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This will effectively launch the brand new festival, and is a high profile opportunity that could help some talented performer reach a larger audience. The festival welcomes acts including Donnie Munro (exRunrig) and Highland group Tide Lines to the national park, as well as popular festival acts Clann an Drumma, Trail West and Rollin Drones, and around 5,000 visitors are expected to descend on the area over the weekend.
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Organiser Ross Coutts said: “We’re very keen to support local bands too - around a third of our line-up is from nearby areas.“ Have Mercy Las Vegas and Dave Arcari are probably the two most well-known, but the likes of Folky Macfolk Face, The Foz & The Super Pumas are doing really well, and I’m sure they’ll all put on a great live performance”. The eclectic line-up also features the best emerging indie rocks acts with Declan Welsh, Foreignfox and Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves among
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those on the canal section have such facilities such as cycle hire those overlooking the Basin have arts and crafts – and there will be stalls and activities (including a canal trip on the canal) on the day. Strathleven House, meanwhile, is a modern serviced office and business centre in a stunning historic Palladian mansion. The Strathleven estate, originally known as Kirkmichael, was owned in the 14th century by the Fleming family, but despite its long and fascinating history is possibly best known today as a work of genius created by James Smith, the most significant Scottish architect of his time and the person generally credited with introducing Palladianism into Scotland. There is reputed to be a lost tunnel below the building, linking with the River Leven, but that is not the only surprise – on doors
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THANKS FOR OUR GARDEN! Grateful residents and staff at Dumbarton Joint Hospital’s Glenarn Ward recently gathered to thank Bank of Scotland staff for enhancing the ward garden.
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Julie Lusk, Head of Mental Health, Addictions and Learning Disability, said: “I am really pleased to see the development of the garden and the great effort by our Work Connect volunteers who have transformed the area where patients and relatives can relax and spend time together. “It would not have been possible without the kindness of the bank staff and the dedication of the Work Connect volunteers.”
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LOTTERY BOOST FOR CHARITY Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland has received £350,000 from the Big Lottery Fund to support projects in West Dunbartonshire and across the country – but needs more help. It is asking volunteers to “Join the Squad” and help give something back to local communities, as it aims to increase the number of opportunities for social, reminiscence and sporting activities for older people who live with dementia, depression and loneliness.
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They include social and reminiscence activities, as well as games and inclusive physical activities - helping to create new friendships and improving members’ mental and physical wellbeing.
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According to the latest figures, 98.7 per cent of local premises now have access to superfast broadband, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme.
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WALK FOR A GREAT CAUSE It isn’t the best-known charity endeavour, but even if your own family hasn’t been affected just ask around – everyone knows somebody whose life has been affected by the scourge of brain tumour. This month volunteers are needed for a fundraising drive that shouldn’t be any hardship at all – a walk along beautiful Loch Lomond that starts at Balmaha.
Individual registration for the event is £10, which includes both T-shirts and Fighting Force medals for everyone who finishes the route.
It’s a 14-mile hike, but if you’re reasonably fit those scenic miles will simply fly by – particularly as there will be good company to share the experience, and the knowledge that you’ll be helping to make a difference to a cause that deserves everyone’s support.
Families (two adults and up to four children aged under-18) can enter for £20.
The event is on Saturday, September 29, from 9.30am till 6pm, and takes the volunteers to Rowardennan Hotel (where there’s a chance to enjoy some food and drink, and also a wellearned rest) before heading back to Balmaha.
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WELCOME BACK TO VOLES! This year is the tenth anniversary of one of Scotland’s most successful conservation projects – one that has seen the resurgence of a cute little creature driven from the National Park some time in the 1990’s by loss of habitat and the spread of the non-native American mink. All that has changed, thanks to a chance conversation between a Forestry Enterprise Scotland (FES) employee and a wildlife vet – which led to a successful reintroduction programme for a species that looks as if it came straight from “Tales of the Riverbank”. Project officer Stephen Willis said: “Today water voles can be found from upland settings high above
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AREA'S GREAT REPORT CARD Local schools are starting a new term on a super-positive note, after achieving their best ever Higher exam results since the introduction of the new National qualifications. A record 80 per cent of S5 pupils presented received a Higher qualification - up three per cent from last year’s results, and just above the national average. There was special success for S5 students at Vale of Leven Academy, who scored a 100 per cent pass rate in 14 of the 23 subjects being tested. In the National 4 exams, West Dunbartonshire schools were 4.4 per cent above the countrywide
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figures, while in National 5, pupils beat the national score by 2.4 per cent. In Advanced Higher, a 75 per cent pass rate across the region signalled a slight drop but two schools - Our Lady & St. Patrick’s High School and Vale of Leven Academy - improved their results and were above the national average. Of the 9,603 qualifications students were presented for, 83 per cent were passed, while 98.3 per cent of pupils presented achieved at least one qualification. The results also show that work to improve literacy and numeracy is an ongoing success, with increased results in both the Advanced Higher and Higher sections.
