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Waterfront Plans ............................. 3 Lifeboat Volunteers ........................ 4 Fundraiser ........................................ 4 Retirement Plans .............................. 5 Tartan Harmony .............................. 6 Island Tales ....................................... 8 Screen Spending ............................. 8 Local Business .................................. 9 No Plastic ........................................ 10 Heritage Walk................................ 11 Camping Laws .............................. 12 Late News....................................... 12 What's Up Doc ............................... 14 New Pontoon................................. 14 Local Business ............................... 16 Submarine Museum ...................... 17 Support Groups ............................ 17 Sailing Feature ........................ 18&19 Fascinating Facts............................ 20 Legal Matters ................................ 20 What's On Calendar ............... 21-26 Flower Show .................................. 27 Bowls Offer ................................... 28 Nightlife .................................. 30&31 Royal Nothern ............................... 32 Highland Games ............................ 33 Advertisers Index .......................... 34 direct to doors 12,300 Delivered businesses, 700 towaiting rooms etc.

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Local News – April 2018

INVITATION TO COMMENT ON WATERFRONT PLAN A drop in event to see and comment on plans for Helensburgh’s new leisure centre takes place on April 30 in the Victoria Halls Digital images of the centre are available on the council’s web site. They are part of the 12 week pre application consultation on Argyll and Bute Council’s £18 million redevelopment of the town’s waterfront.

People will also be able to view detailed design proposals for the waterfront, and speak to the team behind the project at public events, taking place in April and May. In addition to the new swimming pool and leisure centre, the waterfront regeneration plan also features parking and public realm improvements and strengthened flood defences.

Initial reaction in on line forums has not been overwhelmingly positive with comments such as: “ It looks just like a supermarket,” to widespread disappointment that the facilities are similar to the present pool and have not incorporated fun features like a slide, wave machine or flume.

Councillor Ellen Morton, chair of the authority’s Helensburgh and Lomond area committee, said: “The Helensburgh Waterfront Development project is all about creating a vibrant and attractive waterfront for the town that will benefit local people

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At the end of the 12 week period the Council says it will assess everything that has been said to it against the following: Does what someone has suggested meet

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The drop-in events will take place on April 30 and Wednesday, May 16 at the Victoria Halls, and all between 11am and 7pm.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Local people, who must live or work in Helensburgh or Rhu, are needed to help launch and recover the lifeboat, as well as keeping everyone on the shore safe.

People must be physically fit, a medical is required, to be able to attend the Rhu station in the event of a call-out, with a mode of transport to get there and have a proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills and be able to work as part of a team.

An RNLI spokesman said:” Do you like the sound of training every week in the freezing cold and jumping in the Clyde on a Sunday morning?

“Are your hands just too warm?

Do you wish they were freezing cold out on a shout with Helensburgh Lifeboat?

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if the freezing cold and water aren’t really your thing, that’s ok, because we also require volunteers to join our shore crew to assist in the launching and recovering of the lifeboat and keeping everyone on the shore safe.

Anyone interested should message the lifeboat station Facebook page or call at the station on a Sunday between 10am and 12 noon during training for a chat.

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Local News – April 2018

NEW USE FOR PARK’S “WINCHIN TREE� natural homes for wildlife.

Fiona Baker from the team tells us: “ We will be creating a number of different habitat spaces to attract different birds including a woodpecker hole and a bat cave for bats as well as places to encourage insects.

WINCHIN TREE: The tree is part of a new wildlife feature in the park

An exciting new wildlife feature has been created in Hermitage Park at the old ‘Winchin Tree’, which once had a seat all around it.

It had to be partially felled due to disease in the upper branches last year. The project team saw an opportunity to retain the main trunk and create a ‘wildlife hotel’.

The Hermitage Park project secured a £5000 award from the Tesco 'Bags for Life’ scheme to create the feature.

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“We will be monitoring wildlife with a number of hidden cameras located within the tree and hope to relay pictures of the nesting birds and bats into the pavilion. It is hoped the footage can also be streamed to local schools.

An environmental audit of the park before the refurbishment started found that the biodiversity levels were in fact very low in the park and it is hoped features such as the wildlife hotel and new still water pond for amphibians will increase biodiversity and be excellent learning and discovery tools for visitors and schools.

Hermitage Primary School’s Gardening Club joined in to learn all about it and will be part of a video we are making on how the wildlife tree was created.

