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HM SOUP KITCHEN STARS A group of dedicated St Peter the Apostle High School pupils have been given a rare, by royal appointment honour – for working in a soup kitchen. Their project has been gathering pace since 2013, and has now won top-level recognition in the form of a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services. The proud pupils along with John Sangster, principal teacher of pupil support, received the award medal at a special ceremony from Lord Lieutenant for Dunbartonshire Michael Gregory OBE.
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The youngsters also spent time chatting to the residents.
Linda Booth, St Peter the Apostle High School, head teacher, said: “I am absolutely delighted that the pupils involved in this project are being publically thanked for their part in the success of this great project.
Pupils were invited to The Queen’s garden party in Buckingham Palace to represent the hundreds of students who The kind hearted students have taken part in the school’s collected donations of food, Soup Kitchen project and the toiletries and clothes in the school to assist The Mother Teresa school will also receive a signed certifi cate from The Queen and a Missionaries of Charity based in domed crystal glass. Pollok in Glasgow’s south side. The project had already been honoured at both local and national level, as it previously received both a Provost Civic
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The grandchildren of a Dumbarton man awarded Britain’s highest military honour for his bravery in the First World War were recently able to see one final – and permanent – tribute taking place in his home town. John Brown Hamilton was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1917 for his actions during the carnage of Passchendaele, after repeatedly risking his life to take ammunition to comrades under heavy fi re. He carried bandoliers of ammunition “several times” in full view of enemy snipers and
“The Victoria Cross is linked to acts of extreme bravery and the early paperwork associated with the medal stated that it should only be awarded for gallantry of the highest order. “I know that John Brown Hamilton VC’s family is very proud of his actions on that day and I, once again, thank them for his service.”
He died on July18, 1973, and his ashes were scattered at Daldowie Crematorium.
Few of us will ever experience anything close to the horror and terror that he did, and it says so much about his character that he acted so bravely in the face of such adversity.”
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KEEP THE PLOT ON NOV 5 What used to be called “Guy Fawkes Night� is now “fireworks night� for displays right across the country, because people are possibly no longer very interested in a 17th century attempt to blow up Westminster and kill King James VI and I. Any joy the country felt at the Stuart monarch’s salvation – the plot failed, of course – has faded long ago, and only the fi reworks remain. So yet again the man who inspired a nationwide explosion of expensive pyrotechnics – one Guy Fawkes - doesn’t get a mention, but the local show remains one of the Burgh’s big must-do family events of the year. On past form the Levengrove Park display (Saturday, November 4, 7pm to 9pm) promises to be pretty special, whatever it’s all supposed to be about. The display – which will begin at 7.30pm prompt (so get there
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VITAL FUNDS FOR CHILDREN takes place at Robin House and the other CHAS resource, Rachel House. Hearing this fi rst hand account of just what is involved, and just how much it all means, was a moving experience. The bottom line is that there is simply no comparable organisation able to provide the sort of support CHAS is able to provide for children and their families, and at the centre of that effort is the continual need to bring in vital funds to keep the whole endeavour properly resourced. Community Fundraiser Samantha Reilly receives the time-honoured bumper cheque from Rotary Club of Dumbarton President Gordon Craig
The Rotary Club of Dumbarton’s recent meeting welcomed Ms Samantha Reilly, Community Fundraiser for one of the area’s favourite worthy causes. The visit was Samantha’s way of thanking everyone at Rotary who helped raise the fantastic sum of £3,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland – part of the proceeds of the highly successful charity dinner staged earlier in the year.
get an update on how CHAS is continually expanding the boundaries of the care and support it provides to children with life-limiting illness, notably at the highly-praised Robin House resource at Balloch.
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It’s a charity night in aid of CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably – which sounds like a cause worth supporting. Based in England, it was launched back in 2006 as a campaign aimed at bringing down the suicide rate among men – an ambition which has strong resonance in Scotland in 2017. A recent Suicide Awareness Week disclosed some disturbing truths about the number of people, often men, who fall victim to the worst kind of depression – the sort nobody should be left to face alone. Alan Ryden, keyboard player and singer with The Executives and his wife Fiona are using the night to round off their Glasgow 10k run in aid of the charity – where they
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This will be followed by a firework display and a night market offering a taste of what will be on offer at the Christmas market… and apparently Santa has promised to pay an early season visit too. He’ll be back to open his grotto on November 25, and meanwhile the Christmas market launches on November 20 – right after the switch-on weekend.
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MAN WHO INSPIRED NHS There should probably be a statue in Cardross or Dumbarton of the writer A J Cronin, a brilliant literary star whose almost Dickens-style social commentary helped to drive health reform.
