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VISITOR BOOST FROM MOVIE This month sees the launch of the biggest movie ever filmed in Scotland – and with it the likelihood of a major new surge in visitor tourism to Dumbarton and the surrounding area.

Outlaw King, starring Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, is a blockbuster epic tracing the story of how King Robert – who had huge associations with the Burgh, and latterly lived in a mansion in Cardross – battled his way from being a hunted fugitive to defeat the most powerful army in Christendom and regain Scotland’s independence.

Unlike that movie, however, Outlaw King is rooted firmly in history, and is crammed with accurate period detail.

According to normally reliable reports the little-told story of King Robert’s association with Dumbarton will be flagged up in a new visitor trail covering the main locations used in the movie, which was filmed entirely in Scotland.

However besides sites which include, for example, Linlithgow Palace and Doune Castle, the latest HES trail will also feature places – not necessarily in the movie – which are pivotal to the stirring story of the Wars of Independence… and that means Dumbarton.

This is said to be likely to include promotion by main tourism body Visit Scotland, and in local terms may focus on the upgrading of

the area around St Serf’s Church in Dumbarton’s Levengrove Park.

The volunteers at the Rentonbased Robert the Bruce Heritage Centre are among those reportedly buoyed by the prospects of a major new seam of interest in Dumbarton’s historic sites, perhaps particularly the Rock, from across Britain and abroad.

In the Bruce’s time the Clyde was a “super highway” which linked central Scotland with the West Highlands and the significant military power of Clan Donald, and towards the end of his career King Robert used his base at Cardross to keep in close touch, via fast-moving galleys, with the far flung reaches of his kingdom.

Scottish tourism has benefited massively from film locations in recent years, and another new movie – about Mary Queen of Scots – also has major relevance for Dumbarton.

Outlaw King, produced by respected Scots film maker David Mackenzie, will be launched by Netflix on November 9.

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LOTTO BOOST FOR WALL A project to promote the rich history of the Antonine Wall in West Dunbartonshire has received £980,000 funding from the National Lottery.

The wall marked the most northerly point of the Roman Empire, and council areas it passed through have joined forces with Historic Environment Scotland to bring its story to a new generation in a colourful and inspiring way.

The additional funding will be used to support the £2.1 million project for the next three years.

The group plan to place replica distance markers which celebrate the building achievements of

the famous Roman legions at five sites along the Wall with information about its history.

The West Dunbartonshire replica stone will be located in Old Kilpatrick.

There will also be Roman themed play parks, designed in association with local schoolchildren, created at other sites near to the wall so children and young people can explore and play while finding out about the Wall.

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A programme of no less than 30 community projects, including a Scouts Big Roman Camp Out and a Roman-inspired community garden, will take place throughout the five authorities.

This will allow the project team to show that the fascinating heritage of the Antonine Wall is for everyone.

Community projects in West Dunbartonshire include a planned Roman garden and arboretum which will aim to be a green space for reflection and learning, As part of the project, which is being led by West Dunbartonshire Council, 300 volunteers will be recruited and trained to help co-design projects in their communities, act as tour guides, help with research and raise awareness.

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Local News | November 2018

FULL MARKS FOR CROSSLET and settled they were in their new environment and praised the manager for her leadership and for building a management team supported by excellent care workers.

Residents and carers at Crosslet House

Hard-working staff at Dumbarton’s Crosslet House, and the Day Services team, are among the best in the country – and that’s official.

The care home, which provides both residential and day services to older people in West Dunbartonshire, has won an outstanding report from the Care Inspectorate.

Inspectors praised residential staff for the quality of care and support provided to residents, highlighting factors like the flexible meal times which give residents greater choices.

The partnership between the home and local nursery and primary school is also commended for helping residents connect with

their community, while the home’s activity coordinators were praised for their enthusiasm and for providing a range of stimulating activities and outings for residents.

Inspectors were impressed with the layout of the home, including the fact that residents have their own spacious bedroom with wet floor shower and toilet facility.

The views residents enjoyed of the outdoor space were also noted in the report.

Residents were happy to discuss with the inspectors how happy

Councillor Marie McNair, chairwoman of West Dunbartonshre Health and Social Care Partnership audit committee, CP Audit Committee, said: “This is an excellent first report for the management and staff at Crosslet Care Home.

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SCOTS IN THE GREAT WAR A recent visit to Dumbarton’s Riverside Church highlighted a fascinating fact about the First World War often overlooked in general studies.

This month is, of course, the centenary of the Armistice which brought that terrible conflict to a close, leaving in its wake a terrible toll of human life – not least in the ranks of the tens of thousands of Scots who served.

There was a well-established Scots community of around 90,000 in London before the Great War broke out in 1914.

Their work and background covered a wide range of professions, jobs and social backgrounds.

A special talk at the church, Scots in Great War London, dealt with an aspect few today may be aware of – which is that many Scots based down south formed their own patriotic units, quite distinct from famous regiments like the Gordons or Argylls.

One such – in which this writer’s own grandfather served – was the famous London Scottish.

It suffered appalling losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, where according to author John Keegan it mustered

and his wife Susan, contributors to a book on the Scots in Great War London – of all units – who are themselves both elders at St Columba’s in London, which in 1914-18 played a pivotal role in the lives of many Scots.

just 68 unwounded survivors from a battalion of around 1,000 men at the end of the day’s slaughter.

