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Help at Hand in Town .............................. 3 Covid-19 Crisis ............................................ 3 George ‘Likes’ Raise Funds ...................... 4 Tips for Staying Fit at Home .................... 4 Covid-19 Health Advice ............................ 5 Photos for Funds Contest ....................... 6 Spring Concert Premiere .......................... 7 Emergency Train Timetables ................... 7 Trust’s Work for Walkers .......................... 8 U-turn on Centre Closure ...................... 10 Take Care of Mental Health ................. 10 Get Some Fresh Air ..................................11 See Magnolias in Flower ........................ 11 What’s On Notice .................................... 11 Navy Chefs Triumphant ......................... 12 Cast Call Out for TV Show .................... 14 What’s Up Doc ........................................ 14 HCWG Bids for Land ............................... 17 Support Groups ...................................... 17

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• Helensburgh: 01436 658833 MON-WED, FRI: 9.30-5pm; THU: 9.30am8pm; SAT: 9.30-1pm

Police Station: 101 Water Help Line 0845 601 8855 Powercut Help Line: 105

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• Cardross: 01436 658767 MON / FRI / SAT: closed; TUE: 2-5pm, 5.30-7pm; WED: 2-5pm; THU: 10am-12noon, 1-5pm • Cove: TUE / THU / SUN closed; MON: 2-8pm; WED: 10am-5pm; FRI / SAT: 10am-1pm

• 24-hour: 08457 90 90 90

• Rosneath: 01436 831630 TUE / FRI / SAT closed; MON: 2-5pm; WED: 10am-1pm, 2-5pm; THU: 2-5pm, 5.30-7pm

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Keeping up to Date ................................ 20 Sheenah Wins Top Accolade ................. 20 Legal Matters .......................................... 20 12 Things to do with Kids ...................... 22 Park calls for volunteers ......................... 23 Helping your Neighbour ........................ 24 Teaching Staff Article ............................. 25 Tips for successful home working ......... 26 Scouts Put on a Display .......................... 27 Blowing Away the Rest .......................... 28 Keep us kilt walking ............................... 30 The Camping Season is Open ............... 31 Don’t Fall for the Virus Fraud ................ 33 Supermarket Shuts ................................. 33 Building Towards 10k Goal .................... 34 Advertisers' Index ................................... 34

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Gas Emergencies: 0800 111 999

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Hospitals • Gartnavel Royal Hospital: 0141 211 3600 • Golden Jubilee Hospital: 0141 951 5000 • The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: 0141 201 1100 • Royal Alexandra Hospital: 0141 887 9111 • Vale of Leven General Hospital: 01389 754121

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• RAC 24 Hour: 0800 82 82 82

• Millig Practice (right): 01436 673366 helensburghmedicalcentre.co.uk • Dr McLachlan & Partners (left): 01436 672277 helensburghmedicalcentre.com

Airports

Chemists/Pharmacies

Rail Enquiries

• Boots: 01436 674059 • Gordons Chemists: 01436 672823 • Rowlands Pharmacy: 01436 674186

• National Rail: 08457 48 49 50

• Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer: 01586 555300 ero-abc@dab-vjb.gov.uk

Road Breakdown Service • AA 24 Hour: 0800 88 77 66

• Glasgow: 0844 481 5555 • Edinburgh: 0844 448 8833 • Prestwick: 01292 479822

• Scot Rail: 0344 811 0141

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• Lomond Veterinary Clinic: Suffolk Street, 01436 676752 • Parklea Surgery: 31 Adelaide Street, 01436 672558

• Mike’s Taxis: 0800 1389 234 • Trident Taxis 673333 Ltd: 0800 673333

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Post Office • Helensburgh Post Office – Costcutters: 92-94 West Princes St, 03457 22 33 55 • Helensburgh Delivery Office: 18 Colquhoun Street, 03457 740 740 MON-SAT: 5.30am-12.30pm

• Glasgow Citybus: 0141 954 2255 • First Group: 0141 423 6600 • National Express: 0870 580 8080 • Wilson's of Rhu: 01436 820300 • Garelochhead Coaches: 01436 810 200

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Local News | April 2020

HELP AT HAND IN TOWN the Helping Helensburgh page on your behalf. They include The Toy Shop on 01436 677500 (between 10am and 5pm) and The Rosslea Hotel on 01436 439955.

