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NOVEMBER 2015 - Contents
Competition Winner...................... 3 Arts Centre...................................... 4 Winter Festival................................ 5 Ladies Rugby................................... 6 Kilcreggan Antiques...................... 7 Local Businesses......................... 8&9 Charity Cycle.................................10 Army Cadets..................................11 Welcome Booklet.........................12 Outdoor Museum......................... 14 What's Up Doc..............................14 School Fundraiser.........................16 Book Festival.................................17 Shopping Feature................. 18&19 Legal Matters................................20 Household Tips.............................20 Food & Craft Fair..........................27 Oratorio Choir..............................27 Helensburgh Fireworks................28 Recipe of the Month....................32 Money Advice...............................33 What’s On...............................21–26 Entertainments....................... 30-31 Advertiser’s Index.........................34 Advertisements.............................35
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Heather adds special Christmas sparkle
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said: “Come along and enjoy this free event in the town, a time for everyone to join in as a community. We are delighted with the great support from local groups, local businesses and council staff who work so hard and donate so generously of their time, lorries and equipment to make this event possible.“
The winner of the Community Advertiser sponsored Christmas Lights competition is eightyear old Heather Marton. Heather came to the office to receive her special elf dress ready for the big night on Friday 20th November when she will switch on the town’s lights.
at Christmas time and and thinks will look just right hanging in Colquhoun Square and will bring a smile to people when they look up at it.
Heather was delighted when told her drawing had been selected from many entries this year. She told us that she drew something that she thinks is always around
On the big night of the switch on, Heather will ride with Santa in his big sleigh with lots of snowmen and lead the parade of nine sparkling sleighs from the
Victoria Hall at 6pm and come down Sinclair Street, along Clyde Street to William Street and then back along West Princes Street to the square. In the square there will be entertainment on stage as everyone waits for the parade and then Santa and Heather will press the magic button to light up first her special feature and then the whole of the town’s Christmas Lights. On behalf of the Friends of the Victoria Hall, Vivien Dance
This year Santa and his sleighs will pass every shop in the town centre and give everyone a chance to enjoy the efforts of all those involved. The teams behind each sleigh this year are Riding for the Disabled, Ardlui Respite, Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers, Autism/Aspergers Society, Margaret Rose School of Dance supported by Speedy Hire, M&T Builders Merchants and DCF Joiners and competition sponsors, the Community Advertiser team. The sleigh volunteers who stage this show say:” We would love everyone to wear a Santa or an elf hat to show their support, full Christmas fancy dress even better, let’s show what Helensburgh is made of and celebrate our community success in real style. Ho, Ho, Ho.”
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April finish for Artist Centre Construction of the new Artist Centre at Cove is on schedule and due for completion by April. The £1.4 million capital project is funded by Creative Scotland and a number of trusts and individuals, including major awards from the Robertson and the Monument Trusts.
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The new Centre has been designed by architects Cameron Webster and is being built by Clark Contracts for Cove park's expanding programmes of artist residencies and public events, with spaces for workshops and performances and comfortable communal space for visitors. The build includes two accommodation units and two studios, which will increase Cove Park's capacity to twelve and allow a greater diversity of residencies for individuals and groups.
and artists will for the first time be able to enjoy Cove Park's spectacular west coast setting in all weathers. Chair of Cove Park's Board, Seona Reid said: "This is an exciting time for Cove Park. The Centre will offer facilities for artists and the public that will enhance our growing international reputation as a centre of excellence for the arts." Lesley MacDonald of the Robertson Trust said:"The Robertson Trust supports projects and activities which widen access
and increase participation in all forms of artistic activities for people throughout Scotland. We are delighted to support this new phase in the history of Cove Park." Abraham Cruzvillegas, recipient of the Hyundai Commission at Tate Turbine Hall and Cove Park resident in 2008 said: "Cove Park's residency programme has been crucial as it provided me not only with lots of freedom in terms of the development of my practice, but also an immense experience of learning and sharing with others." www.covepark.org
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The highlight of the winter festival will once again be the skating rink in Colquhoun Square. Although that will have pride of place there will be much more to delight and entertain. The Helensburgh Winter Festival on November 28 and 29 will also feature a giant snow globe which visitors can get inside to have their photos taken.
popular regulars at the festival will be back and this year on both days plus Molly's Miniatures, the tiny ponies from Cardross.
Fiona Howard Festival PR says: “The Square will be filled with around 100 stalls , featuring local businesses, crafts people, community groups, and farmers' market stalls – making it one of the biggest street markets in the West of Scotland.
On both days local groups will be performing in the square and if anyone would like to book a performance slot could they contact yvonnesloan426@ btinternet.com or messaging her through the Winter Festival Facebook page.
“There will be hot food, hot drinks, Christmas sparkle and fabulous goodies, games and gifts for all ages and tastes.
The Townhead Farm sheep who are now very familiar faces at the Festival, and who also took part in the fun at Hallowe'en ,will be meeting their friends on both days. The Santa Dash will be run as usual by the Round Table team. The whole event concludes with a fireworks display at the pier.
The Square, which will be lit by Christmas lights on the trees as well as the lampposts will also be home on both days to children's fairground rides and a Frozen bouncy castle.” Santa Claus will be holding court at the Buffet Shop on both days. The real reindeer who have been
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These ladies love a scrum sponsorship, fundraise and recruit recruit recruit.
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“We are also wanting to get an under 15s and under 18s team going as we have a few but very talented bunch that come along loyally every week and give their all.”
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fitness, stamina and rugby skills by getting right back to basics. “All the ladies are at different stages with their fitness and skills but the support and enthusiasm from everyone involved in the team and club has been overwhelming. “A committee was brought together a few months in, giving us an opportunity to have a say in what happens in regards to the team. They have been working hard to push training, get friendly games organised, find
Their Facebook page stirred up a lot of interest amongst the community bringing in brand new players and those who have played previously. The team has also been travelling once a month to attend the National Development League, where they train with ladies from the Scottish team. They are sponsored by Eutopia Hairdressers owned by Marc McCune who has recently taken over the salon just off Colquhoun Square. Annie adds : “We ladies train together, support each other, and have fun socialising together off pitch. You will be welcome in the Helensburgh ladies rugby team.” Call Nicola Sloan (manager) 07870695552 or Amy Peebles (Recruitment) 07739695380
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TV spot for Arusha’s antiques
LOCAL ANTIQUES: The Antiques Road Trip stopped in at Kilcreggan Antiques
An antiques shop in Kilcreggan is to feature in the popular TV series Antiques Road Trip. The show, which pits two antiques experts against each other to bag a bargain and raise the most money at auction is made by STV for the BBC and has been attracting a big audience. Various experts travel the length and breadth of Britain in vintage cars to buy objects for auction. On the Rosneath Peninsula the team filmed at Kilcreggan Antiques. The programme, due for transmission early next year
sees an immaculate Morris Minor parked outside while expert Paul Laidlaw buys items inside. Arusha Irvine, who opened Kilcreggan Antiques in April last year, was contacted by the show’s producers asking if they could visit. “Paul was lovely,” she said.“We love Antiques Road Trip, we’ve watched it for a long time. Paul has always been my favourite and I was very happy when we found
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out he was coming. “There was a lot of banter between me and Paul – it was very good fun. I did have some butterflies but they made me feel very relaxed.” Paul, who had never visited the area before, said: “We had an absolutely joyous ride in – as good a run to work as I’ll experience.” He described the Kilcreggan business as ‘a little Aladdin’s Cave’, adding: “It was great, good diversity, a good range and the things that I’ve bought show that diversity again, from late 18th century England to 19th century darkest Africa, it’s a good contrast.” Paul’s rival presenter Catherine Southon filmed a segment at the Hill House in Helensburgh for a special feature for the programme. Lorna Hepburn, manager of the Hill House, said the show would be a great way of bringing more visitors to the Hill House and boosting its profile. The road trip had already taken them to Dunfermline and Stirling, and was to continue in Glasgow’s West End.
