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Maria Yakovchuk and Nicole Henderson from St Peter the Apostle High School were amongst 72 S3 history pupils from throughout Scotland who paid tribute to the soldiers who fell in The Battle of Arras, 100 years ago.

Two S3 pupils from West Dunbartonshire were among students recently given the honour of placing a wreath on the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Arras in France.

For Maria Yakovchuk and Nicole Henderson from St Peter the Apostle High School it was an unforgettable moment, marking the centenary of a First World War battle that claimed tens of thousands of lives.

The Scots alone suffered 18,000 casualties in the terrible fighting of the great assault – almost the equivalent of the entire population of modern-day Dumbarton.

The Battle of Arras was supposed to be the great breakthrough effort that would deliver a war-winning blow against the

Germans and make all the sacrifice of the carnage at the Somme and Verdun somehow worthwhile.

But the battle, which ran from April 9 to May 15, was to prove yet another dismal failure, and also a Scottish national catastrophe.

No less than 44 of the 120 battalions that made up the ten British assault Divisions were Scottish. Seven of the Canadian battalions involved were also proudly Scottish in origin.

Nobody involved with the commemoration remotely thought only of the Scots who

died, but it was the First World War battle in which the most Scots were involved, and for that reason has a special resonance north of the border.

During their once in a lifetime trip to the Great War killing fields of France Maria and Nicole met pupils their own age from France and Canada.

Together they reflected on the appalling sacrifice made by the First World War generation, and participated in one of the main centenary events – a real piece of history.

The trip was organised by WW100 Scotland in conjunction with the Armed Forces in Scotland, Legion Scotland, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Education Scotland and Mercat Tours.

The commemorations reflected WW100 Scotland’s aim to encourage a spirit of research and inquiry, particularly among young people, to help create a lasting legacy.

As well as participating in the Arras commemorations, the students visited a range of other battlefields, cemeteries and memorials.

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, said: “The casualties had a devastating impact on those back home at the time, and resonate to this day in our collective memory.

“I am heartened our young people attended this commemoration – helping to ensure future generations will not forget the horrors and grief associated with war.”

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MoDerator’s A leading Scottish church figure and his wife Margaret paid a sunshine-filled visit to the Maid of the Loch recently, in a special Presbytery visit.

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The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Right Reverend Dr Russell Barr, clearly enjoyed his tour of the famous steamship and affirmed its “unique place in Scotland’s proud maritime history�.

Robin Naysmith, chairman of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, the charity that owns the Maid, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Moderator and his wife as part of their visits to the Presbytery of Dumbarton. “Our ÂŁ5.5 million plan to return the Maid of the Loch to steam operation is the biggest project of its kind in the area.

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waLK this waY to roCK A new £2.5 million waterfront pathway linking Dumbarton Town Centre to Dumbarton Rock has secured crucial planning permission.

But as this issue went to press there were still some key issues to address, and we won’t know for a while whether it is definitely going ahead in exactly the way the council hope it will.

Nevertheless it does seem highly likely that the 1,140metre coastal walkway, approved by Councilors at Planning Committee, will be delivered by December 2019.

It’s a scheme which everyone in Dumbarton should find of interest, as it could be seen as a lynchpin of a wider plan to bring new life to a town centre that can look a little as if it has been through the wars.

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Three safety-conscious youngsters from Knoxland Primary School scooped the top prize in West Dunbartonshire Council’s 2017 Primary Public Speaking competition.

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Fraser Craig, Mara McKelvie and Heather McDaid saw off competition from seven other West Dunbartonshire schools to win the event, held at the council’s Garshake headquarters.

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historY in MoDeL BriCKs One of the most unusual shows to be seen in West Dunbartonshire for years comes to the area next month, when “McLegoland” comes to town.

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Everyone’s heard of the real Legoland, but this – called Brick Histories – is a rather different proposition. Using Lego bricks no less than 50 often giant displays will feature themes ranging from the end of the dinosaurs to the destruction of Pompeii.

The family-friendly exhibition created by master modeller Warren Elsmore will include an interactive play area where kids can create their own masterpieces, and a soft play brick area for younger visitors.

