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Local News - DECEMBER 2016

Sea Lochs Trail Fresh for Exploring Locals and visitors can now enjoy an enhanced journey of discovery along the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail following the addition of new visitor panels.

This takes the total of panels to thirteen, boosting the trail.

The new visitor information panels connect a string of coastal communities fringing the southwestern edge of the National Park between Dumbarton and Arrochar.

The newly enhanced Clyde Sea

Lochs Trail, which has its own map and geocaching coordinates, is perfect for exploring the area’s history, heritage and wildlife; with friends and family, by bike, or touring by car. The four new panels are now available at Dumbarton Castle, Cardross, Helensburgh East Bay and Rhu. The Sea Lochs Trail is important in encouraging visitors to divert from the busy A82 route and explore this quiet, peaceful and interesting corner of the area. It’s good for the visitor and good for the businesses along the route.

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Lomond said: “The idea behind the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail is to encourage visitors and local residents to explore the villages, towns and other attractions along the Clyde Sea Lochs edge, A814 and the Rosneath Peninsula. “The In and Around Loch Lomond visitor guide contains a featured article which describes a little more about the Trail, and is available from various local outlets. We would really encourage locals to explore the local area so they can recommend to, and share this wonderful area with others�.

Featuring panoramic and wildlife illustrations at every site, each panel is packed with information about the Clyde Sea Lochs, their origins, scenery, wildlife and communities. All panels are easily accessible from the road and have good car parking nearby.

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more than 35 miles of dedicated cycle ways and/or quiet roads, the Sea Lochs Trail makes for an ideal cycling tour. Many of the panels have information about walking routes nearby and for geocaching enthusiasts there is a brand new set of caches themed around the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail.

There are nine other panels to discover and each one is sited at a point of interest or viewpoint: Ardmore Point (car park); Denny Tank, Dumbarton; Helensburgh; the A817 Haul Road above the Gareloch; Whistlefield; Arrochar; Clynder; Kilcreggan and Cove.

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Colin Ward is trying to gain members for Quiet Scotland and volunteers for Ideas for Ears in the East and West Dumbarton and Argyll & Bute areas.

cafes, shops, meeting rooms and other places more hearingfriendly, by checking noise levels,acoustics, hearing loops, staff awareness and more.

Both these organisations are concerned with problems arising from the hearing difficulties people experience in public places like pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, banks, doctors’ surgeries, local authority offices, business premises.

Colin said: “Quiet Scotland on the other hand is a series of groups of local people who have come together to tackle the growing menace of piped music. It is a relatively young organisation which is affiliated to the UK National Campaign against piped music called Pipedown (http:// pipedown.org.uk.) My purpose now is to create a similar group in the West of Scotland which will, I hope, have

Each organisation has a slightly different focus. Ideas for Ears aims to tackle problems of hearing difficulties for people in public places. This encompasses not only piped music but also many other problems such as open areas with hard surfaces and little or no soft furnishings to help absorb echoes and problems with electronic systems designed to assist hearing such as loops etc.

Colin has already been addressing local organisations and plans to attend the Scottish Older People's event in the Commodore on 3rd December.

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Local News - DECEMBER 2016

Lutyens masterpiece on market south, east and north, are all very different.

UP FOR SALE: Historic 1886 cottage with its own private beach goes on the market

Rosneath’s Ferry Inn, the arts and crafts masterpiece by Sir Edwin Lutyens, has gone on the market for offers over £795,000.

Set in four acres of gardens beside the Gareloch, the property includes a detached cottage and private beach, while the house itself has five public rooms and four bedrooms.

It was commissioned in 1896 by Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria, and is grade A listed In past times it has hosted Hollywood icons like Bob Hope,

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Volunteers, many from Helensburgh, helped to keep an important viewpoint in Scotland’s first national park beautiful as part of the recent Make a Difference Day. Led by the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, a group of around 40 people travelled to Inversnaid to take part in practical conservation work. This included rhododendron removal and path maintenance tasks beside the scenic waterfalls, RSPB nature reserve and Inversnaid Hotel, which is a popular beauty spot enjoyed by many thousands of West Highland Way walkers and visitors arriving at the village’s

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Helensburgh resident and Friends vice-chairman John Urquhart was among the volunteers who took part on the day. He said: “This was a very successful day and the work undertaken by the team of

The event was the latest Make a Difference Day to be led by the Friends, and followed on from a previous rhododendron removal event beside the A82 at Loch Lomond.

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Local News - DECEMBER 2016

rules TO curb problem campers

A camping development strategy to combat antisocial behaviour around Loch Lomond has been approved by the National Park board.

The strategy sets out new camping provision to support the new camping byelaws that come into effect in the National Park on March 1 next year. It will create 300 approved camping spaces.

The new seasonal camping management byelaws will apply from March 1 until September 30 each year. They will regulate camping, tackle antisocial behaviour and irresponsible fire lighting. They will also prevent the use of public laybys as encampments by caravans and motorhomes.

The byelaws will regulate camping in three zones in the park - West Loch Lomond, Trossachs (West) and Trossachs (North) - in a controversial move which has divided opinion.

Ramblers Scotland said the strategy may fail to provide enough camping pitches to cope with demand.

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Gordon Watson, chief executive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, said: “The programme of investment outlined in the camping strategy is vital to the Your Park project, which aims to protect our fragile, beautiful loch shores and improve the experience of people camping, visiting and living in the national park.

“It also marks the implementation of investment in additional, basic camping facilities which will improve the camping experience in each of the new camping management zones.”

National park bosses have made a commitment to creating 300 camping spaces within the camping management zones when the byelaws become operational in three months time.

The camping development strategy sets out how and where these 300 camping places will be delivered, and how the park authority will invest further in facilities during 2017 and in subsequent years.

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Club forges Art link A Helensburgh architects company who recently moved into to the former Mackintosh designed conservative club have formed a partnership with the Glasgow School of Art. Student Elliot Downs was searching for a unique and exciting building to write his dissertation on to complete his 4th year Architecture degree course.

