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Open in Just Two Years .................... 3 A Salute to the Skylark .................... 4 Rain Didn't Stop Pipers .................... 5 All Set for a Dining Treat ................. 6 Hoist the Red Ensign ........................ 7 Autumn Session Begins ................... 8

By Yon Boggy Banks ........................ 8 Candlelit Woodland Art ................ 10 Rowing The Muir Route ................ 11 Top Tips ........................................... 12 Help a Feathered Friend ................ 12 Late News ........................................ 12 A Romantic Hotel Star ................... 14 What's Up Doc?............................... 14 Veterans' Night of the Year .......... 17 Photography Art Skills ................... 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 Wedding Feature ...................... 18-19 The Story of a Pals Battalion ......... 20 Legal Matters .................................. 20

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Open in just two years Dumbarton is going to look like a completely different town by 2019, even if there are a few bumps on the road along the way towards completion of a project that promises to boost the local economy while lifting the Burgh out of its post-recession slough for good.

That is the earnest hope of all local players involved in the ambitious development which forms a central plank of a town centre walkway path scheme that has been quietly taking shape over the last year.

Anyone who’s maybe been abroad for a few years returning home in 2019 will surely be amazed by the change to the town centre, with the brand new council headquarters well-established by then, and the waterfront path at or close to completion.

This month it’s likely we’ll have more news of vital planning applications needed for elements of the plan still to be fully slotted in – a new supermarket is on the cards – and in recent weeks the council has signalled its determination to keep the main objective to the fore.

The scheme is the lynchpin of a wider sweep of improvements which also, crucially, involves the creation of two new town squares for Balloch.

It has been a long and complex process (readers with long memories may recall our coverage of the “charrette” consultations which set the Balloch end of things in motion), but these transformational plans are now poised to become reality.

In Dumbarton the walkway will span over 1100 metres, and will create a scenic link for visitors and tourists to iconic Dumbarton Castle from the town centre.

Rather than being a looming curiosity on the outskirts the historic Rock will be the commanding focus of a revitalised town centre well-prepared to repair some of the ravages of

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The council is working with landowners including Culross, Lidl, Dumbarton Football Club, Turnberry Homes, Morrisons and Historic Environment Scotland to ensure that the waterfront walkway and the adjacent planned developments complement each other – and the effort of getting all of those

elements to operate in perfect synchrony will be no mean undertaking.

However the local authority has left no doubt, as we head into autumn, that this most ambitious scheme to be seen in Dumbarton for years has simply got to succeed, because the spin-offs are potentially tremendous for local people and businesses.

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Inveraray and District Pipe Band members must reckon their away-day to the Scottish Pipe Band Championships was well worthwhile – because they took the Grade 1 prize.

It was a fabulous day in which torrents of rain failed to dampen the spirits of a festive crowd reckoned at least 25,000 strong.

Held at Dumbarton’s Levengrove Park, the event saw bands from across Scotland and beyond compete for prizes in various categories, while drum majors also went head-to-head for honours and Highland dancers wowed the crowds.

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Most of the programme has been fi nalised for the September 2 and 3 happening, and as expected it’s an intriguing blend of live music, singer-songwriter Lynnie Carson children’s games, cookery demos – who has three full LPs as well and – if you’re so minded – high as several EPs to her credit – and quality shopping.

Your Radio will also be keeping things up-tempo and lively with a One of the main highlights steady diet of popular hits. will again be the ever-popular haggis eating competitions, Naturally chefs will be among the with contestants wolfi ng top stars of the weekend, dishing down frightening quantities of out plenty of free expert tips Scotland’s most famous dish. to anyone who fancies getting Meanwhile grown-ups at the creative with some of the fi rst festival can take a breather while class produce available from a their kids get involved with some galaxy of top suppliers. cupcake and biscuit decorating.

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Hoist the Red Ensign Plenty of people will see the Red Ensign flying over the council buildings for a few days this month, but possibly only a few will know what it means – something to do with the Navy?

Besides supplying Britain many convoys left Scotland for the deadly dangerous run to Murmansk, taking vital arms and equipment to the Soviet Union – then reeling under the Nazi invasion.

More than simply running up a flag every civic authority in Scotland will be acknowledging the massive debt we owe servicemen who were totally engaged in keeping open supply lines without which the country would have been literally starved to death.

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It meant braving pitiless icy seas and roving U-boat wolfpacks, and sadly too many ships never made home port.