It will also be the first time the public will see inside the newly refurbished Bruce Street Baths which will stage the exhibition at the Clydebank Town Hall.

Gill Graham, manager of libraries and cultural services, said: “This is a fantastic exhibition and

Clydebank will be the only place to see it in Scotland.

can enjoy this fantastic building again.”

“As a result we’re expecting high demand for tickets and so it is really important that people book early to avoid disappointment.

Visitors can see ‘Brick History – The Tour’ at Clydebank Town Hall’s Bruce Street Baths Monday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm, from Friday, June 16 until September 2.

“We’re delighted to be able to attract a national exhibition like this to the Town Hall and I think this just shows how the venue is going from strength to strength.

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Pupils of Linnvale Primary School performed hit musical Divided City and the show's writer was in attendance to enjoy the show

Local primary school pupils recently staged their own production of hit musical Divided City in front of the woman who made it famous across Scotland.

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It tells the story of two lads from different religious backgrounds who join forces in a common cause.

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Divided City writer Theresa Breslin – who has now seen her work performed all over Scotland – was in attendance for the afternoon performance of the play at Linnvale Primary.

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If there’s anything calculated to draw attention to the area’s annual books and writers’ festival it’s the news that Mel Gibson is going to be a star turn this year.

But relax – it’s not “that Mel Gibson”, of Braveheart fame. The lady in question is Dr Mel Gibson, one of Britain’s leading experts on comics and graphic novels.

Week one includes Julian Glover exploring the life of Thomas Telford, reckoned possibly the most extraordinary engineer Britain has ever produced.

Running from May 8 to 20, Booked!

2017 offers a wide range of authors, poets, and singer-songwriters and this year’s line-up aims to offer something for everyone.

Booked! 2017 also maintains its tradition of featuring emerging novelists with Gail Honeyman and Polly Clark talking about their respective debuts, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Larchfield.

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Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson will be talking with Sunday Herald editor, Neil Mackay, about the third volume of his highly regarded autobiography disclosing the realities of political office.

Then there’s Ten Writers Telling Lies – a unique collaboration between a group of storytellers and poets with well-known Glasgow singersongwriter Jim Byrne.

Friday night Cabaret features renowned singer-songwriter Roddy Hart as well as local star, Sophie Rogers for what’s promised to be a fantastic evening’s entertainment.

Kevin P. Gilday will compere and perform accompanied by outstanding performance poets, Cat Hepburn and Leyla Josephine.

Booked! 2017 goes out with a bang as the festival welcomes home crime fiction heavyweight Stuart MacBride for its finale event.

Visit www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/ libraries/booked-2017 for further information.

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rogue traDers warning Another is to give a cheap price to clean and clear the garden but then charging much more for ‘extra’ work carried out. Some may also claim they can replace rotten wooden soffits, fascia boards and guttering when in fact they use cheap plastic to cover the problem instead.

With summer just around the corner, Trading Standards and Police are asking for home owners to be extra vigilant against rogue traders

Trading Standards and police are warning residents of a likely increase in rogue traders operating in the area as we head towards early summer.

With home owners planning repairs and improvements, there’s a seasonal opportunity for rogue traders – and every year unwary people fall into the trap.

Trading Standards report that they normally see an increase in complaints about home improvements at this time of year with roof repairs and gardening work among the most common.

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practices, and sometimes overcharge and provide misleading statements about the work that they offer.

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“If you feel intimidated by a caller, close the door and call the police on 101.”

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Carers’ special honour 9,000 hours of care and delivered care to 36 per cent of people with intensive needs, and to 98 per cent of people who were assessed with complex care needs.

A dedicated local care at home team – which helps people recover from hospital stays and injuries – have been recognised with a national award.

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WD HSCP) – Care at Home Team were presented with a Special Award for collaborative working in an integrated setting.

The team impressed judges with their ability to help residents who need care to remain at home.

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West Dunbartonshire CAB is looking to recruit volunteers to train as advisers for its new training intake this month, starting on May 11.

Volunteering with CAB is reckoned to be interesting, friendly and very worthwhile, and full training and support is given so no formal qualifications or experience are required.