Present at Riverside Church were BBC health editor Hugh Pym

Organisations like the Caledonian Club, the Caledonian Society and the London Scottish FC (rugby) catered for social and sporting interests, while Crown Court and St Columba’s Church of Scotland congregations catered for spiritual and social needs.

Many paid the ultimate sacrifice in the supposed “war to end all wars” which, tragically, merely set the scene for the Second World War.

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It was a hectic period in history, in which Britain and with it Scotland was heading towards universal suffrage and enormous political change.

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But the blight of a generation failed to stop the terrible slide to another global conflict just a couple of decades later.

Whatever our opinion of these events, they shaped our lives and those of everyone we know.

The importance of these terrible times, and the suffering endured, will be acknowledged in a special concert in The Denny Civic Theatre on Saturday, November 3, from 3pm to 5.15pm, where the audience is promised a memorable afternoon.

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To be performed at the John Connelly centre in Renton on the weekend of November 3 and 4 this play is reckoned one of the most challenging ever written.

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MAID NEEDS OUR SUPPORT By the time this issue is published there may be more news on how the stalwarts behind the effort to relaunch the Maid of the Loch aim to deal with a devastating blow to their hopes.

All the progress of recent years seemed thrown into doubt when it was recently confirmed that the Heritage Lottery Fund won’t be supplying a major grant to add to the cash already collected for the project.

John Beveridge, chairman of Loch Lomond Steamship Company, which has driven the project, said: “We are absolutely devastated with HLF’s decision not to grant funds to the Maid of the Loch, and it’s going to take some time to absorb this news and the reasons behind it.

“Unfortunately, this decision jeopardises the whole project, and

our vision for refurbishing the ship now hangs in the balance.

“Our team of dedicated volunteers, our board of Directors, tour guides, maintenance and so many more hard-working and passionate individuals, have worked incredibly hard over the past 22 years to protect and preserve our much-loved Paddle Steamer.

“To have to explain to them that we won’t be sailing next year after all is extremely tough.”

He added: “As a small charity, with only nine Directors and 40 volunteers, to raise the equivalent

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of £2.3m towards the restoration is something we are extremely proud of.

“The Maid’s return to sail would have been the single biggest project to take place in South Loch Lomond in more than 20 years, and it’s a huge blow to the area now that this £6m regeneration programme will not take place.

“The effects of this decision will be felt by the whole community.

“It’s a very sad day indeed and does not auger well for the future of our industrial heritage.”

More on this long-running story in future issues.

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AN ACE 60TH ANNIVERSARY with recently doing bag packing at Asda in Dumbarton.

The team forms part of the wider Dumbarton Utd AFC, which celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year – a remarkable achievement for the entire club, and the many local players and volunteers who have contributed to its success.

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Dumbarton United AFC 2005's have had an electrifying start to the 2018-19 season, winning all of their opening six league matches and their 2nd round Scottish Cup tie.

The club has been going for a number of years now with its core group of players, playing together for almost eight years.

Dumbarton United plays in the second tier of the Paisley and Johnstone District YFL, playing local teams at their home park at East End Park.

The team is currently sitting top of the league and the aim

this season – evidently quite achievable on current form – is to win the league and move to tier 1 next season.

Run by a number of volunteers (mainly mums and dads) the club has recently won sponsorship from a number of local companies, who have helped support the purchase of new home and training kits, tracksuits and rain jackets along

There are approximately 20 different age groups under the wider Dumbarton Utd AFC, all pulling together to make it “a fantastic place to be”.

Dumbarton Utd AFC 2005's would like to say a massive thanks to all their players, parents and volunteers who have all helped make the club the success that it is today.

With so much accomplished already it’s now in the enviable position of looking to achieve still greater success in years to come.

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The news on the rollout of Universal Credit is not encouraging, and this month it’s West Dunbartonshire’s turn to brace itself for momentous change.

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The new system, brought in by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), means housing benefit, income support, incomebased job seekers allowance, child tax credits, working tax credits and income-related employment and support allowance will all be replaced by one payment.

Officers from Working4U have been working with partners at West Dunbartonshire Citizen’s Advice Bureau, as well as housing and third sector organisations “to ensure challenges that have been seen in other authorities are minimised in this area”.

Changes include online-only claims, monthly payments made in arrears and housings costs paid directly to each claimant.

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And further direction on navigating the system will be on offer when it comes into force.

Housing and Communities Convener Councillor Diane Docherty said: “I’d really urge residents to think now about how they will be affected .

“Universal Credit will be an online service, so if you need to brush up on your internet skills, get in touch.

“Similarly, the system puts the onus onto individuals to budget payments for different services, so if you want help

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Joe McCormack, manager of West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau, said: “We hope that by pooling our resources locally and coming together we can learn from what happened in other areas to rectify errors and respond to the challenges.”

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What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn

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IT’S DUNGEON AND DECOR Most stately home hotels purporting to be “castles” are really Gothic follies built by rich Victorians with a taste for a well-worn romantic theme… but not Culcreuch Castle in Fintry.

It’s the subject of the next monthly talk at the Lennox Heritage Society (Wednesday, November 14; 7.30pm in the Concord Centre), when current laird Robert Reynolds will be outlining some of the building’s fascinating history.

Disguised within the present architecture of the buildings is a medieval tower, built in the days when local seats of power had to be able to withstand full-scale military action – and it’s noteworthy that the castle’s heyday was during the Wars of Independence, when anyone

of importance had a difficult political line to tread.