The organisers of the group said: “We would like to say a very warm thank you to everyone for supporting this initiative in an uncertain time. We have all turned a negative into a positive by showing amazing community spirit.

“Let's share the word and prepare to help each other when we can.”

A group called Helping Helensburgh has been formed to help those in self-isolation because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The group has been set up by a group of friends on Facebook and can be utilised like a noticeboard.

Requests by local people for help should be posted on the page – please do not post personal details – and someone will respond with help.

Helping Helensburgh state: “The idea behind Helping Helensburgh is that if you are unable to go out or would just like a chat, by posting a request on the page hopefully a member of the Mobile Hairstylist

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Help could include collecting and delivering shopping, posting mail, collecting prescriptions or a phone call to alleviate the loneliness.

If you require assistance but do not have a Facebook account, there are several local businesses who have also offered to post a message on

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He said: “The Covid-19 situation is very difficult for many people and especially those who are elderly, of ill-health or live on their own. We congratulate the organisers of this group for their thoughtfulness and positive spirit.”

With the Covid-19 situation unfolding as we researched, wrote and published your latest Community Advertiser, we have done our best to make sure that articles are as up to date and as informative as possible.

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Staying at home indoors for weeks during the Covid-19 crisis it is important to stay as fit and healthy as you can.

Helensburgh’s favourite feline fundraiser has added another £100 to the Community Advertiser George-O-Meter charity campaign.

With likes on Facebook now having passed 3,900, it means George and the Burgh’s supportive businesses have raised a total of £400 for Cats Protection and Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Resource Centre in Helensburgh.

This month’s generous donor is Hood Skip Hire, with its buff skips and their red and white marks a familiar sight for all manner of recycling, clearance and construction projects.

George’s latest antics have included receiving penpal letters from fans in the US and ambushing Helensburgh resident Ian Douglas and his dog Skye at Tesco. Ian wrote an apology for trespassing at George’s favourite store.

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George also had an encounter with local dog walker Wendy Robinson, who was thrilled to finally meet him, and he has been spotted checking out BT’s Openreach work.

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Climb the stairs: Stair climbing works your heart, lungs and leg muscles.

Push walls: Pushing against something that won't move while you also don't move creates an isometric contraction of the muscle, which helps to maintain muscle mass.

Lift weights: Use a rucksack filled with books to do squats and lunges or utilise food products such as tins of beans for arms based exercises.

E-classes: There are a host of on-line fitness workouts and yoga sessions to be found on-line.

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COVID-19 HEALTH ADVICE

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With the UK in high alert because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s vital that we all remain vigilant to the latest health advice.

The advice by NHS Scotland and the UK government as we went to press was to stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms, including a high temperature and a new continuous cough. You should not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital and you do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

If you have symptoms, you should stay at home for seven days. if you live with other people, they should stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person got symptoms.

If you live with someone who is 70 or over, has a long-term condition, is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, you should try to find somewhere else for them to stay for 14 days.

You should only seek advice via NHS 111 online if you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home, your condition gets worse or your symptoms do not get better after seven days.

To avoid catching and spreading the coronavirus, the public should aim to avoid socialising as much as possible, especially in

The key actions to take include washing your hands with soap and water often; covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze; putting used tissues in the bin immediately and washing your hands afterwards; avoiding close contact with people who have symptoms of coronavirus; only travelling on public transport if you need to; and working from home if you can.