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Skirls Aloud Gold Package - Bagpiper and Master Of Ceremonies – a unique fusion of two very distinct and valuable services to make your day as special as it should be. A highland bagpiper in full highland regalia for your ceremony and a master of ceremonies in white highland formal dress for your reception. Contact Alasdair on 07895215341 or at www. skirlsaloud.co.uk to discuss your big day. *The Scottish VOWS Awards recognises companies within the wedding industry in Scotland who deliver outstanding levels of customer service.
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Local Jeweller undergoes renovation and rebranding Linda Macdonald Jewellery have had a busy summer rebranding the business and renovating the Workshop and have even managed to launch two new collections: Entwined and Lucky Penny! All the work has been worth the wait and their recent opening event was a huge success with customers, old and new, admiring the new work space and the jewellery. Linda is delighted with how the new collections have been received, in particular Lucky Penny collection pieces which are available in silver with
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Cycle challenge raised ££££ efforts, approx £3500 has been raised which is incredible considering Ollie and Conor initially aimed to raise around £200!
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Donna said 'I couldn't be prouder of my boys and all the other children and their parents who took part and helped us fundraise. It was a wonderful day. We would like to thank all those who have sponsored the children and all those who helped on the day. In particular we would like to thank Waitrose for supplying snacks and drinks for the cyclists at the halfway point and the Logie Baird pub for providing drinks and a celebration buffet at the end of the event'. Cancer Research UK recently launched Grand Challenges the biggest and most ambitious cancer grants in the world - which aim to overcome the greatest barriers standing in the way of beating cancer. The £100 million investment challenges the best scientists around the world to come up with answers to crucial questions about how to save more lives from cancer.
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Action and fun at army cadets offer a huge range of training, qualifications and challenges. They inspire young people to challenge their limits, become more independent, confident and able to step up to any challenge.
ARMY CADETS: Many local detachments are looking to recruit new Army Cadets
The Army Cadets is a very active youth organisation and it’ll be on show at the Winter Festival. Within the local area there are seven detachments, Helensburgh, Arrochar, Garelochead, Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Milngavie and Clydebank. Public Relations officer Fay Young says: “ The Army Cadets is about fun, friendship, action and adventure. We inspire young people to challenge their limits and go further in life, no matter what they aim to do. “Many young people are missing out on the challenges and
adventures that could transform their lives. Joining the Army Cadets can change that. We give young people from all walks of life fun, friendship, action and adventure. “We inspire them to challenge their limits and go further in life, no matter what they aim to do. We challenge young people to learn more, do more and try more. “Our volunteers get to know each cadet individually and
“With 41,000 cadets and 9,500 adults in more than 1,600 locations around the UK, the Army Cadets makes a big impact on young people, parents and communities. Cadets and adults keep telling us 'It's the best thing I've ever done'. “ The Army Cadet Force is one of four cadet organisations sponsored and supported by the Ministry of Defence, the others being the Combined Cadet Force, the Sea Cadet Corps, and the Air Training Corps. Although they are sponsored by the Ministry of Defence there is no obligation on cadets to join the Armed Forces.
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Welcome for Forces’ families be available shortly on Argyll and Bute Council’s website by logging on to www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/ armed-forces Helensburgh and Lomond has the highest concentration of Armed Forces families in Scotland. This figure is expected to increase due to the recent announcement by the UK Chancellor of an extra £500 million of funding for HMNB Clyde.
Armed Forces families moving to this area are to receive a welcome booklet. It comes from Argyll and Bute Council’s education service and will provide vital information about schools and early learning and child care provision in the area. The booklet was collated by Service Pupil Advisor, Davina Blair, who works with children and parents from armed forces families. Davina’s post and the welcome book have both been funded by the MOD Education Fund and will provide families with critical advice on the transition to the Scottish education system,
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a detailed explanation of how our age 3-18 education system works and how to identify their catchment school. It also provides a guide on how parents can enrol their child, even when they are awaiting allocation of service family accommodation. The booklet has been written with extensive consultation from existing parents from Armed Forces families in the area who have moved to Scotland from England or abroad. It will be widely publicised Hard copies will also be distributed. Electronic copies will
The Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Maurice Corry said: “This information will be extremely valuable for service families moving to the area “HMNB is to become the single integrated operating base for submarines which will result in personnel rising to 8,200 by 2020. This will have a massive effect on the number of submariner families moving to the area from Plymouth. Royal Marines currently stationed in Plymouth, Taunton, Poole and Arbroath could also be asked to serve at HMNB Clyde. “This welcome booklet is a great initiative by the Council and those involved in establishing it are to be congratulated.”
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Saturday 21st Loch Lomond Flea Market Pop-up Christmas Craft & Collectables Market Main Hall, Alexandria Parish 11am-4pm, Hand made goods, Xmas gifts, upcycling, antique & vintage collectables. Coffee, cake & music! Free Entry to public. 07799 635832 lochlomondfleamarket@gmail.com
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Square museum up for award Helensburgh’s outdoor museum has been shortlisted for an international award. The FX Interior Design Awards will see the museum in Colquhoun Square compete with entrants such as the Domunder archaeological experience under the Domplein Square in Utrecht and the Lotus Square Art Centre in Zhuhai, China, in the museum or exhibition space category. The award ceremony, organised by FX magazine, will be held in the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on November 25. As part of Argyll and Bute Council’s £7m CHORD project, the outdoor museum, developed and delivered by art organisation WAVEparticle, in partnership with architects Austin-Smith Lord, displays a collection of treasured objects brought forward by local residents and organisations,
Kate Ive and Chris ColemanSmith. WAVEparticle lead artist, Peter McCaughey, said: “We are delighted. ’We imagined Scotland’s first outdoor museum as a place where local treasures could be permanently on display alongside objects of national significance and newly commissioned artworks, reflecting both the big history of the town and the smaller stories that make up our world.” It is hoped that in the future local groups will be able to add to the collection.
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With a very busy schedule ahead of him Tom puts Affordable Luxuries growing success down to their blend of detailed personal service and their long term partnership with Pronorm. “Even though the industry has seen some challenging times in recent years, Pronorm continues to buck the trend by investing heavily in new state of the art designs with superior finishes and a beautiful range of styles and colours. The most recent array of new products was unveiled by Pronorm in September this year and the next few months will see some fantastic additions to our already vast product offering”.
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One of the main details that set Affordable Luxuries apart according to Tom is his team. “David manages the showroom and he is responsible for all design aspects of the business. He is a fantastic kitchen designer with a wealth of experience. Add in a team of great tradesman carrying out the
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Schools stage main fundraisers Tables cost £15. Enquiries: Linda on 01436 673259. Recent Hermitage Primary fundraisers have paid for playground equipment, subsidising school trips, visualiser equipment to project ipads onto whiteboards, school planners and a contribution to the school's Health Week amongst other things. FUNDRAISING FUN: Events will be held this month at both Hermitage schools
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talented pupils to get you in the festive mood. There will also be old favourites like the tombola, raffle and Santa's Grotto for the wee ones.
With over 70 stands, this is one of the biggest craft fairs in the area and a great way to start your seasonal shopping.
