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August 2018 | Local News Contents Hermitage Park Reopens ............. 3 Chic Cheer for Heroes .................. 4 Craig and Crew Loved Argyll ...... 5 Helensburgh Art Show ................ 6 Honour for McGruer Yacht ......... 7 Club Says it With Flowers ............ 8 Top Award for Angie’s Team ...... 8 Sponsor Saves Summer Fest....... 10 Capture Garden Glory ............... 11 “Old Timer” Still Thrills .............. 11 Community Chest Comp ............ 12 Late News .................................... 12 Project will Gather Folklore ...... 14 What’s Up Doc? .......................... 14 Odling Exhibition at Library ...... 17 Award Joy at Garelochhead ...... 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Dance yourself to Fitness ... 18&19 Be a Superhero for Enable ........ 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20

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Local News | August 2018

PARK REOPENS BUT IT IS ONLY THE START The £3.5 million refurbishment of Hermitage Park is nearing the end of the building and landscaping phase with the playpark and the majority of the park due to be open this month.

However the Friends of Hermitage Park are anxious that visitors don’t expect to see everything done (writes Nick Cowie).

They say: “The long cold and wet winter was not conducive to planting up shrubs and flower beds, and they ran the risk of damage due to all the landscaping works. The recent hot weather has also not been good planting weather, so please do not expect a park filled with beautiful flower beds.

to be completely removed before planting up the beds, shrubs are being pruned and moved and new trees will be planted from October onwards.

Friends add: “The Park is already transformed but there is still a great deal of work to be done over the next two to three years.”

“It is akin to when the builders have only just left and it is now time for the decoration, in the park’s case this means gardening.”

Visitors will find new paths with lighting, the restored memorial and reflecting pond, restored mill, interpretation features, new benches and bins, play equipment and new views opened up.

What visitors will not find is a completed park as there is still a great deal of work and soft landscaping to be done.

The Heritage Lottery Fund programme runs until 2021 and over the next three years the project will be concentrating on developing the planting of the park. The flower beds are being double dug, invasive weeds need

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A group of young people from Helensburgh had the once in a lifetime experience of meeting and chatting with music legend Nile Rodgers recently.

Nile, the driving force behind the US band Chic, recently curated the Fiesta X Fold musical festival in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park.

A private backstage session was arranged by the Chic Organisation following a request made by Stuart Duncan, Trustee, on behalf of the charity Helensburgh Heroes.

Stuart told the CA: “I approached Nile through his management team and they were so

supportive. We were all hoping that he might be able to come to Helensburgh to visit the Centre but his schedule presented impossible logistical challenges.

“However we were instead invited to be his personal guests for the day to host a Big Chair type session backstage at the festival.”

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Nile Rodgers spent over an hour with the Helensburgh group

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Nile spent nearly an hour with the group answering questions.

The young people said: “He was very relaxed, charming and extremely frank when talking about his own personal journey.

Nile covered everything from his choice of guitar, his songwriting techniques, to the artists that he has either produced or recorded with.”

Added Stuart, “The Heroes charity was founded in the belief that everyone is special, has the power to do great things but that sometimes you just need a catalyst. For that catalyst substitute 'inspirational role model' like Nile.”

The Heroes Centre is currently developing a wide-ranging events programme at the Sinclair Street venue that caters for the whole community including their Tales from the Big Chair programme.

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CRAIG AND CREW JUST LOVED ARGYLL CLYDESIDE DOMESTICS postcard! In particular I would like to thank Argyll and Bute Council, Creative Scotland Screen Commission and all the people in Argyll who welcomed us along the way.

“As a New Yorker, I will be going home without a question in my head that I will be returning to Scotland and Argyll.”

Craig and Kathie had a great time in Argyll

Top US chat show host and actor Craig Ferguson made a lot of local friends recently when he was on location in Argyll.

Scots-born Craig who recently had a surprise cameo role in Still Game, is starring in Love You To Death with Kathie Lee Gifford filmed in various locations across Argyll including Arrochar.

In Love You To Death, Gifford’s character Annabelle is a lonely widow who goes on her travels with her husband’s ashes to visit places the couple saw and loved in films. While visiting Loch Fyne, she meets Scotsman Craig

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Matthew Weiner the producer of the Hollywood film said he fell head over heels in love with the area and praised the warmth of local people.

Mr Weiner said: “Our experience of filming in Argyll and Scotland as a whole has been phenomenal, we have never felt so welcomed and supported as Americans. Every view is a

Argyll and Bute Film Office and Roads team, in partnership with Creative Scotland, helped facilitate the production, which chose Argyll and Bute for its spectacular scenery.

