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Community Hero........................... 3 New School.................................... 4 Aggreko Boost................................ 5 Lomond Tourism............................. 6 Aladdin's Cave............................... 6 Argyll Veterans.............................. 7 Karen Runs 12hrs............................ 8 Local Business................................ 9 Lomond Tourism.......................... 10 Blue Algae.................................... 11 Drymen Show.............................. 12 Local Kirk...................................... 12 What's Up Doc?........................... 14 Local Business.............................. 16 Vale of Leven 10k........................ 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Home & Garden Feature..... 18&19 Fascinating Facts.......................... 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20 What’s On ..............................21–26 Local Allotment........................... 27 Waterborne Exploration............ 27 Lunch Group................................ 28 Nightlife ................................. 30-31 Flamingoland...............................

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Local News | May 2018

WHO IS YOUR COMMUNITY HERO? Does someone in your area work tirelessly on behalf of the local community? If so the team organising this month’s search for the Citizen of the Year want to hear from you.

The Civic Awards celebrate residents who make a significant contribution to improving people’s lives, and local heroes can be nominated across five categories and claim the titles of Arts and Culture Champion, Sports Champion, Community/ Voluntary Champion (Individual), Community/Voluntary Champion (Team) and Youth Champion.

From this shortlist, Provost William Hendrie will select one overall winner who will be named West Dunbartonshire’s Citizen of the Year.

He said: “The Provost’s Civic Awards are a great way to publicly thank the many people in our communities who are doing fantastic work that often goes unnoticed - a great opportunity for me to publically acknowledge and thank our residents who go that extra mile”.

He added: “I know we have so many worthy residents who

deserve recognition for the great work they do, and it’s now up to the public to nominate them and give them the recognition they thoroughly deserve”.

The winners will be celebrated at an awards dinner in August, have their names added to the boards at Clydebank Town Hall, and will be guests of the Provost at the Queen's annual garden party at Holyrood Palace.

Nominations can be made online at www.provostawards.com or by completing the nomination forms available from council buildings, libraries, GP surgeries, leisure centres and one stop shops. Here is a brief resumé of the categories:Arts and Culture Champion The nominee will work in the arts in a voluntary or professional capacity, and be involved in drama, dance, music, literature, the visual arts, etc, and may be a skilled organiser of projects.

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OUR FLAGSHIP NEW SCHOOL and inspirational methods of learning and teaching”.

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NEW SCHOOL: The school will be built for the modern curriculum with state-of-the-art equipment

It may have seemed like a long time coming, but Bellsmyre’s brand new £25million Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School is now a reality, bringing with it a new era in local education.

But at the superb recent official opening ceremony education convener Karen Conaghan made it clear that the real strength of the place is its staff and pupils.

She probably knows what she is talking about, as she is both a former pupil of Notre Dame and also an OLSP parent.

She said: “Since opening in October the new Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School has

transformed the educational experiences of the 1,000 young people who attend.

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Guests were shown a video explaining how Notre Dame and St Patrick’s came together to create Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School.

Head teacher, Christopher Smith said: “Our Lady and St Patrick’s is not only a school, it is a whole community. We are immensely proud of our history and heritage and the opening of this new build marked the next chapter in our journey.

“Pupils and staff are delighted with the design and quality of the school and are making the most of the new learning environments and facilities.

“This is a school built for the modern curriculum and we are looking forward to the future and supporting many more young people to achieve all that they can.”

Local News | May 2018

AGGREKO BOOST FOR BURGH aspirations for an energyefficient future. Quite apart from the ethical goal of avoiding energy waste the cut to industry overheads is a laudable objective in its own right.

NEW JOBS: A couple of dozen new jobs are to be created to support the Technology Project

Amid so much doom and gloom elsewhere on the jobs front in Scotland comes the welcome news that multinational Aggreko is bringing a couple of dozen new jobs to Dumbarton to support its Future Technology Project.

It may not be a surge of mass employment, but besides the actual number of new posts said to be on the cards this development also brings with it a welcome added focus on Dumbarton as a skilled base in the massively-important renewables sector – in other words it’s a plum acquisition that could lead to still greater things.

To underline its importance,

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reportedly described the development as “hugely encouraging”, because the agenda – concentrating on sophisticated ways of cutting the cost of energy use, for example through waste heat recovery – has huge implications at both domestic and company level.