On Clydeside, a major shipping hub and naval resource, the importance of the merchant marine was implicit, and thousands of men were engaged in war duties that were never glamorous and almost always extremely hazardous.

Around 15,000 merchant seamen died in the Great War, and more than twice that in the Second World War.

But the Merchant Navy isn’t just a part of West Dunbartonshire history – it’s also important today, still doing the same silent service job that once meant the difference between victory and defeat.

It is likely veterans will be asked to come forward with their stories ahead of this month’s ceremony – and we hope to feature some of those in future issues.

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Anyone who doubts that a church really can be at the heart of its community should have a look on the activities taking place at Dumbarton's Riverside Church with the start of the new season this month.

Minister Rev Ian Johnson states, with complete accuracy, that this is a vibrant and active church badminton, Zumba, Church which brings people of all ages of Scotland Guilds, carpet together for its Sunday services. bowling, Riverside Ramblers, However that appears to be Good Companions and Tuesday the catalyst for masses of other Lunches. activities starting up this month.

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Saturday, September 30, is the date of a 5k run challenge which takes in all sorts of rugged terrain and aquatic obstacles.

The Rainbow Warrior Challenge at Gartocharn is a fundraiser which sets out to raise both funds and also the profi le of the Rainbow Valley charity, a cause dedicated to fi ghting cancer which is inspired by the story of a young girl with leukaemia.

It’s a tough gig but reckoned a fun event for the whole family, and costs £25 individual registration or £80 for a team, and you need to pledge for a minimum sponsorship amount.

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H.G.S. Candlelit woodland art

It presents the landscape and wildlife of Loch Lomond through the changing seasons, and in this filmic exposition Susannah explores the meaning of place as a way to connect with memories focusing on our relationship with nature and landscapes.

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The film itself lasts just five fairly impressive minutes, but will play on a loop over two hours (7.30pm to 9.30pm), so there’s plenty of time to appreciate what she is trying to convey – and to simply enjoy what could be seen as an ambitious counterpoint of art with nature.

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The RSPB Loch Lomond autumn calendar is as busy as ever, with plenty of wildlife to admire in its evocative natural setting – but one particular event stands out.

It’s billed as a unique happening, and if successful could well pave the way for similarly artistic ways of viewing the great outdoors and its flora and fauna.

The whole idea of the candlelit woodland walk, planned for Saturday, October 21, is to celebrate the work of artist in residence Susannah Ramsay,

whose film poem The Essence of Place will be shown on a large screen outside in the open air.

Susannah has been working with the RSPB at Loch Lomond as part of her PhD research for the University of Stirling, and Glasgow School of Art, and the Essence of Place is her final piece of work.

Parking for the event is at Ross Priory, where you will be met and transferred the short distance to RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond by mini-bus – for what should be an experience to remember.

If you have mobility issues, contact emma.martinelli@rspb. org.uk directly for additional parking options.

The cost is £10 or £8 for RSPB members plus booking fee.

Booking is essential, and slots to view this audiovisual installation are every 15 minutes and can be booked at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

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Walking the whole route of the John Muir Way is a considerable challenge, but one hardy group of rowing enthusiasts have managed the entire length of the now famous scenic trail by boat.

If you saw these 23 enthusiasts plying their way doggedly up the Clyde you may have assumed they were a local club on some sort of training mission – but in fact those intrepid oarsmen, and women, were from Dunbar.

They started off in Helensburgh before setting off on a challenge which took in the Clyde shipping lane and the Forth and Clyde Canal, before arriving in the Forth near Bo’ness – then hauled their way towards South Queensferry, North Berwick, and finally Dunbar.

The adventurous team were aged from 14 to 76 and have clocked up several miles as a group with many having trained together for over five years.

Dunbar Rowing Club Secretary, Kenny Maule (66) , who took part in the event and co-ordinated the challenge with his wife, Pamela (60), said: “Someone suggested that we row around the whole of Scotland and while this sounded like a wonderful idea, logistically it would have caused a few hiccups.

“We soon realised that we already have an abundance of beautiful coastal scenery on our doorstep so the John Muir Way became the obvious choice.

“As Dunbar locals, we pass John Muir’s birthplace every day.

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The John Muir Way – a flagship project of the Central Scotland Green Network – takes in castles, historic towns and villages, stunning coastal scenery as well as Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and has already attracted walkers, cyclists and now rowers from across the globe.

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The Scottish SPCA is seeking new homes for a surprising number of budgies at its Dumbarton centre, and is hoping local residents in need of some colourful company may be able to help.