His tutor and lecturer Mark Baines from the Mackintosh School of Architecture and Elliot visited Bruce Jamieson, Architect and Managing Director of puregreenspace at the former conservative club recently to finalise details.

Nicola Jamieson who runs the Mackintosh Club commented 'We are thoroughly delighted Elliot has chosen Mackintosh's first complete building to study, this is paving the way for the

Helensburgh, a great place to live work and play Happy Christmas to you all and the best of fortune in the New Year

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Mackintosh Club to be a creative hub for inspiring architecture, art and design right in the centre of Helensburgh.

The Mackintosh Club in Helensburgh was designed in 1893/1894 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, then only 25, for Honeyman and Keppie.

Its upper floor, previously a billiard and committee room for the Helensburgh and Gareloch Conservative Association, had lain empty since the early 1970s until it was purchased by Bruce and Nicola last June. www.facebook.com/ mackintoshclub/

Ashton Takes Title During their October Branch meeting the Ashton in Helensburgh was voted 2016 Pub of the Year for Dunbartonshire by CAMRA Glasgow and West of Scotland branch.

The pub was presented with its award on 25 November. On their Facebook page they said: “Well what can we say!

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We believe in being friendly, open and honest, and we would like to introduce our team to you: Alex Couper is the owner of Cheaper Insurance Direct and established the business in 2001,in Dumbarton East where the office is accessible to the public. Alex said “most people assume if they’ve checked comparison websites they’ve got themselves the

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Our lives are busy enough without the added workload created by Christmas. So we’ve been scanning some advice sites for some of the experts’ top tips ( writes Nick Cowie).

hosting a Christmas party ask people to bring along some of the food, or ask children to help wrap presents. People will love that personal touch.

Now for an important one. Don’t be afraid of change. Just because you have always travelled to family or always had them come to you doesn’t mean that’s the way it has to be.

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Organisation will make a huge difference and reduce those stress levels, meaning more time to enjoy the festivities. The all important budget comes pretty high up and by good planning you’ll know what you have to spend on gifts, decorations, events, food and so on.

Decide on the amount you'd like to spend on each item. The last thing you’ll want is to be juggling finances in December and paying off debts in July . Gift buying is a lot easier if you have some idea of what you want to get and how much you have to spend - make a list and don’t be competitive, buy what you can afford. They kids will soon tire of that expensive lump of plastic and your bank

account will still be suffering.

Definitely don’t leave all the wrapping until Christmas Eve as it always takes longer than you think.

Would you rather rush around on Christmas going from house to house so that you can please other people, or is it more important to stay in one location and spend that extra time relaxing with your kids, enjoying a glass of holiday cheer, and soaking in the true meaning of Christmas?

Organising social events is also important. With children there will be many school and club events, and so getting them on the calendar as soon as possible will be a great help. Then additional events like office parties and pantomime trips can be added and all the family can see what is happening when.

A great tip is to decide which holiday preparations and errands you can delegate to your children, partner and perhaps a friend or two. For example, if you are

If you want to do things differently this year that’s totally fine. Don’t worry about upsetting people as they have to respect what you want to do. Just be sure to let them know as early

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STRESS AT YULETIDE as possible so that they, too, can make alternative plans.

On a similar note, we all have busy lives and so this year choose to simplify Christmas. Only do the things you really love doing and those that are most important to you.

Other useful reminders include: Check your car for winter- Check all your lights and tyres are in good working order and that under the bonnet is all topped up.

Home security- Don’t let an unwelcome visitor spoil your holidays. Safety whilst shoppingTake care of the presents you have bought, don’t go putting them down whilst you are browsing, don’t let someone else enjoy the Christmas that you are planning.

call in that favour.

Look after vulnerable neighbours- If the weather is getting wintry check on your neighbours, it may save them a trip to the shops.

Plan your journey- tell someone where you are going and when you will get there, if you have a mobile phone make sure it is charged up.

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Winter chills affect pets too Keep a close eye on outdoor pets, such as guinea pigs and rabbits.

Put extra bedding in their home and be prepared to move them into a shed or garage for extra shelter whilst the weather is cold.

CHRISTMAS - DOS & DON'TS NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS: SSPCA concerned puppies loved at Christmas may end up neglected and abandoned

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is again concerned that puppies and kittens given at Christmas can end up abandoned (writes Nick Cowie).

The message as ever is think before giving pets as presents.

They live around 15 years and require serious commitment.

may break under a dog's weight.

Also watch out for dogs' paws becoming impacted with snow this can cause them discomfort.

The various Animal Welfare charities also remind people with pets that there are some simple common sense rules to remember in the winter months.

Don't forget to look after the wildlife in your garden. In winter, birds may have difficulty finding normal food supplies such as berries, insects, seeds, worms and fruit. An extra titbit from your kitchen will help to keep them going.

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• Splinters of poultry bones are also dangerous to dogs and cats, as they can become stuck in their throats or even pierce their intestinal tract.

• Don't ignore your pets' needs while you’re celebrating - try to keep to a regular routine of feeding and exercising them.

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Hall, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh 7:30pm, three short talks with Question & Answer sessions on "Pests, Diseases and Problems in the Garden".

These will include Deer & Rabbits in the garden, New Zealand Flatworm & Slugs, Vine Weevil, & Lily Beetle, to name a few. 01389 841 292 or aballance@btinternet.com

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• Give your pets a treat, but remember that too much rich food isn't good for animals.

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DECEMBER 2016 - What's Up Doc?

Activities for woodland folk If you go down to the woods this month there are a couple of activities which will help keep you fit and help preserve the woods.

Friends of Duchess Woods are holding a Community Woodlands demonstration of firewood preparation and storage and coppicing and sale of firewood from sycamore thinnings.