The walls are five and a half feet thick in places – and that has more to do with “insurance” than insulation – and down below there’s a bottle dungeon, into which unfortunate prisoners were once unceremoniously dropped and, probably, forgotten about.

So if Culcreuch doesn’t have its quota of ghosts it certainly should have, even if, looking at today’s splendid hotel, the medieval aspect isn’t immediately obvious.

Admission for this Lennox Heritage talk is £2 at the door.

Last month saw “Menopause Day” draw attention to problems which affect 8 out of 10 women around the age of 50. It refers to a group of symptoms caused when women’s ovaries stop producing a hormone called Oestrogen.

These include hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, reduced libido, headaches, mood changes or anxiety, palpitations, joint stiffness, recurrent urine infections or pelvic discomfort, and longer term can increase risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.

Your GP can discuss this with you, and help includes Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Antidepressants, Clonidine (a drug which helps with flushes).

Certain foods which are high in phytooestrogens can help and important lifestyle changes such as reducing alcohol intake, increasing exercise and stopping smoking can also go a long way in reducing symptoms.

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TRAVEL CASH FOR THE PARK Did you know that the National Park has funding available for schools and groups looking for learning opportunities there?

To help local young people experience the great outdoors in the National Park there’s the offer of an Educational Travel Grant covering up to three quarters of total transport costs - up to a maximum award of £200, based on the number of funding criteria met.

school or group’s meeting place to the National Park, and the costs of accessing Inchcailloch for outdoor learning activities.

groups and intermediaries who support and work with people experiencing some form of disadvantage.

Educational travel grant applications are also welcome for visits to the National Park.

Priority will be given to schools and groups from areas of multiple deprivation and those who have not visited the National Park (or worked with the Ranger Service) previously.

Due to limited funds grant payments will be limited to one grant award per school/ group in any one financial year, and payments will be capped depending on overall funding availability.

The activity applied for should be of the type that helps to raise awareness and understanding of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, involve the National Park Ranger Service where possible, and help to deliver Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning experiences.

The grant can be used for transport costs to and from your

Applicants must be either a school within Scotland or

Payments will only be made to the School/Group applying for funding support and not to any third party (eg coach hire companies).

Applicants must provide a short report of their trip (including pre and post visit): summarising activities undertaken, what they have learned about the National Park, and where possible, include photographs (with permissions for National Park Authority use).

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Start on Your Christmas Cards Imagine how amazing it would feel if all your Christmas cards were ready to send by the middle of November – wouldn't that be a relief?

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Have you got yourself in a fankle trying to twist wire to make jewellery?

A class to be given by Alex Penter from the Schoolery of Jewellery at Clydebank Library on Saturday, November 24, involves turning knots into beautiful decorative wire designs encircling beautiful beads and naturally found stones and glass.

You can even bring your own if you have an object precious to you. Necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings can all be made using this versatile technique.

The classes are suitable for age eight and over, and cost £9 (£6 concession) including all materials.

To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/ e/wirework-jewellery-with-schooleryof-jewellery-tickets-49035824471

Either the mother or father of the child can register the birth if the parents are married. In the event the natural parents are not married, then the parents would most commonly attend the Registrar’s office together for both names to appear on the birth certificate.

The mother can also register the birth alone. However, the father would require the mother’s consent in order to be able to register the child without the mother being present.

As of 1st September 2009, in circumstances where a woman

If the women were in a cohabiting relationship but not a civil partnership or married, the mother and her partner are able to register the child’s birth jointly.

Being registered on the birth certificate will provide both parents with full parental rights and responsibilities in relation to the child.

The registrar in your local area should be able to assist with any further questions you might have regarding registration.

Funded by the Scottish Government and supported by East Dunbartonshire Council

Interested in

has a child by fertility treatment or donor insemination, and she is in a civil partnership or marriage at the time of the treatment, either woman can register the birth on her own.

MUSIC? The Music School of Douglas Academy could be the place for you!

Open evening: Wed 7 November 2018*  Applications close 28 January 2019  Individual weekly lessons, ensembles & small tutorial classes  Orchestral & choral experience  Generous practice facilities  Residential accommodation  Applications from Primary 7 to Secondary 5  Broad academic curriculum within a highly successful comprehensive school * If you are reading this after the open evening please call to arrange a visit

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YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR THE DUMBARTON & VALE OF LEVEN AREA.

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DENNY CIVIC THEATRE – SATURDAY 3RD More info on page 23...

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ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHT St Augustine's Church

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November 2018 | What's On Calendar Contentment Lennox Evangelical Church 7.30pm. We can all feel discontented with our lives – with what we have, how much we get, what we do and what the future promises. Discover how Jesus Christ helps us experience contentment in our daily lives.

07581197535 lennoxec@gmail.com Weekly

Calendar of events Thursday 1st From Living Memory to Memorial: Dumbarton’s WWI Stories Dumbarton Library Heritage Centre Exhibition commemorating those who served from the Dumbarton area and their families affected by the war. Workshops will also be held.

01389 608965 local.studies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Runs until 30th November Construction Health and Safety Course Longcrags Centre 9.30-12pm. This qualification is required by anyone who wants to work on a building site. The course is accredited by SQA. It is delivered by West Dunbartonshire Employability/ Working4U team.

01389767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also Tues, Wed & Thurs 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.

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Daisy Baby Classes Riverside Parish Church, Dumbarton Wonderfully relaxing, supportive and progressive classes for babies from 6 weeks to 20 months. Daisy Baby classes are perfectly designed to support your baby’s development at every stage. Booking required.