Councillor Aileen Morton, Council Leader and Policy Lead for Economic Development, added: “I’m thrilled to hear how much the cast and crew of Love You To Death have enjoyed being in Argyll and Bute. And as much as it’s great fun to have these productions taking place on our doorstep, there are also real economic benefits attached.

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David, from Rhu, was a leading light in the restoration of the legendary 1920s yachts which are a regular sight on the loch nearly a century after they were built.

The Gareloch One Design Class was a collection of just 16 classically profiled 24-foot yachts, designed and built by McGruers.

Now living in Tayinloan, David said: “I rebuilt around ten of the Garelochs in the eighties but I haven’t worked on real boats for around twenty years as I always have difficulty coping with the demand for my model work.

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CLUB SAYS IT WITH FLOWERS It was August 1893 when Helensburgh Golf Club was founded and now 125 years on, the club has commemorated the anniversary with a special floral display.

The 125 motif was cut out by members, Derek Spaull and Alan Latham then Ladies Captain Bobbie Latham along with Sheena Bird, who looks after all the flowers around the clubhouse, planted the flowers and arranged the white stones in Spring. They are now in full bloom.

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Jordan Clark of Stall Hire Scotland, Helensburgh's monthly market operator, has stepped forward to: “take the Summer Festival to new heights.� It’ll take place over two days, August 11 and 12.

A two day road closure, in line with Winter Festival, has been organised and a full programme of market stalls, sideshows, street food and family entertainment is planned.

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The Helensburgh Community Advertiser has teamed up with leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey West Scotland to offer local good causes across the Helensburgh and Lomond area the chance to receive a share of £1,000 in our fantastic Community Chest initiative!

We’ve been looking for charities which rely heavily on donations to keep up their good work in the community, or organisations that make a real difference to the local area.

You, our readers, have been nominating your worthy causes from the Helensburgh Community Advertiser circulation area which you feel are most deserving of a share of this generous cash award.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland have now whittled down the nominations to produce the following shortlist, and we would now like you to cast your vote for your top three favourite charities or local causes to receive a cash boost!

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PROJECT WILL GATHER FOLKLORE A workshop is being held this month to assist people across Argyll and Bute to take part in a unique project to preserve tales and fables about the area for future generations.

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Argyll and Bute Youth Services has called on people of all ages to help gather stories, film clips, photographs and objects to celebrate the uniqueness of the area.

The Digital Storytelling Project is part of the national Year of Young People and aims to bring together our younger and older generations to share their stories and folklore tales of yesteryear.

The council’s policy lead for education Yvonne McNeilly said: “Argyll is teeming with folklore tales, from giant serpents and

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When we take a drink, the alcohol first causes damage to the gut lining, allowing toxins to more easily enter the bloodstream.

It first gets broken down into acetaldehyde, a chemical toxin that causes nausea and replaces healthy liver with scar tissue.

Acetate is then formed, and each time it’s created, small parts of the liver degenerate and die. The body then

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So, every time we drink we increase our liver’s scar tissue, inflammation, fat deposits, cell death, as well as increasing the toxins in our blood. And we wonder why we don’t perform so well the morning after?

On the other hand, the less alcohol we drink the better our sleep, mood, weight and energy levels, as well as clearer skin condition.

Perhaps the next time you “drink to your health”, it might be a non-alcoholic one?

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

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Route 81 volunteers received awards at the annual ceremony

A retrospective exhibition of artists Ted and Elizabeth Odling opens on September 1st at Helensburgh Library.

The late Henry Edward (Ted) and Elizabeth Odling lived and worked on the west coast of Scotland throughout their artistic careers of some 50 years. They lived in Helensburgh for 18 of those years, from 1965 to 1982.

A retrospective exhibition of their artwork is being held in Helensburgh Library until 31st October. Over 40 works will be on display including paintings, drawings, lino prints, mural work and diverse art and craft objects, representing the wide span of their creative output.

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Garelochhead’s Route 81 Awards 2018 took place recently and 55 young people received Volunteering Awards after committing 3500 hours to Route 81 and their community.

fantastic films about Route 81 she created whilst she managed all of the media and sound for the Awards on the night.”

The village’s award winning youth project provides high quality youth events and facilities run by highly trained and dedicated youth workers.

Centre 81 is a Social Enterprise and is the trading subsidiary of Project 81 Youth and Community Enterprise, a charitable company which exists to improve the quality of life for people in the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

The awards celebration was attended by over 100 people and was hosted by youth workers, Oly, Bobbie and Kirsty.

A special Lifetime Award was also presented to their longest serving director Lesley Fitton.