The staff at each of the three CAB offices in West Dunbartonshire (Alexandria, Dumbarton and Clydebank) offer new trainees daily support within a very friendly environment.

What does it take to be an Advisor? All sorts of people volunteer as CAB advisors and provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice. There are some things Bureau Advisors have in common though.

CAB Advisors are good listeners, work well in teams, and don’t judge people or their circumstances.

They need to bring some skills to the post, including some IT ability, and – crucially – they have to enjoy helping people.

Other abilities which are needed for CAB volunteers to work effectively include being able to work well in teams, and, importantly, being able to commit to an average of six hours per week.

To apply, go to www.wdcab.co.uk/ volunteer and fill in the application form or contact natalie.roger@ wdcab.co.uk – 01389 717174 for an application form.

Studies show that 1 in 10 people over 65 always feel lonely, with up to 4 in 10 admitting they sometimes feel lonely. Loneliness, especially as we get older, is a growing problem, linked with increased risk of dying earlier, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, dementia and depression. It might even be as harmful as smoking or obesity.

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Local Health and Social care has identified it as an issue worth working to improve. Paul McCartney may not have know where they all came from, but we know lonely people may be living just next door!

Check out www. campaigntoendloneliness.org which is a great website for more info!

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Andrew Muir is standing as an independent candidate in the Dumbarton ward. He is doing this as a matter of conscience due to the underlying culture of dishonesty in local politics.

In the last five years several councillors have banned him from their surgeries and blocked his emails whilst in the 2016 Holyrood election campaign his article on the NHS was censored by the press.

The NHS is his main issue. The health board is unelected and has closed many bits of the Vale of Leven Hospital. There are no effective safeguards against ill treatment in hospital or care homes and this area has one of the worst life expectancies in the UK. He is on the board of Voices of Experience (a Scottish mental health charity), on the committee of Carers Scotland, and has spoken at the Carers Parliament and at Cross-Party Working Groups on Mental Health, Carers and Human Rights at

Holyrood. He has corresponded with the United Nations on the incompatibility of forced treatment with human rights law.

Since coming to Dumbarton in 1982 he has been a regular member of St Patrick’s Church and campaigns against abortion as he feels strongly that it is not right for many innocent babies to be killed each year.

He has been a member of Silverton & Overtoun Community Council for several years and has been involved in many planning issues including the “Save Posties Park” campaign.

As a former school teacher he takes a keen interest in education standards and attends the Parent Council meetings at his daughter’s secondary school.

As a contract pensions actuary he is concerned about the very generous pension and salary packages paid to high ranking council officers whilst the area has large unemployment, a lack of affordable homes and food banks.

when an individual complains about the state. A local family did not get justice as a result of the actions of a bin lorry driver in Glasgow. Our legal system is antiquated and unfair. We need to scrutinise the decisions made and fight other injustices too.

Local democracy is in a poor state and needs to be overhauled. The results of consultations are routinely ignored (e.g. the site of Bellsmyre for OLSP was chosen by only 15% of those who voted). Decisions made are not democratic as instead of 22 councillors making a decision, it can be decided by 2 or 3 councillors who will then use the party whip to engineer a block vote. The banning & censuring of councillors under their Code of Conduct is biased and arbitrary.

Independent councillors have been banned simply for criticising a council officer whilst the ruling party councillors will escape punishment for political reasons. If elected he will aim to remove these practices.

Andrew remembers the days when the High Street used to contain a quality butcher, greengrocer and stationer. Now we have many empty shops and an unhealthy look with venues promoting smoking, gambling, borrowing, drinking etc. In order to encourage entrepreneurship and employment this area needs to be open and presentable.

Whilst not campaigning Andrew’s main hobby is chess – he won a Gold Medal at the 1998 Chess Olympiad in Russia and currently runs the Glasgow Schools Chess League.

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aLL set for the VaLe 10K Following the decision to close Polaroid Eyewear, the series assets have been passed to West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust and will continue to be supported by ex-Polaroid volunteers.

The race series was first run in 1987 in collaboration between enthusiasts in Polaroid and some local clubs, and has grown to see over 1,000 runners taking part in each race in recent years – record numbers took part in the 30th anniversary events last year.