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Nisa McGourlay NEW U3A IS COMING TO HELENSBURGH Mobile Hairdressing Fully qualified stylist with 8 years experience in the industry.

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held to kick start a branch in Helensburgh and a steering committee formed. Janet Holland Chair of Bearsden and Milngavie U3A, said at the meeting: “ In our area we have gone from nothing to over 500 members in three years. I am doing things today I never ever dreamed I would be doing once I retired”

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Be that learning a new language, singing with others, art classes, playing the ukulele, walking the hills, studying philosophy, or dozens of other social and learning activities that members want to pursue.

What’s more all these activities take place through the day and at the convenience of the members.

There are dozens of stories from members who say that joining their U3A was a life changing experience.

Ed Link, Member of Perth U3A and National Executive Council Trustee for Scotland said “There are already 50 U3As in Scotland with over 10,000 members. We hope Helensburgh will be a thriving branch. The Trust provides a number of support services to members including insurance, members magazine and an opportunity to network with other members across the UK. contacts: https://u3asites.org. uk/scotland/home or national. office@u3a.org.uk

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“We all thoroughly enjoy the eclectic mix of music - everything from pop, through swing and gospel to traditional - and the relaxed rehearsal style of our chorus, and we think there are more ladies out there who would enjoy it too.

COME AND SING: The ladies will be inviting people to come and give singing a try

Tartan Harmony are very excited about their event on Saturday, 21st of April. They plan to share the fun of singing Ladies’ A Capella in a Come And Sing day.

It will end with a short concert.

Ladies of all levels of singing experience are invited to come and give it a try.

Adrienne Kerr from the group said: “Whether you’ve always fancied trying out your singing talent, or you’re already an experienced choral singer, you’ll

find something new in our selection of songs and singing activities for the day.

“Our talented leader, Sian Winstanley, can coax the sweetest harmonies from the Ladies currently in our chorus, and some of us don’t sight-read at all, while others come from more

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Tartan Harmony has been on the go for several years now and has become a firm favourite at various shows and events.

They have also scooped prizes when competing in national competitions and festivals.

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The Come and Sing Day costs £10; the concert is free. There will be refreshments during the day. The venue is the United Reform Church. The day begins at 10:30am and the concert is at 5:30. Email tartanharmony@ btinternet.com if you’d like to register, or message on Facebook.

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SPINSTER’S ISLAND TALES Local author David Weir whose webcast radio series “Journal of an Island Spinster� has built a loyal following, has now committed his island stories to print.

Following upon three novels that travelled the more traditional paperback route, published through the Arts Council, David has now elected to go digital. “This will allow readers abroad, previously punished by high postage costs, to access the latest work at the same cost as those in the UK.� He says.

David is the wordsmith who, in tandem with some very talented cartoonists, brought you not only a couple of editions of “The Clyper� but also the Independence extravaganza “Bravefart.� “Journal of an Island Spinster� is an irreverent tale, as told by the former school teacher Kathleen McIver. It is set on the dysfunctional island of Arsay

S S D D LS Two feature films, a new series for Netflix and UK TV hits The Loch and The Replacement were all filmed in Argyll and Bute last year.

which lies off the west coast of Scotland.

David says: “Three hours away by ferry on a good day, three weeks under normal conditions, save for the introduction of social security, super-fast broadband and cannabis farming, nothing has changed since Neolithic times. “Fortified by the locally distilled dram, “The Arsayvhor�, the islanders go about their business watched over by the Reverend Macleod, who is oblivious to the fact that his wife is the greatest sinner amongst them.�

Available on Amazon as an e-book.

Spending on screen productions across Argyll & Bute more than doubled. In 2017 Argyll and Bute Council received 115 inquiries about filming and there were 48 productions filmed during the year, with a local production spend estimated at £1,354,434 – more than double the estimate for 2016.

The council has launched a standalone website (www. filminargyll.co.uk) to promote its work with the industry. The aim is to make Argyll and Bute a leading location for screen industry productions and film tourism.

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HERITAGE WALK CELEBRATES 75 YEARS

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The garden is open from April to September and the owners Sue and Mike Thornley will host a Heritage Garden Walk on Sunday 29 April at 2.30 pm, meeting at the gate.

Early year visitors will see tall Asiatic magnolias flower on bare branches creating dramatic effect, together with many large-leaved rhododendron species and hybrids developed at Glenarn.

Glenarn is a private garden, largely created and made famous for its collection of rhododendron species by the Gibson family.