The ceremony was hailed as “an inspiring celebration of our young people and young adults within our community.”

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August 2018 | Dance Feature

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From hip-hop to the foxtrot, dance fever is sweeping the nation, fuelled by popular TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent.

Whether you like to jump or jive, tap or tango, shake your hips or your booty, dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get moving.

BALLET

The first ballet school, the Académie Royale de Danse, was established in France in 1661.

Today there are three main forms of ballet: classical, neoclassical and contemporary. Ballet's conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are a great foundation for dance in general.

HIGHLAND

Highland dancing is a style of competitive solo dancing developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries in the context of competitions at public events such as the Highland games. It is often performed to the accompaniment of bagpipes.

MODERN JIVE

Modern jive has evolved from jive and swing into one of the simplest of all partner dances.

There's no footwork to learn so within half an hour your local club will have you turning and spinning to the biggest chart hits of today and yesterday, with lots of different partners.

Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination, and beating stress.

One of the best things about dancing is that while you're having fun moving to music and meeting new people, you're getting all the health benefits of a good workout.

STREET

Street dance describes urban dance styles that evolved in the street, school yards and nightclubs, including hip hop, popping, locking, krumping and breaking. These dances are practised competitively, as well as being an art form and a great workout.

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Dance Feature | August 2018

BALLROOM

CONTEMPORARY

Ballroom dancing has made a comeback in recent years. There are many styles of ballroom dancing from around the world, such as the waltz, tango and foxtrot, and each has specific step patterns.

It is essential for both partners to know the steps so they can dance together.

Unlike dances such as ballet, contemporary dance is not associated with specific techniques. In contemporary dance, people attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies to produce dances that are often deeply personal.

LINE DANCING

MODERN JAZZ

Line dances are choreographed dances performed in unison by a group of people in rows. Anybody can do it and the steps are easy to learn. Beginners can enjoy dancing to a whole range of routines to all genres of music. You don't need a partner so it's great for meeting people.

SALSA

Salsa dancing is a fun and flirtatious form of partner dancing, fusing steamy Afro-Caribbean and Latin styles into simple and lively movements. The basic steps are easy to learn, and you'll salsa your way across the dance floor before you know it.

TAP

Tap dance uses shoes with small metal plates on the soles to make the dance itself part of the music. Tap evolved in America and had its roots in African dance, Irish dance and clog dancing.

Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals.

Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Jazz dance was popularised in the US by the big bands of the swing era. It offers a full body workout, developing dance ability, flexibility, strength and rhythm.

SCOTTISH

Scottish Country is a social dance involving groups of couples dacing to set routines. These dances are set to musical forms (Jigs, Reels and Strathspey Reels) which come from the Gaelic tradition of Highland Scotland, as do the steps used in performing the dances.

ZUMBA

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August 2018 | Legal Matters

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Helensburgh & District Enable Volunteer Branch have congratulated Enable Scotland’s Mental health Team on achieving the £94,825 Big Lottery award for the town reported in our last issue.

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But Angela Pearson chairperson for the branch reminds us that Helensburgh & District Branch are a voluntary run branch which is totally separate from Enable Scotland service in Helensburgh.

The branch has been around since 1954 and are still working hard to raise funds for adults with learning disabilities to enjoy friendships and integrate into the local community.

She says: “Our AGM is due to take place at 7pm 13th August at the Victoria Halls and all are welcome and the popular annual superhero walk is on Sunday 26th August from Kidston Park to Helensburgh pier and back, so if you or your children love to dress up and want to come along and help raise funds please contact me on 07876 228 474.”

Angela also wanted to say a great big thank you to HMNB Clyde Neptune department for their donations throughout the last year including their latest

The whole of the UK has recently been enjoying unprecedented warm weather. Although this is generally welcome, it has also created some uncomfortably hot indoor working environments and complaints about working conditions.

Guidance for employers and employees can be found in the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which provides that during working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable.

contribution of £500 from the very successful families’ day at Helensburgh rugby Club.

For anyone interested in volunteering or getting to know a bit more about HDBE there will be an awareness day at the local GP Millig Practice on Tuesday 24th July 10am to 2pm so please pop along.

There is no legal minimum or maximum working temperatures to determine what reasonable is or precisely when it would be considered too cold or too hot to work.

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Calendar of events Wednesday 1st Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Weekly Summer Workshop Cove Park 10-4pm. Primary 3-7. Compose and respond artistically to music with musician Katy Fennema and Designer Naomi Mcintosh. Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk Retrospective Exhibition Helensburgh Library 10.30am-12.30pm.

