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Local News | October 2017

aLeXaNDRIa bReWeRy Joy Alexandria’s own Loch Lomond Brewery has put the town on the map of Scotland’s finest ale producers by scoring an amazing double triumph in a prestigious national competition.

best independent craft beers the country has to offer - the standard was especially high.

The brewery, based in the Lomond Industrial Estate, created history at the SIBA Scotland Independent Beer Awards by taking home overall Pictured left to right, George Wotherspoon, Loch Lomond Brewery, Guy Sheppard, SIBA, and Fiona MacEachern, Loch Lomond Brewery Gold in both the cask and small pack (bottle and can) competitions - the fi rst time ever Loch Lomond’s remarkable and their Silkie Stout was named in the event’s history. overall small pack (bottle and can) success – winning no less than winner, but the prizes didn’t stop seven Golds altogether – puts the The country’s top craft beers there, with Loch Lomond winning are judged by brewers and beer Alexandria brewery at the very a total of 10 awards across the top of the craft ale league. experts and are seen very much competition, including no less as the “brewers choice” awards It also helpfully confi rms West than seven Golds. in the industry.

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Fiona MacEachern of Loch Lomond, who had the happy task of collecting the awards, said: “This means the absolute world to us - this rewards everything we do and we couldn’t be more proud to win not only with one of our long-running beers, Silkie Stout, but also a brand-new one too with Outlander.”

In recent years a “cask ale renaissance” has seen many craft breweries mushrooming around the country, but only a relative few consistently gain high ratings from the experts.

“Massive congratulations to all of the winners and particularly Loch Lomond Brewery who should be very proud of being named the best of the best at these prestigious awards – it’s the first time ever a Scottish brewer has taken home Overall Gold in both categories."

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Their winning cask beer Outlander is a 6.5% Scotch Ale described by the brewer as having “deeply rich and slightly sweet malt fl avours”, whereas their Silkie Stout, the winner in the bottle and can competition is a 5% “traditional stout, with a full bodied mouthfeel and smooth, balanced fi nish”.

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Capturing the recognition that those soldiers of a century ago were people just like us, our family and friends, is the task facing Dumbarton People’s Theatre in this month’s challenging production of The Accrington Pals at the Denny Citizen’s Theatre – possibly their most ambitious production to date.

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Dumbarton People’s Theatre took the brave decision to produce this famous play because next year is the centenary of the Armistice, which unfortunately turned out to be little more than a “half time” before the start of the Second World War.

It focuses not just on the soldiers, and what happens to them, but also examines the lives of those left waiting and hoping their husbands, sons and brothers will come home, and how life Recruiting for this sombre and thought-provoking piece began in struggles on without them. the summer, and the players are The play will be performed from ready for their theatrical Big Push. Wednesday, October 4 until Saturday, October 7, and tickets The drama tells the story of an are £5 – either from members, English Pals battalion in the from McDermids Newsagents Great War, with which – just (Keystore), at the Box Offi ce on as with the many Scottish Pals performance nights, or email battalions – men went off to war dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ with colleagues in a particular profession or from the same town. outlook.com

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Local News | October 2017

buRGH GaINS FILM SCHooL Outlander wasn’t a BBC production – and has only recently been made available here – but it’s a success which might just have influenced a hugely important decision about a school for movie-makers.

In a move which could have far-reaching consequences for the Burgh, the BBC is partnering with the Scottish Government to launch a hub of the National Film and Television School (NFTS) at the BBC’s Studios in Pacifi c Quay in Glasgow – and Dumbarton.

NFTS Scotland is expected to open in January next year with students enrolling from April. It will specifi cally work to address gaps in existing provision by delivering courses other providers aren’t currently offering in Scotland, such as production accounting, script editing, factual development and drama, craft and movie production accounting.