The West Dunbartonshire Leisure 10K, to be run on Saturday 10 June, is part of four 10K road races over the next couple of months

Next month’s big crowd-pulling local event is the West Dunbartonshire Leisure 10K on June 10, a continuation of the highly popular Polaroid Eyewear Vale of Leven 10K. Starting in the Moss O’ Balloch site it will include the much loved school and pre-school age fun runs which are are open to all.

The Polaroid Eyewear 10K Series had grown since its first race in 1987 with around 100 runners, to up to 1,000 runners taking part in each race over the last of its 30 year run.

The series comprised of four 10K road races in May and June and set in the towns of Dumbarton, Helensburgh, the Vale of Leven and Clydebank, with the aim of providing a safe, well organised series of community running events that participants of all ages and abilities can enjoy.

Vale of Leven winners over the years have included John Hanratty 1987, Peter Fleming 1990, Nat Muir 1991, Chris Robison 1993/94, Keith Anderson 1997/98, Kenyans Benson Masya 1999 & Stephen Ariga 2001. In 2000 local athlete Glen Stewart took the honours.

Last in the series is the Vale of Leven 10K, which now starts and finishes at the Moss of Balloch and includes a lovely run through Balloch Country park and along the cycle path on the banks of the River Leven.

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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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May 2017 | Legal Matters

New centre’s key date

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This month: CLAIMING MIS-SOLD PPI

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Dumbarton’s West Kirk Church Hall is to be the venue for an important local meeting on Tuesday, May 9, when plans for a new community centre at Westbridgend will hopefully start to take shape.

The meeting will discuss the current plans for the new centre and get local involvement to set up a committee to run the facility. The council have allocated £675,000 to build the new facility, but for the plans to go ahead, the centre needs to be community run and a committee needs to be set up to make that happen.

The meeting runs from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) policies were sold to around 45 million consumers between 1990 and 2010. The intention was to provide cover for people who lost their job or became too ill to work and were unable to maintain loan, credit or store card repayments. It has now been recognised that the policy was mis-sold to many of these customers as they did not need it nor were they ever likely to be eligible to even claim it.

As a result, customers have the right to reclaim the policy payments made and the banks have set aside £45bn to meet the costs of potential payouts.

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unclaimed and the Financial Conduct Authority have now set a deadline by which time all claims must be submitted, being 29th August 2019. It is free to make a claim and many online forums can assist with doing it yourself.

You can start by checking old loan or mortgage statements. It is important to be aware that claims can be made even after the victim has deceased as any money owed will form part of the estate. In the event there is any likelihood you have been mis-sold PPI then it is essential you do not miss the deadline as any claim submitted after that day will not be considered.

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Calendar of events Balloch Run n Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am, Stay in shape and meet new people. www.lomond-trossachs.org Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, Arts, crafts and games.

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Dumbarton People’s Theatre (DPT) Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, ‘Dial M for Murder’ by Frederick Knott. A tense thriller set in the early ‘50s. Tickets available from Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, by contacting dumbartonpeoplestheatre@outlook.com or at the Box Office. £5.

Runs until Sat 29th April

Saturday 29th Dog Days Glasgow, Doggy Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Further to a woofing success of a Festive Event, Dog Days Glasgow are coming to Loch Lomond to host a dog-specific market. Come along and give your pooch a fun-packed day with a range of products and events all for your furry friends. Free. www.lochlomondshores.com

Dunbartonshire Federation SWI Cardross Town Hall 10am, Come and view home baking and hand crafted goods. All welcome with tea and coffee provided, but please bring a light lunch.

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Sunday 30th Apr 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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Monday 1st Walking Football Our Lady & St Patrick’s 6.30-7.30pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals Toddlers (1:30-2:30pm), Book Club (6-8pm, last Monday of the Month), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:30 & 6:30pm), Football Fun Club (6-7:30pm). TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm). WED: Little Rascals Toddlers (9:30-11:30am), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 & 6:45pm). THU: Messy Play (10:15-11:45am, 3rd THU of each month), Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm), Bike Club (4:306:00pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (7-8pm), Girls Group (6:30-8pm).

FRI: MAE Fitness Techniques (910am), Bingo (10:30am-12pm).