It also chimes neatly with the Scottish Govermnent’s own

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The group is reckoned ideally placed to take advantage of an energy market which is currently in the throes of seismic change, as major users of all kinds, whether government, utility or private industry, are casting around for a sound strategic solution to the problems of tomorrow.

The pay-off from successfullytrialled scientific ways of tackling age-old problems could be game-changing for an economy pondering uncertain times ahead.

The group will develop what could be exciting, field-leading new ways of harvesting energy at its manufacturing and technology plant at Lomondgate.

There are already 240 staff at the firm’s Dumbarton base, but this latest development could be seen as the icing on the cake by paving the way for a potentially rich new seam of endeavour.

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Next year is Scotland’s Year of Coast and Waters, and this has focused minds on how best to promote destinations with freshwater and marine assets.

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PRINCE BACKS THE ARGYLLS boost the project.

In his Appeal Letter, Prince William writes: “The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum needs your help.

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HRH Prince William has backed the campaign aimed at preserving the memory of a famous regiment in which countless West Dunbartonshire men once served.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum at Stirling Castle is on a mission to find the £200,000 needed to pay for an exciting project which will honour the Argylls’ achievements in war and peace.

By next summer there will be a £4 million pound visitor attraction at the castle, which will also preserve in perpetuity the experiences of soldiers who fought in the Argylls’ many campaigns - including, for example, the Aden emergency and the Korean War.

It will ensure an important chapter in local as well as Scottish history is never forgotten – and that it is remembered with pride.

“This project has already received substantial donations and pledges but we still need to raise more.

“We need to ensure that future generations will discover for themselves what we owe to the Argylls’ memory.

“This ambitious project will ensure that this great historical legacy will survive, engaging and educating the visitors of tomorrow.”

The appeal, under Prince William’s patronage, is named The Thin Red Line after the regiment’s famous stand against Russian cavalry during the 1854 Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War.

The Appeal is asking well-wishers to organise sponsored fundraising events and activities, and to contribute donations large or small. Supporters of the project include former Colour Sergeant Adam McKenzie (90), who joined the regiment in 1945 and served for 35 years, fighting in Palestine, Korea and Aden.

Local volunteers from the regimental heartland are already organising teams and sponsored events for fundraising activities to

He said “Without the Argylls’ Museum the history will be lost as the Argylls no longer exist as a regiment in their own right”.

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Make a Will Day Following the popularity of their ‘Make a Will Day’ held in May 2017 McArthur Stanton Solicitors are pleased to announce that this service will be available again at their Dumbarton office at 40 High Street on Saturday 19th May 2018 between 9am and 12noon.

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A mum-of-two from Balloch triumphed in her first ultra track race after running nonstop for 12 hours around a sports stadium.

Karen Wallace ran an incredible 277 laps of a 400m track at the race in West Sussex to reach a distance of 68.9 mile (110.95km).

That is similar to running Balloch to Edinburgh.

The race in April started at 5pm and she won the Crawley AIM Charity 12 hour race by three laps.

Karen reports that when the going got tough she thought about running each lap for her sons. She said: “I have run ultra races before but they have been on trails and not round and round a track. It was very tough and I just had to focus on completing lap after lap.

“I suffered with stomach cramps almost from the start and running through the night made this worse.”

With three hours to go, Karen was told she was the leading lady by just one lap. She said: “I had to

dig deep and I started to think about running one lap for my son, Will, and then the next for my other son, Alex.

This helped to keep me going. I focused on what they would think when I made it to the finish line.”

In fact, Will and Alex were delighted when Karen, 41, told them she was the winning lady. She said: “Being able to tell them I had won was pretty amazing.”

At the 24-hour race held on the same day, another Scottish runner Grant MacDonald, from Glasgow, was also victorious.

He set a new course record of 145.2 miles (233.73km).

Karen was sure she would not do another track ultra race when she finished but now she is not so sure.

She said: “If you asked me on the day I said never, ever, ever. I was in tatters. But now reflecting, maybe I’ll try a 24-hour race on the track.”

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West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare recently celebrated the efforts of everyone who has contributed during its first five years in operation, during which time the supplies of free food made available to those struggling has often made a critical difference.

Most would agree it would be great if that effort simply wasn’t needed, but with Britain still deep in the grip of austerity the reality for many local people is that problems ranging from zero hours contracts and redundancy to problems with benefits mean the family budget sums often cannot add up.