There’s also a planting event. The organisation tells us : “ We need lots of help to plant a hedge of willow saplings and wild flowers around the lower pond. Volunteers of all ages would be much appreciated.

(See What’s On for times etc) Friends of Duchess Wood aims to

safeguard and improve Duchess Wood for the local community and assist in the management of Duchess Wood. It also liaises between Argyll and Bute council and the local community as well as informing the community about issues concerning Duchess Wood.

You can volunteer with Friends of Duchess Wood.

As well as volunteers for work parties people are needed with skills such as geographical information to help develop good quality maps of Duchess Wood and research skills - to research the history of Duchess Wood also organisers for social events and work parties and people with wildlife interests to help survey the wood and to contribute to leaflets and content on the website.

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Many important themes are addressed in music and some believe it promotes healing and well-being in many different illnesses. In our own Practice music and medicine have collided with the formation of a COPD Choir by one of our Practice Nurses.

Applying the evidence that singing improves lung function she has persuaded almost 20 people to join the choir. The theory is that singing improves lung capacity and helps open airways which reduces the work of breathing and gets more oxygen into the body.

The added benefits of doing this to music will surely lift their spirits - hopefully in time for some Christmas carols!

Last month I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic performance in Cove by the singer Eleanor McEvoy, raising funds for a new defibrillator and the training of First Responders, volunteers who provide emergency care whilst awaiting an ambulance in rural areas.

During the show, she applauded the efforts of volunteers and medical staff, suggesting that this was a much more important job than playing music. On reflection I wondered if this underestimated the healing powers of music and its ability to touch peoples' hearts and influence their minds.

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New linking path for Rosneath get into the village to access local amenities, as well as giving easy access from Rosneath to the marine businesses and sailing school.

“This is really good news.

The council is committed to improving the footway networks throughout the area, keeping people connected and providing the opportunity to live active, healthier lives.

Rosneath can look forward to a new path linking the B833 with Castle Park after Argyll and Bute Council was successful in securing £15,000 match funding from Sustrans Scotland.

Work is about to begin on the development phase of the project. With a survey completed, detailed designs and costs in place the council can then look to secure further external funding to build the path.

Councillor Robert G MacIntyre, the council’s Depute Policy Lead for Roads and Amenity Services, said: “We’re delighted to have secured the funding to do the

necessary background work. It’s a two stage process – we need all of our designs and costs in place before we can go for the funding to build the path.

“We’ve done a lot of work in the background to get the project to this stage. It’s great to see it taking shape. The path is much needed – it will provide a safe walking and cycling route for visitors at the caravan park to

“Going forward, the strategic transport team, will be applying for future funding to make further improvements to the cycling and walking network throughout the council area.

“We share the Scottish Government’s vision that, by 2020, 10% of everyday journeys will be made by bike.”

Lucy Clarke, Community Links Officer at Sustrans Scotland said: “The path will offer the community a wide variety of benefits. Our hope is that society at large will increasingly choose to walk and cycle for shorter journeys rather than taking the car.”

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous

Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you. Call the national helpline 0800 917 7650

Al-Anon

Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings available. 24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888

Argyll & Bute Care and Repair

Help for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their property or would like help with adapting their house for their needs 01436 678958

Argyll & Bute Women’s Aid

A free and confidential service of support and counselling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse. Tel: 01436 677434

Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO

Info, advice and support for those looking after family members or friends. 29 Lomond St. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Call Lynn or Christine on 01436 673444

Helensburgh & Lomond Young Carers Initiative

Info, advice and support for young people aged 5-24 yrs who have a caring responsibility. Call Pam on 01436 670555

Dementia Resource Centre

Information, advice and support for anyone who has been affected by dementia. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s from 10am-2pm. 23-25 West Princes Street, Helensburgh. Tel: 01436 678050

Helensburgh Addiction Rehabilitation Team (HART)

Help and support for alcohol & drug users. For more information call 01436 674653

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Wednesdays 10am–12 noon, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh. Jean 01436 674966 for more info

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The traditional family friendly pub situated on the banks of the River Clyde has recently undergone a fresh refurbishment.

The pub has recently enjoyed a makeover with new flooring and repainting throughout, as well as newly fitted toilets and brand new TVs being installed.

Along with the recent upgrades we will continue to have live acts on most Saturday nights (and the occasional Sunday afternoon), from solo acts to five-piece rock bands, discos and karaoke - check out the website for what’s on.

At the bar we serve many popular drinks as well as an extensive range of malt whiskies, premium gins,

draught beers, real ales and fine wines served by the glass or full bottle. We also now offer Azzurro coffee and Pizza and Nachos are available 7 days a week. Our bar has Sky Sports and BT Sports, as well as a pool table, jukebox and fruit machine, not to mention the cosy open log fire, all ensuring a truly enjoyable day or evening at The Creggans.

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Receive support from other parents who have also experienced the loss of a baby. Meet last Wednesday of every month, Garden Tea Room, Vale of Leven Hospital, 7pm. For more details 07903 090 707

Lunch Club

For senior citizens, weekdays in the United Reformed Church 10.30am. 01436 820484

Mums for Mums

For women who think that they may be suffering from post-natal depression. For meeting times or just a chat please call Sarah on 01436 820827

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Breastfeeding Support

Trained NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor to offer support and information. Call Sally on 01436 670455.

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Support for expecting parents, new parents and parents of young children. Call Sally 01436 673942 .

Overeaters Anonymous

Is overeating a problem for you? Your nearest meeting is Dumbarton, Thursdays 7.30–9pm. Call us on 07946 179782 .

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DECEMBER 2016 - Christmas Feature

Shop Local

Getting Ready

The run-up to Christmas is a crucial time for traders, and there are loads of very good reasons why customers should think of Helensburgh’s locally-run shops when looking for presents this year First of all with the lights and the new square and esplanade, it is simply a nice place to be. Second, there’s lots of cosy coffee shops to drop in for a snack or a meal and turn the shopping trip into more than a chore.