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PHOTOS FOR FUNDS CONTEST and also a front cover. There will be a stunning glass trophy for the overall winner.�

Entry is free and open to any local resident or visitor, of any age and whether you are an amateur or professional photographer. Photos should be of print resolution, which is at least 300 dpi.

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The organisers of the Helensburgh Winter Festival (HWF) are calling for photographers to contribute to a fund-raising calendar.

They hope people will enter their best photos taken in Argyll & Bute, especially of Helensburgh and Lomond areas. A selection of winning photos will then be used to feature in a special calendar for 2021, which will go on sale as a fundraiser for HWF.

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A HWF spokesperson said: “Last November, the free two-day festival had its most successful year

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“As a volunteer-led community charity, HWF needs to raise sufficient funds to ensure the popular event continues to take place.

The closing date for entries is July 31 and the judging will be conducted in August by a panel composed of HWF committee members and external judges.

Entries, including name, contact details, where and when the photo was taken, as well as the camera used and the technical spec, should be emailed to: pictures@ helensburghwinterfestival.co.uk.

“We are hoping as many people as possible will send us their best photos and from these we will choose 13 – one for each month

The competition T&Cs, including GDPR statement, can be found at www.facebook.com/ HelensburghWinterFestival.

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SPRING CONCERT PREMIERE

A new song about an eccentric Portincaple couple, Susie and Jimmy Reid who lived in an upturned boat, has been created as part of a forthcoming concert by the Peninsula Choir.

The song, Susie’s Castle, has been composed by Stephen Adam with words by choir member Eleanor Ironside.

The concert was planned for this month (April 18) at Cove Burgh Hall but it is likely to be affected by the Covid-19 situation.

EMERGENCY TRAIN TIMETABLES Train service providers have issued a revised timetable to allow for the provision of transport for people delivering essential services.

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, staff availability in ScotRail and Network Rail Scotland has been affected, as well as customer demand, which means that changes to the timetable were deemed necessary.

affected by the impact of the coronavirus, revising services also accommodates infrastructure changes and allows safety critical roles to be performed across the country.

It was explained that the timetable that will operate for customers represents significant change from the normal daily timetable, with a specific focus to deliver an effective public transport service for key workers.

It is believed that the service level will deliver more than enough seats to meet the current demand levels and the timetable will be kept under regular review to react to any further developments.

Reducing the number of trains in service creates opportunities for additional cleaning activities on trains, and in depots, and allows more targeted cleaning at stations.

With more railway staff being

David Simpson, ScotRail Operations Director, said: “We are facing an unprecedented challenge on Scotland’s Railway and the revised timetable will help to provide a critical service for the key workers across the country.�

Please keep an eye on coveburghhall.org.uk to find out when – and if – the concert will be rescheduled.

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TRUST’S WORK FOR WALKERS A voluntary group is keen to encourage more people to head out for a walk, run or bike ride on local trails in 2020.

Over the past 15 years, the Helensburgh and District Access Trust has worked to surface – and re-surface – many local paths, as well as creating bridges, erecting signposts and repairing drainage issues.

In addition, they have produced several good resources for discovering the trails, such as a local Footpath Map and a Three Lochs Way booklet, which gives a detailed guide to the route from Balloch to Inveruglas. The trust’s newest publication is a Scotways leaflet to explain the access rights of walkers.

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Staff at Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre, on the shore of Gare Loch in Rhu, had been told the facility would close to save costs as part of Glasgow City Council's budget.

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He said: “Simply saving Blairvadach for another year is not enough in itself. We now have the time and space to explore alternatives to its current arrangements.

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This winter, Sue and Mike report that they have been clearing some areas where trees have come down to make room for new plantings and to give increased protection against the winds.

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A popular TV show has announced it is casting in Glasgow for a forthcoming series.

Couples Come Dine With Me, which is broadcast on Channel 4, is keen to receive applications for the 2020 series.

The show, which was first broadcast in 2014, sees three couples competing for a chance to win a prize of £1000.