07793076733 angela-govenden@thedaisyfoundation.com Weekly Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 10.20am. Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. Simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome! A great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and chat after.

01389 722645 fran.crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ Weekly Alzheimer's 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. lcumming@alzscot.org Weekly

Advertising Telesales Job Vacancies The Community Advertiser is looking to consolidate and grow our sales team to sell advertising space into our popular and expanding publications. If you are interested in one of the positions below and are looking for a job where you will really matter, please send in your C.V to stuart@communityadvertiser.co.uk

Experienced Advertising Telesales Professional We are looking for an experienced advertising telesales executive to join our successful telesales team.

You will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in telesales with a proven track record in the media sector preferably, newspaper, magazine, directories, digital, radio.

Basic up to £23,000 DOE – OTE £30,000

Knitting 'n' Crochet Club Longcrags Centre 1.30-3.30pm. All levels welcome. If you have an interest in knitting or crochet, join our friendly group of ladies (although gentlemen are very welcome, too) and enjoy a blether and a cuppa.

013897677443 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Friday 2nd Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9am. MAE Fitness Techniques.

10.30am-12pm: Bingo Mornings. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

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 Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 3.30-4pm: Myre Munchkins.

7pm: MAE Fitness Techniques. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk 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! events@wargamesandminiatures.com Weekly Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work.

07922 833472 Weekly Loch Lomond Camera Club Station Street, Renton 7-9pm. All levels and non-members welcome. www.meetup.com/ lochlomondcameraclub/ Weekly

Internet Café Longcrags Centre 9.30-11.30am (Mon & Fri); 1.30-3pm (Wed & Fri). Do you need to use a computer? Or a printer? Do you need to go on the Internet? Come along to our computer suite and enjoy our fast wi-fi.

01389767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly, Also Mon & Wed Coffee Morning Lennox Evangelical Church 10am-12pm. Proceeds to local charities. www.lennoxevangelicalchurch.org Weekly Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting the unemployed return to work, provide assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work.

Weekly

Experienced Telesales Executive Looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in sales from any sales sector such as office furniture, office supplies, franking machines, IT equipment, IT products, telecoms, financial products, digital print services, call centre sales coupled with a desire to pursue a career in Media sales selling advertising space in one of our four successful magazines.

Starting salary Basic £19,000 – OTE £26,000 with scope to grow

Trainee Advertising Telesales Executive Bright bubbly and talkative? Like to negotiate? Bored with the job you are in?

Why not try a career in advertising sales, we are looking for someone that is driven, ambitious, tenacious and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, you will have strong communication skills and want to provide your customers with a fantastic advertising opportunity in one of our four glossy magazines.

Starting salary Basic £17,000 – OTE £24,000 with scope to grow All jobs Monday-Friday 37.5 hours pw

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What's On Calendar | November 2018 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

Moshi Beads Antartex Village 11am-4pm. Weekly

Monday 5th

Astronomy Club Longcrags Centre 8-10pm. Beginners welcome. All ages. Listen to presentations on various topics, see the sky through telescopes, watch the latest NASA videos on our new 75 inch smart TV screen. Visit the Planetarium at the Glasgow Science Centre.

See Professor Brian Cox live at the Glasgow Hydro. These are some of the things you get to do in this friendly, supportive club.

013897677443 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk First & third Friday of every month

Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall, free parking, lots to do for kids and families and plenty of local shopping – all in all, a great day out. www.lochlomondshores.com Weekly Sat & Sun

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30am. MAE Fitness Techniques. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly Kidzgamez Club 8-12yrs Longcrags Centre 10am-12pm. PC online games, PS, Xbox. We’ve got it all – and then some. VR headsets for PC, PS and Xbox and tablets. Parents/guardians must sign a membership form on behalf of the children.

013897677443 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/pre-school children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month.

01389 849142 lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail.com First Saturday of every month

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers.

5.30pm & 6.30pm: MAE Fitness Techniques. 6.30-7:30pm: Girls Group. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

Sunday 4th

Saturday 3rd Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9.30am. Stay in shape & meet new people. runnpark.leaguerepublic.com Weekly

Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins. Weekly

Saturday 3rd Lest We Forget – WWI Centenary Concert Denny Civic Theatre 3pm. Tickets £5, concession £3. Skylark IX presents this year's Remembrance concert in West Dunbartonshire. Join us and our veterans for an afternoon of wonderful and varied entertainment, as we commemorate 100 years since the end of WWI. Facebook @ SkylarkixRecoveryTrust Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome.

First Saturday of every month Music Night Vale Of Leven Masonic Hall 7-11.30pm. Fundraiser for Dalmonach & Bonhill FREE childrens Christmas party. Music by the Karaoke Clowns. Bar open 7pm.

Bring your own nibbles. Raffle.

Tickets £5. Admission by ticket only.

For tickets and further info phone Brian Hatfield 07833 153632

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Greenock Cut 9.30am at Helensburgh Swimming Pool. A pleasant circular walk with good views across the Clyde, Cowal Peninsula and Greenock. Terrain: Good Gravel path and roads.

Distance: 11km. Ascend 100m to a height of 250m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10.30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

Mousemates Computing Club Longcrags Centre 1.30-3.30pm. The club is for over 50s.

