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Local News | March 2018

CPr CoUrse tHat wiLL save Lives administering CPR until help arrives.

and nine lives have been saved locally and in the Trossachs area.

By making defi brillators available in the community and training volunteers to administer lifesaving care in the minutes before an ambulance arrives, the chances of survival from a heart attack can be doubled.

Save a life: Members of the Dumbarton Rotary Club learned quite a bit on their recent CPR training day

It is a skill most people hope they will never have to use, but knowing how to operate a defibrillator can sometimes literally mean the difference between life and death.

Members of the Rotary Club of Dumbarton recently attended a Heartstart and CPR training course in the Vale of Leven Medical Centre, run by charity chairperson Sheenah Nelson.

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The session demonstrated the procedure to be followed in the event of an individual suffering a heart attack, from initially summoning help to the simple use of the defi brillator before

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To date some 50 PADs have been placed within the Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire areas while a total of 115 PADs had been placed in communities across Argyll and Bute, West Dunbartonshire, Stirlingshire Sheenah was instrumental in the and Perthshire, including Loch founding of the Helensburgh and Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Local district CPR/Defi brillator Association charity in 2015, a A spokesman for Dumbarton group which raises funds to Rotary said: “We recognise provide Publicly Accessible the signifi cant benefi t to the Defi brillators (PADs) in locations community in supporting the throughout the area, - and she is development of this campaign the Chairperson and a Trustee of and the potential to save many this registered charity. more lives of local people PADs were fi rst sited in outlying rural areas but are now being placed in more urban spots.

The charity operates in partnership with Helensburgh and Garelochside Rotary Club in providing Heartstart and Defi brillator Awareness Training for the local community both in Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire.

Around 1,700 men, women and children have received training,

who suffer a heart attack.

“The Club has now funded two public access defi brillators in the Dumbarton area, one situated in Glasgow Road, at Carousel Nursery and the other at Kilpatrick School in Old Kilpatrick”.

Dumbarton Rotary want to thank Sheena “for running this excellent course and for carrying out this invaluable work locally for the community”.

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The Drymen Show isn’t until late May (we’ll have more next issue), but the call had already gone out in February for one of the most important events on the programme – the now traditional annual baking contest.

Every year has a theme, and this year contestants are challenged to make a Carrot Cake (“in any form you wish – as long as it’s baked”).

The word has been put out now because the organisers are keen to encourage the widest possible entry (and no, you don’t have to come from Drymen).

To enter, all you have to do is be a non SWI (Rural) member, bring your carrot cake to the Rural Tent on the big day in May, either before 9.30am or between 1pm and 1.30pm, and clearly label your entry (which is free) with your name, address and contact number.

This year the organisers are delighted to announce again that the Bake Off has been sponsored

by June McEwan, and she has donated another beautiful Rebecca McEwan plate, which will be presented to the winner on the day.

The Bake Off is of course just one event in a show which combines all the best ingredients of an agricultural show with those of a family fun day, and is a brilliant introduction to the big local outdoor Highland Games and piping events of the summer – all within easy range of home.

Organised by Strathendrick Agricultural Society it includes judging of some of the fi nest livestock, from Clydesdales to Highland ponies, besides cattle and sheep.

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Life of a Kaiser’s Pirate The Lennox Heritage Society has had some fascinating speakers on all sorts of interesting subjects over the years, but the story behind this month’s talk is in a league of its own - like something out of a very far-fetched novel.

On Wednesday, March 14, speaker Ken Colville will give an account of a man who in some respects made Blackbeard look like a rank amateur, not least because he survived all his adventures and lived to a ripe old age.

The corsair in question is Kapitan Felix von Luckner, also known as “Seeteufel� (the Sea Devil) and “The Kaiser’s Pirate�, a buccaneering commerce raider who cut a swathe through Allied shipping across the globe during the First World War – using the ruse of arming a normal cargo vessel with hidden guns and powerful, souped-up engines.

He was the Dick Turpin of the seven seas, and it took a determined effort to run him down on the far side of the world. Soon he made a daring escape, only to be finally cornered and sent off to a POW camp in New Zealand.

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The message that plastic is a threat to nature is starting to hit home, with programmes like the Blue Planet spelling out just what our freewheeling attitude to refuse is doing to the environment.