Townhead Farm • Free Range Turkeys • Pork & Lamb • • Free Range Eggs • Helensburgh G84 7LD • 01436 678895 www.townheadfarm.net

Between a new party dress, accessories and a fresh haircut, a recent survey found that most British women splash £370 on the office bash.

That's before you've even bought a drink!

Housekeeping magazine says that updating an old dress with fresh accessories is often the best way to go. That said, if you want to look great for party season, our high street has plenty to offer without hitting sky-high price tags.

Lady Bear’s Repairs Season’s greetings to all our customers past, present and future.

Dont forget to book your seasonal alterations in good time.

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We’ve hit the festive season once again, we should all think about maybe using our local butchers, bakers and greengrocers (seeing as there’s no candlestick makers) gift shops, toy shops and more.

Unique Bespoke Christmas Gifts from local crafters Come and see HLAA Members at: 10 December 10.00 – 3.00 Parish Church, Helensburgh HLAA Christmas Fair 25 November – 24 December 10.00 – 5.00 daily* The Gallery on Sinclair Street (opp Co-op) 12 – 17 December 10.00 – 5.00 daily* The Oak Tree Gallery, King St (opp Doctors' Surgery)

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But you can also use the time to explore some of the country walks – the excellent threelochsway.co.uk web site will give you lots of ideas. December affords some of the most impressive scenes in the wildlife calendar check out the the Lomond and Trossachs National Park site.

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Calendar of events Thursday 1st Art Classes The Oak Tree Gallery, 27 East King St Helensburgh Tuesday 10am-12pm, Thursday 10am-12pm & 7-9pm. Places available. Call 01436 672132 for details or pop along on the day.

Thursday Café of December at Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2:30-4pm, there will be cafés on December 8 and December 15 before a break over the Christmas period. In addition to an array of teas, coffees and bakes on offer, there is also a play area for toddlers and a craft area for older children. For more info, contact Gordon Weir, pastor at BCF, on 07581 570090 or church community worker Fiona Weir on 07854 262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk

Friday 2nd Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more information contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month)

Helensburgh & Lomond Liberal Democrats The Commodore An evening with Lord Ming Campbell - “UK, where now?” £20 including 2-course meal. To reserve your place contact Pat Nisbet at 01436 820993 or pat@ aniscon.com

Saturday 3rd Christmas Coffee Morning Helensburgh URC 10am-12:30pm, Baking, raffle, Aifts and more. Entry £2 includes tea/coffee Christmas pie/ shortbread. 01436 672352 or helensburgh24@gmail.com Saturday Café at Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10:30am-12pm, This popular café will provide an opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a cake and fellowship. For more information, contact Gordon Weir, pastor at BCF, on 07581570090 or church community worker Fiona Weir on 07854262255. Further info about BCF is available at www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk (runs first Saturday of every month)

Christmas Fair The Three Villages Community Hall, Arrochar 10am–2pm, Craft tables and coffee

Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street 10:30am, a great way to find out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised.

Call 01436 671613, or email alison@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk (runs every Saturday)

Santa arrives at Ardardan Ardardan Estate 11am, The Mummers Theatre group will be singing Christmas songs to welcome the main man.

Sunday 4th 01389 849188 or hello@ardardan. co.uk Special Duchess Wood Planting Event Santa’s Enchanted Village Duchess Wood Car Park Loch Lomond Shores 2pm, We need lots of help to 10am-6pm, Santa’s Enchanted plant a hedge of Willow saplings Village, a brand new festive and wild flowers around the experience at Loch Lomond lower pond. Volunteers of all Shores, has partnered with ages would be much appreciated.

Children’s Hospice Association Refreshments provided. Call Scotland (CHAS) to help raise 07808580866. funds at an important time of year. Advance booking is Buddhist Meditation required. Tickets and info: www.

15 Charlotte Street, Helensburgh santavillagelochlomond.co.uk (formerly Park Church) 7-8:30pm, Open house meditation for all. Join us in learning how to relax your body and heal your mind. No need to book, no cost to attend only £1 suggested donation for refreshments. 01436 676024 (Patty) (runs every Tuesday 7-8:30pm & Sunday 4-5:30pm)

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Winter Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am, The programme includes: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, Finale; The Lion King Medley, Bizet Habenara plus lots more.

All welcome. Free Entry. Tea & Cakes. www.locco.org.uk

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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am SUN 4: Starfish Bunker, Dumbarton / SAT 10: Dumgoyne from Mugdock Park (depart 9am) / SAT 17: Yankee Road. No dogs.

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What's On - DECEMBER 2016 Cardross SWI Cardross Church Halls, Station Road 7:30pm, Local horticulturist and journalist Kirsty Pardede will be our speaker for the evening. Her topic is her field trip to Borneo.

Competitions: 3 Fingers of Shortbread / Knitted Toy. Visitors welcome. £3. More information from Mary 01389 841396.

Sunday 4th 'Peace on Earth’ Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, a concert of reflective music for Christmas.

Helensburgh Oratorio Choir, with Jonathan Forbes Kennedy, baritone, Barbara Cole Walton, soprano, Beth Margaret Taylor, mezzo, and David Horton, tenor, accompanied by string ensemble and harp, and Walter Blair, organ, conducted by Jonathon Swinard. Vaughan Williams 'Fantasia on Christmas Carols'; Saint Saens 'Christmas Oratorio' and 'Quam Dilecta' , Finzi 'In Terra Pax', and Paulus 'Three Nativity Carols’.

Tickets £12, children/students £6, available in advance from the Scandinavian Shop and HPC Office, or at the door on the night. www.hoc.uk.net

Fun First Sessions Various Locations MON 5 & 12: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE 6 & 13: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / TUE 6 & 13: 1:30pm, Colgrain Community House, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED 7 & 14: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU 8: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU 8 & 15: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU 8 & 15: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (58yrs) / FRI 9 & 16: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI 9 & 16: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs). Visit www.funfirst. org.uk or email mail@funfirst.org.uk Bridge Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm, Intermediate, warm welcome to new members.