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RED SQUIRRELS MAKING A COMEBACK Red squirrel awareness week begins on September 24 and there’s news that the native species is making a comeback beside the Gareloch. There has been a steep increase in sightings this year according to the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project. Numbers of the indigenous red squirrels have declined dramatically over a period of decades, as grey squirrels spread across the UK. A spokesperson for the project said the Gareloch area was seen as important for conservation since it sits on the very edge of where the grey squirrels of the Central Belt meet the red squirrels of the Highlands. Conservation officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling, Mary-Anne Collis, said: “The recent reports of red squirrels in Garelochhead are the most we’ve received in many years. “We’ve had a few sightings since 2015, but only the odd individual. To some degree they
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They’re settling in at school now, but 2018 will always be special for the families of no less than 14 sets of twins who started in Primary 1 across schools in West Dunbartonshire at the end of the summer holidays,
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The twins joined 894 other local children this year starting P1. Gathering for the picture were John and William Cameron (5), joining Kyle and Luke Ternent (4) at Aitkenbar Primary; Aimee and Kian Bonar (5) of Edinbarnet Primary; Emily and Liam Deeley (4) at Gavinburn Primary; Bobby and Riley Lyberis (5), going to Knoxland Primary with Erin and Jock McGregor (4); Hollie and Olivia Robertson (5) of Our Holy Redeemer; Ava Grace and Reilly Edgar (5) at Our Holy Redeemer and St Kessog’s Primary School. Macie and Robbie McAllister (5) joined Aaron and Joshua Wilson (4) at St Mary’s Primary School (Alexandria).
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West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau Free service that helps people to know their rights covering Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank. Tel: 01389 744690
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Calendar of events Saturday 1st
Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30am. MAE Fitness Techniques. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/preschool children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month. 01389 849142 lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail.com First Saturday of every month
Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers West Highland Way north of Rowardennan 9.30am Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. An undulating woodland walk along the east shore of Loch Lomond close to and above the loch. Terrain: Well-worn woodland paths with rocks and roots in places. Distance: 12km. Ascend 120m to a height of 120m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.
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Saturday 1st
Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9.30am. Stay in shape & meet new people. runnpark.leaguerepublic.com Weekly
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
Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins. Weekly 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 Exciting New Photography Project Longcrags Community Centre 10am-2pm. Learn and have fun, too. We'll go out and about, take photos/short videos of the area, edit them and put them onto Facebook/ YouTube. All ages welcome.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 Weekly
Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome. First Saturday of every month
Sunday 2nd 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 First & third Sunday every month Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10.30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly Moshi Beads Antartex Village 11am-4pm. Every Sunday
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Monday 3rd
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) 6:157:15pm. Junior section (P4-P6) 7:15-8:45pm. Company Section (P7-S6) 7:15-9:30pm.
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Tuesday 4th 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 Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 9.30-11.30am. PC suite with fast internet. Printers, copiers, scanners. Tea or coffee and a biscuit available for £1.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 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 Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm. Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly Tablet Class Longcrags Community Centre 1.30pm-3.30pm. Learn how to get the best from your tablet. Keep up with family and friends, watch tv, listen to music, take photos, read a book, shop online etc.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 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 8pm-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 5th 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. Weekly 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 Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 9.30am-12pm and 1.30-3.30pm. PC suite with fast internet. Printers, copiers, scanners. Tea or coffee and a biscuit available for £1.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 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
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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. Weekly
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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. Free. We walk to feel fitter. Fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. No need to book; simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome! A great way to meet new people. 01389 722645 trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ fran.crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org Weekly
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Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. Balloch Castle loop with Fairy Glen extension. After the walk all walkers & guests are invited back to the National Park Headquarters for refreshments in the Robert Grieve Suite. Confirm attendance by email. Fran.Crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org 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
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Calendar of events 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 Knitting and Crochet Club Longcrags Community Centre 1.30-3.30pm. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a blether. We include donations to various charities. All levels welcome.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767116 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 Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. 07922 833472 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 Loch Lomond Camera Club Station Street, Renton 7-9pm. All levels and nonmembers welcome.