Retrospective exhibition of artists Ted and Elizabeth Odling. Over 40 works will be on display including paintings, drawings, lino prints, mural work and diverse art and craft objects, representing the wide span of their creative output.

All welcome.

Runs until 31st October

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 Weekly

Walking Football Hermitage Academy, Games Hall 7-8pm. £3. Run by Helensburgh Football Club, available for anyone who wants to take part in the beautiful game but at a slower pace. Same rules as the 11-a-side or 5-a-side, only difference is you are not allowed to run. samgemmell49@hotmail.co.uk paulcampbell0001@aol.com www.facebook.com/hfcwalk Weekly

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Thursday 2nd Summer Workshop Cove Park 10am-12.30pm. Children and accompanying adults. Use repeating patterns to create your own piece of tessellating jewellery or wall hanging with designer Naomi Mcintosh.

Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12noon. 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.

Weekly The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 11.30am-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. www.facebook.comWelcomeToRecovery Weekly 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!

Nina Park 01436 672099 Margaret Shaw 01436 672155 Weekly Children's Summer Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 1-4pm. £20. A fun afternoon of arts and crafts aimed at children age 8+. All materials and snack included. Collect Children's University credit coins at these classes.

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Film and Reminiscence Afternoon Dementia Resource Centre, Helensburgh 1.30pm. 'Annie Get Your Gun'.

01436 642199 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 07581 570090 Fiona Weir on 07854 262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

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Friday 3rd Summer Workshop Cove Park 10-12.30pm: Primary 3-7.

1.30-4pm. Secondary School Pupils.

Using a variety of techniques including handmade stamps, stencils and illustration participants will create their own unique tote bag. With artist Ursula Cheng.

Advanced booking required for both workshops. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7.30pm. For more information contact Irene.

01436 679701 First Friday every month Junior Art Club Exhibition The Oak Tree Gallery First-ever Junior Art Club Exhibition. Open daily TuesdaySaturday.

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What's On Calendar | August 2018 The Photo Experience Summer Series Junior Photography Classes The Oak Tree Gallery, Helensburgh 10am-12pm. A fun series of junior photography classes for kids 8+. £12 per class includes drink and snack, discount offered for block bookings. Book online.

07545 592357 kp@kathrynpolleyphotography.com Also runs on 11th & 18th August

Saturday 4th Helensburgh Art Club Art Exhibition Victoria Halls 10-5pm. Free Entry. Both professional and amateur members of the Club exhibit and the range of styles from contemporary to traditional is amazing along with the variety of media used.

Alongside the paintings are textiles, sculptures, craft items and jewellery for sale.

Opening times on Saturday 11th is 10-4pm.

Runs until Saturday 11th

Saturday 4th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Gleniffer Braes, Paisley Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From Robertson Park walk on grassy path to Gleniffer Burn.

Head downhill on road and path to a waterfall and then a short climb to Tannahill Walkway.

Return on rough paths over open ground to the start. Terrain: Paths, road and moorland muddy in places. Distance: 10km. Ascend 180m to a height of 170m.

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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 Weekly Luss Church Summer Fayre Luss Village Hall 11am-3pm. Stalls, tea & coffee, home baking. Free entry and fun for all the family.

Sunday 5th Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+.

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Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 2-3pm. Professor Cheng Manch’ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Call between 10-11pm.

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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! geeinitlaldy@outlook.com Weekly Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm. Always stimulating and friendly!

01436 820352 Weekly Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café 6.30-8.30pm. Keep up to date with what’s going on; see Facebook ‘Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café’ Weekly (Monday & Thursday)

Helensburgh Army Cadets ACF Hut, Lomond Street, Helensburgh 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of military-themed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 years. 07894 088 911 2456youn@armymail.mod.uk armycadets.com/county/argylland-sutherland-highlandersbattalion-acf Weekly Sailing and Kayaking Course Rosneath Caravan Site Sailing School 10am-4pm. A kayaking/dinghy and sailing week-long course, including lunch. www.facebook.com/ groups/314720565327113/ permalink/1318397361626090/ Runs until 10th

Tuesday 7th Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9.30-11.30am. Demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. See Facebook for events and details. www.facebook.com/ Helensburghslingmeet First Tuesday of every month

Monday 6th Macmillan Drop-in Helensburgh Library 1.30-4.30pm. Providing info & support for people affected by cancer. Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service 01586 555932 macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk Weekly Art Class Parish Church Hall 2-4pm. Small art class for beginners.

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Calendar of events Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11.30am. Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the third Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the fourth Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 678789 Weekly Summer Workshop Cove Park 10-4pm. Secondary School Pupils.