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Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1pm - 2pm, Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For more information call 07999757861 between 10pm-11pm, or visit the website at www.9wavestaichi.org (runs every Monday)

Art Class Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 2-4pm, Small art class for beginners. Call Hugh Scott 01436 675741 (Runs every Monday)

Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Cafe 6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date with what's going on at the Youth Cafe see our Facebook page (runs Monday & Friday)

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Helensburgh CND Meeting Clyde Bar, West Clyde Street 7.30pm, All welcome!

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited.

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Tuesday 6th Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday) Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 1pm, Weekly Lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs. Contact the President, Bill Jones, on 01436 673525 or email weprjones@btinternet.com (Every Tuesday)

Helensburgh Photographic Club RNCYC, Rhu 7:30pm, TUE 6: Speaker, Colin McLatchie: Creativity - How to be more creative / TUE 13: Speaker, Gordon McQueen: Professional fashion photographer & Submission for Digital Mono competition / WED 14: Competition - GDPU Clydebank, away fixture at Clydebank. Learn about cameras, meet other members, share photography tips, listen to professional speakers explaining their techniques, skills and showing their photographs.

New members welcome, beginners or otherwise! Website: helensburgh-photo.co.uk; Facebook: Helensburgh Photographic Club.

CHRISTMAS AT THE BEACON ARTS It’s A Wonderful Life by Tony Palermo After five sellout years, It’s A Wonderful Life returns to Beacon Arts Centre. The story of the most inspirational film of all time is brought to the stage as a live 1940s radio play. Six actors, including River City’s Tom Urie, play radio actors, who, in turn, portray ALL the characters of everyone’s favourite Christmas film.

The Tower (Helensburgh) Sunday 11 December at 1.30pm. £15 / £13 (conc) 01436 820369 helensburghboxoffice.com

Beacon Arts Centre (Greenock) Tuesday 20 - Friday 23 December 7.30pm + matinee on Fri, 2.30pm £14 / £12 beaconartscentre.co.uk Also taking place Flora’s Fairy Challenge, you don't need a wand to be magic! A Christmas tale for 3 – 6 year olds packed with original songs. Saturday 10th Sunday 18th. (excl Monday).

Not forgetting Beauty and the Beast, Still Games stars Mark Cox and Jane McCarry take centre stage for this year’s blockbuster of a panto from Friday 9th to Saturday 31st.

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Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. For more information email enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am)

Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 1pm, Weekly Lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

For further information contact the President, Bill Jones, on 01436 673525 or email weprjones@ btinternet.com

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:3011:30am, The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. Facebook page has events and details on.

The events will have the address on a few days before. For other information see Facebook www. facebook.com/Helensburghslingmeet (runs 1st Tuesday of the month)

Wednesday 7th

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. For more information email scotland@ swimtime.org or call 0131 278 0444 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am)

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Unless otherwise indicated all meetings are held in the Jubilee Room of the Victoria Halls from 10.00am-12 noon WED 7: Coffee at Antartex / WED 14: Christmas Party. Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966.

Boys' Brigade Meetings Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 6pm, Lots of fun and games and also learning crafts and other indoor and outdoor activities and learning new skills - when we are not out to interesting outings (fire station, bowling, gala, Dumbarton FC etc). For more information email iain@talmans1. wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115 (runs every Wednesday)

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North Clyde Archaeological Society St. Andrew's Church Hall, Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Murray Cook, Archaeologist with Stirling Council, will speak on 'Vitrified Forts' a fascinating and quite mysterious subject! Parking and light refreshments available - all are welcome.

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail. com or call 07717 238979 (runs every Wednesday) Garelochhead Dog Training Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm, Puppy Socialisation; 7:30pm, Puppy Obedience; 8:30pm, Advanced Obedience. Puppies accepted as soon as vaccinations are complete - no waiting list.

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Friends of Duchess Woods Special event when the footpath between Rhu Road Higher and Millig Street will be closed so that forestry contractors can thin out sycamore to allow for replanting of native Scots pine.

December Cove and Kilcreggan Film Society Screening Cove Burgh Hall 7:30pm, a chance to see an '80s Scottish classic! Restless Natives (1985). Admission free to members; guests £4, conc. £3 - everyone is welcome! Tuck shop and raffle. You're welcome to bring your own refreshments, including BYOB

Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12 noon, We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHS trained peer that Baby and Toddler Group attends each meeting. A chance Helensburgh Parish Church Hall for breast-feeding mums to get 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks help, support or just a cuppa. We and snacks provided. All welcome. meet every week even during 07912 284396. holidays. (runs every Wednesday) (Runs every Thursday)

Thursday 8th B.A.S.I.C and Corner House Crèche - Junior choir sessions 13 East King Street, Helensburgh 3.30-4.30pm, P1-P3 and 4.305.30pm, P4+. £2. All welcome.

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Country Dancing Luss Village Hall 8-10pm, Country Dancing for fun, fitness and friendship with teacher Robert Baird. £20 per session. Our class finishes with an Open Night Dance on 14th December.

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Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1pm, New members always welcome. Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed. Why not come and give it a go! For further info ring Nina on 01436 672099 or Margaret Shaw on 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon)

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What's On - DECEMBER 2016 Friends of Duchess Woods Millig Street entrance to lower woods 10:30am, Community Woodlands demonstration of firewood preparation/storage and coppicing then sale of firewood from sycamore thinning.

For more information call 07808580866 Christmas Fete Rosneath Primary school 11:30am-3:30pm, Stall holders £7.50 + a raffle prize donation.

Entrance is £2 for adults (with tea + a cake), kids free. All welcome to join us for a Festive afternoon! For a table contact francessharrisoncoyle@hotmail.co.uk

Friday 9th Dorian Choir Christmas Concert United Reformed Church Helensburgh 7:30pm, Start the Christmas season with the Dorian Choir Christmas Concert.