www.meetup.com/ lochlomondcameraclub/ Weekly
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iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 7-8pm. Learn how to get the best from your iPad. Watch TV, take photos and send them to family and friends, listen to music, read a book, organise your appointments and much more.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 Weekly
Friday 7th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9am. MAE Fitness Techniques. 10.30am-12pm: Bingo Mornings. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm & 1.30-3.30pm. PC suite with fast internet. Printers, copiers, scanners. Tea or coffee and a biscuit available for £1.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 Weekly 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 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
erikmcleary@outlook.com 01389 732895 Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 8-10pm. Learn about our solar system and beyond in a fun, friendly environment. All ages welcome.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 Also 21st
Saturday 8th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Ben Venue (Hill of the Caves) from Loch Ard 9am. Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.
01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com Kids Gaming Club Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm. 8-12 year-olds. VERY LATEST GEAR! PC gaming, XBox/ PlayStation can be projected onto 75" smart TV or onto a white wall with digital projector. VR headsets. You can bring along your phone/ tablet.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 01389 767115 Weekly
Tuesday 11th Dumbarton Lions Club Abbotsford Hotel 7.30pm. Local fundraising club. New members welcome. 01389 763592 Every second Tuesday
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Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge Masonic Temple, Church St 7.15pm. Regular meeting of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge. Business F.C. degree. Contact Erik McLeary.
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What's On Calendar | September 2018
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme 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
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) Girls Football – WED: Alexandria
Community Centre, 6-7pm (5-12yrs). THU: Concord Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)
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)
YOGA – WED: Brucehill Activity
Badminton – WED: Meadow
Community Centre, 6:30pm (16+yrs) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 6:30pm
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:
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Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm
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Antiques Valuation Day St Patrick's Church Hall 1.30-4.30pm. Raising funds for the RNLI. We are hoping this will be well supported, as who knows what treasures some people may have in their attic or garage. Teas, coffees and home baking will be on sale by the Dumbarton Branch of the RNLI. The charge for 1 item to be valued is £3, up to 3 items £5, over 3 items £10.
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Jog Scotland (16+) – TUE: Concord
Netball – WED: Meadow Sports
of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm (9-14yrs)
Saturday 8th
Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall, Church Street, Dumbarton 7.30pm. Country line dance night with Buzzard Creek playing live music. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw so gunfighters are very welcome. Accompanied children welcome too. Admission £5.
Centre, 8-9pm
MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm (5-11yrs)
Hockey – WED: Meadow Centre 6-7pm (5-12yrs)
Friday 14th
7-7:50pm (8-12yrs) & 8-8:50pm (1316yrs)
Adult Classes (16+)
Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw –
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Goalkeeping – MON: Argyll Park,
Centre, 1.30-2.30pm (Crawling-4yrs). FRI: Brucehill Activity Centre, 9.3010.30am & 10.45-11.45am (Crawling4yrs).
Centre, 1.30-2.15pm (3-4yrs). THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 1.30-2.15pm (Crawling-4yrs).
Silverton and Overtoun Community Council The Crosslet Centre Silverton and Overtoun Community Council monthly meeting. Help and advice on all community matters, especially planning issues. Local WDC Councillors and police usually in attendance. We have vacancies for 2 Community Councillors, if interested, please contact the Secretary.
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Calendar of events Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Balerno to Ocean Terminal Meet at Helensburgh Central railway station to catch the 08:26 train to Haymarket then bus to Balerno. A pleasant, surprisingly rural walk from Balerno, at the foot of the Pentlands, alongside the Water of Leith through central Edinburgh to the rejuvenated area at Leith Ocean Terminal. For those wanting a shorter walk the main walk can be left at Slateford (9 km) or Dean Village (15 km). Terrain: Hard surfaced paths throughout. Distance: 21.5km. with negligible ascent. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.
Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Loch Ard Forestry Walk 9.30am Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Terrain: Mainly forestry track, paths and roadside paths, can be mucky in places. Distance: 14km. Ascend 120m to a height of 120m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.
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01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com
Friday 21st Breakfast with Sam & Belle Antartex Village Breakfast with Fireman Sam and Belle plus 20% off throughout the store 21st-24th
Cabaret Night Dumbarton Masonic Social Club 8pm. Fundraising Cabaret Night in association with the Order of the Eastern Star all welcome £6.00 per ticket. Contact Erik McLeary.
Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge Masonic Temple, Church St 7.15pm. Regular meeting Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No.18. Business A.G.M. and F.C. degree. Contact Erik McLeary.
erikmcleary@outlook.com 01389 732895
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Sunday 23rd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Redlees Park and Bothwell Castle Circuit 9.30am Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Terrain: Country paths, generally good but a bit rough and muddy in places. The route undulates with a couple of short steep gradients. Distance: 11km. Ascend 200m to a height of 80m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.
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Oban Duncan and her race team travelled south of the border to take part in what was only her third ever official race – but she is clearly set for further success in major events after pulling off a convincing win over a talented opponent. She was up against five other boats on the start line in the qualifying round, including reigning sprint champion George Elmore, who quickly claimed pole position. The two youngsters went head to head, leaving the other four boats to battle it out for bronze position. Oban took wins in heats 1 and 2 on day one, demonstrating conspicuous skill in a thrilling battle for position. On day two – having had time to discuss tactics – George returned the pressure in the third heat and took a win to ensure another head to head battle in the final heat to see who would claim the crown and the 2018 British Sprint Championship.
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CAN YOU HELP LOCAL HEROES HONOURED A FAMILY? Nominees for this year’s Provost’s Civic Awards include committed fundraisers, dedicated volunteers, a budding music star and a young hero. The awards, run in partnership with Wheatley Group, recognise local residents who make a significant contribution to improving the area and the lives of people who live here.
Dumbarton-based furniture reuse charity Home from Home has already helped more than 100 low income families this year with basic items like bed bases, mattresses, wardrobes and chests of drawers.
Those on the short list include talented Dumbarton Highland dancer Dana-Louise Dolan, who is putting the area on the map through her skills and is currently the Scottish National Champion, along with Dumbarton champion bowler Paul Kane, and Dumbarton man Phil Dawson’s Vale of Leven Football Club.
If you have an item that could prove useful and is in good condition your help will be very welcome – Home from Home is also looking for microwaves, kettles, toasters and other standard electrical domestic fixtures (with safety labeling where relevant).
Then there’s the Food 4 Thought group in St Augustine's Church in Dumbarton, which operates as a food bank Monday to Friday but also distributes donated clothes, toys and household items to people in need – and which through Community Soup provides a free hot meal to anyone within the Dumbarton area twice weekly.
If you can help phone 01389 733733 email@homefromhome.plus.com or visit Home from Home at 3 Ash Road on Dumbarton's Broadmeadow Industrial Estate: open 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
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TOP MUSIC AND FOOD FEST AT ARROCHAR Over the past 31 years, an annual event nestled between Ben Arthur and the Arrochar Alps has reflected a community spirit and a commitment of fundraising for vital charities. Over that time the Arrochar and Tarbet Gala raised over £100,000 for charities, with a regular commitment to leukaemia charities, CHAS the Children’s Hospice and local charities.
One of the organisers,Tom Jackson says: “In 2015 the focus was given a twist. Now in its third year as a music focused event, GalaFest is quickly becoming the newest addition to the festival calendar, and definitely the best gig on Loch Long in 2017.” Friday night the event kicks off with The Skunnered, Andrew McMillan (Mandolin), Andy Lindsay (Percussion), Chas Cunningham (Bass), Paul Shepherd (Guitar), playing the best of folk and music to get your feet moving. Tickets are £3 in advance or £5 on the door. Saturday is an all-day event, with a free music and food festival from 12 noon until 6pm. There will be children’s events, including
the Glasgow Playbus, alongside good food, homemade pizzas, real ales and ciders and live music. Robert Carmichael opens the stage and headlining the afternoon are Cherry Crumble, playing hits from the 90s. Closing the stage will be the Camans, an Inveraray band featuring Craig McIntyre on vocals and guitar, Rhona Robertson on violin and Scott Mirrlees on guitar and vocals.
be food all day and local craft beers, ciders and a cocktail bar. Tom adds: “There will be children’s activities all day, as well as daytime displays. We hope people will join in this new Festival for all tastes, and look forward to another 31 years of events under the peaks of the Arrochar Alps.”