That applies not only to food, of

course, but to essentials like new school uniforms – which is why the Rotary Club of Dumbarton’s recent donation is particularly welcome.

It recently donated £3,000 to the Foodshare’s school uniform bank, with the funds coming from the total raised at the annual charity dinner staged at Dumbarton Football Club

Last year no less than 189 local children were clothed for school by the foodshare team, whose efforts also include food provision, school holiday brunch bags, and more recently cooking and growing.

Add all the resources collected and channeled to local families by foodshare and it’s easy to see that a great many people would be much worse off were it not for volunteers’ commitment and the generosity of their neighbours.

Dumbarton Rotary President, Gordon Craig said: “The Rotary Club of Dumbarton is proud to be able to support such a worthwhile cause”.

He is pictured handing over a giant cheque for £3,000 to Claire Coyle and Caroline Ross of West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare – School Uniform Bank.

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DRYMEN SHOWTIME AGAIN SHOWTIME: The drymen show is back on the 26th of May with fun and games for all the family

The big fun outdoor event within easy range of home this month is the Drymen Show on Saturday, May 26, at Drymen Show Field, Drymen Bridge, which has a spectacular new addition.

Equine stunt team Les Amis d'Onno are famous for their Cossack-style horsemanship, with daredevil skills and full speed trick riding – not to mention horse archery.

They’re one of the eye-catching events in the main arena, but of course there are many more.

While for many visitors the galastyle fun of the show is the most important element – particularly

for families – it’s also a brilliant agricultural contest on many levels, from livestock to home baking.

More than just a gala occasion, it’s a serious annual competitive get-together for the farming community, who stand to gain prestigious awards after rigorous judging.

But at the same time you don’t need to know anything

about farming or country life at all to enjoy what promises to be a wonderful day out.

All the fun of the farm is there, from vintage tractors to some of the cutest animals to be found in a paddock anywhere, together with all the brilliant aspects of country life which go with the territory – we’re thinking particularly of that Drymen Bake-off contest.

Visitors can enjoy helicopter rides, the Pets Tent (and its Pet Competition) and Learning Zone, where they can meet various animals and experts in agriculture and livestock.

Kids and families will enjoy the funfair, trade stands and this year's main ring attractions including terrier racing, Strathendrick Rugby Club mini rugby demonstration and children's races.

Late News Tuesday 8th OTTRA Resident’s Meeting Dumbarton Go lf Club 7pm, All welcome to come to discuss any issues.

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MAUREEN JOINS LOCAL KIRK The Church of Scotland’s new pastoral assistant in the three Dumbarton congregations (Riverside Parish, West Kirk and Dumbarton St Andrew's) has “evacuation from a war zone” on her very busy cv.

Maureen Burke (we learn via Riverside Church) qualified as a psychiatric nurse and worked with the health board for a spell before working overseas – first in the West Indies and then in Erbil, Iraq.

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Being in the heart disease capital of Europe, we need all the help we can get to reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke, the main causes of death and disability in Scotland.

Risks are increased by high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol.

It was from there that she had to be taken to safety ahead of the murderous terrorist forces of the so-called Islamic State, which must have been a traumatic and impossible to forget experience.

The church has made it clear she is warmly welcomed in Dumbarton, where by contrast the dismal weather of the first part of the year has been the most pressing concern for most of us.

She is currently a Family Support Worker with Carnwadric WIN Project project (run by Carnwadric Church of Scotland), and as well

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as psychiatric nursing, she has qualifications in Guidance and Counselling (with a minor in Theology), and in Management in Health and Social Care – and is currently doing a Masters degree in Urban Theology.

She is a member of Whiteinch Church of Scotland in Glasgow.

Fortunately drugs called statins are available which lessen blood vessel narrowing and blockage in the heart and the brain, by lowering cholesterol levels, and dampening inflammation in blood vessels.

There has been some negative publicity surrounding these drugs, and people can be

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There is good evidence that statins are very effective in reducing the risk of stroke and heart problems by protecting blood flow and can be a simple way to help keep you well for longer.

There are five different types of statin, and your doctor can offer alternatives if you have side-effects. For the rest of us, prevention is better than cure, so look after yourself with regular exercise and a healthy diet!

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The team’s nurse will carry out a basic health check, which includes eye, ear, teeth and weight checks, to make sure your dog is happy, fit and healthy.