Learn about the origins of photography and build your own camera obscura with artist and photographer Oliver RaymondBarker. Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park. eventbrite.co.uk Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 12.45pm for 1pm. Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

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Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play Cove Burgh Hall Baby and Toddler play group meets twice a week. TUE: 12.452.45pm (£2 per child, £1 for babies under 1 or additional children). WED: 9:45-10:45am (£1 per child). Coffee and tea for the grown-ups and snack provided for the little ones.

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

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Wednesday 8th Summer Workshop Cove Park 10-12.30pm. Children and accompanying adults. Using one of the earliest photographic processes: Cyanotype, you will create beautiful prints using flora and fauna from around the Cove Park site. With artist and photographer Oliver RaymondBarker. Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk UHI Photography Exhibition: People, Places, Things Argyll College UHI 7-9pm. Free entry. Opening evening of an exhibition of student photographs. Join us for a glass of wine or a soft drink and vote for your 'People Choice Award' in aid of Helensburgh & Lomond Autism. Sponsored by Picture It! and PJ's Kitchen.

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Summer Workshop Cove Park 10-4pm. Primary 3-7. Learn about the origins of photography and build your own camera obscura with artist and photographer Oliver Raymond-Barker. Advanced booking required.

10-4pm. Secondary School Pupils.

Making Strange; A film-making workshop focusing on using unusual perspectives on familiar objects with filmmaker and artist Duncan Marquiss. Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk

Sunday 12th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Stob a' Choire Odhair Depart 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Monday 13th Summer Workshop Cove Park 10-12.30pm. Children and accompanying adults. Just in time for the return to school, artist and photographer Oliver RaymondBarker will show you how to make your own experimental books. Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk

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What's On Calendar | August 2018

Tuesday 14th Helensburgh Digital Photography Club The Tower 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details.

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Wednesday 15th Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. Chat and catch up (paperwork!).

01436 674966

Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group St. Michael's Church Hall 7.30pm. Rehearsals for the upcoming production of the Dolly Parton musical, "9 to 5". Anyone interested in taking part should come along and see what's involved. No auditions required for chorus. New members are always very welcome and anyone interested in backstage work also - stage crew, set building, costume. The show will run 7th -10th November.

01436 671341 info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk Weekly

Thursday 16th Hermitage Park Action Day Meet at War Memorial Gates 2pm. Bring gloves and your own hand tools if you wish, but tools are provided. Work includes clearing overgrown areas, weeding and general tidying up.

Student Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 4-5.30pm. £10. Aimed at upper primary/secondary students.

All materials and refreshments included.

07581 658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com Book via karlynsclasses.com

Saturday 18th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Troon to Irvine Depart 9.26am. Meet at Helensburgh Central railway station to catch the train to Glasgow. By train to Troon, followed by a linear walk from Troon to Irvine and a return to Helensburgh by train from Irvine.

This walk is part of the Ayr Coastal Path and takes in the Ballast Bank in Troon, several viewpoints and the regenerated harbour of Irvine.

Terrain: Sandy beaches, unsurfaced track, promenades and pavements.

Distance: 15km. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com Children's Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 1-2.30pm. £10. For children aged 5+.

All materials and snack included.

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Sunday 19th

Wednesday 22nd

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Stob nan Eighrach Depart 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. Visit to Hermitage Park or games (weather dependent).

01436 674966 Boys' Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church 6.30-7.30pm. Welcome Back Games Night.

Captain Iain Talman 07810 801115 firsthelensburgh@gmail.com

Tuesday 21st U3A Public Meeting Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am. The University of the 3rd Age (U3A) is coming to Helensburgh. The U3A is a movement of retired and semiretired people who come together to continue their social, creative and educational interests in a friendly and informal environment. www.u3a.org.uk/ www.u3asites.org.uk/scotland/home Dorian Choir United Reformed Church Hall 7.15pm. Rehearsals for the Dorian Choir will recommence. New members will be made welcome!

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Saturday 25th Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra St Michael's Church Hall 10-12pm. Open to anyone who would like to play with like-minded enthusiasts. Players of all ages and abilities welcome, come along with your instrument and music stand.

Parents are welcome to bring their children. Rehearsals held weekly with a concert at the end of November.

Anne Evans 07976 726822 locco.org.uk Summer Workshop Cove Park There will be creative workshops for Primary and Secondary School Pupils with activities including an introduction to enameling.

Advanced booking required. hands-on-cove-park.eventbrite.co.uk

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GinFall Gin Festival Victoria Hall, Helensburgh Social and Cocktail Events have organised the GinFall Festival bringing a mix of Gin, Cocktails, Food and Music.

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Friday 31st Summer Potluck Picnic Helensburgh URC hall & grounds 4.00pm.

