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Helensburgh Heroes........................ 3 Champion Fundraisers..................... 4 Toddler Group.................................. 4 Park Pavilion..................................... 5 Submarine Centre............................ 6 Winter Festival.................................. 7 Christmas Coffee Morning ............. 8 Local Business................................... 9 Maid Appeal............................ 10&11 Fire Safe Xmas................................ 12 Late News ....................................... 12 Posting Dates.................................. 32 Wreath Making.............................. 32 What's Up Doc................................ 14 Local Business ................................ 16 HSDP Update.................................. 17 Support Groups ............................. 17 Children 1st .................................... 17 Christmas Feature.................... 18&19 Anti-Smoking.................................. 20 Legal Matters ................................. 20 What's On Calendar ................ 21-26 Yuletide Stress................................ 27 Ardencaple at 50 ........................... 28 Nightlife................................... 30&31 Bin Liner System.............................

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Local News – DECEMBER 2017

heLenSbURgh heRoeS on the high StReet The Helensburgh Heroes project finally has a physical presence in the town with the opening of a 50s style diner and exhibition space.

The project, which eventually aims to open in a three storey former Victorian railway warehouse in George Street has secured the lease of 28 Sinclair Street to showcase its ideas which centre around celebrating the achievements of local men and women.

contain a selection of original film memorabilia associated with the actress.

Professor Michael Baker, Chair of the Charity told the CA: “We are delighted to have secured this central high street premises in which we can finally showcase our ideas. It will be a flexible and dynamic space where people of The pioneer Heroes Centre all ages can relax, have fun, learn includes retail space, an information point, exhibition and and be inspired. café. It opens December 2 in time “We were very keen to have the for the Winter Festival seven days premises open for 2018 as this per week, 9.00 am until 9.00 pm. is Scotland’s designated Year of Young People, the centenary of At the heart of the property both the end of World War One will be a professionally-curated and of the Representation of the flexible exhibition space People Act, which gave women displaying a small selection of the vote for the first time. the many museum class items collected by the Charity over “2018 also sees the 90th the years. anniversary of several major television ‘firsts’ by John Logie The café, called Hucksters, after Baird including transatlantic Deborah Kerr’s first Hollywood transmission.” fi lm, has been designed in classic 50s style. Wi-Fi enabled In addition to the Heroes themed and offering a range of light merchandise on offer, including refreshments, Hucksters will specially commissioned products

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from Scotland’s leading Museums and Galleries, the Charity’s book, Inspiring Lives: 100 Remarkable People, supported by the Coop Community Fund is on sale.

It tells the stories of some of the many men and women directly connected with the area who have made major contributions to society at the local, national and international level.

Helensburgh Heroes Trustee Phil Worms said: “A very supportive benefactor quite unexpectedly stepped forward and offered the Charity the premises. It was an opportunity we could not pass up. We view this venture very much as phase one of a two phase process, the second being the establishment of larger premises. premises.”

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Cardross Baby and Toddler group is looking to recruit more volunteers to help keep the group running.

Helensburgh’s Cancer Research Charity shop is on course to be the UK’s top fundraiser for the second year in a row.

Assistant manager Alison Sturgeon tells us that despite terrible weather they managed a great final weekend and the new running total is almost ÂŁ13,600 which with more to come almost certainly makes them the top shop in the UK.

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Before that The Grannies Challenge bike ride event made a major contribution and the children who took part visited the shop to present their cheque.

Other events included the first ever SU2C Festival and a Take That tribute night and “Freaking Weekend� at The Logie.

The team say: “We also have a variety of bake sales, can collections and bag packs organised. We are a tiny team of two staff and a handful of volunteers but we are passionate about our fundraising and we live to put our shop and our town, firmly in the spotlight.�

Stand Up To Cancer raises money for Translational Research, which turns clinical trials into treatments for cancer patients.

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We meet in Cardross Parish Church Hall at Station Rd, Cardross G82 5NL every Wednesday from 10-11.30am.

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pARK pAViLion pLAnS ReVeALed Artist's impressions of the new Pavilion to be built in Hermitage Park have been published.