This garden was established in the 1920s and 30s, overlaid on the original Victorian layout, with some remaining trees and rhododendrons from the 19th century.

Glenarn first opened to the public under the Scotland’s Gardens scheme in 1939, and open days were held during World War Two, when visitors were advised to bring sugar for their tea because of rationing.

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Mike said: “Our main problem has always been how to cope with the burgeoning West Coast growth and ageing plants, by conserving and expanding the collection, while retaining the essential character of the garden."

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PARK PREPARES TO WELCOME CAMPERS Late News

HAPPY CAMPING: A second season of bye laws come into effect to help control camping

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is preparing to welcome campers to its loch shores as the second season of camping management bye laws comes into effect.

The bye laws were introduced in 2017 in order to protect some of the area’s most popular loch shores from environmental damage caused by the high volume of visitors and issues with antisocial behaviour from some campers going back a number of years.

The bye laws create Camping Management Zones, covering less than 4% of the National Park, where, between March and September, campers need to

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The bye laws also cover irresponsible fire lighting, including cutting down trees and the removal of dead wood which is damaging to the environment and wildlife.

In 2017, more than 16,000 people camped in the new permit areas and the newly created low-cost campsite at Loch Chon.

Feedback gathered from people who camped was extremely

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Gordon Watson, Chief Executive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, said: “Camping is a great way to enjoy the National Park and we’re pleased with how things went last summer. The feedback we received through our online surveys and what the Rangers experienced from speaking to people face to face was overall very positive.

“But we know that the camping byelaws are still relatively new so it’s important that we continue to make people aware of how they work and encourage them to plan ahead.

“There will be some visible changes this year such as new pitch surfaces, better water facilities, and connectivity for online bookings at Loch Chon campsite. Work is also underway to build another new low cost campsite at Loch Achray in time for the peak summer season. see www.lochlomond-trossachs. org/camping

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CHARITY AIMS TO What's Up Doc? BUILD PONTOON with Dr Nick Dunn A newly formed charity is aiming to install a new pontoon and moorings on Loch Long.

Run by volunteers, the Loch Long Jetty Association is raising funds to pay for a marine licence.

Planning permission has already been given for a 50-metre pontoon with a 12-metre hammerhead, designed by Fusion Marine who installed a pontoon on Loch Fyne at Strachur two years ago.

Two residents, Dawn and Norman Gourlay, have run two marathons, in Malta to help raise funds.

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EASTER TIME TARGET: The new Submarine Centre is due to be open by Easter

The launch of Eric Thompson’s book “ On Her Majesty’s Secret Nuclear Service” which we reviewed recently was held last month in Helensburgh’s Scottish Submarine Centre.

The Centre was not yet open to the public, but the audience was told that was about to change.

Brian Keating, the centre’s chief executive said: “ We are due to open at Easter. The project has been underway for five years and the motive throughout has been, ‘lest we forget.’

The audience was seated

underneath the centrepiece of the museum, an X-51 class miniature submarine, donated by The Royal Navy Museum.

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The walls of the museum will similarly be used to tell a constantly unfolding story of the war beneath the waves using several projectors. It is believed to be the first time this technique has been used.

The museum has had the help of students from the two local high schools to develop databases of submariners who died while in service.

The database is now over 5,300 records and volunteers are expanding the data fields and looking for as much information about these brave men as possible. Visitors will be able to access this information through an interactive memorial.

Brian added: “The Centre will be a central place for educating young scots about what the submarine service is all about and I believe it will also develop over the years into a world class facility for cultural events.“ For update on the centre see www.facebook.com/ ScottishSubmarineCentre

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There has been a long-standing water sports tradition on the upper Clyde and it has never been more accessible to get into as it is now. From canoeing to powerboating, windsurfing to yacht sailing, there is truly something for all.

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Rhu Marina is holding a Boat Jumble on Sunday 22nd April 12pm-4pm. Running alongside the Jumble will be free safety advise and Life Jacket clinic as well as a life raft demonstration, flare information talk, pontoon recovery demonstration and rope handling skills. Everyone is welcome, it’s a great opportunity to discover what the Marina and its businesses have to offer, perhaps you’ve thought of getting on the water, taking up a new hobby, learning something new or getting back into boating.