Together with political legend Aneurin Bevan he pioneered a public hospital which many have seen as the prototype for the great NHS project that was eventually to follow. As the poster for the Heritage Society’s session makes clear, he became one of the most important writers of the 20th century, working across a variety of media, from non-fi ction to drama.
Born in Cardross, he was educated at Dumbarton Academy, and seemed cut out to become a fi rst class sportsman or athlete, before starting a brilliant career in medicine. Now, in what promises to be a fascinating look at his life, Cronin – one of Scotland’s greatest writers - is the subject of December’s meeting of the Lennox Heritage Society. In his famous work the Citadel he inspired what was to amount to a revolution in health care, against opposition from establishment fi gures who were benefi ting from what Cronin powerfully revealed to be a corrupt and feeble public health system.
Despite his international fame, Cronin never forgot Dumbarton and to the end of his days remained a proud supporter of Dumbarton FC. As both a great literary fi gure, health campaigner, dramatist and essayist he easily qualifi es as one of the most admirable talents ever to come out of West Dunbartonshire – and his story deserves to be told in full. The Heritage Society lecture is on December 14 at 7.30pm in the Concord Community Centre, and will be given by historian Ian Baillie. Membership of the Society for the remainder of the season is just £6, or you can simply pay £2 on the night to attend a specifi c lecture.
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Finding food for ferrets West Dunbartonshire animal lovers are being asked to ferret out some treats for some furry little guests of the local SSPCA centre. The charity is used to dealing with all manner of pets, of course particularly dogs, cats and rabbits, but has recently found itself catering for a number of ferrets and other small animals – and a little help would be appreciated. All of the animals involved have either been rescued or born in the charity’s care, and hopefully they will all find good homes in the not too distant future – but in the meantime they could do with some extra supplies. Centre manager Joe McDade said: “We’ve had an influx of ferrets in our care over the last few
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s Discount Store and Community Hub The Hub has been open for just over a month and already there has been a fantastic buzz from the local community. The shop has been really well received as has the coffee corner and the free meeting room. The locals in Dumbarton have really engaged with the community aspect of the Hub and we are excited about bringing people back into the town centre. The discount store boasts a great collection of clothes at affordable prices, along with the charity’s best-selling range of Scottish themed Christmas Cards, greetings cards and diaries. Volunteering is always in style and you can become part of a lively team in the store, with plenty of customers to chat to, stock to organise and windows to dress; we have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available for you. So volunteer with us and gain new skills, build friendships, broaden your experiences and open up the door to new possibilities.
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A poster designed by a P6 pupil has been selected to front this year’s Fireworks Safety Awareness Campaign.
Ten-year-old Kerr Gray’s important message will be displayed across West Dunbartonshire to raise awareness this Guy Fawkes night.
There are many talented young musicians in West Dunbartonshire, and more than a few of them will be starring in a special double bill at Dumbarton’s Riverside Parish Church on November 3 (from 7.30pm to 10pm).
Kerr Gray shows off his poster, selected for this year's Fireworks Safety Awareness campaign
Kerr, who is in P6 at Knoxland Primary School in Dumbarton, wins £200 for his school and will see his poster head up this year’s campaign. Kerr’s slogan of ‘Don’t sell fi reworks to anyone under 18 years of age’ reaffi rms the message of the Fireworks Safety Awareness Campaign, which reminds retailers and the public of the legal age limit to buy fi reworks. Residents are being reminded to avoid DIY fi reworks events and to instead attend one of the offi cial displays organised
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Calendar of events oTTRA AGM Dumbarton Golf Club 7pm, Overburn / Townend Tenants and Residents Assocation extend a warm welcome to our AGM, to hear your views on improving the area. ottra01@gmail.com
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Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, A host of talented performers from Helensburgh, Dumbarton and the surrounding areas will be taking part in this rousing comedy show about the night-club diva who has to take refuge in a convent whilst on a witness protection programme having seen a murder. Full of fabulous songs this is a great night out. Tickets: 01436 675765
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Alexandria Leisure Centre 7pm, Community group with no charge, playing afternoon gigs for Christmas, fundraiser and many Thursday 2nd more. 01389 603451 • 01389 759392 Loch Lomond Camera Club Weekly Alexandria Veterans Hall 7-9pm, Members and nonCardross Mother members all welcome. and Toddler Group info@llcc.scot Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! 07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@ gmail.com Weekly
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Coffee Morning Lennox Evangelical Church, Risk Street, Dumbarton 10am-12pm, All proceeds given to local charities. www.lennoxevangelicalchurch.org Weekly
Concord Community Centre 7-8pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Christmas Fayre Dumbarton Masonic Hall 11am, All proceeds go to The Scottish Cot Death Trust based in Yorkhill. Help support and raise awareness of this charity.
Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am, Stay in shape and meet new people. www.lomond-trossachs.org
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer; patients, carers, family members or friends. 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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Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am, Soloist Chirsty Harkins will entertain. Christine Macphail christinemacphail@blueyonder.co.uk
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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), Book Club (6-8pm, last Monday of the Month), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:30 and 6:30pm). TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm). WED: Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 and 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
Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street, Dumbarton 6-8pm, Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/ alcohol? 01389 734500 Weekly
Sunrise Goose Walk
Fireworks Display Levengrove Park 7:30pm, An exhilarating and spectacular fireworks display, certain to brighten the darkest of November nights. Featuring funfair, food and drink. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Charity Night Dumbarton Masonic Hall 7:30pm Entertainment on the night with The Executives Band along with a raffle, all in aid of the charity CALM. Tickets available at Unit 12 The Bell Centre High Street. ireneryden@hotmail.com
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Tuesday 7th Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4-5:30pm and WED: 4-5:30pm, Non-members of the leisure club are welcome! scotland@swimtime.org
Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 3-4pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm, Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly
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. stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com
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Concord Community Centre 1:30pm, Monthly look at 90 minutes of archive film of West Dunbartonshire and further afield. £2 admission includes tea and buns at the interval. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com
Dog Days Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, For full info check out Dog Days Glasgow www.dogdaysglasgow.co.uk/ events/
Thursday 9th Loch Lomond Camera Club Venue and Time TBC Club outing. Members and nonmembers all welcome. www.llcc.scot Also on Thursday 23rd
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St Augustine's Church 7:30pm, Linda Howitt, Rachel and Beth, Robert and John, Oran and George Martin will perform on the night. 07787 310 391
Wednesday evening meetings 8pm at The Cutty Sark Centre, Howatshaws Road, Bellsmyre. For weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria. WED 8, Presentation by Simon Jones SAT 11, Cruach Ardrain WED 22, Annual General Meeting SUN 26, Ben Vorlich 01389 763662 langcraigshillwalkingclub@ yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 12th Remembrance Sunday On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifice made by our brave service men and women.
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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme
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Football
FRI: Alexandria Community Centre 10-10:45am. SUN: Dumbarton Academy 9:30-10:15am
MON: Concord Community Centre, 5-6pm (5-6yrs) & 6-7pm (7-9yrs). TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & 6-7pm (11-12yrs) & WED: 4:30-5:30pm & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs) & SUN: 11:30am-12:30pm.
Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) MON: Concord Community Centre, 4-5pm. WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am12pm. SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am & SUN: 10:30-11:30am
Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs) TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm
Ready, Steady, Roll! TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-11:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs). WED: Playdrome, 1:30-2:15pm (34yrs). THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:452:30p, (3-4yrs) & Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs). FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-4yrs)
Balance Bike (2.5-4yrs) SAT: Alexandria Community Centre, 9-9:45am.
Ready, Steady, Roll! (Pre-School Sport) MON: Alexandria Community Centre 10:30-11:10am & 11:15am-12pm & 12:45-1:30pm. TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-11:10am & 11:15am-12pm. & THU: 10-10:40am & 10:45-11:30am & 5-5:45pm. & FRI: 12:45-1:25pm & 1:30-2:15pm.
Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw (5-11yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm
Badminton TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm
Basketball (8-14yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre 6-7pm
Goalkeeping MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (811yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)
Disability Football WED: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-12yrs). THU: Concord Community Centre, 6-7pm (13-19yrs)
Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs), 4:30-5:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (8-10yrs). THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs). & FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)
Adult Classes Ladies Football (16+) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm
Walking Football MON: Our Lady & St Patrick's, 6-7pm (55+)
Jog Scotland (16+) TUE: Concord Community Centre, 6:30pm. THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 6:30pm
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Luss SWI 90th Anniversary Lodge on Loch Lomond 7pm. anne@farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk
Saturday 18th Christmas Fair Cardross Parish Church 11am, Homemade soup with crusty bread as well as home baking and plenty of stalls with lots of bargains. cardrosschurch529@btinternet.com
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Concord Cinema 1:30pm, The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of being a popular singer. Starring Neil Diamond. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com
Bonhill Church 11am, Get ready for Christmas come along to our Christmas Fayre with Christmas Crafts, Christmas Hampers, Cake and Candy Stalls. Christmas Tombola. revbarb1@gmail.com
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Meadow Centre, Dumbarton 7:00pm, Live wrestling with stars from WWE, TNA and ICW. www.pbwwrestling.com
Christmas Craft Class
Drymen and District Local History Society Drymen Village Hall 7:45pm, Murray Cook, Stirling Council Archaeologist, will speak to us on "Cambuskenneth and its history, the masons' marks, and the excavations of the harbour" www.drymen-history.org.uk
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Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Visit Santa in his grotto at Loch Lomond Shores
Aitkenbar Christmas Fayre
Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am, Make a table centrepiece for Christmas dinner. Booking essential. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on Saturday 2nd
Monday 27th Last Monday Group Dumbarton Riverside Parish Church 7:30pm, In the lounge, topical discussion each month. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk
Aitkenbar Primary School Bellsmyre Digital Community 7pm, This month’s theme is 10am, Aitkenbar Parent Council November 5th. Learn how to Christmas Fayre. Various Stalls take better photos and how to selling xmas goodies and edit them. All types of cameras delights, tombola, homebaking, Submit your What's On information at including phones, tablets, iPads. facepainting and much more www.communityadvertiser.co.uk #6447-Milngavie-193x133-P2-B2-V7-19oct17-PRINT.pdf 01389 767115 schooloffice.aitkenbar@1 18/10/2017 12:08 December deadline: Wed 8th November mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Saturday 2nd Dec St Andrew's Day Celebrations Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Fireworks, activities and festivities for all ages taking place. includes Highland Games, music, ceilidh, Scottish drinks, boat trips on the loch, kids activities and special treats for anyone called Andrew! www.lochlomondshores.com Also on Sunday 3rd
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Lomond Shores has a special St Andrews Celebration Market at Loch Lomond Shores from 10am to 4pm on the weekend of December 2 and 3, at The Gathering – with plenty of ideas for high quality festive fare to enjoy over the season. The regular farmers' markets are popular in peak season, especially summer, but while this one will be staged just after St Andrew’s Day it’s clearly going to have a resolutely Christmas theme – and should be a different kind of experience, even for people who visit on a regular basis. There’s also a lot of competition for shoppers’ attention at this time of year, so as well as enjoying the Christmas vibe there should also be some good deals to be had on goods you’d struggle to find in a supermarket.
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How to tackle red tape Baby Massage is a special way to bond with, settle, soothe and calm your baby... Baby Massage & Baby Yoga Classes start 22nd November Cutty Sark Centre Dumbarton. One to One and Group bookings also available
Please contact Rachel on 07581 026 782 for more info or find us on Facebook
All parents at schools in Balloch and the surrounding area are invited to attend a free session this month on how to go about organising events. It’s at St Kessog’s Primary School on November 15 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and aims to cover a lot of practical detail in an accessible way.
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event can proceed safely, and this session will cover all the basics – and answer any questions attendees might have.
It will cover different types of events, licences, risk assessment, first aid, food hygiene, publicity, money handling, planning your event and more.
It will also cover the details of Scottish Parent Teacher Council membership-linked insurance, the cost of which is covered by West Dunbartonshire Council – what’s covered and how it works. SPTC provides help, information and support to parents and carers who want to be involved in their child's education.
Even experienced club organisers sometimes struggle to address the various must-do things which have to be tackled before any
If you’re involved in fundraising events (perhaps particularly with school-related activities in mind), this event is certain to be of use.
The session promises to be relaxed and informative, and will give parents an opportunity to share ideas and experiences.
Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop is located just outside Stirling on the A84. We serve mouth-watering meals that are made with the freshest ingredients that are sourced locally where possible! As well as our café, we also have a fantastic, award winning butchery, a delicatessen and a great shop. Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Fireworks on the Loch Cameron House is hosting its own dazzling firework spectacular on November 4, which can be best viewed from The Great Scots Bar Terrace (but of course will be visible far and wide). If you happen to be in the area at the time it’s reckoned the perfect spot for illuminating the skies with a glittering panoramic view of Loch Lomond as its backdrop. Along with the colourful pyrotechnics display visitors to the event will find hot dogs, burgers, hot chocolate and mulled wine available for purchase to keep them warm, with entertainment provided by DJ Michael Kilkie from 6.30pm to 9pm.
Local Business | November 2017
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But lest we ever become complacent, we actively encourage ongoing feedback - here's what Mr Lee Sanderson has to say:
"The most incredible thing about The Kitchen Depot has been your sky-high levels of customer service. Too often a company will promote customer service as a core value, only to reveal a hollow promise when they don't live up to it." Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."