We are a welcoming, friendly bunch and we’ll do our best to help you enjoy basic computing. 01389767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly Dumbarton Firework Display 2018 Levengrove Park 7pm. The fantastic display always features a range of exciting fireworks to light up the November sky with a rainbow of colours.

Please don't take your own fireworks or sparklers and please leave pets at home.

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Calendar of events 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 or coffee and biscuit for afters. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot Weekly

Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street 6-8pm. Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/alcohol?

01389 734500 Weekly 1st/2nd Dumbarton Boys' Brigade Dumbarton Riverside Church Halls Anchor Section (P1-P3) 6.15-7.15pm.

Junior section (P4-P6) 7.15-8.45pm.

Company Section (P7-S6) 7.15-9.30pm.

01389 731069 rebeccalyall@btinternet.com Weekly

Tuesday 6th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-10:30am: MAE Fitness Techniques.

3.30-4.30pm: Myre Munchkins.

6-8pm: Cutty Kids. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly 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.

Weekly Relaxation Group Strathleven House 10-11am. £5. Learn deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, simple body awareness and meditation techniques in this small informal group.

No experience required, all welcome.

Bring your own mat and blanket along.

Contact Jo 07562 333 731 greentreremedies@outlook.com Facebook @Green Tree Remedies Weekly Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm. Meet friends and enjoy homemade soup and filled rolls. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly

Tablet Class Longcrags Centre 1.30-3.30pm. So, you feel like throwing your tablet out of the window. Stop! We can help. Come along and learn how to use your tablet in a friendly atmosphere over a blether and a cuppa. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 013897677443 Weekly

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. 07740 473247 lomondbc@outlook.com Weekly 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 weekend away. All are welcome. stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com Weekly

Wednesday 7th 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.

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers.

12-1pm: Baby Massage 5.45pm.

6.45pm: MAE Fitness Techniques. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

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

Weekly Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Weekly Balloch Health Walk Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. Simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome! A great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and chat after.

01389 722645 fran.crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ Weekly Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer MON: 10.30am-12.30pm: Alexandria Library. 12-2pm: Dalmuir Library.

TUE: 2-4pm: Balloch Library.

WED: 11am-1pm: Dumbarton Library. THU: 1-4pm: Clydebank Library. helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Weekly Wednesday Health Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 1pm. FREE. Wednesday Health Walking Group, local walks lasting no longer than an hour, followed by a tea or coffee! Everyone welcome.

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot Weekly OTTRA AGM Meeting The Brock Bowling Club, Dumbarton 7pm. Please come along to help improve the local community. All welcome. Call Lorraine.

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What's On Calendar | November 2018

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs) – FRI: Alexandria Community Centre 10-10:45am. SAT: Dumbarton Academy 9-9:45am. SUN: Dumbarton Academy 9:30-10:15am

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: Brucehill Activity

Centre, 9.30-10.10am (1.5-3yrs). 10.2011am (1-1.5yrs TUE: Brucehill Activity Centre, 10:20-11:00am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:10am-11.55am, (3-4yrs). THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) & 10:50-11:35pm, (3-4yrs) & 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs). FRI: Brucehill Activity Centre, 1:30-2:15pm (3-4yrs)

Pre Gym – THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm (4yrs) Ready, Steady, Play! (Pre-School Sport) – MON: Brucehill Activity Centre, 1.30-2.30pm (Crawling-4yrs).

FRI: Brucehill Activity Centre, 9.3010.30am & 10.45-11.45am (Crawling4yrs).

YOGA – WED: Brucehill Activity Centre, 1.30-2.15pm (3-4yrs). THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 1.30-2.15pm (Crawling-4yrs).

Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw –

Football – 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 (7-9yrs). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs). SUN: 11:30am-12:30pm (5-6yrs) Community Centre, 6-7pm (5-12yrs).

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

Goalkeeping – MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (8-12yrs) & 8-8:50pm (1316yrs)

Disability Football – WED:

Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (512yrs). THU: Concord Community Centre, 6-7pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics – 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: Brucehill Activity Centre, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-10yrs boys only & 8-10yrs), 7-8pm (8-10yrs & 11-15yrs).

FRI: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes (16+) Badminton – WED: Meadow

Centre, 8-9pm

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

Netball – WED: Meadow Sports

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

Gymnastics – THU: Brucehill

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

Swimming – MON: Meadow

Centre, 7-8pm

Activity Centre, 7-8pm

Centre, 9:30-10:15am. WED: Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, 7:30-8:15pm

Walking Football – MON: Concord

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

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

Player Development – MON: Vale

Ladies Football (16+) – THU:

of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm (9-14yrs)

01389 757806

Thursday 8th

Girls Football – WED: Alexandria

MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm (5-11yrs)

Hockey – WED: Meadow Centre 6-7pm (5-12yrs)

iPad Class Longcrags Centre 7-8.30pm. Come along to our informal, friendly class and we’ll help you get the best out of your iPad over a cuppa and a blether.

01389767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

All weekly classes

Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Friday 9th Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church 7pm. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music. A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. This month we have Katee Kross, the Chamber Choir, Darren Mahoney and many more!

Money raised from the night will be donated to a local charity. Tickets available from Discography Records, or pay at door on the night.

07787 310 391 www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

Silverton and Overtoun Community Council - Monthly Meeting The Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 7pm. All welcome. Meeting will include discussion of West Dunbartonshire Council's proposed Local Development Plan. There are vacancies for Community Councillors.