TV shows like Outlander and Game of Thrones may have influenced the BBC's decision to open a school for movie-makers in Dumbarton

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The BBC and the Scottish Government are making a contribution to a bursary fund which will meet the costs of these scholarship places and ensure that students will be drawn from a broad range of backgrounds.

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Just to confuse things a little, it turns out that the “pie” contest also includes categories for sausage rolls and bridies, which are arguably a different Dumbarton FC rates Pars Bakery proposition – and here Scots are pies whereas others dote on faced with choices ranging from the legendary Killie Pie, pride of Rugby Park, but while people tend the standard West of Scotland to root for their local bakery it will bridie to the enormous Forfar

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The entries must be family friendly and the best snap will be announced when the World Champion Scotch Pie is announced in January 2018.

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Local News | October 2017

SHoW NoT To be MISSeD The story in West Coast art circles used to be that the staid hand of Edinburgh traditionalism ran the Scottish arts world, and that Glasgow artists were ignored and sidelined.

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But one alleged tyranny shouldn’t be replaced by another, and in the Annual Clydeside Open Art Show the area offers a brilliant local counterpoint to the local art metropolis up in Glasgow. – and an opportunity to bring together works by dozens of talented artists in one unique collection of exhibits.

more than 90 artists had their work on display – and more than 120 works were on sale.

"Two Cockerels Standing their Ground"

by Anthony Thatcher was one of the eyecatching pictures at last year's show

amounts to a holistic approach to fi ne arts that brings together an amazing array of talents.

The 2017 Show will include The Provost`s Prize for the Best The show is billed in Show, but with such a wide as a wonderful opportunity for Along with the book festival it diversity of works in such a variety artists to profi le their work and has become the one must-see arts of different mediums visitors will for visitors to purchase an original event in the annual calendar for soon identify their own favourites anyone even remotely interested in artwork by some of the leading – and some may even feel moved artists working across the West drawing, painting and sculpture. to buy a different kind of Christmas Coast of Scotland.

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A fitting tribute to Tom Tom Weir’s statue at Balmaha is becoming as iconic, in its own way, as the famous PilkingtonJackson monument of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn – or even Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Bobby.

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In just 15 months members of the public have contributed around £4,000 towards the upkeep of Tom Weir’s Rest and its associated mountain garden, which means the Friends of Loch Lomond are effectively being given the wherewithal to keep everything in perfect condition.

The funds will also help fund the mundane but necessary bill for insuring the site, and maintenance during the harsh winter months.

The amount raised testifies both to the generosity of visitors and to their numbers, with Tom Weir’s enduring reputation as Scotland’s most famous outdoors man helping to bring people from all over the world to Lomondside.

The addition of the mountain garden last year was a particularly special event for the Friends, and many other supporters of the project.

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It once marked the furthest limit of the Roman Empire, just up the road from Dumbarton, but only now is the Antonine Wall being seen as something ambitiozuslotterylotteryworth “bringing to life” with an ambitious funded project.

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Extending 37 miles from Old Kilpatrick (in West Dunbartonshire) in the west to Carriden (in Falkirk) to the east, the Antonine Wall represents the most north-westerly extent of the Roman Empire’s general system of defence.

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Helensburgh woman Lorna Davies has started a new venture of life coaching for children within the local area and also parent and child workshops.

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Examples of topics covered are work on are developing self-esteem, strong selfconfi dence, achieving goals, managing mistakes, handling stress and anxiety, building resilience, dealing with peer pressure.

Lorna told the CA: “I qualified as an Occupational Therapist and have worked for the NHS specialising in working with children and their families.

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He suffered the injury during the Sons’ pre-season game against Partick Thistle, which left him with a lot of pain, not to mention frustration at the thought of an inevitable spell of missed matches during the recovery process.

same time will be hoping this temporary blip ends what seems to have been a lengthy spell of plain bad luck.