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HCWG BIDS FOR LAND

HCWG has submitted two applications to Scottish Ministers, one for Castle Woods and the other for former woodland at Cumberland Avenue, both in Helensburgh. It is expected that a government decision will be made by mid-2020.

If the applications are approved, the landowners will be forced to accept HCWG’s offer to purchase the sites.

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a Tree Preservation Order. HCWG would like to see replanting and upgrading to the area, as well as reinstating public access, which they say is being prevented by the private owners.

HCWG has submitted evidence to Scottish Ministers of what they believe is a “serious and substantial neglect and abandonment” of Castle Woods by its private landowners.

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous Is overeating a problem for you? Your nearest meeting is Dumbarton, Thursdays 7.30–9pm.

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Versus Arthritis Scotland Versus Arthritis is aimed at getting people with arthritis together for an evening of fun and to help them to share their everyday experiences so they do not feel alone. Chairman Mr Ron Wilson 01436 675546.

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Easter is considered the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and held between March 21 and April 25.

Over the centuries, many Easter traditions have developed, including eating chocolate eggs, dyeing and decorating eggs, egg hunts, hot cross buns and the Easter bunny.

Here are 13 interesting facts and fun statistics related to Easter.

1. Historians think that Easter was named after a festival celebrating Eostre and the coming of spring.

Her sacred symbols are thought to have been the hare and the egg.

2. The American tradition of the Easter bunny delivering decorated eggs to well-behaved children is actually thought

to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages.

Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania brought the bunny to the United States in the 1700s.

3. The Guinness World record for the tallest chocolate Easter egg is held by Italy. The egg measured 10.39 m and was recorded at Le

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The egg weighed 7,200kg and had a circumference of 19.6m at its widest point.

4. The largest decorated Easter egg was 15.02m tall and 8.72m in diameter, and was created in Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on March 9, 2019.

This giant egg was created in 48 days for the festival “Osterfest".

5. The world’s largest Easter egg hunt took place in Florida, America, on April 1, 2007.

Some 501,000 eggs that were searched for by 9,753 children accompanied by their parents.

6. The largest rabbit made of chocolate weighed 4,245.5kg and was achieved by Equipe da Casa do Chocolate at Shopping Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on February 25, 2017. The Casa do Chocolate team had nine staff working for eight days on the rabbit sculpture. It measured 4.52m tall, 2.11m wide and 1.76m long.

7. Another egg related record was achieved by Morecambe Community High School in Morecambe, Lancashire, UK, on March 23, 2012. Some 1,445 participants took part in the world’s biggest egg and spoon race.

8. The most eggs balanced by a group is 4247. The world record was organised by the Hsinchu City Government in Hsinchu, Chinese Taipei, on June 23, 2012.

world weighed 168kg and was made by the RSPB in conjunction with Greenhalghs Bakery in Bolton, UK, on April 5, 2012.

10. The longest fur on a rabbit was 36.5cm. Franchesca, owned by Betty Chu, had her fur measured in Morgan Hill, California, America, on August 17, 2014.

11. The world’s oldest rabbit was claimed to be a wild rabbit named Flopsy, who was caught on the August 6, 1964, and died 18 years and 10.75 months later at the home of L.B. Walker of Longford, Tasmania.

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13. And last, but by no means least in our list of facts, in 2007 community leaders in Delta, Ohio, organised the largest bunny hop in honour of Delta High School’s rabbit mascot. A record 3,841 participants formed a continuous line and hopped like rabbits for five minutes to ensure they earned their place in the history books.

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This month: SCOTTISH LEGAL AID

LOCAL INFORMATION In light of the recent Coronavirus situation, most local councils have set up dedicated support pages on their main websites, with the aim of bringing communities the most up to date and relevant information, and to provide support for responses in a safe manner.

These are updated continuously, reflecting current events and the ever changing local and national government advice. Please visit your local councils support page if you are needing any support, as these all provide direction to any services that are remaining open to provide their resources if in need.