Dogs Trust Scotland will also be offering free on the spot microchipping for any dogs that are not yet sorted for this

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Losing your dog is one of the most upsetting and stressful experiences for any dog owner and sadly every dog has the potential to stray or be stolen.

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All breeds are welcome, whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, but Dogs Trust Scotland asks that all puppies under six months are fully vaccinated (and ask that proof of vaccinations is brought to the event). Dogs over six months do not require proof of vaccination.

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The Dogs Trust Scotland Campaign Team will be in Levengrove Park next month to offer free health checks, nail clipping and advice on dog ownership as part of its Responsible Dog Ownership Roadshow.

faced being put to sleep simply because owners hadn’t updated their contact details.

There are ways you can prevent this happening as well as giving yourself the best chance of being reunited with your pooch should the worse happen.

The team can also advise on changing your microchip details if needed, but Dogs Trust cannot chip active hunting hounds or litters of puppies. No appointment is needed, and the whole session (from 11am until 3pm on June 20) will operate on a drop in basis. As a friendly word of advice, the team ask that you keep your dog on a lead during its Roadshow.

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There is a chance to win one of a number of prizes and every competitor will receive a goodie bag that includes a technical running t-shirt, high quality bespoke race medal, water, snacks, special gifts and discount vouchers for local attractions.

10K TIME: The popular Vale of Leven 10k returns on Saturday 2nd June The race, which raises money for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), could not go Local runners of all levels and aspirations are ahead without the support of sponsors, including Title Sponsor, being encouraged to sign up to participate in a Chivas Brothers, and Gold popular local race and fun run.

Sponsor, CPR Resurfacing Ltd. Jennie Norrish, Global proud to be delivering the WD The Vale of Leven 10k – and Communications Director for Leisure Vale of Leven 10k for a family fun run – takes place Chivas Brothers, said: “We’re second time after the success of on June 2 and it will be hosted proud to sponsor the Vale of our first year of managing the for the second year by West Leven 10K. It is a great local event race in 2017. We are looking Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust in the heart of a community forward to welcoming all the (WDLT). where so many of our employees participants to the race and we For the previous three decades are sure it will be another fun and live and work.” the race was part of the Polaroid To enter see www.wdleisure-10k. exciting day for all involved.”

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

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

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There is no automatic presumption that a child under twelve does not have appropriate understanding and therefore a solicitor may accept instructions from a child under that age in circumstances where they are satisfied that the relevant child has the necessary maturity.

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Calendar of events Tuesday 1st Working 4U Alexandria Library 10am-4pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Tuesday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9:3010:30am, Myre Munchkins (3:304:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm).

Android Tablet Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. This class is FREE. Learn how to use your TABLET to listen to music, catch up TV, read the news, find the weather, book holidays, online shopping, send emails. 01389 767115 (Weekly) Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 07757 944749

Wednesday 2nd Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Wednesday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), Baby Massage (12-1pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 and 6:45pm).

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

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

(Weekly)

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

Lomond Badminton Club Vale of Leven Academy 6-8pm Juniors; 8-10pm Adults.

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

Just turn up at one of our sessions, email or see FB. 07740473247

(Weekly)

(every Tuesday)

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Free Use Of Computers And Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. FREE use of modern computers and fast internet connection. Our onsite IT technician will help/advise if required. Just ask.

Youth Club St Patrick’s Church Hall 8-9.30pm. For kids from 10 plus.

Activities that we have: ball games, board games, music, computers and internet, Wii, tuck shop, organised parties, outings, group sharing, community services and weekends away.

iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8:30pm. Read the news and weather, stay in touch with family and friends. Send emails, catch up TV, listen to music, play brain games, shop online, plan trips. Just enjoy! 01389 767115

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Tuesday)

www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

01389 767115 bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail.co.uk (Weekly)

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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. trustinthepark.org/ walk-in-the-park/ or contact Fran Crumley Lomond Coordinator

fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. 01389 722645 (every Wednesday)

Wednesday Health Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 1pm. Wednesday Health Walking Group, local walks lasting no longer than an hour, followed by a tea or coffee! Everyone welcome FREE. For more information contact Janice O'Connor

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot

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Thursday 3rd Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Thursday) Alzheimer Scotland Allotment Eastfield Crescent, Dumbarton 1pm. Are you living with dementia? Enjoy gardening? Then why not come along and help out at our allotment! A great opportunity for people living with dementia to meet new friends.