01436 642199

Wednesday 29th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Beinn an Lochain (by North East Ridge) Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Tuesday 28th Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Rehearsal Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7.30pm. This is the first rehearsal for our new and exciting 2018-19 season. New members are always welcome.

07790085988 kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk Weekly

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. Games or visit to Hermitage Park (weather dependent).

01436 674966 Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinsons Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1:30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice.

Gill MacGregor 07771 632243 helensburghpsg@gmail.com Boys' Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church 6.30-7.30pm. Registration and parents' information meeting. All boys aged 5-17 welcome.

Captain Iain Talman 07810 801115

Thursday 30th The Annual Members Meeting of Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Helensburgh Parish Church 10.30am. We would be delighted if you would join us. Please save the date – more details to follow in due course.

Saturday 1st Sep Friday 31st Ceilidh Dance Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 8pm-12am. Tickets: Members: £8, Visitors/ Guests: £10, Under 16yrs: half ticket price. Profits to local good causes. Visitors are encouraged and always welcome. Tickets can be reserved in advance.

01389 756996 ra.r@blueyonder.co.uk www.helensburghhighland association.org Last Friday of every month

Art Exhibition Opening – Ted and Elizabeth Odling Helensburgh Library 10.30am. A retrospective exhibition of artists Ted and Elizabeth Odling. All welcome.

01631 760189 noelle.odling@gmail.com Runs until 31st October RNLI Flower Show Cove Burgh Hall 2pm. Come and enjoy a lovely afternoon. Our annual RNLI Flower Show gives all those keen gardeners, bakers and those with a creative flair an opportunity to show off their talents.

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Gin enthusiasts will get the chance to enjoy Scottish products at GinFall Festival

GIN SLINGS AND OTHER THINGS AT FEST What’s been described as the perfect day out for gin lovers comes to town this month giving a chance to sample the products of what is a rapidly growing Scottish industry.

Social and Cocktail Events have organised the GinFall Festival bringing a mix of Gin, Cocktails, Food and Music to Victoria Hall on Saturday 18th August 2018.

The Festival will bring together a large variety of gins from Scotland and further afield.

All the gin distilleries including Caorunn, Arbikie, Makar, Colonsay, Pinkster, Silent Pool, Gin Mare, Lussa, Granite North, Dundee Gin, Stirling Gin, to name but a few will be offering samples for attendees to enjoy on the day, plus there will also be Scottish Gin masterclasses, music and a premium cocktail bar.

GinFall organiser John McIver tells the CA, “Having researched the current 'gin festival' landscape in Scotland, which has grown significantly over the last 12 months, we saw an opportunity to create a more boutique style gin show, with a blend of quality gins, local food and music, gin masterclasses and premium gin cocktails, created by our own Social and Cocktail mixologists.

“We decided to move away from the typical city centre locations of Glasgow, Edinburgh as we understand that it is not always ideal for

people to have to make their way into the city centre for a show at the weekend. We feel there is a massive appetite for an event of this nature in Helensburgh, and we believe that Victoria Hall provides an ideal location for a first-class Gin Festival.”

The Festival will be in two sessions: Session 1: 12:00 -16:00 Session 2: 17:00 -21:00, Tickets: General Admission £15 (+£1 booking fee) from www. socialandcocktail.co.uk/ginfall or on Facebook @ginfallfestival.

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KAYAKING CENTRE FOR CRAIGENDORAN? Helensburgh’s derelict Craigendoran pier could become a kayaking centre and five-star bed and breakfast if a planning application is successful.

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The site was sold at auction in 2016 and now a planning application has been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council by Josephine Forrester. In support Corstorphine and Wright architects say the project would rejuvenate ‘an anti-social, dead-end space’ and ‘take back some of its historical significance.’

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In the 1880s, Craigendoran pier was a key part of the train and steamer links which saw the area develop rapidly. The developers say that around two-thirds of the former pier footprint has some part of the structure still in place.

We are looking for a positive and outgoing media tele sales professional to join our team and sell advertising in our four glossy monthly magazines.

Naming the project ‘Go Coastal!’, the developers say most of the pier timber elements past low tide will be retained in the current condition, but some around the low tide line would be cut down to ground level.

The Lochside News website reports that in a supporting statement, they said: “A kayaking facility could be well accommodated within the available space with possibility for future expansion.

“Proposals fit wholly within the categories of recreation and tourism. The proposed pier B&B/Go Coastal (Kayaking excursions) offer

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Development would see the restoration of the area to improve conditions for local wildlife and allow fantastic opportunity for a new tourism offering to experience an exceptionally high quality bed and breakfast with kayaking experiences of the beautiful west coast.”