Teas, coffees, soup, rolls and cakes are on tap when you need a break. This is the PTA's biggest fundraising event supporting a host of clubs and societies enjoyed by pupils. Entry is 50p for adults and free for children.
As well as a wide range of gift ideas from local craft folk, this year it features musical performances from the school's
Hermitage Primary Christmas Fair is being held on Friday November 27 from 1730-2000 and it will be a fun-packed evening with music, Santa's grotto, games and crafts. There will be plenty of food to feed hungry kids and adults and there will also be handcrafted gifts to buy, a luxury hamper raffle and a tombola. They are halfway to raising £7,000 by the end of January - budgets are getting tighter for schools so the money raised by the Parent Council is becoming more and more important for the school. The Christmas Fair will be one of the main fundraising events during this academic year. Contact: Gillian Simpson simpsonkemp@hotmail.com
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Book Fest Positively Criminal The second Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival features some of Scotland’s crime royalty. That is to say of course the people who write about dark deeds. Laidlaw creator Willie McIlvanney is the inaugural guest at 11.30 on Saturday morning (Nov 28th) and the cafe bar will be open afterwards, as will a signing session upstairs in the library. In the afternoon there is more crime royalty with Val McDermid at 2pm and Denise Mina at 3.30. Again both will be on hand after their events to sign copies of their books and have a chat with fans. The evening sees The Great Debate. “Scotland The What” featuring Sunday Herald columnist Iain McWhirter, a prominent supporter of the Yes campaign during last year’s Referendum discussing the nation’s future with Alan Cochrane, the Scottish editor of The Telegraph who was firmly in the No camp. Sunday November 29 features two of Scotland’s most popular novelists and poets. At 11.30 AL Kennedy will be in conversation with James Robertson, and
after a cafe bar lunch, the final guest is the always engaging Jackie Kay. AL Kennedy is a Scottish writer of novels, short stories and non-fiction, as well as a stand up comedian and has written books such as Everything You Need and Indelible Acts while Jackie Kay is a Scottish poet and novelist, who has published books such as The Adoption Papers – a partially autobiographical book of poetry. Tickets can be booked online at coveburghhall.uk or in person at Kilcreggan Post Office or on the door. The Book Festival held in Cove Burgh Hall is a partner of Book Week Scotland. Last year was very successful. Over £1000 worth of books were sold at the Festival which featured Janice Galloway, Sally Magnusson, Kirsty Wark and James Robertson.
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81 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Shopping Feature - NOVEMBER 2015
Boosts Economy community by strengthening the local economy with money spent being retained in the community. The Chambers of Commerce point out that buying items made closer to home also cuts down on fossil
fuel use, and reduces the carbon impact on our environment. Experiences at local establishments are unique, expressing the local flavour of the area. Local business owners are more likely to get involved and to contribute to community efforts. Most job growth too comes from local independent businesses. We can all contribute to a vibrant local economy. Eat at locally owned restaurants, buy gifts from locally owned stores and shops, order catering from locally owned restaurants.
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florists and nurseries, plan your office party at locally owned meeting places or restaurants. Shop at neighborhood and artisan events, support non-profit and charity shops, only shop online if it's with locally owned independent businesses, invite your friends to shop local with you. By choosing to spend money this holiday season at local, independent businesses, we will have a direct, substantial impact on our local economy. According to the Chambers of Commerce, shifting just 10 percent of your holiday spending toward locally owned businesses has the potential to create an impact in just two short months, creating more jobs, increasing local tax revenue and building a more stable local economy for all of us.
Jewellery Repairs Pearl & Bead Restringing Service 42 West Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 8TD Tel: 01436 671575 | www.anneofloudounville.com
Covering most areas between Helensburgh & Milngavie.. Bringing professional services to you!
We can provide anything from shampoo & dry, to a full clip and styling all in the Parlour van!
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Christmas Fayre Friday 4th December, 6-8:30pm
Come along and be part of our magical evening, there's something for everyone with over 30 stalls, family games, children and adult tombola, raffle prizes, face painting, home baking, mince pies, mulled wine, kids zone and a very special guest appearance!
A few tables are still available for local traders, to book your space call
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Local News - NOVEMBER 2015
Email next month's events by Sunday 8th November to editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk
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SAT Fireworks Display Helensburgh Pier
Sunday 1st Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Experience Loch Lomond Shores' premier Farmers' Market, with an array of quality, locally sourced produce on offer. melissa@lochlomondshores.com or call 01389 751031.
(runs 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month)
Monday 2nd Monday Bridge Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm, No partners required. New members welcome. Contact Kay Reid on 01436 676718 or John McPherson 01436 821851.
(runs every Monday until May)
FRI
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Christmas Lights Switch On Helensburgh Town Centre
Christmas Concert Cardross Parish Church
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WED
Be Aware, Prepare - It’s Winter! United Reformed Church Hall, Helensburgh
Fun First Sessions MON: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 9:45am, Kirkmichael Centre, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 Months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (05yrs) / THU: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 4:45pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs). mail@funfirst.org.uk
Tai Chi Beginners' Class Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm, Professor Cheng Manch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Call 07999757861 from 10pm-11pm. www.9wavestaichi.org
(runs every Monday)
SUN
28/29 SAT & SUN
Winter Festival Helensburgh Town Centre
Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6.30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited. 01436 820777
(runs every Monday)
The Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society Cove Burgh Hall 8pm, MON 2: aviation talk, “American Merlins and Mustangs” / MON 9: Catriona Malan, “My poetry and some of its secrets” / MON 16: Stewart Noble, “The History of Helensburgh” / MON 23: Ian Nicholson “70 Years in the Boat Industry” / MON 30: Lorna Hepburn, “The Hill House”.
The Tower - Nov Screenings 79-83 Sinclair Street, G84 8TR TUE 3: 10am, TSI Argyll & ButeHave your say on creating a fairer Scotland / THU 19: 7pm, NT Live - Of Mice and Men / SAT 21: 5:30pm, Lulu: Live on Screen - MET Opera / FRI 27: 7:30pm, HMS Neptune Royal Navy Volunteers Band & Military Wives Chior Concert / SAT 28: 7pm, Hamlet - NT Encore. thetoweronline.com
Helensburgh Writers' Workshop Open Night Kirk Cottage, Colquhoun St 7:30pm, Members read out Flash Fiction. New members welcome. www.helensburghwriters.co.uk
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NOVEMBER 2015 - What's On
Tuesday 3rd Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons are available for all levels and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced. No waiting lists! 0131 278 0444 or scotland@ swimtime.org.
(TUE: 4-5:30pm / WED: 4-6pm / SAT: 8:30–11am)
Helensburgh Photography Club Helensburgh Sailing Club 7.30pm, TUE 3: Judging of the Open Print / TUE 10: Annual Woolongong v Inter Club competition / TUE 17: Painting with light, image review / TUE 24: Professional speakers will be present to share their images, views and tips. Come along and learn about cameras, meet other members, share photopgraphy tips, listen to professional speakers explaining their techniques, skills and showing their photographs. New members welcome.
(runs every Tuesday)
ALPS
ANGUS LIVINGSTONE PROPERTY SERVICES
Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool
7:30pm, Helensburgh Savoy's annual stage production will Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. this year be Sunshine on Leith. Tickets on sale at First Class, enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk from the ticket secretary 01436 (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am) 675765 or on the door at the Victoria Halls. Tickets ÂŁ8 to ÂŁ12. Helensburgh Ladies RFC
10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome. 07912 284396.