Listen to beautiful music and then enjoy some mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets available from First Class, or at the door. 07779022786 or dorianchoir@btinternet.com

Saturday 10th Who Let The Dads Out? 9.30am-10.45am, This unique toddlers group invites dads and male carers to take wee ones along and enjoy fellowship.

There will be plenty of toys, crafts and a chance to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cup of coffee. For more information, contact Gordon Weir, pastor at BFC, on 07581570090 or church community worker Fiona Weir on 07854262255. Further info about BCF is available at www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs second Saturday of month)

Charity Christmas Fair Helensburgh Parish Church Colquhoun Street 10am-2pm, A Charity Christmas Fair hosted by Wellbeing packs for the Homeless. Stalls include Jewellery, Toiletries and Christmas Gifts. Free entrance. We will also be collecting donations for the packs: nailbrush, hairbrush, comb, tights, socks, facecloth, roll-on deodorant. All items must be unused. For more information call 01436 679565 or email reclyffe_ lambert@yahoo.co.uk Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of every month)

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Come and Sing Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm, This year is an extra special one for us as “Come and Sing” is celebrating its 30th Anniversary!

So please come and join the augmented choir of Helensburgh Parish Church to sing carols, listen to Saltire Brass play festive tunes, welcome Walter Blair as our guest organist , and be led by our talented Director of Music, Derek Clark. A great night is guaranteed! There is no admission charge. Afterwards, please join us for refreshments, including mulled wine and mince pies. There is no better way to start the festive season! 01436 674076

Millig (Helensburgh) SWRI Brownie Hall, John Street 7:30pm, "Artificial Flowers Demonstration", by Jim Murdoch. The competitions are "article in Papercraft" and/or 3 "Mincemeat Pies". 07930156225 or helencrodger@yahoo.co.uk

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Tuesday 13th Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm, Alan Beattie demonstrating 'Seasonal Delights'. 01436 673066 Helensburgh Flower Club, Christmas Workshop Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm, Alan Beattie demonstrating 'Seasonal Delights' All most welcome Mrs Stephenson 01436 673066

Wednesday 14th Nativity Play Ardardan Estate 6pm, Cardross Primary perform their Nativity Play. Ardardan Farm Shop will be open and Tearoom will be open with a selection of teas/coffees and sweet treats. 01389 849188 or hello@ardardan.co.uk

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Calendar of events Wednesday 14th Boys' Brigade Games Night Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 6:30pm, Party Night - new boys welcome. 07810 801115 or iain@ talmans1.wanadoo.co.uk.

Rhu and Shandon Community Council Rhu Hall 7.30pm, Agenda will be posted at www.rhuandshandoncommunity.org

Thursday 15th Fun First Fundraiser Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10-11:15am, Come and meet Santa! Tickets are £3.50 for a child and £6 for siblings and this includes a snack and a gift from Santa. You can purchase a ticket from all Fun First Sessions. www. funfirst.org.uk

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Helensburgh’s 23rd Hogmanay Ceilidh Christmas in Cardross Victoria Halls, Sinclair St, Cardross Parish Church Helensburgh A themed event this year, the 8pm, Great way to welcome theme being a Christmas song the New Year - Voicebox Ceilidh or Carol and will be open in the Band, bar and buffet, friendly Church on the following dates atmosphere and Helensburgh and times: FRI 16, 2-4pm & 6-8pm Clan Colquhoun Pipeband at / SAT 17, 11am-4pm / SUN 18: midnight. Run by Helensburgh All are welcome to the Church & District Access Trust and raises service at 11am, which will be funds for local paths. Tickets sell followed by a light lunch, and fast - £40, Children under 12 £25. the Church will open from 2-4pm. 01436 674922 or anne@balmillig.co.uk This year there will also be a Santa’s Grotto within the Church whilst Christmas in Cardross is on. A fee will be charged with all children receiving a small gift.

Saturday 24th St Michael and All Angels Scottish Episcopal Church William Street, Helensburgh SAT 24: 4pm, Children’s Big Christmas Celebration / 11pm, First Eucharist of Christmas. / SAT 25: 8am, Holy Communion / 10am, Family Celebration (including Holy Communion) / TUE 27: 6pm Carol Service.

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For other service times see the church website. www.stmichaelhelensburgh.org.uk

Sunday 1st January Loch Lomond Water Ski Club's Annual Sponsored Fancy Dress Water Ski Event Cameron House Marina 1pm, The brave souls of Loch Lomond Water Ski Club once again take to the waters to raise funds for charity. 01436 860632 or j.henderson555@btinternet.com

To advertise, call Charlotte or Debbie now on 01436 672424

Sunday 1st January RNLI New Year Swim RNLI Slipway, Rhu Marina, Helensburgh 12noon, Start the year with a splash! Free entry. You must complete a disclaimer so arrive early. Hot drinks by the RNLI Fundraisers. Parents must be satisfied their child can complete the swim.

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Local News - DECEMBER 2016

Top award for local hero John John Webb, one of the Garelochhead and Rosneath Peninsula First responders, won the volunteer category in the recent 2016 Scottish Health Awards.

John (pictured) also received an achievement award from Trossachs Search and Rescue last month whilst at the launch of the 100th pad in the area on Inchmurrin. And last year he was named Argyll and Bute’s volunteer of the year.

He said: “The presentation was made at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh and the whole team was able to attend this prestigious event. “ I must thank whoever it was who nominated me for the award and feel very honoured by it. Being a first responder is of itself a rewarding and fulfilling role and I love being able to give something back to the community, so this award is confirmation that what we do really does make a difference.

“Needless to say, I regard the award as recognition of the devotion and hard work of the whole team of First Responders.

not just me, and also of the important role of all volunteers within the health service.