Your local website can be found at www.argyll-bute. gov.uk/coronavirus-helpand-advice.

SHEENAH WINS TOP ACCOLADE A woman from Cardross has won a prestigious national award for her service to the community.

Sheenah Nelson has been honoured by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland with a Champions of Change award.

Champions of Change are part of Rotary’s Champions Awards, which annually recognise the outstanding humanitarian and community service of volunteers.

Sheenah, who is a member of Helensburgh Garelochside Rotary Club, is among 12 winners nationwide.

Sheenah is recognised for her tireless campaigning to make the public aware of the need to take action and improve survival rates following heart attacks and cardiac arrests.

During this unprecedented time of Covid-19 I thought it would be of assistance to remind people about the availability of financial assistance for legal issues from the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) and the application process.

Public funding is available through SLAB for individuals to receive legal advice and assistance, or representation, for civil and criminal matters concerning Scots law.

Legal Aid is available to individuals over the age of sixteen and also those under sixteen years of age who are able to provide legal instructions to a solicitor.

There are, of course, restrictions to financial eligibility, depending on any savings you may have

and also your weekly disposable income.

According to SLAB, 75% of Scottish adults would qualify for civil legal aid. It may be that this would be with a contribution.

However, that contribution is usually paid by way of monthly instalments and ensures that access to legal advice is affordable to those who require it.

At this time, face to face appointments with a solicitor may not be possible and as a result SLAB have allowed for Legal aid applications to be lodged without the requirement of signature by the applicant.

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12 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS 7 Take a look at Parent Zone Scotland for lots of great ideas and resources. See education. gov.scot/parentzone/learningat-home.

8 Just one book is all you need to do these fun games – “10 things to do with any book”. See www.scottishbooktrust.com/ learning-resources/10-greatactivities-to-do-with-any-book

Keeping children entertained and educated during the Covid-19 schools shutdown will be a challenge for many parents and guardians.

4 Get children to make lunch and ask them to create the most symmetrical meal that they can come up with.

To help you through this tough time, we reveal 12 great ideas to keep the kids busy. The range of activities, which can be enjoyed by a variety of age groups as well as adults, are both fun and educational.

2 Check out The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) website for a range of science, technology, engineering and maths activities for kids. Nasa Kids’ Club at www.nasa.gov/ kidsclub/index.html

5 Start a tuck shop for snacks and drinks. Give your children £1 each day and tell them they can choose what they want for the money but they have to pay for the items from their daily allowance.

1 Glasgow Science Centre has a daily on-line session at 10am for children. You can join the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the #GSCAtHome video to learn more about science.

3 YouTube is a great resource for short fitness and yoga sessions, although parents should monitor what children can view. One to try is “5 Minute Move | Kids Workout 1 | The Body Coach TV”.

6 The BBC Bitesize website has lots of great games, free videos, stepby-step guides, activities and quizzes for kids of all ages. See www.bbc.co.uk/ bitesize

9 There are tons of free apps out there. Have you tried Poptropica, Fish School or Phonics Ninja?

10 Learn about the Vikings or how fish swim with resources from National Geographic Kids.

See www.natgeokids.com/ uk/teacher-category/primaryresources.

11 Watch an “Authors Live” children’s author or illustrator event. See www. scottishbooktrust.com/ authorslive 12 Take a virtual field trip to a museum, zoo or aquarium.

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PARK CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Friends of Hermitage Park are keen to encourage budding gardeners to volunteer for a variety of regular events this summer.

New “Sundays with Stewart” will take place every second Sunday and, from early May, there will be a “Wednesday Weeders” group, too.

In addition, Hermitage Primary School’s Forest School has been working hard to prepare the flower beds in the park every week since January.

After a period of restoration, the park in Helensburgh requires a wide range of gardening work to provide year-round colour and beauty.

All ages and abilities are welcome to join the volunteer sessions and full training is provided. Tasks are allocated to suit to age and ability.