Please contact Rose Harvie 01389762816 rharvie17@gmail.com

Friday 9th Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall, Church Street, Dumbarton 7.30pm. Country line dance night with Ellis County providing the live music. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw. Accompanied children welcome. Admission £5. thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com

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Calendar of events Sunday 11th

Thursday 15th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Auchineden Spout 9.30am at Helensburgh Swimming Pool. Terrain: Track and path with rough ground to the waterfall Distance: 11km. Ascend 180m to a height of 270m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Cake and Coffee Fundraiser Balloch Co-op 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Cake and coffee morning and afternoon at Balloch co-op to raise awareness and funds for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland on Thursday the 15th of November. All welcome. Donations to Pancreatic Cancer Scotland.

Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade Christie Park. 3pm.

World War One Remembrance Service Alexandria Parish Church 6.30pm. Service to remember those who suffered both at home and in France during World War One. All welcome.

Tuesday 13th Dumbarton Lions Club Abbotsford Hotel 7.30pm. Local fundraising club. New members welcome.

01389 763592 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month

Saturday 24th Make Your Own Christmas Card Longcrags Centre 2-4pm. There’s nothing nicer than to give a handmade card to that special someone, right? All materials provided. £3.

013897677443 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Monday 26th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6.30-7:30pm. Monthly book club www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Last Monday of every month

Friday 16th Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Community Facility 7.30pm. November meeting. The speakers will be Jill and Bill Scott and the talk will be ‘The Sunday Post‘.

Saturday 17th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Ben Bowie Local Walk 9.30am at Helensburgh Swimming Pool. Terrain: Long gradual hill.

Underfoot, a mixture of paved paths / roads, good country paths and rough hill paths near the summit.

Distance: 11km. Ascend 350m to a height of 313m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Saturday 24th

Wednesday 28th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Cruach Tairbert from Arrochar 9am at Helensburgh Swimming Pool. This hill provides wonderful views of the surrounding hills although the ascent and descent are steep in places and can be wet. Terrain: A mixture of short sections of pavement, good paths, muddy paths and some open hillside and moorland around the trig point. Distance: 13km.

Ascend 620m to a height of 415m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinson's Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30-3pm. Come along, meet with others to chat, share experiences and advice.

07771 632243 helensburghpsg@gmail.com Last Wednesday of month

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Age Concern Vale of Leven Alexandria Leisure Centre 1.30pm. Concert. New members welcome.

01389 759521 Forth Wednesday of every month

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Local News | November 2018

GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED From Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services in West Dunbartonshire Libraries.

Patients, carers, family and friends can all be affected when someone receives a cancer diagnosis.

Macmillan drop-in services in West Dunbartonshire Libraries can provide a safe, welcoming space for you to talk about how you are feeling, to voice your concerns and help you find answers to your questions.

with ovarian cancer, discovered during a routine operation. A year later a scan showed signs the cancer had spread.

Our free confidential services are delivered by fully trained volunteers who are there to listen to you, give you time to talk and help you find the services you need in your area.

There is a whole network of support available across West Dunbartonshire including access to Macmillan Benefits and Carers services, free counselling and complementary therapies.

Morag said: “I was a bit apprehensive about using the service however I shouldn’t have worried as the volunteers welcomed me. After a few minutes I was offered a cup of tea and we started chatting about my reasons for coming to the service and how they could help me.

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Morag is one of hundreds of people to take advantage of our service In 2014 Morag was diagnosed

Morag first attended the drop-in service at Balloch Library in 2017 after noticing a Macmillan poster advertising our services in her doctor’s surgery.

“I was given information on the Beatson’s free complementary therapies and a leaflet on the Macmillan Benefits Service in West Dunbartonshire. I was amazed these services even existed in the area and wouldn’t have known about them unless I had visited the drop-in service in the library.

“The volunteers arranged for a member of the Macmillan Benefit’s team to visit me to look at any financial assistance I was entitled to as I was having problems with my energy allowance. Within a short period of time I received a Macmillan grant and now have someone to contact directly if my circumstances change.

“What I like most about the library service is the open layout

Volunteer (Julie) at Alexandria Library

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I will continue to visit as I like to update them on my progress.”

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GREAT YEAR AT YUSHINKAN the club is a member of the BKA National Committee and is the BKA Safety Officer.

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Dumbarton-based martial arts club Yushinkan recently celebrated its first anniversary – and there were plenty of reasons for congratulations.

Yushinkan instructors teach the Japanese (samurai) sword art of Iaido and the club has steadily gained in strength over the past year with members from Dumbarton, Rosneath, Newton Mearns, Glasgow and Ayr. It is a demanding but rewarding discipline, and it’s arguably a privilege for the area to have such a flourishing club devoted to this particular martial art

managing to achieve so much in just twelve months.

As we head towards the end of the year the club is still welcoming female and male students and martial arts returners, with the message that it's not expensive to start as the club can provide initial training equipment.

Donnie (4th dan black belt in Iaido and 3rd dan in Kendo) who leads

“The benefits of Iaido are both mental and physical. People often have the impression that it is purely a physical challenge, but you have to be able to train your mind as well as your body.

“It sharpens your mind and it really helps when you're under pressure at work - this is because it's a discipline that enables you to keep calm and gives you a feeling of satisfaction and that you're progressing.

“In grading and competition the judges look for perfection in the physical and mental aspects of how you carry out manoeuvres it's an ongoing process.”

The club trains every Saturday from 9am until 11am, and welcomes new people.

