kids such as an assault course, climbing wall and mountain bike trail.

Adults can race on an indoor cycling track, try the latest road bikes from Bike Swanky and test their skills on an e-mountain bike course.

There will be a number of running and triathlon challenges, as well as the chance to win a place in the New York Marathon.

Ultra cyclist Katie Ford will attempt The SEC, Glasgow is less than 20 minutes away on the train from to break the Guinness World Record for the greatest simulated Dumbarton.

See www.scottishcyclingrunningoutdoorpursuitsshow.co.uk

BABcocK sponsor 10K Babcock announced as the new sponsor of what was previously the Polaroid 10k Series.

Race Director of the Babcock Helensburgh 10k and Chair of the Babcock 10k Series Organising Committee, Kevin Johnson was keen to acknowledge the outstanding commitment of Polaroid over the past thirty three years. The new series will include two of the established races in Helensburgh on Thursday May 4th at 7.30pm and Dumbarton on Thursday 11th May at 7.30pm, with a new race, promoted by Shettleston Harriers in Glasgow on Sunday 28th May at 9.30am.

As one of the area’s largest employers, Babcock is an important part of the local community and proud to support the 10k series. The Babcock 10k Series will build upon the traditions established by its’ predecessor and offer exciting competitive opportunities to all, from recreational runner

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to Olympian, whilst providing memorable experiences for those whose goal is simply to take part and complete the distance.

Series entrants will receive a More Mile technical running t-shirt and each race will feature a specially struck medal, for all fi nishers, depicting the local icons of Hill House; Dumbarton Castle and The People’s Palace. Goody bags will be crammed full of useful accessories from retail running partner, Start Fitness. Category and spot prizes worth more than £3,000 will be on offer from Start Fitness and More Mile, across the series. AG Barr’s Strathmore Water brand will refresh and rehydrate the runners.

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Nightlife | March 2017

A L E X A N D RI A Dempsey’s Bar 1 Hillview Place, 01389 757988 l THU: Poker Night (8pm) l FRI: Bingo Night (8pm)

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

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

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

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

B A L LOCH Balloch House Vintage Inn Balloch Rd, 01389 752579 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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Balloch Rd, 01389 729002 l Contact for entertainment details

Fisherwood Rd, 01389 752052 l WED: Quiz night l FRI: Live music l FRI 31: Charity CHAS Night l SAT: DJ l Live sports

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

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The Winnock The Square, 01360 660245

Glasgow Road, 01389 734 336 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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The Glencairn Lounge

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The Lennox Bar 137-139 High St, 01389 730120 l Weekend entertainment, contact bar for further information

Stirling Road, 01389 733304 l Available for functions

The Burgh Bar 117 High St, 01389 739144

l SUN: Karaoke

The Waverley Bar 30 West Bridgend, Dumbarton l Wide range of music played l Live football & rugby l Beer garden, karaoke & jukebox

J A m e s to w n Fenton’s Bar 174 Main Street, 01389 602564 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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“I am also grateful for the continued help and support from my former college lecturers. They have been a wonderful help.”

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He says: “The college course prepared me for industry standard work, taught me how to act like a graphic designer, how to be a graphic designer and how to approach people as a graphic designer.

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New ideas for the mag? Household Tips CHOPPING #1 ONIONS So many people tell us that they keep their Community Advertiser all month because it is chock full of local information from What’s On to useful ads for local trades and services.

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We’re asking our readers if there’s anything more you’d find handy. With our bumper 36-page editions we have room for regular slots which could enhance the mag as a month long information source.

We already carry essential numbers for local services and contacts for most if not all support groups. What else?

Would it be useful to publish the tide tables for sailors, sunset and sunrise times, church services or bus times?

Or how about healthy living tips or a selection of the best of What’s On from our sister magazines in Bearsden & Milngavie and Helensburgh & Lomond?

We say: “It’s a community magazine and we want what you want. So if you’ve got any thoughts we’d love to hear from you.”

Also as we mentioned last month we’re always on the lookout for stories. So whether it is new ideas for the mag, events, information about your club or organisation or a story about a local person going over and above, please get in touch.

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The Friends of Levengrove Park funding, secured from the Community budget, will be used develop a Community Orchard

Council budgets are a mystery to most of us, but while cash is clearly under pressure there are still community fund grants available.

If you run a community group you should certainly fi nd whether you qualify – like so many other organisations – for assistance.

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Linda Adam, from The Friends of Levengrove Park, said: “The group will use the funding secured from the Community Budget to develop a Community Orchard in Levengrove Park.

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