It is scheduled to be completed by Summer 2018.

The pavilion will be an ultra low energy Passivhaus, designed by Gareth Hoskins it Architects will be built by Helensburgh firm Stewart and Shields.

impact of maintenance in the park, which includes all elements of the park.

“With this in mind we have included a number of sustainable The old pavilion built in the 1970’s features within the new pavilion.

Inside there’s a new set of toilets, was demolished earlier in the including all-inclusive access and year, as was the old toilet block baby changing facilities, a new and Japanese shelter. From these café with its own kitchen, a three structures only two skips went to landfi ll, the remainder of kiosk, community room and some storage the material has been recycled. with an office. ” Fiona Baker from the Friends The pavilion will said: “ It is our aim is to be as be located at environmentally sustainable as possible both with the design and the level of the existing build and in reducing the future bowling green.

Due to topography at this area, it is cut into the south facing slope.

The building is transparent from the main approaches encouraging views through it from the park entrance down to the bowling green. Ramps and gentle steps, to the east side of the building, lead visitors down to the café/kiosk at the lower level.

Fiona added: “Our main funders for the whole project are the Heritage Lottery Fund, but we would also like to acknowledge and thank the MOD Covenant Fund who specifically contributed £253k towards the new pavilion, which will help bring together our community and support the integration of military families.”

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SUbmARine CentRe neARS opening Volunteers have been burning the midnight oil as the final stages of the long awaited Scottish Submarine Centre in Helensburgh are worked on.

The centrepiece of the museum is a X-51 class miniature submarine.

The vessel, donated by The Royal Navy Museum, is in situ at the centre which is located in a new building on West King Street next to The Tower.

The X-51 will be the focal point of the museum and exhibits will also include an interactive memorial in remembrance of the submariners who have given their lives in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

Progress is being reported regularly on the centre’s Facebook page, and throughout December previews are being held for stakeholders and volunteers. The centre is expected to be open to the public at the end of the month.

A grant of £670,000 through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund aided progress on the centre which when finished will shine a light on the history of submarines and in particular their roles in the first and second World Wars.

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.

If you are related to a submariner (lost in service) and have any information which would

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Local News – DECEMBER 2017

fAb feStiVAL pRomiSeS fUn foR ALL Lady Bear’s HMS Neptune Volunteer Band will Repairs Helensburgh’s Winter Festival promises two be playing two hour long stints of days of family fun on Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd.

Santa of course will be on hand in his specially constructed grotto in the Parish Church Hall and Peninsula Trikes will be offering motorbike trike rides.

Organisers promise something for everyone and Christmas shopping to suit all ages and purses.

The stage will feature several top acts. Sophie Davies with a selection of everyone’s favourite Disney songs, followed by the children of the Performance Theatre School.

The festival will, once again, be centred in Colquhoun Square with a Festive Market offering a wonderful range of gifts and goodies and an international menu of street food.

Back again is the skating rink and there will also be special skating chairs designed for wheelchair users who fancy a sleigh ride.

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Thanks to funding from Argyll and Bute Council the Winter Festival became a reality for the first time in 2012 and has gone from strength to strength.

Local musician Lewis Scobie will also have a Saturday slot followed

by James McCracken and his Michael Bublé tribute act.

In another part of the square on Saturday the musicians of the

The Sunday programme includes James Smart of ScotSoul performing songs from his album Scotland Forever and Richie Hagan bringing his Rod Stewart tribute show to the stage.

Around the square you’ll find a bouncy castle and a Victorian chair o’plane for the kiddies and some fascinating techy stuff provided by the Navy bomb squad.

There’s also a display of top of the range classic cars on Sunday and the Ayrshire Reindeers.

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chosen by RCS to represent the Conservatoire in the Junior Ferrier Competition. Since then he has achieved ‘excellent’ gradings in each performance. The renowned British tenor John Treleaven spoke of him as a ‘major talent with clear international potential’ All three young singers have appeared in several professional productions.