But you are more likely to get a coherent account of just why single-use plastic cups (for example) are wasteful from a local school pupil than most adults – like so many ingrained habits it will be a generational change.

In the meantime the local authority is battling to get close to where it wants to be on

straightforward recycling, with news that West Dunbartonshire households recycle just 49 per cent of their household waste – a fi gure it wants to increase to 70 per cent by 2025.

The campaign message will appear on posters and banners this month, with social media messaging also planned.

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Regeneration convener Councillor Iain McLaren said: “We really appreciate the efforts of our residents when it comes to recycling, but we also know that some simple changes in how we dispose of waste can have a massive impact fi nancially for the council and, of course, it also plays a huge role in protecting our environment.

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Blue bins take plastic bottles, tubs and trays, (as long as they’re not black), paper, food and drink cans, and cardboard and cartons.

It’s good to rinse out containers, because it helps keep bins clean and makes items easier to recycle.

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wHiCH CHarity is yoUrs? the publicity for the event – but the walks starting in Glasgow or Clydebank are a mighty 23 miles and 14 miles respectively, so the local walk is easily the most inclusive and allows many who couldn’t manage the longer hikes to have a go.

The Mighty Stride once again starts from Hampden Park, then heads through the south side, into Glasgow Green and along the Clyde past the Finnieston Crane and Riverside Museum, through Yoker on to the cycle path to Clydebank.

KILTWALK CHALLENGE: The Kiltwalk takes place on 29th April with options of 23 and 14 miles

There is a lengthy queue of laudable causes vying for your attention if you’re thinking of taking part in this year’s Kiltwalk spectacular – which for this area ends in Balloch - and they all deserve support.

Most people ultimately choose a cause which has some personal connection through friends or family, while for some it might seem an idea to support one of the charities that enjoys a less high profi le than the ones we hear about regularly.

That’s where the Big Stroll begins, continuing through Bowling, Dumbarton and Vale of Leven to the fi nish line within Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Moss O Balloch.

everyone’s contribution is worthwhile.

The big day is April 29, so anyone taking part can start training round about now (when the weather is half decent at least some of the time) to be ready in time, and to collect sponsors.

Either way this massive fundraiser The Balloch “Wee Wander” is three laps of Balloch Country is solid gold to organisations Park, a total of just over six miles, which rely on public cash to and is lumped in with Glasgow in function to full effect, and

Nearly 7,000 people took part in one or other of the walks last year, and there could easily be more this time around.

For most charities there is no minimum fundraising amount, leaving you free to set your own target and raise as much as you can.

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There’s still time, but only just, to enter one of the prestige categories of the West Dunbartonshire Working4Business Awards 2018 – and it could be well worth having a go, especially if you run a thriving local “mom and pop� enterprise.

Working4business is a partnership of public sector organisations that have joined together to provide a one stop coordinated service for businesses in West Dunbartonshire.

The awards are open to businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, and categories include both Family Business and Excellence in Customer Service.

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All finalists will gain publicity, and the winners will be announced at the glittering awards dinner at Clydebank Town Hall on Friday, April 27 But you’ve only until 5pm on Friday, March 9, to submit an application form – so don’t delay if you want to be in with a chance of gaining potentially valuable public recognition for your enterprise, whether large or small. For full details visit www. working4business.com

Just a reminder that next month’s big crowd-puller in Balloch is Comic-Con at Loch Lomond Shores, a hugely successful celebration of popular comic culture which looks set to become an annual event here.

More than just a big market selling sometimes hard to find titles it also features loads of toys, arts and crafts, and some colourfully-dressed characters impersonating anything from Imperial space marines to Spiderman. It takes place over two days, April 28 and 29 (11am till 5pm) and is just £2 to enter (under-10’s go free) – though you’ll probably want to take a few bob to spend on the merchandise.

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dUMBartoN's CUP dreaM Dumbarton Football Club made history last month as they travelled to Wales and beat The New Saints 2-1 to advance to their first major cup final in 121 years. (writes Stuart Brodie) It didn’t always look likely, (TNS) are not competition to be sniffed at having won the Welsh league last season. So when Dean Ebbe struck the home side ahead it might have looked like another case of so close yet so far for the ‘sons of the rock’.