"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison." Well, thanks for that, Mr Sanderson - please excuse us while we blush with pride. When it comes to looking after our customers, The Kitchen Depot is never knowingly undersold.
The Kitchen Depot 14 Meadowbank Street, Dumbarton G82 1SD Tel: 01389 298020 Also at Hillington & East Kilbride
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The Captain James Lang 97-99 High Street, 01389 742112 Live sport
The Stonefield Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940 Monthly pool competitions and
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15-19 Bridge St, 01389 732816 SAT: Karaoke
The Lennox Bar 137-139 High St, 01389 730120 Weekend entertainment, contact bar for
further information
LO C H LO M O N D Drovers Inn Inverarnan, 01301 704234
The Malt and Myre Lomondgate Drive, 0871 527 9274 Accommodation and restaurant
The Milton Inn 401 Milton, Dumbarton, 01389 761 401
SAT 4: Marty SAT 11: Jeff Jeffrey SAT 18: 50 Shades of Blue SAT 25: Fozzie
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Charities often cite gaining skills and experience as one of the major benefits of volunteering with them, and this became reality for one young man from Renton.
vacancy came up in Milngavie, I knew he would be perfect for the job. “Many of our volunteers have gone on to employment thanks to the experience and skills developed with us and it’s always great to see the progression.” Scott, now 23, said: “I remember feeling very nervous and not knowing what to expect the first day I arrived for my work placement in Alexandria.
Scott Jackson began volunteering for Barnardo’s Scotland’s shop in Alexandria when he was 19. During a period of unemployment following a stint as a trainee hairdresser, he was keen to pursue a career in retail. His local Job Centre secured Scott a work placement at the children charity’s store and he enjoyed it so much he continued volunteering there for three years. Scott said: “I really wanted to work in retail but I just didn’t have the experience on my CV to feel confident in applying for jobs in that field. I was delighted when I had the opportunity to learn the ropes and gain the skills needed.” When a sales associate role became available at the
Scott Jackson began his retail career as a Barnado's Scotland volunteeer
Barnardo’s Scotland shop in Milngavie, Scott was encouraged to apply for the position by the Alexandria store manager, Iris McAllister. Iris said: “Scott was such a valuable member of the team and had learned so much in his time at the Alexandria shop. When the
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“My first day as an employee was so different - I had so much more confidence in my ability and knew that I would be able to overcome any challenges that came up in the job because I had managed to do so when volunteering.” Further information on volunteering at Barnardo’s Scotland shops can be found here: www.barnardos.org.uk/shop/ volunteering_retail
Local News | November 2017
ALAN ROBINSON
DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (established 30 years)
RUN IS FOR GOOD CAUSES and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport.
December 3 is the date set for the 7th Annual Festive Training Run from Dumbarton to Anniesland, and this year it’s in support of the charities Funding Neuro and (new this time) Sporting Memories Foundation (Scotland). As well as the 10km and Half Marathon distance there will also be 5k or 2k options – so many more should be able to join in. The half marathon route will be from Dumbarton to Anniesland Lock 27 at 1100 Crow Road, along the cycle path. The events are not timed as they will be classed as a training run, however, the route will be supported with course marshals and signage. To take part in the event, entrants are asked to make an ‘honesty’ donation of whatever you can afford to the fundraising link
www.virginmoneygiving.com/te am/2017festiverunfundingneuro sportingmemories which will be shared equally between Funding Neuro and Sporting Memories Foundation. Once donated let organiser Alan Kennedy know your preferred distance, emergency contact name and number. Alan will send you all the details of the run. Email surfaceplus@gmail.com
By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, it helps people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away (more details at www. sportingmemoriesnetwork.com/ landing). Funding Neuro’s aim is to accelerate the development of new treatments for many of the most serious neurological conditions.
It does not focus on one single neurological condition nor duplicate the work being carried The Sporting Memories Foundation out by other charities. supports older people across Instead it identifi es the issues that the UK living with dementia, hinder progress and fi nds solutions depression and loneliness by so that research and innovative engaging them in social activities therapies can be accelerated.
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Friendly, professional family dentistry returns to Alexandria The Bridge Street Dental Practice has been providing quality dental care to the local community for over 30 years. From the simplest filling, to the most complex implant dentistry, we offer a professional, affordable and reliable service.
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Local News | November 2017
Inspiring Potential Lomond School invites applications for August 2018 entry from P1 to S6.
If you would like to visit the school and see what Lomond has to offer or find out more about the application process, please contact the Admissions Office. Application deadline: 12th January 2018
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