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Calendar of events Sunday 1st NCT Lomond Nearly New Sale - Spring 2018 *REGISTRATION OPEN* Victoria Halls 9.30-11am. The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Nearly New Sales are a fabulous way to bag a bargain by finding (and selling) good quality used baby, children and maternity clothes, nursery equipment, toys, books, games, etc. To register as a seller, volunteer, nns.lomond@nct.org.uk or Facebook/NCTLomond or call 07896 741214

Monday 2nd Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 2-3pm. 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)

Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1-4pm. Intermediate. No partners required. Warm welcome to new members. Phone Kay Reid on 01436 676718 OR John McPherson on 01436 821851 (runs every Monday until June)

Art Class Parish Church Hall 2-4pm. Small art class for beginners.

Call Hugh Scott. For more information call 01436 675741 (runs every Monday)

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

Tuesday 3rd Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:30-11:30am. 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. www.facebook.com/ Helensburghslingmeet/. (runs 1st Tuesday of the month)

Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall

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)

10-11:30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com (runs every Wednesday)

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

01436-677481 gordonburgess1@hotmail.co.uk (Every Tuesday)

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1:30pm. A friendly and informal club for intermediate players. No partners are required.

01436 673362 (runs every Tuesday afternoon)

Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11:30am. Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome.

Enquiries to Maria 07584 067901 (runs every Wednesday)

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room of the Victoria Halls unless stated 10am -12pm. Wed 4 - Coffee at Ardardan. Wed 11 - Seated Aerobics with Angela. Wed 18 - Speaker – Linda Gold: ‘MyBus’. Wed 25 - Quiz.

Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966

Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. www.helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am) Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm, Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members. +441436674966 riddington88@hotmail.com (runs every Tuesday)

Wednesday 4th Easter Bonnet Competition Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club Victoria Halls

Anyone is welcome to enter and bonnets can be dropped off at the centre any time after March the 28th. The lucky winner will receive an Easter Egg. For more information Claire Stockwood. cstockwood@alzscot.org

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Thursday 5th Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12 noon. We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHS-trained peer that attends each meeting. A chance for breastfeeding mums to get help, support or just a cuppa.

(Runs every Thursday)

Burlesque Life Drawing Class The Oak Tree Gallery

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7pm. An opportunity to be entertained and draw from life, suitable for all abilities. Bring yourself, your drawing materials and your sense of adventure. Cost £15.

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Swimming Pool Car Park

Macmillan Drop -n Helensburgh Library

The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 11:30-2:30pm. The café is run by volunteers and is aimed at a range of different people. They may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or feel socially isolated.

We welcome anyone who wants to come along. For more information see our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ WelcomeToRecovery/ (runs every Thursday)

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 information ring Nina Park on 01436 672099 or Margaret Shaw on 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon)

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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. 01436 671613. alison@argylltsi.org.uk (runs every Saturday)

Children's After School Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 4pm. A fun art class aimed at children P4-P7. All materials and snack included. Small class size. Cost £10. 01436 672132 www.karlynsclasses.com (runs every Thursday & Saturday)

Friday 6th 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)

Saturday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am. Cakes and bakes on offer and a chance to enjoy fellowship.

Gordon Weir, on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs 1st Saturday of month)

Streetwise Concert Party and Buffet Helensburgh URC 2-4pm. Revive the memories of your favourite songs old and new, including a finger buffet.

Tickets £6. 01436 672352 helensburgh24@gmail.com

1:30-4:30pm. Providing information & support for people affected by cancer. For Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service call 01586 555932 macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk . (runs every Monday)

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm. Always stimulating and friendly! For more information call 01436 820352 (runs every Monday)

Millig (Helensburgh) S.W.I. Brownie Hall 7:30pm. Millig is having a "Flower Arranging Demonstration" by Jeanette Caldwell. Non-competitive competitions are 'Arrangement using 5 blooms' and/or 'Photograph of a Celebration'.

Further information by calling 07930156225 or email helencrodger@yahoo.co.uk

Cardross SWI Cardross Church Hall 7:30pm. Speaker Morevain Martin.

Helensburgh and Lomond Food Bank. Competitions. 3 Plain oven scones. Button Picture. Visitors welcome cost £3. For more information call 01389 841396

Thursday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2.30-4pm. 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 information contact Gordon Weir on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs every Thursday)

B.A.S.I.C and Corner House Crèche - Junior Choir Sessions The Tower, Helensburgh 3.30-4.30pm. P2+. £3. All welcome 01436 679666 development@basicchildcare.co.uk (Runs every Thursday evening)

Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm. We will be writing on the day and learning to use our imaginations. Bring along paper and pencil to join in. Visitors and new members welcome. We now have a short break for Easter and will return in May. 01436 831106 jeanianmurray@btinternet.com

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Calendar of events Tuesday 10th Crafty Kids The Oak Tree Gallery 1pm. A fun arts and crafts class aimed at children Aged 5 and over.