But this Dumbarton side were not willing to let history pass them by, and a fi ne effort from Danny Handling pulled the teams level. The 500 travelling Dumbarton fans might have been happy to go into extra time as TNS battered the away team.

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The company are in winning form, with one satisfi ed customer commenting on social media about the most recent production, “Dangerous Corner”: “I had no idea whodunnit until the very end. Great set design and production too”.

premise that the villain wants to do away with his wife in order to live a life of idle luxury on her money – but because this is Hitchcock nothing is straightforward, and the tale that unfolds is a classic of the genre.

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The team leader, Dawn Stewart, recently took to social media to comment: “Last year was about seeing where we are as a school and if we were heading in the right direction as a newly established academy, we were delighted with our results last year with our highest placing being 8th out of an amazing 54 countries and beautiful talent.

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This month: Guardianship for your ChiLd Traditionally, parents have asked family or friends to act as godparents to their child.

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Calendar of events Thursday 1st Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. New opportunities.

Come along to our drop-ins. (every Thursday) Free Use Of Computers & WIFI Bellsmyre Digital Community (10am-12pm Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri) Come along to our computer suite and use one of our PCs for free. Update your emails, search the Internet, apply for a job, play PC games. 01389 767115.

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Alzheimer Scotland Allotment Eastfi eld 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

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

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Thursday)

Dumbarton Library 3-4:30pm. Fun FREE 30-40 minute sessions which include stories, games and activities for parents/ carers and their 3-5-year-olds.

Register in your local library.

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

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Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. 07922 833472 Dumbarton People’s Theatre (DPT) Denny Civic Theatre Curtain Up 7.30pm Doors Open 7pm. Opening night of DPT’s ‘Dangerous Corner’ by J.B. Priestley. Tickets (£5.00) available from Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, by emailing

dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ outlook.com or at Box Office. (till Saturday 3rd March)

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

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Friday 2nd Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. New opportunities.

Why not come along to our dropins. Find out what we can do for you. (every Friday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9am), Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm).

Further information available at

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

www.lennoxevangelicalchurch.org Weekly

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

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Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm (7-9). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs). SUN: 11:30am12:30pm (5-6yrs).

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

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

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

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

Ready, Steady, Roll!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adult Classes Ladies Football (16+)

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

THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

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

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

Basketball (8-14yrs)

Jog Scotland (16+)

MON: Alexandria Community Centre 6-7pm Â

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

Hockey (5-12yrs)

Swimming

WED: Meadow Centre 6-7pm

Tennis (5-12yrs) Tue: Dumbarton Academy 6-7pm

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

Girls FootballÂ

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

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

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

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Saturday 3rd Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am. Stay in shape and meet new people.

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

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Levenvale Seniors Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All are welcome.

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am. Arts, crafts and games. 0141 526 2400 Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/preschool children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month.

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Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome.

Sunday 4th Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall, you really must come along. There’s free parking, lots to do for kids and families and plenty of local shopping – all in all, a great day out. Runs the first and third Sunday of month.

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March 2018 | What's On Calendar Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street, Dumbarton 6-8pm. Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/ alcohol? 01389 734500 Weekly

Calendar of events Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10:30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Saturday)

Monday 5th Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. New opportunities.

Come along to our drop-ins. Find out what we can do for you. (every Monday)

Sunday 4th Sunset Goose Walk RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 3:30-6pm. Thousands of geese spend the winter months feeding and roosting around the Loch Lomond area. Join the team for an evening woodland walk along to one of their favourite roosting spots. As the sun goes down, watch as the geese move in to their overnight dwelling. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and bring torches and binoculars if you have them.

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

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

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

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Sporting Memories Network Dumbarton Library 10am. Sporting Memories Network is the premier reminiscence charity in Scotland.

We promote and develop the use of sporting memories to improve the well-being of people through conversation and reminiscence.

Beginners Computer Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Beginners Computing Class. Join our friendly class to help you get started over a cuppa and a blether - Internet, emails, online shopping. All ages welcome. 01389767115

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@ wwmail.co.uk (also Monday 12th)

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

helen.shearer@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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

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

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What's On Calendar | March 2018 Lomond Badminton Club Vale of Leven Academy 6-8pm Juniors; 8-10pm Adults.