Pets don’t always need to be rehomed because they’re strays or have been abandoned, as often – as in this case – it’s when the owner becomes unable to cope.

Just to help staff remember who is who, the budgies have all been named after Harry Potter characters – for example Ron and Hermione.

Centre manager Anna O’Donnell said, “We recently had a large number of budgies come into our care. “It was the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter this year so we decided to name them after a few of the characters!�

“They’re both sexes and are all the colours of the rainbow, they’re very beautiful! “They arrived at our centre after their owner was unable to look after them due to health problems. “Luckily they’ve found their way into our care where they’ll stay until we can find them all a suitable new home."

Anyone who can offer any of these chirpy pets a suitable new home is being asked to contact the SSPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.

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Lomondside hotel Cameron House wins accolades of one sort or another on an almost routine basis, but this year the honours were really special.

The luxury destination attraction (and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Spa, etc) won two particularly excellent titles at the recent Scottish Hospitality Awards – general manager of the year, and romantic hotel of the year.

That is something like a dream ticket for any hotel, as it confirms both the efficiency of what is obviously a very complex organisation, and at the same time recognises the allure of the place from a customer’s point of view.

The promotional material for Cameron House Hotel extols excellent service, refined elegance, and – in a flight of gastronomic hyperbole – “a symphony of flavours� in the restaurant.

Now the shimmering prose can focus even more closely on the hotel as a deluxe wedding and other special occasions venue.

The hotel describes itself as a place “where glamour and romanticism meet culture and history�, and when a top national award scheme comes to pretty much the same conclusion it has to be good for business.

With Lomondside leisure amenities becoming ever more diverse, this is one enterprise which seems determined to keep its iconic position in a notoriously competitive high end market – and being officially the most romantic in the country is great news.

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Alzheimers Scotland The many local supporters of veterans cause Erskine may like to note that Friday, October 6, is the night of the charity’s premier fundraising event of the year – the Erskine Military Ball at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel.

Next month sees the latest in a series of fascinating photography skills sessions coming to Clydebank, in a two-hour course which – among other things – shows you how to convert pictures into black and white artworks good enough to put on display.

Once again Erskine is looking forward to a superb evening fi lled with glamour, fi ne food and a host of wonderful entertainment.

The glittering black-tie ball with a unique military theme costs £100 per ticket (or table of ten for £1,000), and could be an ideal night out for a corporate team from a local company.

To reserve places or discuss sponsorship opportunities call Jennifer Campbell on 0141 418 4729 or jennifer. campbell@erskine.org.uk

To be held at Clydebank Town Hall on Saturday, October 21 (1pm to 3pm) the session also involves taking part in a photo scavenger hunt around the art gallery and museum, and you can take home a postcard print of your favourite picture of the day.

to gain from the event – and all you need is your enthusiasm and a fully charged iPhone, mobile phone camera or iPad. It should have the Snapseed app already installed (which is available free from the App Store and Google Play store).

It aims to be a fun and creative day which will help you develop a whole new seam of photographic possibilities.

The admission price is £3, but there’s no charge for children (who however still need a ticket), and the session is suitable for kids No actual photography experience aged eight of over.

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Calendar of events Wednesday 30th Aug Live Bagpipe Music Loch Lomond Shores 11am, Some of the best bagpipe music as you enjoy the views at Loch Lomond. www.lochlomondshores.com Daily

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

Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival Loch Lomond Shores A feast of food, drink, live music and family entertainment is on offer, at one of the UK’s topvoted food and drink festivals. Look forward to drop-in cookery demos with a range of great chefs, soak up the loch-side atmosphere with live music from talented musicians and street actors and attend free kids cooking workshops. And not forgetting the main attraction, yes there are approx 75 delicious food and drink suppliers providing mouth-watering delights catering for all tastes over the weekend. www.lochlomondshores.co.uk Also on Sunday 3rd

Enjoy a lovely two course lunch only £8.90 each Available 12-2pm MON-FRI Quality are at the heart of our bespoke amalgamation of Eastern and Western hospitality.

Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am, Stay in shape and meet new people. www.lomond-trossachs.org Clydebank Museum All day, Bringing to life the history and life with Lego bricks. www.wdlc.co.uk Also on Sunday 2nd

Sunday 3rd A Wonderland Adventure Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch 2pm, The Walking Theatre Company’s larger-than-life characters will be inviting families to join them on ‘A Wonderland Adventure’ this September at the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival.