All materials and snack included.

Cost £10. Book via www.karlynsclasses.com Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls 2pm. Please join us for a demonstration by Mrs Sandra Hackett from Elgin entitled “Meanderings”. All welcome. For enquiries contact Roni Stephenson 01436 673066

Wednesday 11th Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Halls

Monday 9th Geein’ It Laldy - Ukulele Group Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2-4pm. If you play the ukulele then why not come along and join us to strum along! A warm welcome awaits. For more details contact Ged Dunsmore geeinitlaldy@ outlook.com (runs every Monday)

7:30pm. David Mitchell talk -The Celtic Garden: Myth or Reality?

He specialises in concept design interpretation, historic greenhouse restoration etc. Also there will be a sale of specialist summer flowering Bulbs, corms and tubers. Members Free Non Members £5.00. Alison Ballance. For more information call 01389841292 aballance@btinternet.com

Shandon Community Council Rhu Hall 7:30pm. The papers for the meeting at www.rhuandshandoncommunity.org

7:30pm The concert will feature pupils from Lomond School, Thursday 12th Cardross Primary and Arrochar Primary who will be accompanied Cove and Kilcreggan Film by orchestral players from Scottish Society Ballet, Scottish Opera, and the Cove Burgh Hall Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – 7.15. Hampstead (2017). Starring Diane Keeton and Brendan Gleeson. led by Justine Watts. TICKETS: £12 (adults); £6 (students); £2 (under Based on a true story, an American widow finds unexpected love with a 16s. For enquiries contact Kathryn homeless man living on Hampstead Clark 07790085988 Heath, when they confront the kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com developers who want to destroy his home and a place that she loves.

Saturday 14th Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm. Fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish and craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of month) Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Present Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club 7:30pm. Jobo's Swing Band. Evening of musical, family entertainment.

Tickets £5.00 (children free) can be purchased from members of the orchestra and at the door.

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Barnabus Trust Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am-12pm. Rev Fred Booth will be giving a talk at this fund raising event to tell people about the Barnabas Trust.

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Alternative Life Drawing Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel 1pm. Bringing alternative life drawing to Helensburgh with burlesque performer Raven Rose.

Bring yourself, your drawing materials and your sense of adventure. This event is suitable for all abilities. £15. www.karlynsclasses.com

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9.45am-11am. Fun time session from Birth - 5 years. Helensburgh Library, 1.45-2.30pm. Funtime session from Birth - 5 Years. ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE (Donations Welcome) mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1

Wednesday 18th Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10:30am. Home baking and board games followed by community singing. For more information, contact Gordon Weir on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255.

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Come And Sing A Cappella with Tartan Harmony United Reform Church Hall 10:30am. Ladies’ A Capella Come And Sing day. Ladies of all levels of singing experience are welcome.

Email tartanharmony@btinternet. com if you’d like to register, or message us on Facebook.

2pm. All welcome.

1st/2nd Helensburgh Boys Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church Anchor boys (ages 5-8) and Junior (8-11) section meet from 6.307.45pm and Company Section (ages 11-18) 7.30-9.30pm. Wed 18th Motor Mechanics Company section. Sat 21st Dumbarton vs Falkirk football match. Wed 25th Sponsored event.

All boys old and new welcome.

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RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall 7:30pm. A short Group AGM followed by a talk by Paula Baker from the RSPB on the development proposals for the Loch Lomond Reserve. 01436 821178 laighfield@gmail.com

Sunday 22nd Festival of Bass The Tower Digital Arts Centre

7pm. A life drawing class suitable for beginners but all abilities welcome. Please bring drawing materials, although boards and some materials are available. www.karlynsclasses.com

3-9pm. An exploration of all things bass, from tuba to double bass and beyond. World-famous bass legends who have played with David Bowie/ Lou Reed/T -Rex/Public Image Ltd/ Aztec Camera/ The Soup Dragons etc performing. General ticket £25, participant ticket £50.

01436 645006 www.helensburghboxoffice.com

Luss SWI April Meeting Luss Village Hall

Sunday at Seven Helensburgh Parish Church

Life Drawing - Suitable For Beginners The Oak Tree Gallery

7:30pm. Yee-ha! Dust off your dancing boots, shine your buckles and join us on Thursday 19 April at the Luss Village Hall night of Line Dancing with Peter Haley.