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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme

All weekly classes

Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs)

Football

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

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & 6-7pm (11-12yrs). WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm (5-6yrs).

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

Ready, Steady, Roll!

(Pre-School Sport) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) TUE: Brucehill Activity Centre, 10:30-11:10am (1.53yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs). THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) & 10:45-11:30pm, (3-4yrs) & 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs). FRI: Brucehill Activity 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) MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm, 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm & 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs), 4:30-5:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (8-10yrs). THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs boys only), 7-8pm (11-14yrs). FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes

Badminton (5-12yrs)

THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

Basketball (8-14yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre 6-7pm

Ladies Football (16+)

Walking Football MON: Concord Community Centre, 7-8pm (55+). TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 3-4pm (18+ with support needs)

Hockey (5-12yrs)

Jog Scotland (16+)

WED: Meadow Centre 6-7pm

Tennis (5-12yrs)

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

Tue: Dumbarton Academy 6-7pm

Swimming

Player Development (9-14yrs)

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

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm & Clydebank High School 4-5:30pm

Fran Crumley Lomond Coordinator fran.crumley@

lochlomond-trossachs.org 01389 722645

(every Thursday)

WED: Meadow Centre, 8-9pm

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

Netball (16+)

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!

(Weekly) Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. 07922 833472

Knitting'n'Crochet Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. Come along and join our friendly, informal group. All levels welcome. We work together and help each other and we also engage in charity work.

01389 767115 bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail.co.uk

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

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

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Badminton (16+)

Girls Football

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Gymnastics

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

Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 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!

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May 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Friday 4th

(every Saturday)

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

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Saturday)

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am. Arts, crafts and games. 0141 526 2400

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail. co.uk (Weekly)

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

(every Friday)

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 the Friday team would like to welcome you to the Friday soup lunches...although to be fair you can buy far more than soup (Weekly)

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

www.lomond-trossachs.org

Free Use Of Computers and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. FREE use of modern computers and fast internet connection. Our onsite IT technician will help/advise if required. Just ask. 01389 767115

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9am), Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm).

Further information available at

Saturday 5th

Free Use Of Computers And Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. FREE use of modern computers and fast internet connection. 01389 767115

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail.co.uk

(Weekly) Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 8-10pm. Sky gazing with fantastic telescopes, presentations, field visits. Outings to the Glasgow Science Centre and to the Scottish Dark Skies observatory. All ages and levels welcome.01389 767115

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail.co.uk (also 18th)

IDS Games Club (6-12 yrs) Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. PC online games, Play Station, Xbox. Play individually or battle it out on a fantastic 4k-75 inch TV screen. £5 for 2 hours.

01389 767115 bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail. co.uk (Weekly)

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.

01389849142 or

lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail. com

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

Sunday 6th

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Glen Kinglas Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30 am. Terrain: Good undulating track through the glen. Distance: 18km. We climb 408m to a height of 382m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. To join the walk phone 01389 731953 or email mather.joyce@gmail.com

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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. www.lochlomondshores.com (every Sunday and Saturday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10:30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Sunday)

Monday 7th 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) 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.

george@sportingmemories network.com (Weekly) 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.

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What's On Calendar | May 2018 The Mousemates Computer Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. Informal Computer club for over 50s. Join our friendly group over a cuppa and a blether.

All levels welcome.

01389 767115 bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail. co.uk (Weekly)

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

www.remap-scotland.org/ Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street 6-8pm. Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/ alcohol? 01389 734500 (Weekly)

Family Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 6pm. Family Walking Group leaving from Unit 1 Leven Valley enterprise in Castlehill, a walk around the local community then a tea, coffee and biscuit for afters.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Janice O'Connor

Dumbarton Lions Club Abbotsford Hotel 7:30pm. Local fundraising club.

New members welcome.

01389 763592

(every 2nd Tuesday)

Wednesday 9th Free Use Of Computers and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. FREE use of modern computers and fast internet connection. Our onsite IT technician will help/advise if required. Just ask. 01389 767115

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail. co.uk (Weekly)

Thursday 10th Free Use Of Computers and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. FREE use of modern computers and fast internet connection. Our onsite IT technician will help/advise if required. Just ask. 01389 767115

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail. co.uk Weekly

(every Monday)

Silverton and Overtoun Community Council AGM Crosslet Centre 7pm. We have vacancies for 4 councillors. All welcome. Help and advice on local matters, especially planning matters.