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

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

07740473247

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

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

Weekly

cardrossmotherandtoddlers@ gmail.com

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

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Balloch Health Walk Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. We walk to feel fitter.

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

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

It’s also a great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and a chat together after the walk. or contact Fran Crumley Lomond Coordinator fran.crumley@

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(every Wednesday)

(every Thursday)

http://trustinthepark.org/walk-inthe-park/ lochlomond-trossachs.org 01389 722645

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Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church 7.30-10.30pm. A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. Local band AGM will host the event as usual and this month is a "2 songs and off" allowing more performers than usual to play on the night.

Money raised from the night will be donated to a local charity. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music.

Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market, 143145 High St, Dumbarton or pay at door on the night. 07787 310 391

www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

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

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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

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

Overburn & Townend Tenants & Residents Association (OTTRA) Dumbarton Golf Club 7pm. We would like to invite you to our tenants association meeting.

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

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It’s also a great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and a chat together after the walk.

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Wednesday 7th

Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall Church Street Dumbarton 7.30pm. Carson City providing the live music this month. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw.

Accompanied children welcome.

Admission £5.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.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

Dumbarton People’s Theatre Auditions DPT Rehearsal Studio 7:30pm. An audition will be held for ‘Secondary Chances’ by Ally Priestley to be performed in the Denny Civic Theatre from 2nd to 5th May. Set near Glasgow, this is a new local play by a local writer for local people. Parts for all ages from 12 years upwards, large cast – new members welcome. For more information contact Janette on 01389 761398.

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Calendar of events Thursday 15th Luss SWI March Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm. Please join us for a coffee and a chat as we are informed by Leigh Grainger about the work of the Pet Blood Bank. Competitions: 3 jaffa cakes, glittens (dk, 1 pair), photograph of your pet. Everyone is welcome, visitors £3.

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

lennoxec@gmail.com

Spring Tea West Kirk Hall. Dumbarton 2pm, Entertainment by AGM. Raffle Surprise Dip Tickets £6 from Discography, Bell Centre and members of the Church Congreational Board. 01389

01389 850231 anne@farmstay-lochlomond. co.uk

Saturday 17th Easter Fayre Bonhill Church 11am. Golden Easter Egg Tombola, Easter crafts, easter hampers along with cake and candy - come and join us for a coffee and chat. For more information contact Rev Barbara O'Donell. 01389 609329

Friday 16th

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

Sunday 18th

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Saturday 24th

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

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Sunday 25th Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon Loch Lomond Shores 9am, Much of the route is off-road along the banks of the River Leven from Lomond Shores in Balloch to Dumbarton. The finish remains adjacent to the old Playdrome in Clydebank. Enter at entrycentral.

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Friday 30th Churches Together Good Friday Easter Service Dumbarton Town Centre 12 noon. Churches Together to Celebrate Easter – all welcome. For more information contact David Buchan

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Bellsmyre Photography Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8:30pm, 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Monday 27th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6:30-7:30pm. Monthly book club.

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Local News | March 2018

Good CoMMUNity News in good causes have also benefi ted, and meanwhile a bold new plan has been unveiled for the magnifi cent Lomond Galleries building in Alexandria, which could see its basement units opened up with the creation of several new jobs.

CASH BOOST: A valuable cash boost will convert an ordinary van into a refrigerated model

This month brings a welcome boost for a wealth wof local community groups – and news of a plan to breathe new life into one of the area’s most outstanding landmark buildings.

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare is among around 28 groups to receive valuable cash from the community budgeting fund, and will reportedly be using the money to convert its ordinary van to a refrigerated model.

food and fuel.

With no sign that austerity is about to end, and the launch of Universal Credit causing massive problems across Scotland, it’s a move which allows the hardworking foodshare volunteers This is so that it can uplift surplus to tap into the goodwill of food from local supermarkets and supermarket bosses and put much-needed supplies to bring much-needed aid to the many families across the area that good use.

Many other local groups involved cannot afford to pay for both

The former torpedo factory has fought against the recession and out of town competition to cut a dash as a destination shopping venue, but the new owner has exciting plans which could see seven different areas converted for use as a day care centre for adults with complex needs – a facility likely to be of enormous use both locally and across the wider area.