Helensburgh Rugby Club
6-7:15pm, 5-7yrs, Helensburgh Parish Church / 6:30-8:30pm, 8-10yrs, Helensburgh Parish Church / 7:30-9:30pm, 11-18yrs, Hermitage Primary. For more information email Iain at iain@talmans1.wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115.
7-9pm, we are a new team looking for potential future players! Come along to our training sessions. Everyone is welcome! Kirsty on 07792 932662 or Amy 07868 191742.
(runs each night until Saturday 7th November & also Saturday at 2:30pm)
(runs every Tuesday & Thursday)
1pm, Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs. Contact the President, Lesley Kennedy, on 01436 677562 or email lesleyekennedy@googlemail.com
(runs every Tuesday)
Wednesday 4th Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10am-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! cardrossmotherlandtoddlers@gmail.com or
07717 238979.
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(runs every Wednesday)
Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Meetings/Games Night Various Locations
(runs every Wednesday during term time)
Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10am-12noon, WED 4: The Tower Cinema / WED 11: Wartime reminiscences / WED 18: Angela’s seated aerobics / WED 25: Crafts with Jim Murdoch. 01436 674966. North Clyde Archaeological Society Braeholm, 31 East Montrose St., Helensburgh 7:30pm, Tony Belk will speak on 'Clyde Coast Defences'. All welcome.
Garelochhead Dog Training Club 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. We don't train to Obedience Competition Standard - all we want is a wellbehaved family pet who will be a credit to the owner. Some behavioural issues addressed. 01436 831950 or jaycamcollies@yahoo.com
(runs every Wednesday)
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Baby and Toddler Group Park Church, Helensburgh
Sunshine On Leith Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
Cove & Kilcreggan S.W.I. Cove Burgh Hall, Cove 2pm, Jennifer Payne is holding a Christmas card workshop and we have a Christmas Bring-andBuy sales table. Competitions:Matinee jacket and hat, set pattern/Cocktail suitable for the Orient Express. All welcome. joanbeilby@hotmail.co.uk or
01436 842465.
Thursday 5th Scottish Country Dance Guide Hall, John St 8-10pm, Beginners and Improvers Class run every week by Helen Rogers. Come and learn the basics and enjoy keeping fit to great Scottish Dance music.  For details see the website or contact Helen on 07930 156225.
(runs every Thursday)
Hermitage Park Action Day Hermitage Park 2-4pm, Working jointly with Argyll & Bute Council employees to help tidy Hermitage Park in readiness for Remembrance Day. There will be jobs for all ages and sizes and all welcome. Meet at shelter. For more information email kiloran23@icloud.com or call
01436 672722.
Independent Living for Older People For information please email: abbeyďŹ eld @hotmail.co.uk, visit us at 54 West King St, Helensburgh, G84 8ED or phone 01436 674998
• Independent living in private accommodation with communal dining. • Alarm and resident wellbeing monitoring systems in place • Shared laundry facilities
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What's On - NOVEMBER 2015 Country Dance Couples Class Hermitage Academy, Colgrain
Helensburgh RNLI Lifeboat Coffee Morning United Reformed Church Hall
8-10pm, A fun class for couples who want to explore the details of new dances along with the old favourites. www.helensburgh-rscds.org.uk
10am-12noon, RNLI Christmas cards and souvenirs, a treasure stall, cake and candy, bottle draw, children's tattoos and a raffle. dinkiefairley@gmail.com or
(runs every Thursday)
Argyll Community Housing Association ACHA Offices Lamont House, 9-19 Stuckleckie Road, Helensburgh 11am, ACHA Lomond Area Committee would like to invite you to their bi-monthly meeting. This is an opportunity for you to observe the role of the Area Committee and how it conducts its business. wendy.nicholson@acha.co.uk or 01546 605920.
Helensburgh Art Club Meeting Helensburgh Sailing Club 7:30-9:50pm, Local artist, Sofia Perina-Miller, will be leading a workshop on the subject of portraits. All members and new members welcome. www.helensburghartclub.co.uk
Saturday 7th Helensburgh Burns' Club St. Andrew's Night Helensburgh Bowling Club, Sinclair St 7pm, a great programme of entertainment is organised. Tickets cost £7.50 and include a light supper. For more information and tickets call 01436 678986.
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. For more information call 01436 671613, alison@ argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk
(runs every Saturday)
01436 820398. Loch Lomond Flea Market Lomond Galleries, Alexandria 10am-3pm, No pre-booking required. Fresh/local produce sellers. Good quality, affordable market - always on! lochlomondfleamarket@gmail.com, www. lochlomondfleamarket.co.uk
Monday 9th
Tuesday 10th
Millig WRI Annual Dinner Upper Crust, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Helensburgh Flower Club Meeting Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
6.30pm for 7.00pm, Annual dinner for Millig WRI.
Helensburgh Writers' Workshop St Andrews Kirk, Colquhoun St, Helensburgh 7:30pm, There is murder in the square - Colquhoun Square that is - when crime writer, Alex Gray talks about writing and her novels. www.helensburghwriters.co.uk.
Cove and Kilcreggan Film Society Cove Burgh Hall, Cove 7:30pm, THU 12: The Theory of THU 26: Amy (2015).
Helensburgh Fireworks Helensburgh Pier
Everyone is welcome! Free popcorn, tuck shop available, or you are welcome to bring your own, including BYOB.
7pm, Helensburgh and District Round Table are aiming for the biggest display yet. There will be a donation collection. All funds raised go towards funding the next year's event.
Rosneath Peninsula Ridge Walk / SAT 21: Lime Craig Circuit / SUN 22: Sron a' Chlachain / SAT 28: Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn (Lochgoilhead) Dep 9.00 / SUN 29: Drymen Circular. No dogs. Call 01389 731953 or visit
Thursday 12th
Everything (2014) /
(runs every Saturday)
Helensburgh And West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool car park to depart at 9.30am SAT 7: Binnein an Fhidhleir (Glen Kinglas) / SUN 8: Cnap Mor / SAT 14: Beinn a Mhanaich / SUN 15:
2pm, Our demonstrator is Mrs. Pattie Dawson whose subject is "A Winter's Tale”. Refreshments are served at the close of the meeting. Mrs Roni Stephenson at 01436 673066.
Cardross SWRI Cardross Parish Church Halls, Station Road, Cardross Stewart Noble will be speaking about the History of Helensburgh. Competitions: 3 Potato Scones / An article in cross stitch. Visitors welcome. For more information call 01389 841396.
Helensburgh and District Quilters' Meeting Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, a Mini Workshop taken by a well-known and talented local quilter Patricia MacIndoe and the usual tea/coffee and biscuits. A large selection of Quilting books are available to loan. Ann MacEachern 01301 702339 or Lesley McGowan 01436 671965.
Lawn Care | Decking | Patios | Driveways | Turfing | Soft Landscaping Specialist
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Luss WI Whist Drive Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, annual Whist Drive, a fun evening, delicious 'half-time' supper and raffle. anne@farmstaylochlomond.co.uk or 01389 850231.
SUNDAY 8TH Remembrance Sunday On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifice made by our brave Service men and women.
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NOVEMBER 2015 - What's On
Thursday 12TH
Saturday 14th
Millig (Helensburgh) SWRI Meeting Brownie Hall, John Street, Helensburgh
Casino Night Cardross Golf Club
7:30pm, hands-on demonstration of 'Papercraft' by Fiona Eadie. The competitions for this month are "Card using tea-bag folding" and/or "Jar of any named jam". The competitions are voluntary. All welcome. 07930 156 225.