We’re told he signed for Dumbarton FC in the summer of 2015, and has been “desperately unluckyâ€? with injuries since The club then – he’s reports that scored fi ve the operation goals in 46 went well, and appearances. he can now at least look forward to Nobody, least of all Grant, making steady progress towards has been making a fuss, but a hopefully prompt return to it was surely worth the club the game. putting online what all his colleagues and friends have The player himself is said to be been thinking‌ which amounts delighted the damage isn’t as bad as he fi rst feared, but at the to “get well soonâ€?.

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greAt outDoorS in october This month is famous for more than Hallowe’en where outdoors fans are concerned, as Cowalfest (October 6 to 15) offers what has grown to become one of the largest and most varied walking festivals in Scotland.

It is within reasonably easy driving range of home, and has many walks led by expert and knowledgeable walk leaders.

All ages and abilities are catered for and the walks cover interesting areas of wildlife, bird watching, art, heritage, folklore, tai chi, great gardens, and some great hill walks.

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There’s so much going on at Riverside Parish Church.

Be part of it!

Minister: Rev. Ian Johnson We’re a vibrant, active church in the centre of Dumbarton where we bring together people of all ages at our weekly Sunday morning service. During September, October and November this service is held at 11.30am. In addition to our Sunday morning worship, our Christian fellowship extends to the many organisations and groups that make use of our extensive halls complex and we’re inviting you to be part of it.

Dates for your diary.

Messy Church Saturday 30 September (Vikings) and Saturday 4 November (Fireworks).

Both 4pm – 5.30pm in the Halls.

A time for families to have fun making crafts, play games, share in supper and finish with a story and singing.

Tuesday Lunch Club Church Hall – Every Tuesday from Tuesday 3 October. 12noon – 1.30pm.

Meet new friends or catch up with familiar faces.

Harvest Service Sunday 8 October at 11.30am.

We welcome donations of dried goods, tins, etc, for the Lodging House Mission.

Nearly New Sale Church Hall - Thursday 19 October 10am – 4pm and Friday 20 October 10am – 2pm.

See entry for 19 October for details of stalls.

Boys Brigade Enrolment Service Sunday 29 October at 11.30am.

Members of Dumbarton West Kirk will also be joining us in Riverside for the service.

Musical Evening Church Hall - Friday 3 November 7.30pm With West Dunbartonshire Schools Wind Band and ‘One Foot in the Stave’.

Further information and tickets from Church Office.

We’d love to have you with us, so to get in touch, or simply find out more, feel free to use any of the following: Office: 01389 742551 office@dumbartonriverside.org.uk www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk dumbartonriverside Minister: Rev. Ian Johnson

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October 2017 | What's Up Doc?

‘LADieS from heLL’ tALeS

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This month: A HIDDEN PROBLEM...

The German nickname 'The Ladies from Hell' was intended to insult, but it was taken as a compliment by the Scottish soldiers

Do you have an ancestor who fought in the Great War? That is the question people in areas including Dumbarton, Balloch and the Vale have been asked over recent weeks, as the area’s heritage team gather important real-life stories from the community ahead of next year’s 1918 Armistice commemoration.

None of it should arguably be forgotten, and despite the passage of time there are still stories to be told of the kiltwearing troops the Germans nicknamed “the Ladies from Hell”.

Every community in Scotland sent troops to the military – often to the trenches of the Western Front, but also to the Near East, the Navy and air force.

West Dunbartonshire is strongly associated with the Argylls, but as made plain on war memorials those who paid the ultimate price fought in many different units across all the arms of service.

Many never returned, and some of those who did had to live with terrible injuries, while even those who were not physically harmed were often haunted by the terrible ordeal they had been through – and by the loss of so many friends.

If you missed the local roadshow event but have a picture, letter or other First World War family story you think should be more widely known email the heritage team at local.studies@west-dunbarton. gov.uk

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VIPs, residents, carers and staff of Dumbarton's Crosslet Care Home, took part in the recent Big Fit Walk

It’s called the Big Fit Walk, and after the recent success of the ďŹ rst outing at Dumbarton’s Crosslet Care Home there will surely be another very soon.