On Sunday, ’A Wonderland Adventure’ will guide families through the surrounding woodlands where they will encounter different characters. www.lochlomondshores.com

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

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Animal Mini Zoo Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Free fun for kids during the food festival. Get up close to furry creatures, spiders, snakes, ducks, rabbits and learn all about them. www.lochlomondshores.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Sun 3: Ben Our. No dogs.

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

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

SAT: MAE Fitness Techniques (9:30-10:30am). SUN: Dumbarton Baptist Church (10:30am-1pm). www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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

Remap Meeting Day Room, Elderly Day Care Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital 4pm, REMAP is a registered charity that offers technical and practical solutions for disabled people who require adaptation or modification to a piece of equipment but there is no commercial solution available to solve the problem. ewynne2@hotmail.com

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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

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

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

07757 944749

Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm, Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk 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 6th

Wednesday 6th

Alternatives Family Support Group

Alexandria Mandolin Club

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

01389 734500 Weekly

Tuesday 5th 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

Alexandria Leisure Centre 7pm, The club has been performing at numerous events over the summer and is now taking bookings for the winter season. There is no charge for any community group and afternoon gigs are no problem. So if you are planning a fundraiser, St. Andrews Night, Christmas party etc.

01389 603451 / 01389 759392 Also, every Tuesday morning in Lagavulin Coffee shop in Lomond Galleries from 10am-12pm

Wednesday 6th iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3pm & 7-8:30pm, Learn how to use your iPad over a cuppa and a blether.

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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

Langcraigs Hillwalking Club Wednesday evening meetings will start 8pm at our new venue, the Cutty Sark Centre, Howatshaws Road, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton. For weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria.

Wed 6: Club night (2018 programme). Sat 9: Tyndrum Lead Mines. Wed 20, Speaker (TBC). Sun 24: King's Seat (Ochil Hills).

Phil Gaunt 01389 763662 langcraigshillwalkingclub@ yahoo.co.uk

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@ gmail.com Weekly

Healing Plants Workshop RSPB Loch Lomond 2pm, Enjoy a walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond while looking at wild plants and thinking about their health benefits and healing properties.

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

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Dumbarton Library 3-4:30pm, Fun FREE 30-40 minute sessions which include stories, games and activities for parents/carers and their 3-5 year olds.

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Unit 4, 7 Merkins Ave, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' weekly programme. Boys & Girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack! events@wargamesand miniatures.com Weekly

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night

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

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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

Wargames + Miniatures Games Store

Eastfield Crescent, Dumbarton G82 1DT 1pm, Are you living with Dementia? Enjoy gardening?

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St Augustine's Church, High Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. Local band AGM will host the event as usual along with many others performing on the night.

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Saturday 9th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 8.30am Sat 9: A Wander on Kerrera.

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Friday 8th Jackie Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy. concordcommunity cinema@hotmail.com

Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls.

Doggy Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Mark it in your diary and bring your dog for a fun day of shopping. Leads, food, crafts, therapy and much more. www.dogdaysglasgow.co.uk Also on Sunday 10th

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Football

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

MON: Concord Community Centre, 5-6pm (5-6yrs) & 6-7pm (7-9yrs).

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & 6-7pm (11-12yrs) & WED: 4:30-5:30pm & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs) & SUN: 11:30am-12:30pm.

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) MON: Concord Community Centre, 4-5pm. WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am12pm. SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am & SUN: 10:30-11:30am

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs) TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm

Ready, Steady, Roll!

TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-11:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs).

WED: Playdrome, 1:30-2:15pm (34yrs). THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (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.

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(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) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm

Badminton TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm

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

Goalkeeping MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (811yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)

Disability Football WED: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-12yrs). THU: Concord Community Centre, 6-7pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs), 4:30-5:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (8-10yrs). THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs). & FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes Ladies Football (16+) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

Walking Football

Vale of Leven Townswomen’s Guild

Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Sun 10: Beinn an Lochain.