If you would like to start training just go along, or contact Donnie on 07712825143.

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Fall into Winter at Portavadie Stuart and Debbie Mainland enjoyed a short break at Portavadie Loch Fyne on Argyll’s Secret Coast.

Just a 90-minute drive from our Helensburgh home, yet seemingly a world away, Portavadie immediately felt like the perfect place to escape, relax and recharge.

The holiday resort is located on the west shore of the Cowal Peninsula with stunning views across Loch Fyne and to the neighbouring Kintyre Peninsula.

We discovered that there is so much to do at Portavadie that we could easily have escaped the hustle and bustle of our work and family lives for a week or more.

out at an incredible vista, watching the clouds roll over distant hills and the yachts sail past on the sea loch.

Our four-star, selfcatering cottage, overlooking the marina, was wonderful – and could easily sleep four, if we had wanted to bring friends or family with us. Well-behaved dogs are allowed, too.

The Leisure Experience includes heated outdoor spa and infinity pools, indoor swimming pool, kids splash pools and a sauna or why not treat yourself to their award winning Spa Experience.

It had a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom, a bathroom and a living-kitchen area.

If you enjoy outdoor activities, and we do, Portavadie is brilliantly located on what’s known as Argyll’s Secret Coast. There was so much to choose from on the doorstep, including walking, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, golf and kayaking, as well as visiting local attractions,

We were ideally placed to access one of the star attractions at Portavadie, the outdoor infinity pool. It was amazing to sit and swim in the heated pool looking

such as castles, botanical gardens and museums.

And after being busy doing things, we returned to Portavadie to enjoy more rest and relaxation, as well as excellent food and drink.

The Lodge Kitchen was a lovely, informal place for an evening meal and, for a treat, we dined at the Marina restaurant, which has a 2 AA Rosette award.

The café at the pool area has hand-made pizzas and home-churned ice cream.

After a rejuvenating short break we were reluctant to leave, but we will be back, perhaps with the kids and dog next time, or maybe just ourselves!

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November 2018 | Nightlife

The Doghouse Bar

The Clachan

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

54 Balloch Rd, 01389 607300 l THU: Live Football l Open Mic l Karaoke l Live football

Main Street, 01360 660824 l SAT: Live music l Open 11am-Midnight l Contact bar for more details

The Laughing Fox

Lomond Park Hotel

ALEXANDRIA Dempsey’s Bar

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

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

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

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

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

Club Desire Balloch Rd, 01389 729002 l Contact for entertainment details

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

Balloch Rd, 01389 752494 l THU: Quiz l FRI & SUN: Karaoke l SAT: Live Band l Live football, rugby, BBC, Sky Sports, BT & ESPN

Tullie Inn Fisherwood Rd, 01389 752052 l WED: Burger Night from 5pm l THU Steak Night from 5pm l SAT: DJ l Live sports

BONHILL The Riverside Inn 480 Main St, 01389 754543 l Live sport & music l Contact the bar for more details

C R O F TA M I E The Wayfarers Main St, 01360 660358 l Monthly karaoke

DRYMEN The Buchanan Arms Main Street, 01360 660 588 l Chic atmosphere for wining & dining

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

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

D U M B A R TO N The Abbotsford Hotel Stirling Road, 01389 733304 l Available for functions

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

Cheers 1 Brewery Lane, 01389 742333 l FRI & SAT: DJ Clubnights

The Captain James Lang 97-99 High Street, 01389 742112 l Live sport

The Clipper 3 High St, 01389 731981 l All major sport shown l Jukebox l Live atmosphere

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Nightlife | November 2018 The Counting House

The Waverley Bar

17 High St, 01389 765457 l THU: Pub Quiz l FRI & SAT: DJ l Beer garden l Football and rugby shown, BT, SKY & ESPN

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

The Dumbuck House Hotel

J A M E S TO W N

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

Fenton’s Bar

The Glencairn Lounge

l WED: Pub Quiz & Pool Competition

174 Main Street, 01389 602564 l THU: Jam / Open Mic

15-19 Bridge St, 01389 732816 l SAT: Karaoke

LO C H L O M O N D

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

Drovers Inn

The Malt and Myre

l SAT 10: Hell 4 Leather

Lomondgate Drive, 0871 527 9274 l Accommodation and restaurant

l SAT 17: Carnaby Street

The Milton Inn

The Inn on Loch Lomond

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

Luss, 01436 860430

Inverarnan, 01301 704234 l SAT 3: Peter

l SAT 24: Minogue Brothers

l FRI 2: On The Wagon l SAT 3: Paul Murdoch l FRI 9: Scott MacDonald

The Stag’s Head 116 Glasgow Rd, 01389 732642 l FRI: Karaoke l Live Music

l SAT 10: On The Wagon

The Stonefield

l FRI 23: On The Wagon

Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940 l Monthly pool competitions and quiz nights

l SAT 24: Joe Quinn

l FRI 16: Damien Swail l SAT 17: Jenny Biddle

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SPRUCING UP A REAL ASSET It has enjoyed terrific local support in the past, and really does “make a difference” to one of the area’s most prized local assets.

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On past form it’s remarkable just what can be achieved by willing hands in the course of a single day, and as ever there are clear-set objectives to be met – so anyone taking part can be certain they are making a specific and useful contribution.

The Friends are the independent conservation and heritage charity for the National Park area.

They organise the Make a Difference days to encourage everybody to come and volunteer for a day, meet new people and contribute to making the wider national park area an amazing place to experience.