Councillor Karen Conaghan said: “I was delighted Walk in the Park has fi ve The event was held in the to see so many people beautiful garden space at walking for health groups take part in the walk starting at across the Loch Lomond and the Crosslet, which is decorated throughout with fl owers, benches Trossachs National Park. Locations the beautiful setting of our new Dumbarton care home. include Balloch, Drymen, and wooden sculptures.

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Alzheimers Scotland Information and advice. Drop-In Cafe on Wednesdays (10am-12noon). Miller Street, Clydebank. Tel: 0141 410 5306. 24-hour Helpline – Freephone 0808 808 3000

Dumbartons Women’s Aid A free confi dential service of support and counelling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse.

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Calendar of events Saturday 30th Sept

October Farmers' and Artisan Craft Market

Family Fun Sessions

Loch Lomond Shores 10am-4pm, Loch Lomond Shores welcomes the Loch Lomond Farmers’ Market to the beautiful Loch Lomond area. 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. www.lochlomondshores.com

West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, Arts, crafts and games.

0141 526 2400 Weekly

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

Lego Works Clydebank Museum All day, Bringing to life history and life with Lego bricks. www.wdlc.co.uk Also on Sunday 1st

Monday 2nd Walking Football Our Lady & St Patrick's 6:30-7:30pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Internet Café

Sunday 1st Wild Food Foraging RSPB Loch Lomond 2pm, Join the team at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond and go in search of some natural delights.

We will be sharing recipes, foraging tips and trying one or two tasty treats for ourselves.

Wellies are necessary. Booking essential.

01389 830670

Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. IT, PCs, Laptop & Tablet repairs available.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Everyday except Friday

Over 50's Computer Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1pm, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals Toddlers (1:30-2:30pm), Book Club (68pm, last Monday of the Month), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:30 & 6:30pm), Football Fun Club (67:30pm). TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm).

WED: Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 & 6:45pm). THU: Messy Play (10:15-11:45am, 3rd THU of each month), Myre Munchkins (3:304:30pm), Bike Club (4:30-6:00pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (7-8pm), Girls Group (6:30-8pm). FRI: MAE Fitness Techniques (9-10am), 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

Over 50s Computer Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1pm, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Tuesday 3rd Android Tablet Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30pm, Learn how to use your tablet in a relaxed, friendly group 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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

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 wellbeing of people through conversation and reminiscence. george@sportingmemories network.com Weekly

First Aid at Work Course Alexandria Community Centre 9am, This course will provide the learner with a recognised IQL First Aid at Work qualification, which is accredited by Ofqual. wdlt-training@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk Until Wednesday 4th

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4-5:30pm & 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

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

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What's On Calendar | October 2017 Youth Club

Alzheimer Scotland Allotment

Coffee Morning

Concord Community Centre, St Mary's Way, Dumbarton G82 1LJ 8-9pm, We have ball games, music, tuck shop and much more and entrance is £1. New members from S1 onwards. stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com

Eastfield Crescent, Dumbarton G82 1DT 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 and socialise! lcumming@alzscot.org Weekly

Lennox Evangelical Church, Risk Street, Dumbarton 10am-12pm, All proceeds given to local charities. www.lennoxevangelicalchurch.org Weekly

Wednesday 4th Alexandria Quilters Alexandria Leisure Centre 10am-12pm, New members welcome. Just pop in.

Weekly

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

01389 603451 • 01389 759392 Weekly

iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3pm & 7-8:30pm, Learn how to use your iPad over a cuppa and a blether.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10:20am, Friendly walks around Balloch lasting between 45-60 minutes. cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org.uk 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

Wargames + Miniatures Games Store

Wednesday 4th The Accrington Pals Denny Civic Theatre 7:30pm, A moving and amusing play by Peter Whelan about the effect of World War 1 on the lives of the women back home when the ‘Pals’ regiments encouraged the men to enrol. Tickets from the Box Office. dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ outlook.com Running until Saturday 7th

Thursday 5th Walk in the Park Drymen & Croftamie, Village Square outside The Winnock Hotel 10.20am, Friendly walks around Drymen and Croftamie lasting between 45-60mins. No need to book, simply turn up and join in...