For further information please contact the Secretary by email rharvie17@gmail.com or by phoning 01389 762816

Tuesday 8th

Friday 11th

Free Use Of Computers and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. FREE use of modern computers and fast internet connection. Our onsite IT technician will help/advise if required. Just ask.

Dumbarton Acoustic Musical Night St Augustine's Church 7:30pm. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music. Tickets available from Discography Records or pay at door on the night. For more info call Alistair on 07787 310 391 or find us on www.facebook.com/

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot

01389 767115 bellsmyredigitalcommunity@wwmail. co.uk (Weekly)

Saturday 12th

Monday 14th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Glen Tarken Loop Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30 am. Terrain: Mostly on shooters’ access tracks but a short section of old railway and a woodland path.

Distance: 15km. We climb 490m to a height of 470m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 or email mather.

Photo Editing, Scanning, Organising Bellsmyre Digital Community 9:30am-12pm. This 6-week course is FREE. Learn how to edit and scan photos and images. And sort them into albums.

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Oakbank Gala Day Fund Raiser Oakbank, 55 Bank Street, Alexandria G83 0NA 11am. Have a cuppa with home baking or homemade soup and crusty bread at lunch-time. There's a raffle, tombola, sales stalls.

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Sunday 13th

Thursday 17th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Glen Finlas Horseshoe Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9am.

This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389 731953 or email mather.joyce@gmail.com

Babcock Dumbarton 10k Dumbarton Academy 7:30pm. Popular road race around Dumbarton. With generous spot prizes, goody bags for all entrants, unique commemorative medal, chip timing and a professional race organisation. Enter now at www.entrycentral.com or find more information on our website www.babcock10kseries.co.uk or see our Facebook page.

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Calendar of events Thursday 17th Luss SWI May Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm. Please join us for the final meeting for the 2017/2018 session.

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting which will be followed by supper and a chat.

01389850231 anne@farmstay-lochlomond. co.uk

Friday 18th The Vale of Leven Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Leisure Centre 7:30pm. The speaker is Mr Roy Johnstone who is well known to guild members. His topic will be 'Women Pilots of WWII'. New members and visitors always welcome.

Saturday 19th Glasgow Phoenix Choir Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm. Songs from the classics to Scots' songs to music from the shows. All proceeds to Rotary charities. Tickets ÂŁ10 from Rotary members, Parish Church office or Helensburgh Heroes. Enquiries to

07831 501901

Saturday 26th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Carrick Castle to Ardentinny and back Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30 am. An undulating route partly in woodlands with lovely views across Loch Goil and Loch Long.

Terrain: Mainly good paths and forestry tracks which can be muddy. Distance: 18km. We climb 530m to a height of 120m.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.01389 731953 or email mather.joyce@gmail.com

Sunday 27th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Arrochar / Ardgartan / Cat Craig Loop Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30 am. Climb the zig-zag path to the forestry track and walk south west to Ardgartan. Follow the Cat Craig loop and return by the same track. Terrain: Paths and forest tracks. Distance: 18km. We climb 550m to a height of 190m.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. To join the walk phone 01389 731953 or email

mather.joyce@gmail.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Ben More, Crianlarich Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9am.

This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389 731953 or email mather.joyce@gmail.com

Monday 28th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6:30-7:30pm. Monthly book club

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

26 | To advertise call Caroline or Debbie now on 01389 717035

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

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LOCAL ALLOTMENT WATERBORNE If you missed the latest Growing West Dunbartonshire (GWD) event in Dumbarton, don’t worry – the concept has well and truly (pardon the pun) taken root with a growing band of enthusiastic local DIY food growers, and you can catch one of the next crop of gettogethers.

GWD is a collection of local allotment and garden groups who actively promote local food growing in their communities and promote participation in the area’s excellent array of growing spaces.

They meet every month to encourage people to share experiences and skills.

They can be people who love gardening, and perhaps enjoy a mixture of “normal” growing

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In either case being able to meet up with people who have already gained some expertise, no doubt with the usual pitfalls along the way, is possibly the best kind of introduction to the subject.

The GWD events during the year will allow local groups to participate in allotment and garden activities, share information and sample some of the produce grown in our communities.