Friday 13th
7:30pm, Night of Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Prizes & Fun Photobooth. £15 ticket includes entry plus £20 fun money to play. Bond-themed attire optional. Groups also welcome. For tickets email cardrosstennisclub@ gmail.com or call 07860 482299.
Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh
Helensburgh Art Club Meeting Helensburgh Sailing Club 7:30-9:50pm, Alison Newman will be giving a talk and a demonstration on 'Papermaking : a Creative and Versatile Medium'. Members and new members welcome.
Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Helensburgh Parish Church, Colquhoun Square 7:30 pm, Light Eternal concert with music by Howard Goodall (composer of the Vicar of Dibley theme) and Morten Lauridsen. The programme includes Goodall’s “Eternal Light – a Requiem”, containing an impassioned setting of the poem “In Flanders’ Fields The Poppies Grow”. Adults £12, children and students £6. Tickets available from Kirk Cottage, the Scandanavian Shop, choir members and at the door. www.hoc.uk.net
(runs second Saturday of every month)
Sunday 15th
Saltire Society Talk United Reformed Church Hall, West Princes St
Festive Lights Switch On and Fireworks Loch Lomond Shores
10am, Join us as we flip the 3:30pm, Project Manager Fiona Richmond will outline the year’s switch on our festive lights and start the countdown to highlights, sharing her own Christmas. This free event is culinary heritage. November sure to get you in the festive is 'Hearty & Heart-warming' month, and tasty samples will be spirit! For details email info@ on offer! e.mccartney@strath.ac.uk or lochlomondshores.com or call 01389 751031. 01436 673403. RESTAURANT OPEN DATES Wed 2nd, 9th, 16th Dec: 12-6PM Thu 3th, 10th, 17th Dec: 12-6PM Fri 11th and 18th Dec: 12-8PM Sun 6th and 13th Dec: 12-8PM
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Cours 3 Cours es £18 es £20
RED LENTIL AND SMOKE HAM HOUGH SOUP (Served with a warm roll)
CULLEN SKINK
(Served with a warm roll)
CHICKEN LIVER AND SMOKED BACON PATE Beetroot chutney - MacLean’s Oatcakes
BLUE CHEESE AND BABY POACHED PEARS
Mulled wine spiced apple jelly Brioch - red wine and balsamic glaze
‘INNIS & GUNN’ BEER BATTERED STORNOWAY BLACK PUDDING Salad - sweet chilli
Mains ROASTED TURKEY PAUPIETTE
RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Choughs on Colonsay. A talk by Gillian Gilbert from the RSPB on her work on Colonsay with choughs particularly looking at their breeding success. johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk or 01436 821178.
Thursday 19th Luss WI November Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, The November meeting for Luss WI will be a practical evening - Papercraft for Christmas - with Fiona Eadie. New members and visitors very welcome. anne@farmstay-lochlomond. co.uk or 01389 850231.
10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls.
www.helensburghartclub.co.uk
Wednesday 18th
Monday 16th Helensburgh Writers' Workshop Kirk Cottage, Colquhoun St 7:30pm, An open night when members read out their own work for critique. New members and visitors welcome. www.helensburghwriters.co.uk
Friday 20th
TUESDAY 17th Kneehigh Concerts The Tower, Sinclair Street 10:30am, Live classical music for adults and young children to enjoy together. In the first Kneehigh Concert, harpist Megan Garrity will take the audience on a musical tour around Europe and America. Free tea and cake served after the concert. Tickets are £5 per adult with child, £2 for each further child + adult. Family ticket £8. Available on the door or beforehand from the Tower website www.thetoweronline.com. Further details on facebook.com/
Santa Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On Helensburgh Town Centre 6pm, Santa sleigh parade from the Victoria Hall through the town and into Colquhoun Square where Heather Marton and Santa will switch on the town's Christmas Lights. Carol singing on the stage first in the square, come and watch the parade and join in the Ho, Ho, Ho of it all. vivien. dance@viton.org.uk or call 01436 831434.
KneehighConcerts
Garages • Workshops • Playhouses • Kennels • Stables
Sage stuffing - parsnip puree - chipolatas - herb gravy - roasted new potatoes
12 HOUR SLOW BRAISED BEEF
Macsweens haggis bon bon - mashed potato - fried tattie scone - Fondant potato
TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY
Red cabbage, celeriac and apple coleslaw - spiced BBQ pulled pork - mashed potato
WILD MUSHROOM AND LEEK RISOTTO (V) Kintyre smoked chedder - toasted brioche
FILLET OF SCOTTISH SALMON
Complete
Creamed shredded Brussel sprouts - crispy pancetta - Fondant potato
Desserts
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Installation Old Shed Package Removal
(+£2.50 supplement) Served with caramelised red onions - grapes
APPLE AND CANDIED GINGER CRUMBLE TART Vanilla ice cream - caramel suace
SALTED CARAMEL FRENCH MACAROONS
Spiced rum soaked banana jam - peanut butter ice cream - caramel sauce
WINTER BERRY COMPOTE
Vanilla ice cream - brandy snap basket - clementine and Glayva syrup
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What's On - NOVEMBER 2015
Saturday 21st Helenburgh Art Club OneDay Sale Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, This is an excellent opportunity to purchase not only framed but unframed artworks by professionals and accomplished amateur artists at a variety of prices. www.helensburghartclub.co.uk
Christmas Food and Craft Fair Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 9:30am-4pm, over forty-five stalls offering home made crafts, wines, beers and spirits. Lovely and warm inside the hall, something for everyone including tea room offering home baking and food all day. vivien.dance@viton.org.uk or 01436 831434.
RSPB Local Group Outing Meet outside Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9am, A group outing to the Drymen area looking for wintering geese. Hopefully we will find Greenland White Fronts. Dress for the outdoors & bring a packed lunch & warm drink. johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk or 01436 821178.
Monday 23rd Helensburgh Writers Workshop The Kirk Cottage, Colquhoun Street 7:30pm, Writing about a humorous incident. Factual or fiction. New members welcome. For further details www. helensburghwriters.co.uk
Wednesday 25th Be Aware, Prepare - It’s Winter! United Reformed Church Hall, Helensburgh 1-3pm, Over 65? Or care for an older person? Join us and find out what is available to make your life that little bit easier over the winter months. Enjoy a cuppa, home-baking and tombola. 01436 671613.
RDA Coffee Morning United Reform Church 10am, Coffee morning in aid of the RDA Gareloch Branch at the United Reform Church. £2 Entry includes coffee/tea/biscuits. ianward1974@sky.com or 01436 679385.
Sunday 22nd Christmas Bazaar Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 12-4pm, with many more stalls, some new and some old, including jewellery, cards, boat chandlery, traditional crafts, hand-sewn fabric gifts, handmade chocolates and much more. £2 entry. Kids go free. mail@rncyc.com or 01436 820322.
Helensburgh Heritage Trust Loch Lomond Golf Club, Luss 7:30pm, Sir Malcolm Colquhoun and James Pearson: The Clan Colqhoun and the History of Helensburgh. Please contact Stewart Noble in advance if wishing to attend. nobleg84@ btinternet.com or 01436 675484.
Thursday 26th
Helensburgh and District Beekeepers' Association 7pm, Monthly meeting that is Rhu Parish Church Hall, Church open to the public; all are very Place, Rhu welcome to attend. For more 7:15pm, Monthly meeting; guest speaker Dr Ewan Campbell, Aberdeen University, will give a presentation on ‘varroa'. secretary@helensburghbees.com or 01301 702295.