Everyone’s welcome! fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org 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 to join in your local library.

Weekly

Disability Futsal Club

Writers

Dalmuir Community Centre 6-7pm, new players welcome to this fun football team.

07960 435179

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

Laura 07922 833472

Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' programme. Boys & girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack! events@wargames andminiatures.com Weekly

Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course Meadow Centre, Dumbarton 9am, This qualification is aimed at those who wish to become a Paediatric First Aider in the workplace or any setting where they would have a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. wdlt-training@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Knit ’n’ Crochet Club Bellsmyre Digital Club 1:30pm, Enjoy a cuppa and a blether.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Friday 6th Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Club 7pm, This very popular club is for all ages. Talks, research, sky gazing.

Field trips and events.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on Friday 20th

Wild Oats Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, Everything changes for Eva when she receives a life insurance cheque accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50 thousand. She and her best friend take the money and head out for the adventure of a lifetime.

Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Lange & Demi Moore star. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

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. With unrivalled quality assurance, a wide range of NHS and private treatments are available.

From the simplest filling, to the most complex implant dentistry, we offer a professional, affordable and reliable service.

Other services provided include endodontics, tooth coloured fillings, bleaching and power jet cleaning.

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Calendar of events Byres Road Big Band

Saturday 7th Levenvale Seniors Levenvale Primary School 10am, Levenvale Older People's Welfare will meet, all members welcome. christinemacphail@blueyonder.co.uk

Dumbarton Pack Walk and Talk

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:45pm, Jazz band based in Glasgow's West End, under the direction of saxophonist Paul Towndrow. Tickets £10 available from Box Office or pay at the door.

01436 673275

Pantomime Audition Rehearsal Studio, Glasgow Rd 7:30pm, An audition will be held for parts in this year’s pantomime – Rumpelstiltskin - to be presented in the Denny Civic Theatre from 2nd to 9th December. Existing and new members welcome.

The minimum age for younger members is secondary school age. janette.barnes@btinternet.com

Wednesday 11th Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, Monthly look at 90 minutes of archive films of West Dunbartonshire and further afield, £2 at the door includes tea and buns at the interval. Alternatives café open before and after the show. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

Passion for the Unreached Lennox Evangelical Church, Risk Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, A dramatic presentation of the life story of Hudson Taylor with Alan Cousins, and music from Ruth Box. Come, be inspired, be challenged, be prepared to step out in faith. Free. david.sheena@sky.com

H&WD Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park 9:30am, Whinney Hill from Balloch.

No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Lennox Heritage Society

Tuesday 10th Peppa Pig Character Brunch The Cutty Sark Centre, Bellsmyre 11am, Price includes fun, games, bouncy castle, arts and crafts, lunch plus a visit from Peppa Pig. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Friday 6th October. £7.50. allisondonnelly@ bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Concord Community Centre 7:30pm, WHAT MARY DID NEXT... what happened to Mary Queen of Scots in France after she sailed from Dumbarton? Elspeth Crocket follows on from her earlier talk on Dumbarton Castle: The French Connection. Non members £2.

Membership available at £10 for the season of talks. Tea and coffee available. tommycrocket@hotmail.com

Friday 13th Texan Rock Country Western Club

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St Augustine's Church, High Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, This month AGM will host along with Katee Kross, Ian & Val Waldman with many others performing on the night. BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderfu l night of varied music.

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Overtoun House, Milton Brae, Dumbarton 10am, This is for anyone with an interest in dog behaviour, whether your dog has issues or not bring them along and socialise.