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September 2018 | Nightlife
ORCHESTRA COMPETITION The Community Advertiser has teamed up with Scottish Fiddle Orchestra to offer you a chance to win tickets to the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert. We have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert held at the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 15th September. To enter the Orchestra Competition, email editor@ communityadvertiser.co.uk with "Orchestra Competition" in the subject line. Include your name, address, phone number and answer the following question:
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September 2018 | Local News
hacks WALKERS’ ANGER AT PARKING CHARGE CUT DOWN ON FIZZY DRINKS
£4 for parking in popular walking locations, such as at Glen Nevis and at Forest Enterprise sites. “We regard this as a reasonable cost. However, high car parking charges can create a barrier to those wishing to exercise their right of access to the countryside, particularly those with lower incomes. “This is all happening at a time when Scottish government policies are firmly committed to promotion of outdoor recreation for health and social wellbeing benefits. “The huge increase from £1 to £9 that Argyll and Bute Council intends to impose targets people who have no other option to safely park a car.”
Trying to cut sugary fizzy drinks out of your diet? Drink a glass of water when you get the craving. If you still want your sugary fix, drink away. Most times you won't though. Parking near the Cobbler increased by 900%
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Hillwalkers have criticised Argyll and Bute Council plans for a jump in parking charges at one of Scotland’s most popular mountains. And there are fears that the price hike could be repeated in Helensburgh’s car parks – although the council says there are “no plans at the moment.” The council proposes a rise from £1 to £9 a day for two car parks at Arrochar, the starting point for climbing The Cobbler, one of the best-known Scottish hills, and the Arrochar Alps group of Munros.
Helen Todd, campaigns manager for Ramblers Scotland, said: “We aren’t opposed to modest charges at Scotland’s most popular car parks, when it is clear that all money raised will be invested in much-needed facilities like paths, signage and toilets.” Davie Black of Mountaineering Scotland said: “Our members are used to seeing daily charges of £3-
A spokesperson for Argyll and Bute Council did not comment on whether it was concerned that drivers would park on roads to avoid the charges, and said the increase, which took effect from August 27, had been brought in because of cutbacks in funding from the Scottish Government. Mountaineering Scotland will be making contact with Argyll & Bute Council to ask them to look again at their policy.
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RNLI LAUNCH FLOAT TO LIVE VIDEO fun WHY DOES A On average, 50 people BANANA CURVE? accidentally drown in Bananas go through a process called 'negative geotropism', so instead of growing towards the ground they start growing towards the sun! This is what gives the banana its familiar cured shape.
The RNLI have released a youtube video called Float to Live with hints on how to float and why floating can save lives. The average temperature of British water is 12-15°C – cold enough to cause cold water shock which will make you gasp uncontrollably and breathe in water, which can quickly lead to drowning. The message is to fight your instinct to swim, pause, and float on your back until you are able to catch your breath. Doing so may save your life. Build your confidence by practicing the steps in your local swimming pool for up to 90 seconds the duration it takes for cold water shock to pass.
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LOVELY VIEWS FOR 10K RUNNERS One of the most picturesque running events takes place this month when the unique Arrochar 10K is back for the third year running. This is a multi-terrain race run under a permit from Scottish Athletics and is open to anyone aged 16 or over. The field is limited to 150 runners, who will start at 10.30 am on the 15th September and tackle a multi terrain course amidst views of the Arrochar Alps and in particular the famous Cobbler munro. Organiser Dawn Gourley said: “The runners move smoothly out of sight on level forestry road through farmland and then power up the Succoth Hill through Forestry Commission land glimpsing wonderful views of Loch Long and Arrochar down below. “They then descend a mountain bike trail and are marshalled responsibly across the road entering the Argyll Forest at Ardgartan. In the second half of
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the race they accelerate along the Lochside on flattish pavement with views of Loch Long and Arrochar throughout and Ben Lomond sneaking into the picture before the finish line.” The current records are very commendable, given the ‘occasional evil nature’ of the course. The male record is held
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by David Savage in a time of 36 minutes and 10 seconds and the female record is held by Simone Charnock at 43 minutes and 20 seconds.
Competitors and their supporters all congregate in the local Village Hall for coffee, home baking and copious prizes, donated by various generous sponsors.
This is a significant day for the local community and the course is very well marshalled with particular help from a variety of local community groups.
Competitors can enter through www.entrycentral.com/ Arrochar_10k, or just come and cheer on the runners and be part of the spectacle.
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Local Business | September 2018
Advertising Telesales Job Vacancy’s 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
NEW CLASSES
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.
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Basic up to £23,000 DOE – OTE £30,000
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.
tel: 01436 675403
web: www.chrisbowmanfitness.co.uk
Starting salary Basic £17,000 – OTE £24,000 with scope to grow
8 Leven Street, Alexandria
All jobs Monday-Friday 37.5 hours pw
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