Full details of the plans are on the council website – the reference number is 17/03284/PP.

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Local Business | August 2018

A WARM WELCOME TO PAULA BAILEY McArthur Stanton are an independent Estate Agency and Legal Firm who have been serving Argyll & Bute, West Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas for over 170 years.

We have a dedicated team of local knowledgeable staff and operate from offices based in Helensburgh and Dumbarton.

We are delighted to welcome Paula Bailey, Helensburgh’s most experienced Estate Agent, as the newest member of our team. Her vast local knowledge in all aspects of the property market, and her unrivalled reputation for customer care will ensure our commitment to the local community will enhance your overall experience.

As a long standing and trusted local business, we have been providing all the services you require when buying, selling or letting your property. We are justly proud of our ‘Owner Led’ status and do not conform to National or Corporate pressure. We offer a bespoke and tailored service to meet your individual needs. With this high degree of autonomy, we are more focused on client satisfaction and this is reflected in what we hope will be a less expensive experience for you, our client. From initial market appraisal through to final transaction and beyond, we will lead you through the process step by step with expert help and advice.

Our comprehensive array of Legal and Property Services means you have our full team behind you ‘Under one Roof’, working together to ensure all your needs are met. We can put you in touch with Independent Financial Advisors who cover ‘Whole of Market’ services with access to a large variety of Mortgage products, and can therefore find the right package to suit your specific requirements. These features make us unique in the local property market.

We at McArthur Stanton would like to invite you to an ‘Open Day’ at our Helensburgh Property office, 15-17 Colquhoun Street, on 22nd August 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm to answer any of your questions regarding the buying, selling or letting of your properties and introduce you to our local teams. Our Legal experts will be available to discuss any queries you may have about the Conveyancing process, packages available and any other legal questions you may seek advice on.

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August 2018 | Nightlife

Fascinating Facts BRITAIN TIKKA The UK recently named chicken tikka masala as its national dish, which is a spicy curry created in Britain and is unheard of in India itself

CUPPA SCREAM If you kept yelling for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would produce enough sound energy to heat up a cup of tea.

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Inverarnan, 01301 704234 lFRI 3: Blind Panik l SAT 4: Stuart McFarlane l SUN 5: Davie Mac l FRI 10: Fozzie l SAT 11: Raymond Blondell l FRI 17: Clara l SAT 18: Hell 4 Leather l FRI 24: 56 Degrees North l SAT 25: Hell 4 Leather l SUN 26: Marty l MON 27: Peter l FRI 31: Clara

AR R OC H AR Ben Arthur’s Bothy

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Gibson Hall Community Centre Garelochhead, 01436 810 403 l FRI 17: BYOB Quiz Night

H E LE N S BU R G H Ashton 74 West Princes St, 01436 675900 l Live bands throughout the month l Live sport l Contact for further details

Turnpike Rd, 01301 702 347 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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C AR D R OSS The Cardross Inn Main Rd, 01389 841358 l THU: Quiz Night l SAT: Live Music

67 East Clyde St, 01436 673847 l WED: Poker Night l THU: Bingo Night l FRI: Karaoke l SAT: Djs l Live Sky Sports & BT Sports l Live Music

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As your baby grows they can move onto Wrigglers and Cruisers classes where you and your baby will enjoy uplifting baby yoga routines, rhythm, rhyme and story and themed sensory play Local Dumbarton Mum Frederica Parisi said “We love going to Angela’s classes. It’s quality time for me and my daughter to spend together and learn new things. Angela is so friendly and welcoming, I would recommend this to any Mum”.

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Nightlife | August 2018 Clyde Bar

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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

24 East Princes St, 01436 673273 l Live Sky Sports and ESPN l Pool & Darts Competitions l Contact for entertainment details

Colgrain Bowling Club

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Monaebrook Place, 01436 672342 (after 6pm weekdays) l SUN 5: Bingo & Quiz Night 7pm

The Creggans Princes Terrace, Shore Road, 01436 842700 l Live bands throughout the month

Commodore Hotel 112 West Clyde St, 01436 676924

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The Logie Baird

Luss, 01436 860430 l Contact for entertainment details

The Henry Bell 19/29 James St, 01436 863060 l Contact for entertainment details

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Shore Rd, 01436 820200 l Live Sky Sports

26 West Princes Street, 01436 676730 l Contact for entertainment details

The Rhu Inn

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

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The Inn on Loch Lomond

8 James Street, 01436 677766 l Contact for entertainment details

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TOWN’S U3A INAUGURATED

GIANT ROWS BATHTUB UP LOCH came to his rescue stating he could make it reality, he would buy a bathtub and row it up Loch Lomond!