“My hope is that the publicity from this award may inspire others to join our team or support with fund raising. What could be more fulfilling than the knowledge that you may have saved a life or made that wait for the ambulance just a little less stressful? very pleased to accept the award on behalf of all the first responders.”

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He added his congratulations to Suzanne Byrne of Cove in becoming a finalist in the Nurse category.

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In the three years since the local first responders group was formed John has been on call for a total of more than 20,000 hours.

all jobs, inside and outside

The award also highlighted his work in helping to install public defibrillators locally and running Heart Start courses for more than 500 people.

Contact David on mob: 07968524351 or email david_a_wilson@talk21.com

H A N D C R A F T E D

Amaryllis Helensburgh, located in Sinclair Street, is a luxury lifestyle shop offering furniture, home decor, jewellery, clothes and gifts.

Attention to detail is the key for Lynn Gilfillan and her dedicated staff, who have transformed the shop into the personal shopping experience it is today.

From Scottish designer fashion pieces by the exclusive Joey D, to Maison Voyage cushions and lampshades, seasonal scented Woodwick candles and a substantial range of Edlab and Moriconi jewellery, there is something for everyone.

Lynn sources and hand picks every item of stylish interior furniture, lighting and unique gifts for any occasion and offers her customers an ever changing range of new and

exciting products in beautiful surroundings. Expanding to Buckie on the Moray coast in Banffshire, Amaryllis has opened a second shop offering the same specialist homewares and fashionable accessories.

Whether you are looking for that special something to enhance your home, a birthday, anniversary or wedding gift or just want to treat yourself, come in and have a look. Bursting with Christmas ideas and personalised gift wrapping, even Pepper, the Amaryllis canine ‘mascot’ welcomes you at the door looking every bit the on trend colour coordinated accessory.

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J E W E L L E R Y

2016 has been a magical year for Linda Macdonald Jewellery.

Celebrating 20 years in business this year has been a fantastic achievement for the Linda Macdonald team in a very competitive industry. They have also launched two new collections “Reflections” and “Moondance”, with some new additions to existing collections which have proved very popular with their customers.

In addition to selling their jewellery via their website, Linda Macdonald Jewellery also supplies over 100 gift shops and galleries throughout the UK and have taken on over 20 new stockists this year alone.

The workshop is open to the public and all collections are on display, so customers are encouraged to pop in and have a look. Linda is usually on hand to help with any questions customers may have. The shop is open Monday-Friday 9am5pm and during December they are opening late on Thursdays until 8pm. On these late nights there will also be some mulled wine and nibbles on offer as a small gesture of thanks to local customers for all their support over the last 20 years.

The shop will also be open on Saturday 3rd December 10am-4pm in support of “Small Business Saturday”.

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Over 40 trees will be decorated by local groups, schools and organizations at the Helensburgh United Reformed Church’s annual Christmas Tree Festival.

A ‘Seasonal Musical Interlude’ of concerts and recitals by schools, local musical groups and individuals throughout the Festival and a Prayer Tree for prayer requests will be available throughout the event.

On Sunday 18th a Community Gift Service will take place at 4pm.The Church will be open daily 13th - 18th December 10am – 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

Tea/coffee will be served daily.

Anything goes at Flower Club At a recent Helensburgh Flower Club meeting , members held their Annual Competition in memory of Mrs Con Roberts, founder of the Club in 1957.

Members may compete with no confining criteria other than to create a beautiful arrangement of flowers, this year's Competition title being 'Anything Goes' There were many lovely entries, but the winners were 1st Janette Tennant; 2nd Isabel Martin; 3rd Lesley McGowan.

The photo shows Janette Tennant (left) receiving the Memorial Quaich from Club Chairman Marilyn Bevan.

Entry is free but all donations will be shared between Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Scotland and Save the Children.

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To advertise, call Charlotte or Debbie now on 01436 672424

PEACE ON EARTH The Oratorio Choir is staging a concert of reflective music for Christmas called 'Peace on Earth.’

The performance features Jonathan Forbes Kennedy, baritone, Barbara Cole Walton, soprano, Beth Margaret Taylor, mezzo, and David Horton, tenor, accompanied by string ensemble and harp, and Walter Blair, organ, conducted by Jonathon Swinard.

The concert includes Vaughan Williams 'Fantasia on Christmas Carols'; Saint Saens 'Christmas Oratorio' and 'Quam Dilecta' , Finzi 'In Terra Pax', and Paulus 'Three Nativity Carols'.

Diary date Sunday 4th December Helensburgh Parish Church, Colquhoun Square, at 7.30 pm. Tickets £12, children/students £6, from the Scandinavian Shop and HPC Office, or at the door on the night. www.hoc.uk.net.

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62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257 l TUE: Poker Night l FRI & SAT: DJ from 11pm-2am

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New Year Celebration Cruise Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd January 2017

Come along and enjoy our one hour New Year Celebration Cruise aboard the steamship Sir Walter Scott, and in addition to taking in the magical scenery of Loch Katrine and The Trossachs, we invite you to join us in a complimentary toast to the Auld & New Year with traditional, locally produced shortbread whilst listening to live Scottish folk music from Iain Barrie & Friends.

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After the long drawn-out saga of the Queen Street tunnel operation, which caused major commuter misery during the summer, it’s at least technically a piece of good news.

The Helensburgh-Edinburgh route is the latest to receive free on-board wi-fi, as part of a rolling programme that will eventually (by 2018) see 90 per cent of ScotRail trains fully equipped.

WiFi equipment has already been fitted to all trains serving Scotland’s main intercity routes, and the focus is now turning to ensure that other routes can keep connected on the move.

Travellers will soon be able to use free connections provided by supply partner Icomera.

All ScotRail’s new Class 385 and High Speed Train fleets will enter service with live WiFi connections from autumn 2017.

Scottish Council for Development and Industry chief executive Ross Martin said: "We need to create the conditions for productivity growth to flourish, whether in the office, at the point of production, and these improvements to WiFi connectivity being rolled out across the railway network form an important part of that.�

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The Disabled Voice A new informal group called “The Disabled Voice“ has been set up for people with mental or physical disabilities by two local residents Graham Hardie and Tricia Cartwright.