Cruise Loch Lomond has been back in business for the main tourism season for a few weeks now, with starting points ranging from Iversnaid, Rowardennan, Luss and Balmaha.

If you haven’t used it before now’s the ideal time to check out how a boat trip could have the makings of a great early summer family day out.

The service has been gaining popularity year on year, giving people easy access to places and experiences that previously weren’t a feasible option in the course of a single day.

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ROCK OF AGES: The exciting historical weekend returns to Dumbarton Rock for the fourth year running

Visitors are invited to an exciting historical weekend that takes place next month at the foot of Dumbarton Rock below the castle.

The fourth annual The Rock of Ages aims to bring to life Scottish history, including the Vikings and ancient Romans, as well as the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

This year there will be special exhibitions to mark the centenary of the end of World War 1 and the year when the suffragette movement secured voting rights for women.

The event on June 9 and 10 is organised by Historic Environment Scotland. A spokesperson said: “The Rock of Ages 2018 will celebrate the rich tapestry of west coast history and this year there will be mock WW1 trenches installed so that visitors can experience what life was like for the soldiers of the Western Front, which was fought using trench warfare.”

The spokesperson added: “In addition, the exhibition will feature costumed re-enactors who will recount stories from the frontline.

“Further costumed actors will also depict the suffragettes, and others will be dressed as Mary Queen of Scots, who sailed to France from Dumbarton Castle as a child in 1548, with her mother Mary of Guise. The weekend looks set to be another exciting one for visitors.”

Last year, 2,500 visitors attended the The Rock of Ages and numbers are expected to be matched in June.

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experience or qualifications to join our team. We have a Training Academy that offers a wide range of courses and qualifications, as well as a coaching team that will support you on your journey with us. We are therefore looking for motivated team members with the right values and attitude who will deliver exceptional support as part of our local care and support team.

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. We’ll be holding a recruitment fair in the Commodore Hotel Helensburgh, on Tuesday 5th June 2018, from 10am to 4pm. Everyone is welcome.

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Entries across the three races have already topped 1200 runners, with sponsors Babcock leading by example with nearly 100 runners in Team Clyde.

Action gets underway on Thursday 10th May at 7.30pm from Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh and then continues in Dumbarton on Thursday 17th May at 7.30pm before finishing with the final

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In addition, sponsor’s Start Fitness are providing a range of More Mile running accessories for the goody bags. Helensburgh finishers will receive running socks, Dumbarton shoe bags and Glasgow reflective vests for training after dark.

At the sharp end, a clutch of past winners and internationals will be competing for nearly £6,000 in in cash prizes and Start Fitness vouchers. There will be bonuses for anyone breaking a course or series record. Fionnuala Ross and Wayney Ghebresilassie both of Shettleston currently hold the series records of 34.25 and 30.11 respectively.

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BALLOCH TOWER IS DITCHED arguments over whether this plan should go ahead will only begin in earnest once people – including heritage and conservation groups – have had a chance to pore over the detail.

PLAN UPDATE: The 100ft viewing tower has been removed from Flamingo Land plans

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A formal planning application for the could-be Flamingo Land holiday park planned for Balloch’s West Riverside is due to be lodged any day now – apparently minus the original idea of building a 100ft viewing tower on the site.

That particular idea would, if ever passed, have created a dominating feature many would have considered an “Isengard”style blot on the landscape, but now seems to be off the menu for good.

Meanwhile the company concerned has been at pains to stress the Balloch site has inspired a very different vision from the

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Some argue Loch Lomond is already over-developed, while against that it’s argued that “sustainable tourism” is the way to go.

One thing is certain, however, and that is the company involved in Flamingo Land is clearly prepared to frame its plans in a way calculated to tick the right boxes with the Park authorities However after many months of comment and controversy the real and other interested parties.

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sort of park it runs in Yorkshire, where fun park amusement rides are a conspicuous draw.

From early reports it seems to be conscientiously focusing on wildlife and conservation themes, along with what could be an elaborate woodland walkway scheme.

We can expect a major focus on accommodation, and probably of a type designed to fill a gap in the local market – glamping pods might be a popular addition, for example.

However almost regardless of what the site may contain some of the main arguments are likely to be in terms of pressure on local roads, and of the threat of increased noise and nuisance due to greater volumes of people arriving in an area which is already “heaving” in peak season.

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