Meanwhile although many of the community budgeting grants are in the order of a few hundred pounds that is cash that can often make a substantial difference to a project – for example Dumbarton Youth Football receives cash to purchase storage containers to secure newly purchased football goals and equipment at newly formed hub sites in Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank.

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Once upon a time anyone with a small plot of land would grow food on it, particularly in the lean times of the 30’s and the war years, and of course allotments are as old as the hills.

But a whole new generation are discovering that being able to grow at least some of your own fruit and veg is both a cash saving and very satisfying way of stocking the domestic larder.

It doesn’t have to be an allconsuming passion or even

something that takes up a lot of your spare time, but does repay serious effort when you can spare it.

Growing West Dunbartonshire is staging a celebration of community gardening in the Concord Community Education Centre in Dumbarton on Saturday, April 28, from 10am – where there will be members of groups who know the ropes and can pass on useful advice, and there’s information on how to tend fruit trees too.

On March 17 artist Jude Stewart returns to Clydebank Museum to teach the fascinating art of glass painting (runs from 1pm till 3pm cost ÂŁ10 including materials).

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

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1 Hillview Place, 01389 757988  THU: Poker Night (8pm)  FRI: Bingo Night (8pm)

Balloch Rd, 01389 752579  Contact bar for entertainment details

The Laughing Fox

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

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

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

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

Club Desire

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

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

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480 Main St, 01389 754543  Live sport & music  Contact the bar for more details

54 Balloch Rd, 01389 607300  THU: Live Football  SAT 5 & 19: Open Mic  SAT 11 & 25: Karaoke  Live football

Lomond Park Hotel Balloch Rd, 01389 752494  THU: Quiz  FRI & SUN: Karaoke  SAT: Live Band

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dryMeN The Buchanan Arms Main Street, 01360 660 588 ď Ź Chic atmosphere for wining & dining

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

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

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5 Stirling Road, Drymen, 01360 660123 ď Ź WED: Quiz Night ď Ź SAT: Live Music ď Ź SUN: Live Entertainment ď Ź Contact bar for more details

15-19 Bridge St, 01389 732816 ď Ź SAT: Karaoke

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The Winnock The Square, 01360 660245 ď Ź Variety themed nights ď Ź Contact bar for entertainment details

d U M B a r to N The Abbotsford Hotel Stirling Road, 01389 733304 ď Ź Available for functions

The Burgh Bar 117 High St, 01389 739144 ď Ź Contact bar for entertainment details

Cheers

1 Brewery Lane, 01389 742333 ď Ź FRI & SAT: DJ Clubnights

137-139 High St, 01389 730120 ď Ź Weekend entertainment, contact bar for further information

The Malt and Myre Lomondgate Drive, 0871 527 9274 ď Ź Accommodation and restaurant

The Milton Inn

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116 Glasgow Rd, 01389 732642 ď Ź FRI: Karaoke ď Ź Live Music Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940 ď Ź Monthly pool competitions and quiz nights

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

Lo C H Lo M o N d Drovers Inn Inverarnan, 01301 704234 ď ŹSAT 3: Blind Panic ď Ź SAT 10: Jeff Jeffrey ď Ź SAT 17: Ron Johnson ď Ź SAT 24: Raymond Blondell ď Ź FRI 30: Carnaby Street ď Ź SAT 31: Minogue Brothers

The Inn on Loch Lomond

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

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Great sUCCess at tHe fiNNisH LiNe Many people volunteer their time and effort to fundraise for CHAS, the organisation behind the hugely successful Robin House children’s facility in Balloch – but one recent endeavour surely deserves special praise.

An intrepid team carried out a three day trek in northern Finland, run by event organisers Breaking Strain, in conditions reckoned the most extreme ever experienced on the trail.

Trekking 72km over three days on frozen lakes and through snowcovered forests, at the same time as pulling 20kg pulks attached to their waists, camping in tents at night as temperatures plummeted to a low of minus 34 degrees on one night – were among the challenges faced en route to the “Finnish line” It was worth the effort as the team raised more than £25,000 for CHAS through their amazing efforts.