The group is all about companionship and will be meeting every Monday at 1pm at Costa Coffee for a friendly chat, a coffee and most importantly some company. The group also intend to organise some outings for those who may be interested and have already started by organising a trip to the Dumbarton Peoples Theatre on the evening of the 10th December to watch Hansel and Gretel.

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New sound for Cove Hogmanay

This year there will be a new sound to the the annual Hogmanay Ball at Cove Burgh Hall with Stravaig taking to the stage.

The band met while studying at the University of Glasgow and are in very high demand, with an extensive repertoire of sets and dances, built up largely of traditional music whilst incorporating more contemporary arrangements.

The dances include all of the usual suspects, with some lesser-known dances for the more adventurous crowd.

Doors open in the burgh hall at 7.15 for an 8pm start, tickets are

£25 and can be booked through the Cove Burgh Hall website – all proceeds will go to hall funds.

Local TV man retires

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After an amazing 53 years of repairing TVs, appliances, installations and fixing aerials and satellite dishes Robert Thorn has decided to retire.

A familiar face around town Robert has spent the last 16 years working in and around the Helensburgh & Lomond area. Robert would like to thank all of his many clients for their custom over the years, he is planning on spending lots more time with his family and especially his four grandchildren.

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There will be a glass of bubbly on arrival but other than that please bring your own refreshments. The hall will also be open from 2pm to 3pm on December 31 to let you bring refreshments, glasses and snacks and set your table.

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HANDMADE KILN FORMED GLASS ART We will be at The Oak Tree Gallery, 27 East King street, Helensburgh from Monday the 5th of December to Saturday the 10th of December.

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DECEMBER 2016 - Ad Index KEY Community Supports Support for people with disabilities in a range of home and community settings

Support Workers

Part-Time: Up to 35 hours per week. Location: Helensburgh.

Hourly Rate: £8.20 - £8.70. Relief Register: £8.20 per hour.

Ref: SWR/HEL/3006.

Due to the on going development of our personalised support services we currently have a number of job opportunities.

We are currently supporting a young man to move from his family home into his own home in Helensburgh where he will have his own team of workers to support him with all aspects of his daily life. We are recruiting both Contracted and Relief Register Support Workers to be members of his team to provide individualised support. Successful candidates will enjoy working with people and have a positive attitude and commitment towards making a difference to the lives of the people we support.

Duties will include providing direct physical support, emotional support, advice and encouragement in all areas of everyday living from help with maintaining his home to accessing local community facilities to allow him to lead a full and active life. A commitment to a person centred approach is essential and experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable.

Support is delivered in a varied and flexible pattern around the needs of the people we support; applicants would need to be available to work at various times including day, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Applications from males would be particularly welcomed.

For an application form, job description and copy of our equal opportunities policy, please visit our website at www.keycommunitysupports.org, email: jobs@keycommunitysupports.org, telephone: 0141 342 1892.

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Kw Building & Joinery Ltd................................................. 6 Lady Bears Repairs............................................................ 18 Lc Roofing........................................................................... 4 Linda Macdonald Jewellery............................................. 27 Loch Katrine...................................................................... 31 Loch Lomond Tree Surgeons............................................ 22 Lomond & Trossachs Fuels................................................ 34 Lomond School................................................................. 13 Masala Twist...................................................................... 30 Mcgregor Roofing............................................................ 10 Memories and Milestones................................................ 19 MICHAEL CORMACK.......................................................... 4 Mikes Taxis.......................................................................... 3 Mitchell turf...................................................................... 24 Mobile Recording Services .............................................. 19 MOLLY MAIDS..................................................................... 5 Morar Lodge Care Home................................................... 1 Murdoch Gardening Services........................................... 10 Murray Auto Service Ltd.................................................. 10 Murray Motors.................................................................... 4 Night & Day Windows...................................................... 32 Old Mill Chimneys............................................................... 7 Organic Architects.............................................................. 7 Oven Gleamers Glasgow North......................................... 7 Powerdoors......................................................................... 1 Preston Fleming.................................................................. 1 Rd Massage Therapies...................................................... 19 Rhu Inn.............................................................................. 19 Rubber Roofit................................................................... 33 Scratch 2 Shine.................................................................. 27 Screw It.............................................................................. 23 SD Garage Doors................................................................. 3 Shanti's West Meets East.................................................... 9 Shrubs................................................................................ 20 Sovereign Blinds................................................................. 5 Sparkle............................................................................... 34 Speedy Services................................................................... 6 T M Smith Plastering ......................................................... 2 The Ashton.......................................................................... 8 The Cameron Club............................................................ 28 The Creggans ................................................................... 17 The Cruin........................................................................... 16 The Kitchen Depot .......................................................... 36 The Lomond Clinic............................................................ 14 The Pet Shop..................................................................... 31 The Royal........................................................................... 18 Thermaseal.......................................................................... 1 Thermaseal.......................................................................... 5 Thistle Blinds..................................................................... 12 Townhead Farm................................................................ 18 Vip Nails............................................................................. 18 Vivien Dance....................................................................... 8 Waste Away Scotland . .................................................... 29 Wcc West Coast Group Ltd................................................ 1 West Dumbartonshire Lesuire......................................... 15 William Jardine Carpets................................................... 32 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company..................... 3 Wood Made Good.............................................................. 5 Woodyard/Hubbards........................................................ 12 Your Friday Girl................................................................. 11 Zest For Life......................................................................... 3

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• Companionship and social activities • Alarm and resident wellbeing monitoring systems in place • Town centre location - close to shops and library

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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.

The Kitchen depot 14 Meadowbank Street, dumbarton G82 1Sd Tel: 01389 298020 Also at Hillington & East Kilbride

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www.thekitchendepot.co.uk