For this event, the Friends are partnering with the Loch Lomond

& The Trossachs National Park Authority to work on the West Loch Lomond Cycle path and A82 lochside scenic views.

The cycle path and several stretches of lochside views were opened up between Luss and Tarbet five years ago but “desperately” need some maintenance work.

Jobs will include cutting back some undergrowth to protect some of the stretches of wonderful views of Loch Lomond, keeping the path clear of leaves and branches, and litter picking. All the tools needed will be supplied, and there will be refreshments, but you need to take your own packed lunch.

The team are meeting at the National Park Headquarters in Balloch at 9am on the day for a debriefing and introduction to the day, before the volunteers head off in groups.

Further information will be available soon, and will be sent to all volunteers who sign up.

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Local News | November 2018

FOOD WEEK TO START WITH A BANG SUNSET GOOSE WALK Helensburgh becomes the place to meet to eat this month when cafés and restaurants all over town put on special menus, offers and live entertainment.

The event starts with a bang, or several, because ‘A Taste of Helensburgh Food Week’ starts on Saturday 3rd November to coincide with the Round Table Firework Display and will run until 11th November, the 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World War.

It is hoped to finish off the week with a family event in the Square. Tea and Wad (the traditional greeting for returning personnel provided by the NAAFI, Salvation Army and WRVS) will be served to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.

Organised by Helensburgh Community Council, The Taste of Helensburgh celebrates the excellent choice of quality food and dining now available in Helensburgh including two national award winners in Annayas and La Barca plus a Michelin Gourmand Bib award to the Sugar Boat.

Organisers tells us: “Eighteen restaurants and cafés have each contributed to provide a budget to market and promote the event which includes a website,

facebook page, banners, point of sale posters leaflets and press advertisements.

“A Taste of Helensburgh would like to thank all those businesses who help to promote the event by displaying posters, distributing leaflets and provide media support. Special thanks to Brian Harkin of Elements Design Studio for providing the website or facebook page and Brian Keating for advertising the event on screen at the Tower.”

Among those taking part are: Annayas, Cattle & Creel ,Civic Centre Café, Coffee Club, Commodore Hotel, Craigard Restaurant, Dementia Resource Café, Deli in the Square, La Barca Tapas, La Jupe Wine Bar, Macintosh Club, Mandarin, Padrone Pizza, PJ’s Kitchen, Riva Italian, Riverhill Courtyard, Sugar Boat, Terrace Café.

More details can be found on facebook and www. atasteofhelensburgh.co.uk or contact Roger Ferdinand on 07711 908 805, roger.ferdinand@ btinternet.com.

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Thousands of geese spend the winter months feeding and roosting around the Loch Lomond area.

Join the RSPB team on Saturday, November 10 (5.15pm to 7.30pm) for an evening woodland walk along to one of their favourite roosting spots.

As the sun goes down, watch as the geese move in to their overnight dwelling and favourite roosting spot.

Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and bring torches and binoculars if you have them. Some of this event will involve standing for periods of time so remember to wrap up well.

The price is £7.50 for adults (£6 for RSPB members) and booking is essential – further details at https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/ reserves-and-events/events-datesand-inspiration/events/details. aspx?id=tcm:9-458967

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MARKET AT THE SHORES Loch Lomond Farmers’ and Artisan Craft Market is back at Lomond Shores on the weekend of November 3 and 4, offering a great chance to snap up some quality food and drink buys ahead of Christmas.

The market producers vary depending on the seasonal availability of products, but expect to find fresh cheese, home-baked breads and cakes, seasonal vegetables, chutneys and oils, freshly baked pies, fresh meats and fabulous smoked fish.

The market not only offers food and drink but other gifts such as hand-made Scottish soaps and gifts.

The market kicks off at 10am and runs till around 4pm, but it’s best to arrive early as stock is limited to keep everything as fresh as possible.

WORTH THE VISIT, HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL Following hot on the heels of the Great Christmas Lights Switch On is the annual two day Winter Festival with its centerpiece of a traditional galloping horses carousel.

It will be its sixth year of family fun and festivity with something for all ages and purses in the Festival market which will offer a range of gifts and goodies to make Christmas special.

There’s an international menu of street food including, Scottish, Indian food, vegetarian treats, homemade soup, hog roast and a wide variety of more traditional favourites.

Santa will be in his specially constructed grotto in the Parish Church Hall hosted by the Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside and Peninsula Trikes will be offering motorbike trike rides around the town.

There will be a bouncy castle, a Victorian chair o'plane and some fascinating techy stuff provided by the Navy bomb squad.

One of the highlights is the Santa Dash run on the Sunday and attracting up to 300

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Santas mass for the annual dash

Fun at the Festival last year

enthusiastic Santas of all ages and even four legged Santas.

The Dash is organised by Helensburgh Round Table as one of their main charity fund raisers of the year and this year the beneficiary is the Helensburgh and Lomond Food Bank.

The stage will feature full programme of entertainment including a number of top class tribute acts as well as local talent and back again, the popular skating rink.

Organisers tell us: “Motorheads will be able to see some full-on horse-power in a display of top of the range new and classic cars on Sunday while four legged power will be in evidence with the Ayrshire Reindeer who will also be visiting on both days.

“We are planning to have lots of new and exciting things so watch Facebook and the web site – this year is going to be the best yet.”

Helensburgh Winter Festival on 1st & 2nd December 2018

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