The Coffee Morning will open at 10.30 a.m. Light Relief is a non profit making organisation and is supported by an eclectic mix of people who donate their time and skills each week to make this coffee morning as enjoyable as possible. There is no charge for tea, coffee and home-baking.

However, donation boxes on each table are generously filled which enables Light Relief to donate money to good causes and charities within the Helensburgh area.

Over the past three years the sum of over £14,000 has been distributed locally.

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They’re offering the public a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity� to save the ship and see her sail again on Loch Lomond.

The film was released for the launch of a crowdfunding campaign with a target to raise ÂŁ125,000 in just six weeks, to buy and install the special steam boiler that will power the engine and thus restore the “Heartâ€? of the Maid of the Loch.

In the new fi lm, Bill Paterson brings his wonderful flair for story-telling, to the tale of Maid of the Loch. As Bill takes viewers on a tour of the ship, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain – known as Phil & Aly to fans of their Scottish Traditional Music around the world - play a specially composed song about the Maid on the deck, with views of Loch Lomond behind them.

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ALY bACK mAid AppeAL vessel. First built in Glasgow at A&J Inglis shipyards, the Maid was then taken apart, put on a train to her new home in Balloch and put back together again before her launch in March 1953.”

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Since 1996 the volunteers of the charity the Loch Lomond Steamship Company have been lovingly maintaining the ship and working towards their ambitious mission to fully restore the ship to her former glory and get her sailing again.

John Beveridge is one of the founders of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company. He fell in love with the ship as a boy, going sailing on Loch Lomond and has spent more than 20 years volunteering his time and skills to look after the Maid and raise funds to see her sail again.

He said: “We need to raise this £125,000 now, so we can get the order in for the special steam boiler by the end of January, and receive the boiler in time to do the work to install it over the summer of 2018. We are in a bit of a catch 22 situation just now, so the timing of this appeal is crucial to the success of our overall effort to raise the funds to fully refurbish the Maid.”

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hAVe YoURSeLf A fiRe SAfe XmAS Fairy Lights and other decorative lights need more care than your everyday lights and should be switched off when you go out or go to sleep. The Christmas tree too could catch and fill a room with fire and deadly gases.

43% of people are more concerned with how their tree looks rather than how safe it is

Scotland’s Fire and Rescue Service is determined that Christmas should not end in tragedy.

There are extra hazards present at this time of year, but say their safety experts, a bit of common sense will prevent your celebrations being ruined.

Candles mark special occasions and create a special atmosphere but they also bring fire home. So treat them very carefully.

• Always put candles on a heat resistant surface • Be especially careful with tea lights; put them in a proper holder • Position away from curtains or furniture • Keep out of reach of children and pets • Do not move them when burning • Extinguish candles when you leave a room and never go to sleep with a candle burning.

It is important to ensure needles on fresh trees are green and not dried out , don’t place the tree too close to a heat source, don’t put your live tree up too early or leave longer than two weeks and keep the stand filled with water at all times.�

Other top tips are: Check your smoke alarm. Be careful when cooking, especially with chip pans and never cook if you have been drinking alcohol. Remember that wrapping paper and cards should be kept away from heat sources. Turn off decorative lights including tree lights and candles and stub out cigarettes properly.

A Service spokesman said:� We do want you to celebrate safely .

If the worst happens remember your fire escape plan, get out and stay out then dial 999 . If you want any free advice please just call us on 0800 0731 999 “

Late News Friday 1st Christmas Gallery 69 Sinclair Street Pop-up art and crafts gallery opening again at Fine art, jewellery, prints, cards, wood, textiles, glass, ceramics, tweed, soaps, and lots more. Shop local and buy from the makers! info from pamelarandal@hotmail.com (runs until Xmas eve)

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DECEMBER 2017 – What's Up Doc?

Wreath making

Friends of Linn Gardens in Cove are kicking off the festive season with an interactive afternoon of wreath making.

It takes place on Sunday December 3 at the Gibson Hall Garelochhead from 2-5pm when Dr Jim Taggart and others will be offering help, instruction and information on the seasonal foliage in the garden.

It costs £3 including the materials so it is a very inexpensive way of learning an ancient art, say organisers.