John Pilkington - A Balkan Adventure: Five Months in the Mountains Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh
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Amenity Society Coffee Morning Cove Burgh Hall
DIY livery from £27 per week 365 turnout 12 x 12 stables Shavings, straw or rubber mats Outdoor floodlit arena Full livery and holiday cover available Orders taken for hay and haylage, different sizes of bales available. www.drumforkfarm.co.uk
Working and living in the community
Tel: 01389 729999 M Mob: ob:: 07899 878610 ob www.thistleblinds.co.uk
Art Studios
learn how to work with glass Traditional stained glass & Contemporary fusion. Wednesday: 1-4pm Saturday: 10am-1pm CLASSES
PATIOS & PATHS
Friday 27th
Local Family Business
Griffin 17
FENCING
www.helensburghcommunitycouncil.co.uk.
Contact David on 07590 628571 or email info@drumforkfarm.co.uk
6:30pm, Games night open to all boys of school age. Chips and pizza. For more information email iain@talmans1.wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115.
DRAINAGE
information on your community council visit the website
10am-12noon, teas/coffee & home 7:30pm, Award-winning baking. adventurer John Pilkington Christmas spent five months in 2013 crafts, exploring the Balkan mountains. gift ideas, enquiries@rsgs.org or 01738 455050. cards & organic AsiaLink Missionary vegetables Meeting for sale. For more Three Villages Hall, Arrochar information email coates11@ 7.30pm. Martin btinternet.com or call Dudgeon returns to Arrochar 01436 842841. to give his up-to-date report Helensburgh & District on the work of AsiaLink, Highland Association a Christian missionary organisation associated with Osprey Suite, gospel outreach in several Asian Commodore Hotel countries. Refreshments. All 8pm, Ceilidh dance to the welcome. For more information Steven Carcary S.D.B. Trio. email jimbarr@tesco.net or call johngill@johnston257.fsnet.co.uk or 01505 842987. 01436 675191.
Boys' Brigade Open Games Night Hermitage Primary, East Argyle Street
DRYSTONE DRIVEWAYS WALLING
Helensburgh Community Council Meeting Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
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NOVEMBER 2015 - What's On
FRIDAY 27th Joint Neptune Band and Military Wives Choir Concert The Tower, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh A musical extravaganza including the Neptune band and the West of Scotland Military Wives Choir. For more information email wosmilitarywiveschoir@hotmail.com or call 07495 318914.
Ceilidh Dance Osprey Suite, Commodore, Helensburgh 8pm-Midnight, Stephen Carcary Scottish Dance Band. Tickets £8.00 (children under 16 £4.00) profits to local charities. All welcome. For tickets contact John Johnston on 01436 675191 or email johngill@johnston257.fsnet. co.uk
Saturday 28th
Winter Festive Concert Guide Hall, John St, Helensburgh 7pm, Tartan Harmony Ladies Chorus is presenting a Winter Festive Concert. Tickets available from club members or by calling 01436 675676.
Lomond & Clyde Community Orchestra's Winter Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am, The programme, performed by the children and adults of the orchestra, includes arrangements of: ‘The Firebird – Finale’ by Stravinsky; ‘A Night on the Bare Mountain’ by Mussorgsky; ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ by Grieg; ‘Mars’ by Holst; and the main theme from ‘Star Wars’ by John Williams. Refreshments will be served after the concert, and a raffle will be drawn. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully received.
Helensburgh and District Beekeepers' Association Helensburgh Winter Festival
www.locco.org.uk
will have a stall and be in attendance at the winter festival. secretary@helensburghbees.com or 01301 702295.
6-8pm, £5 per team (4-8 in a team). Free to 'Friends of Rhu Hall'. Refreshments available or byob. For more information email hfraser95@gmail.com.
Family Quiz/Games Night Rhu & Shandon Community 10am, Helensburgh's beekeepers Centre
(also runs Sunday 29th)
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Winter Festival Colquhoun Square 10-5pm, Markets will be in the Square both days along with skating rink, children's entertainment, real reindeer, the Santa Dash and much more! www.helensburghwinterfestival.co.uk
(also runs Sunday 12-4pm)
SUNDAY 29th Glasgow Wind Band Christmas Concert Cardross Parish Church 7:30pm, An evening of Christmas music with carol singing for all included in the programme. Tickets £12 available from the church office. 01389 841332.
Monday 30th Helensburgh Writers' Workshop Kirk Cottage, Colquhoun St Helensburgh Orchestral Society Winter Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:45pm, Helensburgh Orchestral Society perform music by Sibelius, Brahms & John Maxwell Geddes. Tickets £10/£6 students/ accompanied primary school children free. More information at www.h-o-s.co.uk, or Facebook.
Coffee and Carols with Helensburgh Dorian Choir United Reformed Church, West Princes Street, Helensburgh 2-4pm, An afternoon of coffee and carols! There will be various stalls and coffee/tea/soft drink and mince pie is included in ticket price. 01436 675765.
To advertise, call Lisa or Debbie now on 01436 672424
7:30pm, An open night where members read out their own work for critique. Visitors and new members welcome. www.helensburghwriters.co.uk
Saturday 5th December Ladies Xmas Party Night Rhu & Shandon Community Centre 8-12pm, £50 for a table of 6 people. Wear a dodgy Xmas jumper. Make a Xmas tree on the night with whatever you bring along. Competitions, games, etc. Bring your own nibbles and drink. Book a table by contacting hfraser95@gmail.com, jacmcgill@gmail.com or Lorna.m.davies@ googlemail.com.
Local News - NOVEMBER 2015
Fancy food and prezzies
Oratorio music medley There’s a treat for music fans at Helensburgh Parish Church on November 15.
FANCY FAIR: The Food and Craft Fair is set to be bigger than ever
A bigger than ever Annual Food and Craft Fair returns to the Victoria Halls on November 21. With forty five stalls and so many bookings, this year the Jubilee Room will become a special food and drink section with home crafted beers, spirits and even gin to tempt you to buy that special present for yourself or friends and family. There will be glassware, children’s clothes, jewellery of all types, soaps, handbags, cards, beautiful scarves, wood carvings and decorations of all kinds – very
special items and a warm welcome for all. There is a tea room too offering lots of home baking and giving you a chance to rest a while and check your gift list. Admission is free and you’ll be supporting the Friends of the Victoria Hall with this fundraising event which helps to fund their work on the Christmas lights each year and the Santa Parade.
At 7. 30 Helensburgh Oratorio Choir perform their Light Eternal concert with music by Howard Goodall (composer of the Vicar of Dibley theme) and Morten Lauridsen. The programme includes Goodall’s “Eternal Light – a Requiem”, containing an impassioned setting of the poem “In Flanders’ Fields The Poppies Grow”. Also included is Lauridsen’s Lux aeterna, composed in 1997 for the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Adults £12, children and students £6. Tickets are available from Kirk Cottage, the Scandanavian Shop, choir members and at the door. Visit the website, www.hoc. uk.net for more information.