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Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night

Masonic Hall, Church Street Dumbarton 7.30pm, Come along and enjoy all your favourite country and line dance music with Buzzard Creek providing the live music. Bingo raffle open the box and fast draw.

Admission £5. thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com

Youth Drop-In The Cutty Sark Centre, Bellsmyre 1pm, Youth Drop In for all School age kids. Only 50p. No need to book just drop in allisondonnelly@ bellsmyretrust.org.uk Also on Friday 20th

H&WD Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park 9:30am, Sauchie Crags. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Clay Instrument Making Arch 7/39, Bowling Basin, Bowling 12pm, Using traditional pottery techniques to make percussion instruments using clay, you will learn how to hand build an African clay ‘udu’ drum using the coiling technique, master the pinch pot ocarina or whistle. Younger children will have fun making animal shaped rattles inspired by ancient roman musical instruments.

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Sunday 15th Gents Open Texas Scramble Cardross Golf Club 7:30pm, Final Open Competition for 2017. Your opportunity to play this fantastic golf course. Entry Fee £40 per team of four gents. Book online. www.cardross.com

Monday 16th National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Clydebank Leisure Centre 9am, The RLSS UK NPLQ qualification can be a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry. On successful completion you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard. Booking essential wdlt-training@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme

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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) & 1:45-2:30 (3-4yrs) & Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs). FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-4yrs)

Balance Bike (2.5-4yrs) 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 & 11am-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)

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: 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

MON: Our Lady & St Patrick's, 6-7pm (55+)

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

Swimming

FRI: Dumbarton Academy 4-5pm

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

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

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Badminton

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

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

Girls Football

Netball

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

WED: Meadow Sports Centre, 7-8pm (16+)

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Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, At the turn of the century in a Welsh mining village, the Morgans, he stern, she gentle, raise coal-mining sons and hope their youngest will find a better life. Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara & Anna Lee star. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

Thursday 19th Nearly New Sale Riverside Church Halls, Dumbarton 10am-2pm, Clothes – adults and children’s, shoes, household goods, books, toys, bric-a-brac, tombola.

Admission, adults £1 incl.tea/coffee and biscuits. Further information from Riverside Church Office.

01389 742551 or www. dumbartonriverside.org.uk Also on Friday 20 October

Luss SWI October Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, Are your early Festive Feelings starting to jingle? Then please join us for a jolly practical evening making Christmas Wreaths under the skilled tutelage of Caroline Dick. All are welcome! anne@ farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk

Friday 20th St Patrick's Baby And Toddlers' Ladies Night Brock Bowling Club 7:30pm, Ladies night to raise money for St Patricks Baby And Toddlers' group. £5 available from group or pm Facebook for more information.

Saturday 21st H&WD Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park 8:30am, Glen Finglas Loop (the Mell). No dogs. 01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Halloween Party Dumbarton Masonic Hall 7:30pm, Plenty of fun, games and raffle. Bar available but family friendly in aid of Fastworks Bonhill.

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The Essence of Place: An Open Air Film Screening by Candlelight RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 7:30pm, Join us for a unique event celebrating the work of our artist in residence, Susannah Ramsay. Take a candlelit walk through the woods and view Susannah’s film poem, The Essence of Place, on a large screen outside in the open air. Booking essential. www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Calendar of events H&WD Ramblers

Sunday 29th Kids Halloween Disco The Cutty Sark Centre, Bellsmyre 7pm, Kids Halloween Disco 7pm9pm. For kids aged P1 upwards.