The Friends are also open to ideas from local groups that want to incorporate a gardening session into their activities.

The spokesperson added: “The sessions are a great opportunity for people to learn gardening skills, as well as contributing to developing and helping plant up the park.”

For the dates and times of the gardening volunteer work parties contact the Friends via their Facebook page “Helensburgh Hermitage Park”. You can also email: fionabakerrhu@gmail.com.

A spokesperson for the Friends said: “After the seemingly unending construction work at the park, we are excited to finally reach the point where we can get on with replanting.

“There is an awful lot to do with the development of the kitchen garden and planting the orchard, as well as digging, weeding and planting up flower beds; planting the tropical and Japanese gardens; and developing the pond and bog gardens.”

Volunteers can join Friends’ Action Days on the afternoon of the third Thursday every month.

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Thousands of volunteers across the UK have set up groups to assist those who are most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Self-quarantine can be a difficult experience for those who struggle with their mobility, health problems and those living on their own. The help groups offer their time to run errands for those in need, such as to buy groceries and pick up prescriptions, and also to chat on the phone if people are anxious or lonely.

A UK-wide #viralkindness campaign has also been launched by a woman in Cornwall. Becky Wass came up with the idea to create shareable cards that allow people to offer help to their neighbours.

The postcards read: “Hello!

If you are self-isolating, I can help.” The cards have spaces for a name, address, phone number and possible tasks that the

recipient might need help with.

In Scotland, a support service has been set up and with a website, www.viralkindness. scot.

Many help groups have been launched on Facebook and also via Whatsapp messages.

A group called Helping Helensburgh has been formed to help those in self-isolation because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The group has been set up by a group of friends on Facebook and can be utilised like a noticeboard. Requests by local people for help should be posted on the page – please do not post personal details – and someone will respond with help.

If you have the time to help, why not set up you own support network and contact your neighbours to see if they need support?

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TEACHING STAFF WORK HARD TO DELIVER REMOTE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR PUPILS Teaching staff across Argyll and Bute have been working hard to organise a range of home learning resources for pupils, as schools close due to the current coronavirus situation.

Pupils have been supplied with home learning packs and/or details to access remote learning to ensure they can continue their learning outside of school.

• Google G Suite – www.bit. ly/2QtBFUd – Provides a range of videos & documents to support the use of G suite and Google classroom.

The following resources are also available:

• Webinars – The council will be running live webinars to support pupils & staff in their use of online learning, and will provide help with technical issues such as Glow accounts and setting up google classroom. Contact details and schedule available at: www.bit.ly/3d9IkN8

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Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly, said: “The impact of COVID-19 virus presents an unprecedented challenge for education in schools across Scotland.

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The Digital Learning Team will be available to support staff and learners during the period of school closure. You can email them at digitalhub@argyll-bute. gov.uk.

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TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL HOME WORKING For some people, the distractions of TV, social media and even doing household chores will affect their productive day. Try to be strict with yourself and stick to your work tasks as you would in the office. Leave the rest of the entertainment and tasks for after work.

With many thousands of people now working from home amid the coronavirus outbreak, we share some tips for success.

The aim is to try to avoid the stresses, both mentally and physically, of sharing your new work space with other people, whether your partner, other adults or children.

If you live alone, finding the peace and space to work in your home environment will not be so difficult but there will be other potential issues, such as loneliness, anxiety and too many distractions.Try to stay in touch with colleagues virtually.

It is important to find a space – a room where you can shut the door if possible – to work. If you need to work at a computer, you should try to set it up as you would at work.

Think how you are sitting as you use your computer. There are plenty of help guides online.

Take regular breaks from your screen and don’t be tempted to spend these breaks staring at your computer for longer

in a bid to consume news and information.

Draw up a working timetable.

This is especially important if you have children at home. Can you take it in turns with your partner to work and look after the kids?

If you have older children, show them your new work timetable and tell them why it needs to be respected. Try to stick to your usual routine and encourage your kids to do the same. See our article about useful resources for activities for children on page 22.