The Friends of Linn Gardens are made up of a wide section of people bonded by their love of plants and who support Jim in his work to preserve what is regarded as one of Scotland’s hidden gems.

What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn

This month: REWARDING BEST EFFORTS! Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Scottish Health Awards in Edinburgh.

Alongside other doctors there were people involved in the NHS in many different ways, including physiotherapists, optometrists, nurses, speech therapists, managers, carers and volunteers. It was uplifting to hear the stories of how people had been recognised for the special attention and care which they had shown to patients. At a time when we are often hearing stories of failures within the NHS, it reminded us that the vast majority of healthcare professionals often give a little of themselves, which makes their work more than

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A few days later the new Scottish GP contract, previously unchanged since 2004, was unveiled. This puts patients at the centre, but will see GPs’ role changing to “Expert Generalists”, possibly having a more handsoff role but using their knowledge and expertise to supervise and support other professionals such as physiotherapists, pharmacists and nurses to ensure people get the most appropriate care from the person best placed to give it.

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

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

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

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Local News – DECEMBER 2017

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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

Since Christmas 2015 RBS Helensburgh has supported the charity Children 1st. This year they are hoping to do the same again.

Al-Anon

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

Argyll & Bute Care and Repair

Help for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their property or would like help with adapting their house for their needs 01389 841 672

Argyll & Bute Women’s Aid

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

In 2015, between staff, customers and local businesses, they provided toys for the local children who are supported by Children 1st.

For Christmas 2016 the appeal provided each child with a new pair of Pyjamas and Dressing Gown or Onesie for Christmas Eve, a Christmas Eve bag went to each family which contained a paper plate, cup, carrot (for the Reindeers), magic Reindeer Food and a mince pie for Santa.

And as our picture shows that is quite a haul.

Kirsty Feasby from the branch said: “We have had a collection tin on the counter all year and our customers have been really supportive, this has allowed us to

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

“Again, we will provide the Christmas Eve bags with the help of the staff at Card Factory. To raise more money this year we have produced Reindeer Food which we are selling in the branch and a couple of other places locally, all proceeds are going towards our purchases.”

Dementia Resource Centre

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

Helensburgh Addiction Rehabilitation Team (HART)

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

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National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Breastfeeding Support

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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With Glenfiddich’s Mark Thomson Friday 26th January | 7pm to midnight Celebrate Scotland’s greatest poet and our finest traditions, with an evening of pipes, folk music, excellent Scottish food and, of course poetry. Enjoy a few wee drams of the good stuff with Mark Thomson, Scottish Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich.

Enjoy a special Glenfiddich cocktail on arrival, and a different Glenfiddich whisky with each course. £39 pp inclusive of a 4 course Scottish menu & paired whisky with each course.

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The Crown Office of Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS) is the body responsible for the prosecution of all crimes in Scotland. They also investigate sudden or suspicious deaths and handle complaints made against the police. Procurator Fiscals are qualified solicitors who work for COPFS and are therefore civil servants.

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Calendar of events Friday 1st Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, More info 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month)

Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, Members will be writing on the day. Bring along paper and pencil to join us. 01436 831106 or jeanianmurray@btinternet.com Christmas Fair Arrochar Primary School Spaces for stall holders available at a cost of £10. 01301 702261.

TSI - Be Aware, Prepare It's Winter Helensburgh Parish Church 1:30-3:30pm, Find out what is available to make your life easier over the winter. 01436 671613

Saturday 2nd Helensburgh Art Club Sale Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, one-day sale. Variety of paintings will be available, both framed and unframed, as well as craftwork and jewellery. www.helensburghartclub.co.uk

Helensburgh Heroes Opens 28 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh 9:30am, Helensburgh Heroes exhibition, Hucksters café, shop and Visit Scotland information centre opens. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9.30am. All welcome.

01436 670008 info@helensburghheroes.com Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street 10:30am, a great way to fi nd out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised.

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Helensburgh Music Society Concert The Tower Digital Arts Centre 7:30pm, The Kapten Trio will perform Piano Trios by Beethoven (B fl at major), Shostakovich (C minor) and Schubert (E flat major).