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SAVE THE HELENSBURGH FIREWORKS Helensburgh & District Round table have been staging a fireworks display for over 40 years. But organisers say unless substantial support is given to this year’s event, it may be the last. Robert Doherty from the Round Table said: “Due to poor weather at previous events, numbers have dwindled and is at the lowest point it has ever been for donations, which it relies on solely for funding. “A contributing factor has been the lack of a bonfire, due to the CHORD compound in the car park; but we are hoping to resurrect the bonfire for this year’s event.” The Round Table is seeking funding from any and all sources and have set up a crowdfunding page https:// crowdfunding.justgiving.com/ helensburghfireworks to enable you to support your local event Robert added: “ Businesses also benefit from the enormous footfall that the event brings
and we would urge them to take part in securing this event for the future by sponsoring the event; please contact us via our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ HelensburghRoundTable “Volunteers are also needed on the night to help collect donations, sell novelties, steward the event and other set up tasks; please get in touch via our facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/ HelensburghRoundTable ...the event needs your help. “ The event will be held at 7pm on Saturday 7th November 2015 at the Helensburgh Pier Car Park Helensburgh & District Round Table is in its 50th Year as an organization and the fireworks have been a cornerstone of its support to the community for over 40 of those years The current table membership has 19 members, but has been as low as 8 and still managed to stage the event.
To advertise, call Lisa or Debbie now on 01436 672424
The event costs a minimum of £5,000 to stage and at its highest point raised over £14,000, with the entire profits funding the following year with surplus funding local good causes, clubs and individuals.
Local News - NOVEMBER 2015
THE COMMODORE
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The Commodore closes on Sunday 15th November at 5pm and re-opens on Wednesday 25th November at 12noon after our refurbishment.
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NOVEMBER 2015 - Entertainment's
Want a wide range of entertainment to suit your mood and taste? Look no further than the Community Advertiser’s guide. Whether testing the old grey matter at a quiz, tickling your tonsils at karaoke or hitting the dance floor, we have the list to inspire you. Ardlui
Garelochhead
Drover’s Inn
Anchor Inn
Loch Lomond Inverarnan, 01301 704234 l SAT 7: 2 Kevin Fraser l SAT 14: Lewis Hamilton l SAT 21: Jono l FRI 27: 50 Shades of Blue l SAT 28: Davie MacEwan
Rosslyn Building, 01436 810 404 l SAT 7 & 28: Live Music l FRI 13 & 27: Race Night
Arrochar Turnpike Rd, 01301 702 347 l Contact bar for entertainment details
The Village Inn Loch Long, Shore Road, 01301 702279 l Contact bar for entertainment details
Cardross Main Rd, 01389 841358 l THU: Quiz Night l SAT 7: Guitarist Ron Johnston l SAT 14: Singer/Guitarist Paul Murdoch l SUN 15: Jazz, 4-7pm l Fresh food served daily until 9pm l Live sports on big screen TVs
Christmas Shop Now Open! Free Christmas ltry, Range Pou mper a r T ee and H now e r a orders in the being taken op h Farm S
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Ashton 74 West Princes St, 01436 675900 l SAT 7: Tusk l SAT 14 & 21: Live Entertainment l SAT 28: David Rolo l Live sport l Contact for further details
Clyde Bar
The Coach House Inn
Tel: 01389 754772 Mob: 07836 251397 www.stripkwik.co.uk
Garelochhead, 01436 810 403 l Contact for entertainment details
Helensburgh
Ben Arthur’s Bothy
ALL WOOD AND METAL STRIPPING £40 PER DOOR
Gibson Hall Community Centre
62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257 l TUE: Poker Night l FRI & SAT: DJ from 11pm-2am l Lookout for live bands & Open Mic Nights
Commodore Hotel 112 West Clyde St, 01436 676924 l WED & SUN: Movie Night from 7pm
Childrens Events Including:
Dates for your Diary! Friends of Ardardan Cardholder Day for
OFF 7th November, 10%s da y only thi on ers old rdh ca
Cheese & Wine Evening
4th December, £12 pp
Festive Food Festival & Santa’s Arrival 5th December
Tearoom Tr with Santaeats Christma sC Workshop raft s Festive Sto ry Telling Visit San ta’s Grott o And
T: 01389 849188 • Ardardan Estate, Cardross, G82 5HD • www.ardardan.co.uk
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Entertainment's - NOVEMBER 2015 The Logie Baird
8 James Street, 01436 677766 l FRI: Live Music l SAT: DJ l Contact for further entertainment details
The Henry Bell
The Creggans Princes Terrace, Shore Road, 01436 842700 l Contact for entertainment details
Loch Lomond The Inn on Loch Lomond
19/29 James St, 01436 863060 l Contact for entertainment details
Riverhill Courtyard Bar and Restaurant 26 West Princess Street, 01436 676730 l Contact for entertainment details
The Riverbank Bar & Restaurant 41 West Clyde St 01436 674252 l SUN-WED: Pizza Night l WED: Prize Quiz Night with Adam lTHU: Steak Night l FRI & SAT: Live DJs playing requests l Food served daily, 12-9pm
The Royal Bar
Luss, 01436 860430 l FRI 6: Simple October l SAT 7: Robert Carmichael l FRI 13: On the Wagon l SAT 14: ET Disco l FRI 20: On the Wagon l SAT 21: Robert Carmichael l FRI 27: Robert Carmichael l SAT 28: Joe Quinn l SAT: Karaoke every Saturday 9pm-11pm
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The Ardencaple Hotel Shore Rd, 01436 820200 l Live Sky Sports
The Rhu Inn
8 West Clyde St, 01436 675033 l THU: Bingo Night l SAT: Karaoke l Glasgow Warriors Games Live l Free Music All Day l All Live Premiership & SPL Games l Sky Sports & BT Sports
49 Gareloch Rd, 01436 821 048 l Contact for entertainment details
The Rosslea Ferry Rd, 01436 439955 l Contact for entertainment details
Rosneath
Station Bar
Castle Isle
24 East Princes St, 01436 673273 l Live Sky Sports and ESPN l Pool & Darts Competitions
Rosneath Castle Park, 01436 831 333 l FRI 6 & 20: Quiz l Contact for entertainment details
Kilcreggan The Kilcreggan Hotel
Unless otherwise stated, all entertainment runs 9pm – 12 midnight.
Argyll Rd, 01436 842243 l FRI 30 OCT: Bingo Night l Contact for entertainment details
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• GARTMORE HOUSE • GARTMORE HOUSE, GARTMORE, STIRLING, FK8 3RS
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Hogmanay Hog o mana og manay Ball
Party Nights
Thursday 31st December, 7pm-1am
Saturday 12th + Saturday 19th December 2015
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Everyone will be entertained by a Ceilidh Band & Disco. This will start after the meal and take you up until 1am. Cost: £35.00 per Adult ticket. £17.50 per Child Ticket
Everyone will be entertained by the local band ‘Acoustic Station’ who will start after the meal and finish at 1am. Cost: £28 per ticket.