Make it clear to other people in the house that when you are in your home office or office space, you are working. They should respect your need for quiet and to concentrate. Wearing headphones and playing calming background music might help.

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SCOUTS PUT ON A DISPLAY They report: “Our objectives include showing the general public why Scouting remains popular with young people – and the opportunities it makes available.

“We also want to show how an organisation as big as the Scouts can evolve to reflect changing popular culture and modern technology without changing its main activities and values.

And we are keen to inspire our members, both young and old, to continue to build the movement and particularly to play a part in International Scouting.”

and District, it is estimated that more than 7000 young people in the area have become Cubs and Scouts.

The exhibition, which is hoped will open soon in the main hall at the Clyde Street Centre, will reveal the way the movement has evolved, while also celebrating Scouting today.

As part of the exhibition, there will be a continuous display of photos from 1913 to today.

The year and location of some of these are vague and the organisers will be pleased to hear from anyone who has any information on them. Similarly they will be grateful for more old photographs, artefacts or memories of Scouting from more than 50 years ago.

Over that time, Scouting has changed with new programmes, badges, activities and uniforms.

The organisers are Sandy Kerr and Geoff Riddington, both senior figures in local Scouting.

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The evolution of the uniform and scouting for all

A new heritage display that aims to showcase the movement of Scouting in Helensburgh and District is set to launch this summer.

The free exhibition, hosted by Helensburgh Heritage Society, will look back at 110 years of the Scout and Cubs' movement locally.

Ever since the first Scout patrols were formed in Helensburgh

However, the core activities of camping and service remain almost unchanged.

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BLOWING AWAY THE REST A Helensburgh musician is set to take Japan by storm after reaching the final of an esteemed international trombone competition.

Angus Butt, 20, who attended Hermitage Academy, will perform in the International Trombone Association Quartet Competition Final.

He beat hundreds of other musicians in the preliminary video rounds and made the final three with his band members who make up “Bone-afide”.

The group, including musicians who are all studying at top institutions in London, will go up against quartets from Norway and Japan in the final in Osaka this July.

Angus, currently in third year at the Royal Academy of Music in London, has performed in a number of countries across the world but has never visited Japan.

He said: “I was very surprised and excited when I found out that we

Angus (second left) and his band

had made the final. Japan is an incredible country that I’ve always wanted to visit. To be in the final of an international competition will make the trip even better.”

Music has long been part of Angus’s life. He said: “Music was always been around me. It was just a hobby when I was younger but from the age of 13 I became more curious about the world of music.”

Music has also taken Angus all over the world. He has toured China, Oman, Russia, Canada, Cuba and most of Europe.

will receive money from our institutions and we are also putting on many fundraising concerts.”

The group are in need of funds to make the trip. Angus said: “The competition does not pay for any expenses, including accommodation and travel, so the quartet has to find £5000 to get there and back. We

Donations can be made at the group’s gofundme page: www.gofundme.com/f/helpboneafide-get-to-the-ita-final-injapan. Also see www.facebook. com/boneafidejazz.

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‘PLEASE KEEP US KILTWALKING’ This year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk has been postponed indefinitely for all the obvious reasons – but key mover Sir Tom Hunter has launched a special appeal to supporters.

He is in the agonising position of having to disappoint potentially hundreds of walkers and also find a way through the problem that will keep the funds it raises for charities coming in.

However all registrations and fundraising will carry over to the new date as “we are acutely aware of the impact of the Kiltwalk fundraising on your chosen charities”.

In the light of the current situation, organisers have made the difficult but well-considered decision to postpone the Glasgow Kiltwalk on April 26.

Sir Tom and the organising team know the event is more than just a bit of fun that raises useful funds for charities – in these straitened times it is a lifeline that has garnered impressive support across the community.

The health and well-being of the public and the Kiltwalk community is at the forefront of this decision which is line with Government and NHS advice.