A most delightful programme – from Beethoven's Trio nicknamed 'Gassenhauer' (Street Song), to a 17-year-old's romantic Trio by Shostakovich , to a Trio by Schubert written later in his short life. Tickets for this are available online from www.helensburghboxoffice/live or at the Tower Digital Arts Centre 01436 820369, or on the door.

NCT Lomond Nearly New TOY Sale Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-11:30am, The NCT Lomond Nearly New TOY Sale 2017. 1011.30 am. *Helensburgh Parish Church, Colquhoun Street*. Early entry at 9.45 am for NCT members.

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Nearly New Sales are a fabulous way to BAG A BARGAIN by fi nding good-quality used toys, books, games etc. To register as a seller, volunteer, advertise or for more info nns.lomond@nct.org.uk or Facebook/NCTLomond or call 07896 741214.

Bethesda Christian Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship The café will be open from 10.30am to 3.30pm for the Helensburgh Winter Festival, and there will be tea, coffees and scones available with soup and rolls served from 12 noon. Gordon Weir, pastor at BFC, on 07581 570090 or church community worker Fiona Weir on 07854 262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

Christmas Coffee Morning Helensburgh URC 10am-12:30pm, Baking, Crafts, games, tombola, raffl e, gifts & more Entry: Adult £2 Children £1 incls Coffee/Tea, Christmas Pie/ Shortbread. 01436 672352 or helensburgh24@gmail.com

Saturday 2nd Helensburgh Winter Festival Colquhoun Square 10am-4pm, The festival will feature one of the biggest festive markets in Scotland with more than 100 stalls and booths on display as well as the popular outdoor skating rink. A full programme of entertainments throughout both days will include some fabulous tribute acts from Best Entertainment, the HMS Neptune Volunteer Band, local groups and the Naval Wives Choir as well as a wide range of side shows and children's rides including the Victorian chair-o’plane, Santa's Grotto, live reindeer and the Santa Dash. The Santa Dash will take place on Sunday at noon with a fireworks display at 4pm at the pier car park. (runs Sunday 12noon-4pm)

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Sunday 3rd Make Your Christmas Wreath Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 2-5pm, Friends of Linn Gardens  S. Charity 0209702 invite you to make your own Christmas wreath.

Demonstration and help by Jim Taggart and others to include description of seasonal foliage available at Linn Botanic Gardens. £3 (refunded on joining). Under 12 FREE. Soup & sandwiches, tea, coffee etc. available.

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Monday 4th Fun First Sessions Various Locations MON 4th &11th: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE 5th & 12th: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / TUE 5th & 12th: 9:45am, Colgrain Community House, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED 13th: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (35yrs) / THU 7th & 14th: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU 7th & 14th: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (5-8yrs) / FRI 1st, 8th & 15th: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI 1st, 8th & 15th: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs). www. funfirst.org.uk or mail@funfirst.org.uk Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1-4pm, Intermediate. No partners required. 01436 676718 / 821851 (runs every Monday until June)

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

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

For more information call 01436 820352 (runs every Monday)

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

Macmillan Drop-in Helensburgh Library 1:15-3:00pm, Providing information & support for people affected by cancer. To contact Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service call 01586 555932, or email macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk (runs every Monday)

Tuesday 5th

Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm, Courses and personal Training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for Club members. 01436674966 or riddington88@hotmail.com (runs every Tuesday)

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

Contact the President, Gordon Burgess, on 01436 677481 or email gordonburgess1@hotmail.co.uk

(runs 1st Tuesday of the month)

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. scotland@ swimtime.org or call 0131 278 0444

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Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of month at 2.30pm. 01436 678789.

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

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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)

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Calendar of events Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail. com or call 07717 238979

Wednesday 6th Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls from 10.00am-12 noon.

WED 6: Coffee morning at Antartex / WED 13: Christmas Party - Last meeting until Wed 10th January 2018. Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966.