Competitions: 3 chocolate truffles; fascinator/hatinator; country western item. 01389850231 anne@farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk

Saturday 21st Thursday 19th Thursday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2:30-4pm. 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.

Gordon Weir, on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (also on the 26th)

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Kirk Café Craigrownie Church

7-8pm. Barbara Cole-Walton (soprano) and Jonathon Swinard (piano) A recital of songs and arias by this engaging soprano, accompanied by the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir's Music Director.

The concert lasts one hour. Entry is free with an opportunity to give a donation as you leave. For enquiries contact Julia Dennison.

01436 676880 office@helensburghcos.org

Tuesday 24th Helensburgh RNLI Lifeboat Fashion Show Helensburgh Sailing Club 7pm. An evening of fun and fashion. Helensburgh RNLI fundraising Fashion Show.

Fashions by Vanity Fair.

The tickets cost £12.50 and will be available in Vanity Fair shop or contact Terry Paterson 07591089160.

Wednesday 25th Helensburgh and Dunbartonshire Parkinson's Support Group Parish Church Hall 1:30-3pm. Come along and meet others to chat and share experiences and advice. For further information email helensburghpsg@gmail.com

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Halls 7:30pm. HGHS is holding their AGM and Spring Bulb Competition. There will also be a sale of special summer flowering bulbs, corms and tubers to brighten up our gardens. For enquiries contact Alison Ballance.

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10:30am-12.30pm. Entry is £3.00 for Tea/Coffee and home baking. Stalls - baking, books, and a £1.00 stall.

Contact J. Caldwell 842184.

Crafty Kids The Oak Tree Gallery 11am. A fun arts and crafts class aimed at children aged 5 and over.

All materials and snack included. www.karlynsclasses.com

Children's Saturday Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 1pm (also 28th). A fun arts and crafts class aimed at children aged 8 and over. All materials and snack included. Cost £10. Book via www. karlynsclasses.com

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Calendar of events Thursday 26th Beginners Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 7pm. An art class suitable for beginners but all abilities welcome.

We might draw, paint or whatever else takes our fancy!

Please bring drawing/painting materials, although some materials are available. Cost £15 Book via the website at www.karlynsclasses.com

7pm. The business will comprise the Annual General Meeting , which will be followed by a video about the Casini spacecraft to Saturn. For enquiries contact Allan Carrie ascarrie@aol.com

7:30pm. Guest speaker this month is Malcolm Ogilvie. If you enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it then please contact Gordon on gcking@yahoo.com for information about attending one of our meetings or joining the society. Members only.

11am. A fun arts and crafts class aimed at children aged 5 and over.

All materials and snack included.

Cost £10. Book via www.karlynsclasses.com

Saturday 28th

1pm. A 2-hour creative collage workshop with tutor Sally Lamont followed by a 2-hour life drawing class with tutor Karlyn Marshall.

Suitable for all abilities. All materials and refreshments included. £45 Book via www.karlynsclasses. com Classes can also be booked separately. See website for details.

Messy Church Helensburgh United Reformed Church

Friday 27th Amenity Society Coffee Morning Cove Burgh Hall

Ladies Nearly New Clothes Sale Rhu Church Hall

7:15pm. HDBA Club night with guest speaker. For enquiries contact Colin Campbell.

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Helensburgh Astronomical Society Parish Church Hall

Crafty Kids The Oak Tree Gallery

10am-12:30pm. Craft and stories with the theme of "People Jesus Helped" for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers.

All children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Register on the day, admission free. Includes soup and light lunch. For enquiries contact Elizabeth Lambert 01436 679565 reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk

Helensburgh & District Beekeepers Association Rhu Church Hall

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Helensburgh Wine Society Royal Northern Yacht Club

10am. Do join us for the last time this season for coffee/tea and home baking. As well as craft tables we will have a local history display.

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LOCAL SHOWCASE FOR TOP BLOOMS selling plants and SRS will have its own stall selling a variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, many grown from seed by our members.

COMPETITION: The Annual competition will take place in Garelochhead for the 4th time in a row

The year’s most important event for rhododendron growers comes to Garelochhead for the fourth year in a row next month.

The Scottish Rhododendron Society will be holding its annual competition and display of Rhododendrons at Gibson Hall Garelochhead on Saturday May 5.