Now one of the best organisations to help you have a productive retirement is now up and running in Helensburgh.

Membership of the self-help group costs £20 a year, plus fees for groups which members join.

It is expected that there will be a range of options.

Malcolm Brown, chair of Helensburgh and District U3A, said groups would meet in the parish church halls in Helensburgh, which was the venue for a launch meeting in July.

There are already 50 U3As in Scotland with over 10,000 members; each U3A is locally managed but federated to the Third Age Trust.

For more information, visit www.u3a.org.uk, www. u3asites.org.uk/Scotland/home or email malcolm500brown@ btinternet.com.

Malcom Burns is raising money for Alzheimer's Scotland by rowing a bathtub the full length of Loch Lomond

Malcolm Burns, a 39 year old, 6’3” local lad who currently lives in New Mexico, America, is on a mission to raise money for Alzheimer’s Scotland in a novel way, writes Liz Grant.

Malcolm plans to row up the 22.6 miles length of Loch Lomond on his own in a bathtub which he’s made seaworthy with the help of close friends and family. He sets sail at 4am on Saturday the 11th of August from Balloch. It’s an estimated 15-18 hours journey.

What possessed him to do this?

Last year he visited his wife, Ruth’s grandfather. Papa Robin

Hickey was in the later stages of dementia.

Robin happily told a story of two young men he had heard about that had rowed the length of Loch Ness in a bathtub. Sadly Robin began to doubt the truth in his memory of what was surely too far-fetched a story. Malcolm

One year on and Malcolm is ready to make his epic journey, squeezing his statuesque frame into his bath with lobster floats as outriggers, in honour of the man he thought of as his own grandfather. He has already created a prototype ‘boattub’ in the US and he’ll make a Scottish ‘boattub update’ when he returns home in July.

We love that Malcolm is doing this. So many of us have been touched by the dark side of dementia. Isn’t it wonderful to know that there are heroes out there doing something silly with such beautiful thought behind it? Malcolm would like to raise £2,000.

You can help him smash that target via his fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/papas-bathtub-row

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YOUNGSTERS FEATURED IN PIPING FESTIVAL Another very successful Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships was held at East King Street Park in brilliant sunshine, with over 250 pipers and drummers competing.

Pictured are Linda, Margaret, Maria and Wilma with Gary Mulvaney from Helensburgh Toyota and Poet Gracey Flair

SUITS YOU AYGO A massive well done to members of The Helensburgh and Lomond Knitting Bee group who have been hard at work creating a cover for the new AYGO. The group was formed by Argyll & Bute TSI and Alzheimer Scotland and is open to everyone in the community.

Local performance poet Gracey Flair created her own wee ditty to mark the occasion entitled “Aygo’s Here and Aye Goes There” Gary Mulvaney from Helensburgh Toyota said: “We were delighted to support this fantastic group and make a donation to help with more supplies and social work events.”

TSI tell us: “If you would like to learn to knit, share your skills with

others or simply knit for fun? The Knitting Bee is for everyone in the community. Come along for knitting, coffee and a chat.

“The group can provide wool, needles and patterns or you can bring your own. Argyll and Bute TSI and Alzheimer are joining forces and will be holding these fun sessions every Friday at 1.30pm in the Dementia Resource Centre, 23-25 West Princes Street, Helensburgh. For further information please call Liz Hamilton 07733306954 or Alison Gildea on 01436 671613”.

This year the emphasis was on the juveniles and in particular the school pipe bands including two school pipe bands from North Lanarkshire Schools, plus Tobermory High School Pipe Band competing for the second time at the BPC and Renfrewshire Schools Pipe Band for the first time.

Other school bands who regularly compete at the BPC are Kintyre Schools and Dunoon Grammar School Pipe Band so Argyll & Bute are always well represented.

Chieftain Eric Thomson presented the trophies to the winners who were - North Lanarkshire Schools, 1st Juvenile grade; Lower Clyde Pipes and Drums, 1st Grade 4B; Kilbarchan, 1st Grade 4A; Kilbarchan, 1st Grade 3; Tobermory High School were 3rd in the Novice B Grade. Next year the BPC committee hope to hold the West of Scotland Pipe Band

Younger pipers were the festival stars

Championships which will include Grade 1 pipe bands competing.

The BPC highland dancing competition was held in the Commodore Hotel on Sunday 17.6.18 and the winners were - Eilildh Gammons 11 years premier winner and overall premier winner; Grace Harlton 16 years premier winner and Abby McSorley adult premier winner.'

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