(runs every Wednesday)

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

07912 284396. (runs every Wednesday)

Cove & Kilcreggan S.W.I. Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, We are looking forward to our guest speaker Jeannette Tennant giving a demonstration on Christmas floral decoration. If you would like to try making your own arrangement a container and oasis will be provided at the cost of 60 pence and please bring a candle, foliage and decorations and get creative! Competitions: Gift wrapped box/Jar of pickle.

Bring & Buy sales. 01436842465 or joanbeilby@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday 7th 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 or email development@basicchildcare.co.uk (runs every Thursday evening)

Thursday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2:30-4pm, This popular café runs weekly. 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. Further information at www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (also runs Thursday 14th)

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. We meet every week even during holidays. (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)

The Welcome-In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 12-3pm, 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 offer a friendly environment, a bite to eat and a chance to chat and make new friends. facebook. com/WelcomeToRecovery/ (runs every Thursday)

Friday 8th Christmas Fayre Garelochhead Primary Garelochhead Primary School 3-5pm, Stalls, Food, Santa, Raffle, Tombola, Face painting, Glitter Tattoos, Fire Engine, Hotdogs, Home Baking and more! gheadpfp@gmail.com

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Dorian Choir Christmas Concert United Reformed Church 7:30pm, This will be our first concert with our new conductor, Sian Winstanley and we will be performing Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols along with much-loved Christmas carols and favourite Christmas songs. After the concert, you are invited to join us for wine and mince pies. Details are: Friday 8th December 2017, United Reformed Church at 7.30 pm. Tickets: Adults - £8.00, Children (under 14) £4.00.

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Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls.

Evening of Christmas Music Riverside Church, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Presented by the Glasgow Wind Band. Tickets £10, Children £1 available by calling 01389 762503

(runs second Saturday of month)

Saturday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9-10.30am, There will be cakes and bakes on offer at this café and a chance to enjoy fellowship.

The Saturday café takes place on the second Saturday of every month (please note there will be NO Saturday café in January) For more info, contact Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

Monday 11th Cardross Scottish Women's Institute Cardross Church Hall 7:30pm, Cookery demonstration

by Caroline Stuart. Members Competitions: 3 Chocolate Truffles / Sewn Jewellery Roll.

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HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church 10-3pm, Come along and meet our talented local crafters. There is also a tearoom and raffle with home baking to raise money for Robin House in Balloch. For more information call 01436 268160 or email hlaa.web@gmail.com Christmas Coffee Morning Helensburgh URC Parklands school invite you to join them at 10am-12pm. Santas grotto, home baking, raffle, bottle stall and crafts. Admission £1.50. Tables fimclnn@aol.com Kiddiwinks Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9.30am-10.45am, This brand-new and unique toddlers group invites mums and dads to take wee ones along and enjoy fellowship.

There will be plenty of toys, crafts, music, stories and snacks for youngsters as well as a chance for the mums and dads to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cup of tea or coffee. Kiddiwinks runs on the second Saturday of every month. Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255. Further information is avaialble at www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm, our Demonstrator will be Mr John Dalton with “Christmas Greetings”. All will be made most welcome. For more information call 01436 673066

Wednesday 13th Luss SWI Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, All members are invited for a Christmas Potluck Supper.

A great night filled with food and friendship! For more information call 01389 850231 or email anne@ farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk Amnesty International Greetings Cards United Reformed Church 11am-2pm, available for anyone to drop by and write a seasonal message to a prisoner of conscience. Cards, stamps and pens provided.

You can admire the Xmas trees as you sign! (also runs Saturday 16th 10.30 -2.30pm)

Thursday 14th Christmas Tree Festival Helensburgh United Reformed Church 10am-8pm, Over 36 trees will be decorated by local groups, schools and organizations. A ‘Seasonal Musical Interlude’ of concerts and recitals by schools, local musical groups and individuals throughout the Festival. A Prayer Tree for prayer requests will be available throughout the event. The festival finishes with a Community Carol and Gift Service.

Tea/coffee will be served daily.