That being the case, this month’s event is off, but it’s certainly not over.

Sir Tom says: “We aim to restage

The starting point of The Kiltwalk 2019 in Glasgow Green

the Glasgow Kiltwalk as soon as possible, however that looks like a long time away for charities in need of much support right now.

“So our Number One objective is to raise funds now and get them to those who need it most as quickly as possible.

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THE CAMPING SEASON IS OPEN Wild camping is a thing of the past, but while the major changes brought in at the National Park are fairly recent not everyone has got the message.

Camping season is upon us and this summer you may be considering a camping break, as in the less heavily used spots there really is a chance to get away from it all at a time when more urban forms of entertainment and relaxation are increasingly restricted.

But most of us have seen the carnage the more thoughtless campers used to create in the past, some of it unmentionable, and for that reason a rigorous

control regime was introduced which sets limits on where and how you can pitch your tent.

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The old easygoing approach to camping is no longer sustainable, perhaps at least partly due to the increasing numbers arriving in the summer months.

While organised campsites are not everyone’s cup of tea they do come with the advantage of clearly set-out rules, and are part of a wider plan to weed out the troublemakers and litter louts.

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Campers are asked to consider planning their trip to the National Park by booking their permit area of campsite pitch at Loch Chon, Loch Achray or Inchcalloch in advance.

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Local residents are being warned not to be duped by cynical scams that are already said to have cost victims more than £800,000 across the UK. “By doing simple things such as checking the address of the email sender, or by checking the URL link before visiting the website, users can significantly reduce the risks of being caught out.”

The Scottish Business Resilience Centre is highlighting fraud attempts which exploit the fears of COVID-19 by sending out coronavirus-themed phishing emails which falsely claim to be from a reliable source.

for as much as £15,000 in one case.

In fact they aim to gain personal information and financial details, and to trick people into opening malicious attachments.

Ian Stephen, Head of Business Resilience with the SBRC, said: “It was a matter of time before coronavirus was used as a trigger, with scams likely to to rise in numbers as the disease continues to spread across the globe.

Although the majority of people would ignore these emails, it is feared the panic surrounding coronavirus may persuade some they are genuine.

The emails claim affiliation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The scammers claim to be able to provide the recipient with a list of people in their region affected by coronavirus, should the recipient click on a link to access the information.

However, the links lead to a malicious website – or alternatively victims may be asked to make a payment in Bitcoin.

Multiple victims have also attempted to purchase protective face masks from fraudulent sellers

For information on how to update your devices and protect them from the latest threats visit: www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/ securing-your-devices.

Waitrose in Helensburgh is to close with more than 120 full and part-time jobs affected.

The move has come after the John Lewis Partnership confirmed it had taken the decision to sell its lease on the store. Two stores in England will also shut.

Waitrose and Partners’ regional manager Peter Ibbotson said: “The sale of our shop in Helensburgh is not something we take lightly.

“Don’t be complacent either. These fraudulent emails are often highly convincing, but they do present tell-tale signs about their true nature which can act as strong warning signs.

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10K SERIES ‘LATER THIS YEAR’ Local runners will be disappointed by news that a series of three popular 10k events has been postponed.

However, organisers of this year’s Babcock 10k Series are keen to reschedule the road races that take place in and around Glasgow.

The races had been due to take place next month, including the Babcock Helensburgh 10k on Thursday May 7 and the Babcock Dumbarton 10k on May 14, both at at 7.30pm, as well as the Babcock Shettleston 10k in Glasgow on Sunday May 31 at 10am.

Organisers hope that the series, which has been affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, will now take place in September.

A spokesperson for the 10k series said: “The decision to postpone the three races was taken based upon advice from the Scottish Government and, in turn, from Scottish Athletics.

“It also takes into account the fact that local authorities have cancelled all bookings for their facilities for the foreseeable future, as well as the need to protect the resources of medical service providers and the emergency services for greater priorities.”

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