SAT: MAE Fitness Techniques (9:30-10:30am). SUN: Dumbarton Baptist Church (10:30am-1pm). 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. george@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com Weekly

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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 Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer; patients, carers, family members or friends.

MON: Alexandria Library, 10:30am12:30pm. THU: Clydebank Library, 12-2pm. WED: Dumbarton Library, 11am-1pm. helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Tuesday 2nd Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge.

01389 767115 Weekly

Langcraigs Hillwalking Club For Tuesday evening walks meet 7pm at Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria; for weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street car park.

TUE 2: Rossdhu. TUE 9: Mugdock Park. SAT 13: . TUE 16: Dumgoyne.

TUE 23: Glasgow riverside walk.

SUN 28: Beinn Heasgarnich. TUE 30: Castle Semple Phil Gaunt 01389 763662 langcraigshillwalkingclub@yahoo.co.uk Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am, We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

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Alexandria Mandolin Club Lagavulin Café, Lomond Galleries, Alexandria 10am, Club meets to play all kinds of music. The club has a vast repertoire and is happy to play for all local community groups for free. ian.mcguinness@blueyonder.co.uk Weekly

Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 3-4pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

Wednesday 3rd Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge.

01389 767115 Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10:20am, Friendly walks around Balloch lasting up to one hour. cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org.uk Weekly

Library Online Dalmuir Library 10am, If you have an iPad, Android Tablet, eReader or even a laptop or PC, you could be making use of the free eBooks and eMagazine subscriptions we have available. www.west-dunbarton.gov.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! cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com 07717 238979 Weekly

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Dept 9:30am The Whangie. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 7pm, Learn how to use your iPad over a cuppa and a blether. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Levenvale Seniors Levenvale P. School 10am, The Association AGM will take place. All members welcome. christinemacphail@blueyonder.co.uk

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Thursday 4th Job Club Longcrags Community Centre 7pm, Whatever you need. Talk through your skills and experience.

Set up an email account, write a CV, search for jobs. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

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

Laura 07922 833472 Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. Our IT technician is there to help you. Facebook Weekly

Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' weekly programme.

Boys & Girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack! events@wargamesandminiatures.com

DisabilityFutsal Club Dalmuir community centre 6-7pm, Futsal is a version of indoor football played with a smaller ball but working in coordination, ball mastery and control. It's fast, fun and exciting. New players welcome.

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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.

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Friday 5th Selma Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. Stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo and Tim Roth. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

Friday 5th BD Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 7pm, This very popular club is for all ages. Field trips and events planned.

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Cardross Spring Fair Cardross Parish Church 11am, There will be all the usual stalls and plenty of bargains.

Refreshments of home-made soup and crusty bread, hotdogs and home baking will be on sale.

Art at Rhu Sale Loch Lomond Shores 10am, The exceptionally talented artist Linda Gemmell, will be exhibiting and selling her work. www.lochlomondshores.com

Sunday 7th Market Day Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Open air market on the banks of Loch Lomond, with a selection of farmers' market and craft market stalls. Plus live music to add to the atmosphere. www.lochlomondshores.com

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Calendar of events Monday 8th Booked! 2017 West Dunbartonshire Libraries We are delighted to present such a varied and stimulating programme for Booked! 2017.

MON 8: 7:30pm, Alastair Pearson Lecture, Millennium Hall, Gartocharn. TUE 9: 2pm, Donny O’Rourke, Alexandria Library. 7:30pm, Julian Glover, Clydebank Library. WED 10: 7:30pm, Polly Clark, Alexandria Library. THU 11: 7:30pm, The Old Firm: Best of Rivals with Derek Johnstone and Murdo Macleod, Faifley Library. FRI 12: 7:30pm, Alan Johnson, Dumbarton Library. SAT 13: 2pm, Ten Writers Telling Lies, Dalmuir Library. MON 15: 7:30pm, Gail Honeyman – Parkhall Library.

TUE 16: 2pm, Donny O’Rourke, Alexandria Library. 7:30pm, William Letford, Duntocher Library. WED 17: 7:30pm, Chitra Ramaswarmy, Balloch Library.