Tickets £3.00. Must be purchased in advance. allisondonnelly@ bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Thursday 26th

Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park 9am, Beinn Dorain. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Drymen and District Local History Society Drymen Village Hall 7:45pm, Peter Ireland will give an illustrated talk on "Trips and Trials of a Private Soldier: Service with the K.O.S.B.s 1889-1902" www.drymen-history.org.uk

Friday 27th Bellsmyre Digital Community Photography Club

Wednesday 25th Second Chorus Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, When perennial college students Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw's band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller. Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard & Lucie Arnaz star. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

Bellsmyre Digital Club 7pm, Bring along your HALLOWE’EN photos. Learn how to take better photos and how to edit them. All types of cameras including phones, tablets, iPads. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Kick It Karate Halloween Party Dumbarton Scout Hall 7pm, With karate fun and games. Optional fancy dress prize for the best dressed, bring a friend along to get a spooky taster at what kick it karate is all about.

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Monday 30th Saturday 28th Spooky Halloween Disco Vale of Leven Golf Club 7pm, Includes disco, fun and games and a delicious buffet with prizes going to best fancy dress. In association with ROHHAD. 07881 100083

Halloween Trail for Children Geilston Garden NTS, Cardross (on A814) 11am, Follow the clues around the garden and find all the spooky surprises! Small sweet prizes.

Normal admission prices apply (free entry for NTS/NT members). Trail costs £2 per child. geilstongarden@nts.org.uk Also on Sunday 29th

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Last Monday Group Dumbarton Riverside Parish Church 7:30pm, In the lounge, topical discussion each month. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

Wednesday 1st November Sister Act 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 Runs until SAT 4th. Additional Matinee SAT 4th @ 2:30pm

CHRISTMAS SHOP OPENING MID OCTOBER For more information on our events please give us a buzz on 01389 849188, email hannah@ardardan.co.uk or find us on Facebook

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Local News | October 2017

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It is only going to appeal to the hardiest souls, but a trip to RSPB Loch Lomond on November 4 – horribly early – will be rewarded with the sight and sound of thousands of geese feeding and roosting around the Loch Lomond area.

Join the team for an early morning woodland walk along to one of their favourite spots then, as the sun comes up, watch as they move on to their daytime feeding areas.

Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and bring torches and binoculars if you have them.

The cost is £7; children £3.50; or £5.50/£3 for members, and booking is essential – email loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk or phone 01389 830670.

StuArt Queen’S LocAL LinK This month’s Lennox Heritage Society talk focuses on the intriguing but littleknown Dumbarton connections of luckless Mary Queen of Scots.

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On October 11 speaker Elspeth Crockett will explain how Mary came to leave Scotland for France – departing from Dumbarton – and what she got up to while she was there.

She will also almost certainly relate the events of this month in the year 1570, when a civil war was raging across Scotland – and the castle was held for Mary against the supporters of Regent Lennox. In spring of the following year, in one of the most dramatic episodes in its long history, the castle as captured by Lennox’s men, in what sounds like a desperate commando mission – they used ladders to scale the rock and surprise the garrison.

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Meetings take place in the Concord Centre in central Dumbarton (next to the Denny Civic Theatre) and start at 7.30 pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available from about 7 pm for a token 40p.

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New online walking guides have been published, in a bid to open up some of the most interesting routes through the National Park to people who enjoy short to medium-length excursions.

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Brendan Paddy, director of Ramblers Scotland, said: “We’re excited about the Park

Dumbarton’s Riverside Church is hosting what’s shaping up to be a brilliant two-day bargain hunt opportunity over two days this month.

producing these attractive and easy-to-use walking guides.

“They’re a great reminder of the diverse range of walks available within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, and several of the routes are perfect for beginners and families.”

He added: “I hope they will help inspire many more locals and visitors to explore the Park’s amazing scenery on foot – and to make the most of the world-class landscapes and access rights we enjoy here in Scotland.”

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You’ll fi nd everything from adults’ and children’s shoes to household goods, books, toys and bric-a-brac – and there’s a tombola too. The nearly new sale costs just £1 admission, which includes tea or coffee and biscuits, and for anyone who likes a spot of serious rummaging is an opportunity too good to miss.