One of the CHAS trekkers, Sarah, said: “The fi rst day of trekking was by far the best. We were well rested, highly caffeinated, excited, and enthusiastic.

river, chatting away, and simply enjoying the thrill of what we were doing.

“It got a bit harder trekking later, including a slight hill which made negotiating the pulk downhill a little interesting - but still all happy, all positive and all lovely.

At the bottom of the hill we emerged onto an enormous frozen lake, and as the twilight twinkled its last and darkness enshrouded us we trekked down towards the welcome row of tents already erected for us by the 'logistics' team, and a roaring fi re.

Another trekker, Scott, said: “This was defi nitely the toughest challenge I have ever taken on, “We started the trek walking two both physically and mentally, but it was worth it and more. or three abreast, down a frozen “There are no words to describe the feeling of crossing the fi nish line.

“It was partly relief, but the emotion and the realisation of what you have achieved just hits you.”

There’s more information about CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland) at www.chas.org.uk

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Jo taKes toP JoB West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has appointed Jo Gibson as its new Head of Health and Community Care.

Jo comes from North Ayrshire’s HSCP and takes over from Chris McNeill, who recently retired.

Originally from Northern Ireland, Jo has worked in health care for 20 years, starting with East Kent Health Authority in 1997, and has held a variety of roles in acute, community and mental health services in Kent, Birmingham and Leeds.

She joined NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 10 years ago and spent seven years with the Health Board as Head of Performance, then moved to North Ayrshire three years ago.

She said: “I’m really excited about joining West Dunbartonshire HSCP.

achieving some excellent results.

“I look forward to working with service users and carers, as well as GPs, nursing staff, allied health professionals and the social care teams to see how we can improve even further to support the people of West Dunbartonshire.”

West Dunbartonshire HSCP is “My predecessor Chris McNeill has responsible for delivering all local built a great set of services and primary care, community health a great team, which is already and social care services.

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Congratulations to the team at Alexandria’s under-publicised Loch Lomond Brewery, which recently completed a successful make-over for the packaging of its increasingly highly-regarded products.

Besides rolling out their products across the UK market the fi rm has been fl ying the fl ag for Scotland at a major four-day event in Rimini – and is now looking forward to a busy season on the home turf throughout the summer. The new logo bears the words “Iconic beers – iconic beauty”, which neatly sums up both the beers and the area where they are produced.

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Keys Galore..............................................................2 KM Locks and Repairs............................................22 Lake Construction Ltd.............................................9 Laradam Interiors..................................................31 Ledgerwoods Electrical Services...........................25 Loch Lomond Yoga................................................27 Lomond Upholstery................................................8 Lomond Electrical Services......................................4 Lomond Home and Garden Services....................20 Lomond Park Hotel................................................23 Lomond Sheds........................................................14 Lomond Wood Fuel.................................................7 Mackinnon Fencing...............................................14 Magical Maids..........................................................6 Masterfit Windows & Doors.................................17 Nestor Building Services Ltd.................................17 Oakburn Gardens..................................................20 Pc Medic...................................................................7 Preston Fleming.......................................................1 Princess Rose..........................................................24 Realseal Roofing......................................................5 Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club.................19 Sasco Art.................................................................26 Scottech Solutions.................................................16 Scratch 2 Shine.......................................................11 SD Garage Doors Limited........................................1 Serenity Contracting..............................................10 Shazza Sparkle.......................................................27 Sheila Dawson (Slimming World )........................19 Sims Gas Services....................................................25 Sorbus Tree Services................................................8 Sovereign Blinds......................................................7 Sparkle....................................................................27 Stirling & Gilmour Solicitors & Notaries...............13 stitt removals............................................................7 Sweet Dreams .........................................................7 The Dreamcatcher Lady........................................19 The Handyman Home Improvement Centre.........4 The Ice Cream Cart Company...............................19 The Witches Hut......................................................1 The Witches Hut....................................................18 Thermaseal...............................................................1 Thistle All Weather Grass......................................32 Thistle Blinds............................................................7 Thomson Heating....................................................1 Tlc............................................................................19 Trail & Queen Builders...........................................30 Van Driver Removals..............................................20 West Dunbartonshire Lesuire...............................15 William Jardine Carpets........................................28 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company..........3 Your Radio..............................................................12

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