(Child menu & Kids Zone Provided-Please ask for more details)
THE MENU
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Chef’s Hearty Homemade Winter Vegetable Soup
Chef’s Hearty Homemade Winter Vegetable Soup
Chicken Stuffed with Haggis, with a Whisky Sauce
Traditional Turkey With Festive Trimmings - Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Chipolata Sausages, Roast Potatoes & Gravy
(Served with a Bread Roll and Butter) or Seasonal Melon with Winter Berries
(Served with Winter Vegetables & Roast Potatoes) or Brie & Beetroot Tart (Served with Winter Vegetables & Roast Potatoes)
(Served with a Bread Roll and Butter) or Seasonal Melon with Winter Berries
or Individual Christmas Pie Containing Lentils, Mushrooms,
Chestnuts and Potato With All The Trimmings
Warm Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream or Festive Cheesecake
Festive Cheesecake or Ice Cream
ACCOMODATION For any guests attending our party nights we have special rates Double/Twin Room B&B in Main House: £60.00 Family Room (Sleeps 4) B&B in Main House: £80.00 Ensuite Bunk Room in Craigmore Centre: £10 pp B&B (Min of 3 in Room)
01877 382991 mail@gartmorehouse.com www.gartmorehouse.com
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NOVEMBER 2015 - Recipe of the Month
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Offer includes unlimited gym usage and group fitness classes. For more details on this offer simply call us on: 01436 675403 or email chris@chrisbowmanfitness.co.uk
tel: 01436 675403 web: www.chrisbowmanfitness.co.uk
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This healthier version of rocky road is packed full of dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Pecans, pistachios and pumpkins seeds, toasted to give them extra flavour and bite, contrast deliciously with sweet, chewy apricot and mango, all wrapped up in dark chocolate. These ingredients offer lots of nutrients too, making a small but useful contribution towards the amount you need in a day. The chocolate is a good source of numerous minerals, especially iron, while the fruit and nuts provide fibre, vitamins A, B-6, C and E, as well as magnesium and potassium, and more iron from the apricots. Easy recipes like this one are used in nutrition workshops at Maggie’s Glasgow, part of the programme of free practical, emotional and social support that the Centre offers to people with cancer and their family and friends. This chocolate treat, taking just minutes to make, would be the perfect pick-me-up to go with a cuppa. www.maggiescentres.org/ourcentres/maggies-glasgow Maggie’s Centres are supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery
CLASSES available at Cameron House, the Lodge on Loch Lomond and the Erskine Bridge Hotel
Local News - NOVEMBER 2015
A well-spent 45 minutes It’s too easy to get it wrong on pensions, and following recent rules changes it definitely pays to acquire reliable and impartial advice. Most people are aware by now they’ve got a number of options relating to pensions that weren’t available before, but there have been worrying accounts of some making unwise decisions because of flawed or misleading information. The Citizens Advice Bureau in Helensburgh have asked us to tell Community Advertiser readers about Pension Wise, a new service that will help individuals understand the options available to them.
for later life. The service can be delivered by telephone or face to face appointments, and is aimed at those who are approaching age 50 or over and have a defined contribution pension pot. It will explain the different
choices available, along with considerations such as tax and benefits. And it will outline things you might want to think about before making your decision – and what your next step should be. It will also explain how to shop around to get the deal that’s right for you.
It is designed simply to help people make informed choices about something with important implications
CHIMNEY SWEEPS
tel: 01436 670124 mob: 07875068510
However Pension Wise will provide impartial guidance, not financial advice, and won’t recommend any products or tell you what to do with your money. You can make an appointment through these contacts: Local face to face appointments can be made through Citizens Advice Bureau in Helensburgh – T: 01436 679111 or Citizens Advice Direct - T: 0808 800 9060, www.cas.org.uk. Telephone or face to face appointments can be made through the main Pension Wise service T: 0300 330 1001, www.pensionwise.gov.uk.
The face to face service is being delivered locally by Pension Wise teams at Citizens Advice and an appointment takes only 45 minutes.
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Personalised flooring service for your perfect home • Shop at home service • Prices to suit every budget • Carpet roll ends in store • Machine washable rugs and runners in store now • Huge selection of floorcoverings to cater for all budgets • Free measuring and Estimating • Shop at home service • Carpets, rugs, vinyls, laminates and luxury vinyl tiles • Expert fitting • Quality underlays
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NOVEMBER 2015 - Ad Index
REMOVALS - STORAGE - SHIPPING
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0800 0152 728 • www.rbsteel.co.uk • info@rbsteel.co.uk
CARERS RIGHTS DAY Friday 20th November 2015, 10am-2pm
This year’s theme is “Getting help in tough times” Focusing on making carers aware of their rights, knowing where to get help and to raise awareness of the needs of carers. If you are a carer, we can support YOU in YOUR caring role and welcome you to join us
10am-11:30am, Phil Reville - Solicitor
Will be at the centre to present and discuss Power of Attorney, Guardianship, Wills, Inheritance and Asset Protection
11:30am-2pm, Carers Information & Light Lunch A range of partner agencies will be available to give you advice on your rights and entitlements
at Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO, The Carers Centre, 17E East King Street
01436 673444
christine@helensburgh-carer-support.org www.helensburgh-carer-support.org
Registered Scottish Charity No SC033382 A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Published by:
Community Advertiser Ltd 24-28 James Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UH T: 01436 672424 E: editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk
The team at Your Community Advertiser are:
Stuart Mainland (Editor), Iain McEwan (Publisher), Stephen Flanagan (Head of Design & Production), Debbie Mainland (Head of Sales), Stuart Scott (Graphic Designer), Stuart 'Rupert' Brodie (Production), Lisa Conner (Sales), Susan Salmon (Sales), Leigh Gaynor (Sales), Nick Cowie (Editorial Editor) Mandy Hughes (Accounts), Aileen Dorrian (proofreader) and the best delivery team in the area.
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ADVERTISER’S INDEX Company Name.................................................................. Page A & M Timber.......................................................................... 31 A Cut Above.............................................................................. 8 Abacus Book Keeping.............................................................. 2 Abbeyfield............................................................................... 22 Admin Design......................................................................... 10 Affordable Luxuries................................................................ 15 Allen & Harris.......................................................................... 17 ALPS......................................................................................... 22 Anne Of Loudenville.............................................................. 19 Ardarden Estate...................................................................... 30 B&M Centre............................................................................... 1 Beacon Arts Centre................................................................. 27 Biohot Woodfuel Ltd.............................................................. 11 Business Gateway................................................................... 12 Caledonia Property Bureau.................................................... 13 Cardross Primary School Association..................................... 19 Cass Peters Glass Making....................................................... 25 Cheaper Car Insurance............................................................. 1 Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd...................................................... 32 CMC Home Improvements....................................................... 3 Combi Boiler Co. Scotland....................................................... 5 Commodore Hotel.................................................................. 29 Craigdhu Joinery..................................................................... 20 Custom Powder & Graphics................................................... 10 D Jamieson.............................................................................. 33 David Wilson Handyman........................................................ 33 DG Joinery................................................................................. 2 Diamond Domestics.................................................................. 4 Doggy Carers............................................................................. 3 Domestic Solutions................................................................... 2 Dream Doors........................................................................... 33 Drumfork Farm Livery............................................................ 25 E S Fencing................................................................................ 2 Eden Garden Design................................................................. 6 Equi-Perform............................................................................. 7 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd............................................. 20 FMK Flooring........................................................................... 33 Fowler & Sons.......................................................................... 33 Fusebox.................................................................................... 28 Gartmore House..................................................................... 31 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk......................................................................... 14 Halcyon Hypnotherapy.......................................................... 10 Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO.................................... 34 Helensburgh Aerial Service...................................................... 4 Helensburgh Property Maintenance....................................... 6 Human Givens Practitioner.................................................... 20 James & Colin Spy..................................................................... 2 James Auld Funeral Directors................................................ 32 Jamie Hamilton Plumbing...................................................... 31 John Macaulay Landscapes.................................................... 23 Josefs Hairdressing................................................................... 9 K Glass & Glazing...................................................................... 4 Kerry Mobile Hairdressers........................................................ 3 Kitty Carers.............................................................................. 10 Keys Galore............................................................................... 2 KSM Electrical Contractors....................................................... 7 Laura Kate............................................................................... 19
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Queen Victoria School Raising to Distinction Admissions Deadline 15 Jan each year Queen Victoria School in Dunblane is a co-educational boarding school for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment. The QVS experience encourages and develops well-rounded, confident individuals in an environment of stability and continuity. The main entry point is into Primary 7 and all places are fully funded for tuition and boarding by the Ministry of Defence. Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit.
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