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Local Business | October 2017

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This Community Hub is a unique charity store providing the community with a Discount store that boasts a great collection of clothes for all at affordable prices, along with the charity’s bestselling range of Scottish themed cards and diaries.

There is a seated community area where customers can pop in and enjoy a free tea or coffee and use the wi-fi. As well as a community room that can be booked out free of charge for local groups and clubs to enjoy.

Join our friendly team of volunteers. 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.

Donations of good quality clothes are always welcome and will help CHSS fund vital services and support to people living with chest, heart and stroke illness – all money raised in Scotland stays in Scotland.

Carol-Ann and her team look forward to getting to know the local customers and hope many of you will become regulars in the shop. For more information on the community hub or for volunteering please call 01389 761 383, visit www.chss.org.uk or pop into the shop.

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aLeXaNDRIa Dempsey’s Bar 1 Hillview Place, 01389 757988  THU: Poker Night (8pm)  FRI: Bingo Night (8pm)

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

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

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

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

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

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FLyING HIGH FoR a FRIeND Balloch man Jason McMahon has been receiving fulsome tributes on Facebook for his very recent plunge from an aircraft high above the landscape of Fife – which achieved its objective.

He felt simply that the support the charity provided to the bereaved deserved some support in return, and – having already done a half marathon – set himself the arguably more alarming challenge of leaping out of an aeroplane in a tandem skydive.

Jason had also set a realistic and (he hoped) achievable target sum of £750, and was delighted when this was achieved – particularly as bad weather had forced postponement at a time when he was clearly ready to go.

Jason was inspired to raise cash for the charity Brake! by a tragedy which took from him a friend he had known since primary school.

In his donation page he says: “We grew up together, primary and secondary school and then into adult life with boys holidays abroad, girlfriends who became wives, became parents and celebrated many birthdays, christenings, weddings and personal successes together.”

Then, in 2012, his friend along with one of his friend’s work colleagues, died in a terrible accident, leaving behind them their families and “many, many friends”.

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Jason McMahon recently plunged through the skies in a charity sky dive raising money for Brake!

Jason adds: “Because so many lives are affected by road traffic accidents, ‘Brake’ work constantly to raise awareness to stop road deaths and injuries by campaigning for safer roads, and support people bereaved and injured in road crashes.”

The certifi cate that said he had accomplished his fi rst tandem parachute jump was followed by a thanks to all who had helped.

Meanwhile his venture is not quite at an end, as the appeal runs until October 25 – so there is still time for anyone impressed by his example to add to the funds of a very worthy cause.

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As this issue was getting ready to go to press money was still coming in for a remarkable fundraising challenge carried out by 16 intrepid Drymen Primary PTA volunteers – eight cyclists and eight walkers.

This month the final tally will be announced and plans laid for how best to invest it in the much-improved but still puddleladen grounds of the school, following on from an earlier successful initiative.

Following the Rob Roy Road along part of the route the volunteers cycled 42 miles and were then joined by walkers for the final 16.5 miles – completing the distance (which includes some steep slopes and rough going) in a little over 11 hours.

The target sum was comfortably exceeded, and parents (and more importantly, their children) can look forward to further valuable improvements in the near future.

It’s maybe a prime example of a grass roots effort inspiring more of the same, because the effort took exactly the same route as a pilot venture by seven volunteers a couple of years ago – but travelling in the opposite direction.

Why all the fuss about a few puddles? Alas, we’re told the playing field is “too often

an unusable swamp” – as a playground of any sort it simply doesn’t meet minimum spec when there’s heavy rain.

The short route to getting a satisfactory resolution is cash, and the latest venture was clearly inspired by the success of the first effort.

A large amount of money was raised and work has started to drain the pitch but more funds are needed to ensure that that it is completed successfully and also allow other boggy parts of the school grounds to be upgraded.

The result has been a convincing victory for local do-it-yourself initiatives, garnering plenty of support from a community which seemingly doesn’t mind a bit of a slog if it’s in a worthy cause.

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