THU 18: 7:30m, Dr Mel Gibson (Comics and Culture), Dalmuir Library. FRI 19: 7:30pm, Booked!

Cabaret, Millennium Hall. SAT 20: 7:30pm, Stuart MacBride, Dumbarton Library. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Beginners Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Learn the basics of computing over a cuppa and a blether. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail. co.uk Also Monday 15th & 22nd Mousemates Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Learn computing skills in a friendly group of over 50s.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Basic Digital Camera Class for Beginners Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BD TIME TBC, This 4-week course is aimed at anyone who may have recently bought, or is thinking of buying a digital camera and wants some tips on how to use it. Some experience of using computers is required. Note this is not a course on photography techniques. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall Church Street Dumbarton

7.30pm,Come and join us for a great night out with Clay County providing the live music this month. Dance to all your favourite country and line dance tunes. There will be bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw. Tea and coffee machine in the foyer.

Accompanied children welcome too. Admission is £5. thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine’s Church 7:30pm, This month Pauline Vallance, Oran, along with many others performing on the night.

Money raised from the past few shows will be donated to a local charity. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music. 07787 310 391 www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

Also Monday 15th & 22nd

Tuesday 9th Public Meeting Dumbarton West Kirk Church 7:30pm, The meeting will discuss the current plans for the new community centre and get local involvement to set up a committee to run the facility. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Wednesday 10th A Wee Look Back 33 Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, Monthly look at 90 minutes of archive film of West Dunbartonshire and further afield.

Admission price of £2 includes tea and buns at the interval. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

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Thursday 11th Babcock Dumbarton 10K 7:30pm, The course starts close to the race headquarters in Dumbarton Academy and is largely traffic free, with the first 7km on cycle paths. The route is a single lap and well marshalled. Dumbarton has been welcoming runners of all abilities for the past thirty three years. www.entrycentral.com/ dumbarton-10K

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Saturday 13th A Stitch in Time, The Sewing Machine Clydebank Town Hall 10am, A Stitch In Time has over 800 sewing machines from America, Asia and Clydebank’s Singer Manufacturing Company and is the largest collection of its kind in Europe. clydebank.museum@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme 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

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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

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

All weekly classes

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

Kelpie Driftwood Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Crafted by Scottish artisan David Belton, Kelpie handmade gifts are created from driftwood, whisky casks and Scottish storm wood. www.lochlomondshores.com Also on Sunday 14th & 28th or Saturday 15th

Sunday 14th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Dept 9:30am Dumfoyn from Killearn.

No dogs. 01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

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

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The Vale of Leven Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Parish Church 7:30pm, The speaker is Roy Johnstone whose topic is Henry Vlll and his 6 wives according to Henry. It should be an interesting evening. New members and visitors are always welcome. valeofleventg@gmail.com

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 THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm 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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Creative Corsages Clydebank Town Hall 10am, Create beautiful corsages under the tuition of a professional tutor. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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The Ladykillers (1955) Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, Five diverse oddball criminal types planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-desac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians. Starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

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Calendar of events May Nearly New Sale Dumbarton West Kirk 10am, A wide variety of fantastic items available – good value! £1 entrance fee – first day only.

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Sunday 21st Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Dept 9:30am Gryffe Reservoir & Corlick Hill.

No dogs. 01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

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Dumbarton & District Model Aircraft Club Carman Hill Time TBC, Hosting a F3A Contest. www.dadmac.org.uk

Wednesday 24th Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. Stars Howard Keel, Jane Powell and Russ Tamblyn. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

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Friday 26th

Drymen Show A fun-filled day for all the family. Including, fun fair, craft tent, pig racing, live bands, show jumping competitions plus pet’s corner, bake off, school & light horse, junior football, rabbits, horses and vintage tractors. www.drymenshow.com

Drakes of Hazard Loch Lomond Shores Mark Wylie with his sheepdog and duck display team will be here with their enthralling crowd-pleasing performances. www.lochlomondshores.com