Organisers say: “ There’s a large number of classes in the show, covering the wide range of species and hybrid rhododendrons. The resulting display is vibrant and colourful

The National Rhododendron Society say: “Rhododendrons generate great passion and enthusiasm in those who seek to find new species, identify and conserve existing ones or simply grow and propagate them.

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“Every garden, even the smallest, can house a few rhododendrons and SRS can introduce you to the delight of growing this beautiful group of plants in the company of other like minded gardeners .”

The Society will hold its AGM at 3pm and the raffle will be drawn at 3.30 pm.

Organisers add: “ Why not come along and enjoy the spectacle or enter your own special The competition is open to all. rhododendron bloom. Help is on Entrants are invited to set up their hand for novice exhibitors. You exhibits on Friday. 4th May, from will be made very welcome.”

3pm to 8pm and on Saturday morning from 8am to 9.45, when Public entry is at 12pm-price the hall will be closed for judging. £2.00/person Show closes at 4pm Prizes-12 cups and a painting will Soup, sandwiches and hot drinks be awarded at 12.30pm by Sir will be available. A specialist Peter Hutchison, Bt. rhododendron grower will be and gives an idea of the beauty and variety of rhododendrons.”

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Lawn bowls is a sport played at Commonwealth Games level and Team Scotland have ranked very highly achieving gold medals in previous years.

Now Colgrain Bowling Club are using this as a way to promote the sport and to encourage new members to get involved.

Past President Scott Moorhouse said: “Scotland has high hopes of medal success in the Games in April and Colgrain is looking to build on this increased televised interest to get more people interested and involved in the sport of lawn bowls.

“This would be the ideal time for anyone interested to try our sport and experience our club facilities without the normal financial expense incurred.“ Saturday April 7 is Colgrain opening day and Scott adds that is is an ideal time for anyone who wants to try the game to join them from 1pm onwards, chat to members and enjoy a “try before you buy.”

The club has an interesting history. During the mid -1940s just after the war, certain members of the Hermitage Bowling Club were dissatisfied with the conditions laid down by the then Helensburgh Town Council limiting playing time and the lack of a clubhouse where they could meet in the closed season.

They agreed to try and establish a new club with better facilities.

To help finance its creation they ran a weekly football sweep under the name of Hermitage Building Fund, which became locally known as the "railway sweep" due to rail workers who organised it.

Eventually a piece of ground at Monaebrook (now Colgrain) became available which they bought in 1948, Since then, the club members have done an enormous amount of work to add to and improve the facilities. www.colgrainbowlingclub.org or their new Facebook page.

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Local Business – April 2018

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The role of support worker with Share Scotland is an extremely rewarding one, where you are part of a dedicated team who work as hard to support each other as they do with the person they are employed to support.

Those whom we support live with complex and sometimes profound learning and physical disabilities, but it is very much our belief that everyone is entitled to achieve their ambitions and desires where possible, and we go to extra lengths to make this happen.

Given the current challenging financial and recruitment climate, to be awarded 6 stars shows the massive commitment our staff demonstrate daily. As an organization, we ensure that we listen to staff, family members, service users and other agencies, which has also led us to the very highest standards of working practices and new and innovative thinking.

A long serving staff member recently said, “One of my most valued experiences has been to see the true personality of this man emerge and develop into the complex character he is now, and watch his individuality flourish.”

We know that the people at the “coal face” are those who know the service users best, and how we can make things work better, so no matter a person’s position in the organization, we are always happy to listen to them and put ideas into practice.We also actively encourage staff to bring their hobbies and interests into the workplace, and

we have had staff who have introduced fishing, painting, football and crafts into service users lives, with great success.

It is impossible to describe a “typical” work day at Share, as there is always something different happening, and that is one of the benefits, according to our staff. Some of the general tasks are as you would expect – supporting someone to get dressed, enjoy meals, personal hygiene and attend appointments – but there are many other activities you may not expect. People who are unable to walk often go skiing. People who are unable to communicate enjoy drama and dance performances, some undertake voluntary roles in the community and we also have 5 gold medal winning Special Olympians in one of our Edinburgh services!

A Service User told us “The staff support me to go to college and to practice my cooking. They like my sausage rolls!!”

“I feel part of something special – it’s so much more than a salary” We are actively recruiting for staff in the West Dunbartonshire area at the moment, with both day and night shift roles available.You don’t necessarily need to have experience of working in this sector, although it wouald be great, but for the right person, we will provide all the training needed, a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to

shadow another support worker until you are confident in the role.