No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Alexandria Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, This month the speaker is Fiona Sinclair and she will be talking about Houses of the Clyde. A warm welcome to all especially new members and visitors. valeofleventg@gmail.com

Wednesday 13th

Sunday 17th

A Wee Look Back Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, 90 minutes of archive film of West Dunbartonshire and further afield. £2 admission includes tea and buns at the interval. All welcome

Thursday 14th

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

Silverton and Overtoun Community Council Meeting

Monday 18th

The Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 7pm, Community Council meeting. Antony McGuiness, WDC Forward Planning Officer, will talk about the new Proposed Local Development Plan. The application for Young's Farm will also be discussed. rharvie17@gmail.com

Alexandria Community Centre 9am, Paediatric First Aid courses specialise in children and babies so if you work in a nursery, school or you look after children in any capacity this is the course for you. wdlt-training@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk Also on Tuesday 19th

Paediatric First Aid Course

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

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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+)

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Thursday 28th Emergency First Aid at Work Course

Saturday 23rd

Meadow Centre, Dumbarton 9am, This comprehensive course covers a wide range of first-aid skills including CPR, recovery position, managing choking and dealing with minor injuries. wdlt-training@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Sat 23: ’Magnificent Eleven' (Southside of Glasgow). No dogs.

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Sunday 24th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Friday 22nd Vertigo Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. Alfred Hitchcock directs James Stewart.

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Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Sun 24: Glen Gyle & Loch Katrine. No dogs.

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Monday 25th Last Monday Group Dumbarton Riverside Parish Church 7:30pm, In the lounge, topical discussion each month. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Fully trained & insured Local company, friendly staff Over 15 years experience

Wednesday 27th La La Land Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, While waiting for their big breaks, two proper L.A. dreamers, a suavely charming, soft-spoken jazz pianist and a brilliant, vivacious playwright, attempt to reconcile aspirations and relationships in a magical old-school romance.

Membership on sale – £10 for 5 films. Guests admitted for £3 where seats available Alternatives Cafe open before and after screening.

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Friday 29th Photography Club Bellsmyre Digital Club 7pm, Learn how to improve your photos and how to edit them.

All types of cameras, including tablets, iPads.

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

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there life All about Red Squirrels Isafter Brexit?

Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs has donated cash to a joint initiative with the National Park Authority to showcase the red squirrels which are of one of the Park’s best-known wildlife species.

The story of red squirrels and the real threats facing their survival is highlighted in an attractive new interactive display at Balmaha Visitor Centre, linked to a Squirrel Scurry Trail nearby where visitors can discover more about one of Scotland’s most favourite native animals.

Funding for the initiative has come from the Friends of OUR park voluntary visitor giving scheme which involves local businesses including the Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha collecting donations from visitors for a range of conservation, heritage and access projects.

This is the fifth project to benefit from the Friends OUR park scheme in Balmaha in recent years and follows on from substantial funding for projects including the village green upgrade, and the popular Tom Weir’s Rest picnic area and mountain garden.

It means anyone with even a slight interest in an animal which is almost as iconic an emblem of Scotland as deer can get the full facts on why it’s so important to protect native habitat and foster conservation.

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Dumbarton Centre Manager Joe McDade said, “Unfortunately our black cats can wait longer for new homes compared to the other felines in our care. “We believe that some people think black cats are unlucky, which is a real shame as they are gorgeous cats who will make lovely companions. “Jonny is finding life particularly tough in the cattery and is

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This month: WORld Alzheimer's Month September is World Alzheimer's Month.

This is an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia.

It’s hard to believe but 2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries.

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the first step we had to put in place.

Then there was a merry go round with social work, memory clinics, hospital tests and finally organising care and support for both our family member and his spouse. As professionals in the care sector we knew who to turn to and how to best get help.

However not everybody is in this position especially busy professionals who have to juggle work and family commitments as well as ensuring the needs of their parents can be met.

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If you’ve ever wondered what life would have been like without central heating, or on-tap hot water, microwaves and all the usual home conveniences “Clanscape” on September 9 is for you.

It’s a chance to try your hand at a variety of traditional skills from the days when hard work just to stay alive and healthy was a fact of everyday life for countryside folk.

Based at the cruckframed building at Ardess, Rowardennan, Clanscape takes in everything from woolspinning to mowing a meadow with a scythe.

There’s an opportunity to learn rope-making techniques too, before enjoying tea and bannocks – home made, obviously – around the fire, to the strains of traditional music.

There’s no booking required, and you can drop by and join in at any time of the day.

Partners for the event, on September 9 and 10 include the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and the Haddington Spinners, and the day runs from 10am till 5pm.

To get there from Rowardennan car park (which charges £3 per car) walk north for 300m to the entrance to the youth hostel, then follow the brown signs for Ben Lomond ranger service for another 300m.

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

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Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce have chosen the Clyde Training Solutions HQ for their AGM

The annual general meeting of Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce might not seem like the most exciting fixture in the calendar – until you notice the venue.