Entry is free but all donations will be shared between our two charities, Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre and Oxfam South Asia Floods Appeal. (runs 10am-8pm Mon - Fri and 10am-4pm Sat and Sun)

Helensburgh Art Club Sailing Club 7:30, Workshop with Carol Moore - Placing figures in the composition. All welcome

Fun First Christmas Party Fundraiser Victoria Halls 10am-11:15am, Come and meet Santa! Tickets are £3.50 for a child and £6 for siblings and this includes a snack and a gift from Santa. You can purchase a ticket from all Fun First Sessions. For more information visit www.funfirst. org.uk or email mail@funfirst.org.uk Cove and Kilcreggan Film Society Cove Burgh Hall 7:45pm, Whisky Galore (2016), Admission free to members (still able to join - 8 films for £20); guests £4, conc. £3 - everyone is welcome! Raffle, free popcorn you are welcome to bring your own refreshments, including BYOB - glasses and bowls available in the Hall.

Friday 15th Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10am, Please come along and join us for our popular Christmas Workshop where you will get the opportunity to try flower arranging for yourself. Limited numbers so please phone for a place and further details to Roni Stephenson on 01436 673066 or email helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com

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Sunday 17th Sunday at Seven Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm, Christmas Sunday at Seven with “Come and Sing” Carols for all, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Wednesday 20th Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am-12pm, This café offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a cuppa whilst enjoying games and being entertained by live musical entertainment and readings and runs on the third Wednesday of every month. Gordon Weir, pastor at BCF, on 07581570090 or church community worker Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

Helensburgh’s 24th Hogmanay Ceilidh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 8pm, Welcome New Year Voicebox Ceilidh Band, bar and buffet, friendly atmosphere and Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipeband at midnight.

This popular night, run by Helensburgh & District Access Trust will raise funds to build and repair countryside paths in our area including the Three Lochs Way. Adult ticket £40, Children under 12 £25. Tickets available from Victoria Halls or 07738 701948. For more information see facebook www.facebook.com/ ThreeLochsWay/

Monday 1st Fancy Dress Charity Water Ski Event Cameron House Boat House Restaurant 1pm, Come along and support the intrepid skiers at Loch Lomond Water Ski Club’s annual event! 35 years of fundraising continues!” David Henderson 01436 860632.

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Top tips for less Yuletide stress Our lives are busy enough without the added workload created by Christmas. Organisation will make a huge difference and reduce those stress levels. (writes Nick Cowie) Enjoying the festivities without angst is the aim and the all important budget comes pretty high up on the agenda.

The last thing you’ll want is to be juggling finances in December and paying off debts in July. Make a list and don’t be competitive.

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

partner and perhaps a friend or two. For example, if you are hosting a Christmas party ask people to bring along some of the food, or ask children to help wrap presents.

soaking in the true meaning of Christmas?

If you want to do things differently this year that’s totally fine. Just be sure to let everyone know as early as possible so that they too can make alternative plans.

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

Would you rather rush around on Christmas going from house to house so that you can please other people, or is it more important to stay in one location and spend that extra time relaxing with your kids, enjoying a glass of A great tip is to decide which holiday preparations and errands holiday you can delegate to your children, cheer, and Organising social events is also important. With children there will be many school and club events, and so getting them on the calendar as soon as possible will be a great help. Then additional events like office parties and pantomime trips can be added and all the family can see what is happening when.

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“Aidan Wilson recently made his debut for Rangers and a few others have made careers in the professional game. Gordon Mills had a very successful career in the junior ranks playing for Auchinleck Talbot scoring a hat trick in a Scottish Cup Final. “ The club is giving so many kids the chance to play football which would make John and Wallace proud of the decision to start the club so many years ago.”