We would love to hear from anyone who thinks this job could be for them, or if you know of someone who might be interested, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Share Scotland team.

“Now he’s doing things young people should be doing – I feel I’ve got my son back who’s been missing” – quote from a parent.

As a Support Worker with Share Scotland, you will enjoy many benefits, including a starting salary of the Scottish National Living Wage, contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and access to the highest level of funded training, but more importantly, you will be part of an organization who values it’s staff just as much as those we support.

A parent recently said – “As a father, we never felt we were losing our daughter to a support organization, more we gained an extended family who have looked after us as much as our daughter.

If you are looking for a career where you will gain as much as you give, then Share Scotland is the place for you.”

Investors in People, who rated us as a Silver Employer, described our staff as “the reason that Share Scotland is such a special place to work” and during a recent Care Inspection, where we retained our 6-star status, we were described as “sector leading”.

Please visit our website at www.sharescotland.org.uk and look at the jobs page or you can contact us on 0141 445 8992 or email enquiries@sharescotland.org.uk Visit our website at: communityadvertiser.co.uk

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April 2018 – Nightlife

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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 112 West Clyde St, 01436 676924 l WED & SUN: Movie Night from 7pm

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8 West Clyde St, 01436 675033 l THU: Bingo Night l FRI: Karaoke l SAT: Disco l Glasgow Warriors Games Live l Free Music All Day l All Live Premiership & SPL Games l Sky Sports & BT Sports

Princes Terrace, Shore Road, 01436 842700 l Live Bands Throughout the Month Argyll Rd, 01436 842243 l Contact for entertainment details

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41 West Clyde St, 01436 674252 l WED: Prize Quiz Night with Adam lTHU: Steak Night l FRI & SAT: Live DJs playing requests l Food served daily, 12-9pm

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Unless otherwise stated, all entertainment runs 9pm – 12 midnight.

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TAKE TO THE WAVES WITH THE RNCYC! by club members, allow close, competitive team and match racing.

The club is an RYA-accredited Training Centre and are offering a number of courses for juniors and adults throughout the season, in addition to their Thursday evening junior sailing programme.

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The club boasts three one design classes: Garelochs, Pipers and Sonars. The class of 94-year-old Gareloch One Designs continues to flourish and new recruits are always welcome. The Garelochs’

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The Piper Class is possibly the largest modern one design class on the Clyde, with the RNCYC an historically active contingent, and recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary.

On Saturday 5th May, they will be hosting their annual Push The Boat Out open day. Kids and adults of all abilities are welcome, all you need is warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear; buoyancy aids will be provided.

Club members will be happy to chat about what's on offer over tea and coffee.

The Club’s fleet of nine evenly matched Sonars, half-owned by the club and half-owned

If you are thinking of joining or want to find out more, call 01436 820322 or visit www.rncyc.com

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Local News – April 2018

BUSINESSES URGED TO BACK GAMES

BACK GAMES: Local businesses are being encouraged to support the Highland Games

The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games are urging local businesses to get more involved and invest in what is now becoming a very desirable selling opportunity.

Association (SHGA), run three championships, the British 90m track, the new Scottish 200m track and the Scottish 22lb Shot Putt. It’s an ideal way to raise your business profile by sponsoring these events and becoming involved with an event that helps put Helensburgh on the World Map. In addition there will be some great entertainment for the children with bouncy castle, giant slide, paintball, children's marquee in which a Magician/ puppeteer will entertain.

when compared to many other events so we would urge local traders to take the opportunity to make a small investment which could reap benefits for their trade.

The Committee hopes to encourage the youth of the area's schools to participate.

There will be a youth's and Novice Open Heavy event’s to compliment the professional Heavies.

Chairman Sephton MacQuire said: “ There were 45 stalls last year of which very few were locally based, the majority came from Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow areas.

“The Highland Games committee would also like to see more local businesses sponsoring the various sports events of which credit will be given to them in website, media and other announcements.”

Highland Dancing and pipe bands complete the mix. If you wish to become involved please contact: SephtonMacQuire HLG Chairman on 07739049176 . For stalls contact Ian on ijmacqHLG@ gmail.com or 07756242256

“Our site pitches for the trade stalls are very competitively priced

The Games will again, on behalf of the Scottish Highland Games

Diary Date Saturday June 2 in the Rugby Fields at Ardencaple.

The Games had visitors from 22 countries last year. Many said they certainly wanted to return as they found that the venue offered a great range of trade stalls and entertainment beside the traditional sports.

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