The Chamber have arguably surpassed themselves in getting over a powerful message about the powerful potential and wide variety of local business interests by choosing the headquarters of Clyde Training Solutions for their most important day of the year.

It is, as they say, a superb opportunity to see CTS’s impressive facilities, with a tour

that will include dramatic crisis management demonstrations.

The fi rm specialises in maritime training of many types, for example for key oil and gas industry services, and for the Merchant Navy.

In fact the AGM is part of this event, rather than the headline attraction, but the two are clearly aimed to act in synchrony – in the high octane HQ of CTS there’s little chance of the meeting being remotely stuffy or obscure.

On the contrary it’s an event with possibly profound importance for the whole area, taking in plans for the future and outlining how – in challenging circumstances – they can be brought to fruition.

The Chamber will also naturally review work it has carried out so far, putting future plans in their proper perspective.

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Gambia school appeal of £5 per month – kids who otherwise could simply not afford to go to school.

However the response was so encouraging that this commitment soon evolved into a determination to take over the complete running of the school, which was to spell free nursery education for 90 children.

It’s now 16 years since St Augustine’s Episcopal Church rector Revd Kenny Macaulay visited the Gambia with an outfit called Gambia Tourist Support (GTS) – but the impact of that trip seems as powerful as ever.

In a concise but informative recap of what has happened since that first visit on 2001 the congregation are being told just how strong the association between Dumbarton people and Gambian children has become since the crucial decision was taken to do something about the terrible state of local schooling in the poorest part of the town of Serrekunda.

GTS, to cut a long story short, was about introducing visitors to experiences that would benefit disadvantaged children, rather than simply channel tourism cash through expensive resorts cut off from the population, and worked to impressive effect.

Back in Dumbarton the church members at St Augustine’s were encouraged to sponsor individual Gambian children at the cost

These days the project employs three teachers, a teacher in charge, two cooks, a cleaner, and a night watchman, and the 90 children are properly educated, well fed, and given health checks.

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Most remarkably, their school uniform is in yellow and black – Dumbarton FC livery – and they sing songs about both the Burgh and the people of Scotland.

But a main, practical message within what has been achieved is that there’s a continual need for funds to keep it all going – in fact £1,000 per month.

“Every penny helps”, we are told, and in future issues we’re hoping groups aiming to raise funds will get in touch with details of events, and amounts raised – it is clearly a cause many are only too happy to support.

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Having provided exceptional crown and bridgework in conjunction with one of Scotland’s top Dr Clara Smith MBChB, has ceramists for many years, recently joined the family we’re confident of meeting your every need. business and will be offering various facial Dr Smith has been placing aesthetic treatments. implants since 1988 and Bridge Street Dental Practice (formerly Macdonald & Smith) has been providing quality dental care to the local community for over 30 years. After a 3 year absence, Dr Colin Smith BDS has now returned to the practice. He is ably assisted by long serving Dental therapist/hygienist Kirsten Burgess.

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Anyone who is convinced that bland corporate retailers have eradicated real community pubs should pay a visit to Fenton’s Bar in Jamestown.

Meanwhile, not too far away, this year’s revival of the Lomond Folk Festival was generally reckoned a success, both for the quality of the acts and the fact that every local inn was completely packed – no doubt helped by the pelting rain outside – by happy music lovers.

There was an ambitious programme with something for people of all ages and in various venues, but the festival mainstays were the local bars – which by way of reward must have done As this issue was preparing for But in a year which saw the fi nal print the bar was about to stage a extremely well on what would special Awards night, after asking otherwise have been a very wet demolition of the old Elephant the clientele to take part in a sort Saturday. and Castle in Dumbarton it’s maybe reassuring to fi nd a young of X-Factor public vote to choose These are local success stories, and their favourite bar personalities. ones to be proud of. and young-at-heart clientele It’s known well beyond its immediate local clientele for a hugely successful annual music festival, and is a great local entertainment spot all year round.

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At The Kitchen Depot, we have always prided ourselves in our family values, on always being prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that our customers are treated exactly as we would like to be treated ourselves - with courtesy, consideration and professionalism.

But lest we ever become complacent, we actively encourage ongoing feedback - here's what Mr Lee Sanderson has to say:

"The most incredible thing about The Kitchen Depot has been your sky-high levels of customer service. Too often a company will promote customer service as a core value, only to reveal a hollow promise when they don't live up to it."

Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."

"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison."

Well, thanks for that, Mr Sanderson - please excuse us while we blush with pride.

When it comes to looking after our customers, The Kitchen Depot is never knowingly undersold.

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