Formed by lifelong friends Wallace Murdoch and The club couldn’t run without the number of volunteers and John McGinley in 1968 Ardencaple FC is now this coming year will mean approaching its 50th Year. everyone being busier than usual Wallace and John would probably A recently discovered photograph as Ardencaple will be holding two Sports Dinners and the club hopes (above) shows John McGinley never have imagined when that many former players, coaches starting with one team back then at a tournament in St Andrews with Ardencaple’s 1993 team. The and volunteers will attend the that the club would grow to extra one. currently having players at 13 Age club are hoping that our readers Other events on the cards will be will submit any old photographs Groups including a girls section a Ladies Lunch on top of the usual and match reports to the club and about to form an over club fund raising events such as webpage 35s team. the Casino Night and football Euan Birss club spokesman said: With players alone now reaching tournaments and Gala Day. “Ardencaple are proud to give 300 and committee members Ardencaple 2007s are looking the children of Helensburgh and and coaches around the 50 mark for more players: Any interested surrounding areas the chance it has become quite a large players can contact 07793 012546. to play football and over the organisation.

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Market at the Shores If you’re still chasing last minute Christmas presents – or just fancy a nice day out away from towns – the weekend of December 2 and 3 could be the ideal time to pay a visit to Loch Lomond Shores. There will be artisan food and drink at the St Andrew’s Celebration Market from 10am to 4pm, and also a great selection of arts and crafts “with a very Scottish feel”. Most of what’s on the stalls is said to be “fresh, local, seasonal, unique, artisan or handmade – so no two markets are exactly the same, and you’ve the chance of picking up an unusual quality gift.

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Argyll and Bute Council says it is introducing ‘a simple new system’ for residents to order new liners for their food waste bins – tying an unused bag to the food caddy.

The bins are emptied weekly but currently replacement rolls of liners are only delivered to homes every six months, although they can also be ordered by contacting the council, or picked up from the council offices in Helensburgh.

and saves the council time and resources as the new supplies are dropped off when we already have staff and a vehicle in the area, as we are already collecting the food waste.�

From the end of this month, people will be asked to tie an unused liner to the handle of their bin as a sign to council workers that they need more liners. A new supply will then be left inside the bin.

Policy lead for roads and amenity services Roddy McCuish, said: “This is a very simple system that means residents get their replacement bin liners quickly,

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Winter chills affect pets too The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is again concerned that puppies and kittens given at Christmas can end up abandoned.

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

They live around 15 years and require serious commitment.

The various Animal Welfare charities also remind people with pets that there are some simple common

sense rules to remember in the winter months.

Dog owners must keep their pets well away from ponds and lakes that are iced over. Thin ice may break under a dog's weight. Also watch out for dogs' paws becoming impacted with snow - this can cause them discomfort.

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

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WooDLanD geeSe WaLk Thousands of geese spend the winter months feeding and roosting around the Loch Lomond area. Join the team (Sunday 10 December from 3.30pm to 6pm; price, adult £7; child, £3.50; member £5.50) for an evening woodland walk along to one of their favourite roosting spots. As the sun goes down, watch as the geese move in to their overnight dwelling.

Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and bring torches and binoculars if you have them. Some of this event will involve standing for periods of time so remember to wrap up well. Booking essential - tel 01389 83067; e-mail loch.lomond@rspb. org.uk

tRAd gLoRY bid foR RYAn Cardross fiddler Ryan Young will find out this month if he has won the crown for Trad Music Album of the Year – in what would be a major triumph for the talented young musician.

Last year we reported how Ryan had followed notable academic success by producing his own album, and now that album - titled as his name – is in the frame for the top award in the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.

However even if one of the other seriously good musicians in the final pips him to the post he has definitely moved to the centre of the traditional music radar by getting into such an elite league of award candidates in the first place.

Having graduated only last year he is already firmly in the “one to watch” category of one of Scotland’s most vibrant music genres – one which, with major events like Celtic Connections – is becoming more popular by the year.

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arguably one of the most sought after awards and competition is said to be particularly tough this year.

The winners will shortly be crowned at a glittering ceremony held at The Lagoon Centre in Paisley.

This year’s ceremony will see some of the biggest names in Scottish traditional music perform, including Elephant Sessions, The Shee Big Band and Siobhan Miller – who is regarded as one of the finest singers to emerge from Scotland’s music scene over the last decade – and many more.

Event founder and promoter, Simon Thoumire, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to bring the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards to Paisley. There is a real

buzz around the town as they strive towards their bid for UK City of Culture 2021, and we’re delighted to be part of it.”

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