Introduction to Upholstery Clydebank Town Hall 1pm, This class will allow you to complete a pinboard upcycling project. You will learn techniques such as deep buttoning and button making. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Loch LoMAN Triathlon Loch Lomond Shores Come watch as compeititors tackle this course, which features an openwater, loch swim at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch, followed by a bike course using the established Lomond Masters & Lomond Roads cycling club's time trial routes of A82 onto Haul Rd & the steep Glen Fruin Hill Climb. www.lochlomondshores.co.uk

Photography Club Longcrags Community Centre 7pm, All types of cameras, including digital, tablets, smart phones. All levels. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Saturday 27th Murray Magician Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Murray the Magician dazzles youngsters and adults alike with his feats of magic at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch. Free entertainment. www.lochlomondshores.co.uk

Monday 29th Breast Way Round Loch Lomond Shores 10am, The Breast Way Round charity motorcycle convoy arrives at Loch Lomond Shores. www.lochlomondshores.com

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Planning Loch’s future There’s still plenty of time to reply to the National Park’s consultation on how the area’s biggest natural asset should develop over the next five years.

But now is arguably a good time to remind anyone who is interested that it closes on Monday, July 3, because with the onset of the holiday season next month most people’s minds may be on their well-earned summer break.

The plan outlines a set of priorities covering conservation, visitor experience and rural development, and aims to encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to enjoy the outdoors, and to support a thriving visitor economy.

It also aims to invest in towns’ and villages’ built and historic environment, public spaces and infrastructure while conserving and enhancing the area’s special landscape.

The Park’s convener, James Stuart (pictured), said: “The focus is on big priorities for action that are most likely to make a lasting difference to the area, its communities, the people who visit and to the Scottish economy.

“This is an exciting time for the National Park and we want people to get involved in planning the

future of the area by telling us what they think of the vision set out in this draft plan.”

Gordon Watson, Chief Executive of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, said: “There is already some great work being undertaken within the National Park to provide young people with opportunities to gain valuable skills and experience to support their future employment.

“We are confident that this along with measures to address the lack of affordable housing options and efforts to protect and enhance local services and infrastructure, will ensure a bright future for young people living and working within the National Park.”

To read the draft National Park Partnership Plan 2018-2023 and respond to the consultation go to www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/NPPP.

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

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

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waLK heaDs to DrYMen The Walk in the Park project is beginning the month of May by putting best foot forward – with the launch of a new walk in Drymen.

The scheme delivers health walks in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and aims to introduce people recovering from illness - or those who have experienced long periods of inactivity -.back into exercise.

Having built up a series of wellestablished walks in other areas it’s reckoned the classic woodland terrain of Drymen must be next on the list.

Spokeswoman Fran Crumley said:”Through the project we aim to increase the awareness of the benefits of being physically active as well as encouraging more people to become active and stay active through walking.

“The weekly health walks were established to create a supportive

environment for people to start to enjoy the social and health benefits of being physically active.”

The project currently has four park locations - Balloch, Aberfoyle, Callander and Killin – and now the group is launching a new weekly walk on a Thursday morning in Drymen.

Everyone with an interest in what sounds a gentle way of getting back to fitness is welcome to enjoy the health walk in Drymen on Thursday. May 4, meeting outside The Winnock Hotel (village square) at 10.20am.

There’s no need to book, and all you have to do is simply turn up and join in – all the walks aim to be accessible and interesting for everyone.

They last about 45 minutes, have good walking surfaces, and can

be around the town or out in the countryside – and all walks are led by trained volunteer walk leaders.

For more information contact Fran, Lomond Walk in the Park Coordinator, on 07747 038008 or email fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org You can find out more about the scheme by visiting the group’s website at www.trustinthepark. org/walk-in-the-park

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Show not to be missed Strathendrick Pipe Band, a Heavy Horses display, children’s events and a fancy dress tug o’ war are just some examples of the sort of entertainment on offer – along with plenty of food and drink stalls, a funfair, local bands, and very much more besides.

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All the fun of the farm is there, from vintage tractors to prized livestock, together with all the brilliant aspects of country life which go with the territory – we’re thinking particularly of that Great Drymen Bake-off contest.

Entries to that popular contest will be judged at 2pm on the day, and of course that’s just one

of the highlights of an actionpacked event which is mainly but not exclusively about the array of agricultural animal life on display – from show jumping to sheepshearing.

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