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Top graduate art show comes to town “I'm talking to students this week about their proposals for what they might be exhibiting and will be putting together a programme in the next couple of weeks.

“We will set up on the Thursday [July 20], and the work will go on show to the public from the Friday through to the Monday.”

Helensburgh will showcase one of the UK’s most prestigious graduate art shows this month - the work of 40 students from the Glasgow School of Art who are completing the M.Litt course in Fine Art Practice.

From July 21 to 24, the students work will be exhibited at the Mackintosh Club in Sinclair Street, Helensburgh Parish Church and Colquhoun Square. It is the first time so many students have exhibited their work as a group outside the city.

The event is being organised and run by the community council and it is hoped that it will raise the profile of the town, as a significant venue for national art and cultural events in the future.

Though students from the worldfamous school have exhibited throughout Glasgow, and on their own in towns elsewhere, in the past, the Helensburgh exhibition is the first time so many students will have taken their work outside the city to be put on display as a group.

consideration is also being given to using the square itself as a venue for performance art during the exhibition.

The students' work will be exhibited at the Mackintosh Club in Sinclair Street and at Helensburgh Parish Church in Colquhoun Square – while

John Quinn, the GSA's academic support manager, said: “The community council contacted us last year looking to organise an arts festival.

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“This is about taking our students' work to a new audience. We're looking for it to become an annual event.

“The students involved have been to Helensburgh to visit the sites and I'll be getting their feedback soon.”

HCC member Tariq Durrani, who first suggested the idea, said: “Something like this hasn't happened before, so it would be a feather in our cap for Helensburgh to be the place for budding artists to come and display their projects.”

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A memorial will be unveiled at Kidston Park at 11:00 on Saturday, 1st July to commemorate the role Helensburgh played in WW2 air operations.

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games secure Funding paddling Anne of Loudounville The Rosneath Peninsula Highland Gathering, one of the summer’s top events, will now definitely take place on Sunday 16th July 2017 at the Howie Memorial Park, Rosneath.

The Gathering had been in peril because of funding issues following council grant cuts.

Some sponsorship funding had also fallen, but Cove and Kilcreggan Community Council increased its support.

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“Held in the picturesque village of Rosneath on the Rosneath Now organisers have confirmed Peninsula, visitors can enjoy the what will be a fun day out for spectacle, colour and sounds of all the family incorporating a the various competitions plus traditional Highland Games with enjoy a leisurely browse of the competitions in Solo Piping, many stalls, refreshment stands Highland Dancing, the Highland and other entertainments, or Games Heavy Events, Track & Field even join in some of the activities Races and the Hill Race. such as the family races.”

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A makeshift wooden shed in a Garelochside garden hides a remarkable yacht restoration project carried out by cousins Bill McLaren and Tim Henderson (writes Nick Cowie) Remarkable because of its complexity, but remarkable too because Bill is 73 and Tim 79 and over three years they’ve put in more than 1500 man hours to bring Dione, the last of the 16 Gareloch class yachts, built by McGruers in 1924, back to full seaworthy condition.

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been in the same age group so as Bill put it: “It’s been a bit of a Last of the Summer Wine project.”

He added: “ Dione had been derelict for 35 years and when she arrived at my house a child could have climbed from left to right through the keel and the hull.

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He added: “Tim has a vast amount of marine engineering experience but on a boat nothing is straight and square so a lot is done by eye and that’s a skill you have to learn.”

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Many had been dispersed to far fl ung locations, but in the 1950s Tim’s uncle, John Henderson, made it his mission to bring them all back to the Gareloch.

The complete original class of 16 are sail ready, and most will be racing regularly this season.

Tim said: “Once Bill has stuck his Tim said: “ head above the parapet to take on the project I felt a sort of family obligation to join in.

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A new education pack has been launched by Cruise Loch Lomond, giving background information about the history and environment of the area.

The job now is to get Dione in the water. She’ll be launched this month at an evening party at Rhu Marina and Tim and Bill will race her in the Gareloch One Design championships before she is passed on to a new owner.

Bill said: “And that’s when we find out how well we’ve done, but we expect Dione will soon shoogle down when we get her out in a stiff breeze.”

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Full ‘STEM’ ahead for Colgrain where they learned about radar equipment, and Lt Cdr Dave Pinder from HMNB Clyde spoke to primary four to seven children about aeronautical engineering.

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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has published a guide to a range of ‘Wee Hills with Big Views’ that can be enjoyed by people of all levels of fitness and experience.

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to the Park and start enjoying eight little gems which the Park is promoting for a summer stroll.

Close to home there is Gouk Hill.

On the east of Helensburgh, Gouk Hill sits on the western edge of the National Park. The hill is 277m

high and forms part of the long distance coast-to-coast walk, the John Muir Way. Conic Hill offers a short but fairly stiff 361m climb beginning in Balmaha. Conic Hill offers magnificent views of Loch Lomond and its islands starting from about a third of the way up a well-trodden path. It comes with the added bragging bonus of being able to say you’ve walked part of the West Highland

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Gordon Watson, chief executive of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park said: “ Whether it’s your first time walking in the hills, or your fiftieth, there is something for everyone.

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1995, and since then the Maid has been refurbished and become a popular static tourist attraction, with the pier rebuilt and the slipway restored.

The Lochside Press web site pictured James Fraser (chairman, Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs) presenting the awards this week to Joe Twaddle, Paul Saunders and John Beveridge for improving visitor experience in the area.

Mr Twaddle, who runs Passfoot Bed and Breakfast in Balmaha with his wife Betty, was given the third Hannah Stirling National Park Award in recognition of his hard work, commitment and outstanding service over many years to the well-being of East Loch Lomondside.

John Beveridge, who for the past 35 years has been at the helm of the efforts to get the Maid of the Loch sailing again, was recognized for his voluntary work.

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A descriptive panel has been erected by Helensburgh Heritage Trust beside the Battle of Glen Fruin cairn at the west end of the glen.

Sponsored by Luss Estates and prepared by Sarah Crome, the panel tells the story of the battle.

to mark the approximate site of the clan battle that took place there in 1603.

The decision to erect it followed the construction of a pathway up to the cairn last year for the Trust by the Community Payback project.

The final part of the project is to tidy up and clear vegetation so that visitors sitting on the wooden bench have a better view down the glen.

The cairn, which is located beside the road near the head of the Glen on land owned by Luss Estates, was erected in the 1960's

has written about the battle says: “That a battle took place in Glen Fruin on the 7th February 1603 between the Colquhouns and the MacGregors, that the number of Colquhoun dead was very much greater than MacGregor dead, and that the MacGregors were subsequently severely punished for their actions are about the only three facts that most historians will agree upon regarding the Battle of Glen Fruin.”

See his full article on www. helensburgh-heritage.co.uk

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JULY 2017 – What's Up Doc?

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This month: GAINING BY GIVING…

The Friends of Hermitage Park have been keeping us updated with progress on the multi million pound Park refurbishment which is being recorded on time lapse cameras.

They tell us designs for the fountain plaza and new play area are being finalised and the contractor for the new pavilion will be appointed very soon.

Meanwhile time lapse cameras purchased by the Friends have been installed and are busy recording the works in progress.

The hard core sub-base of the new paths has been laid out along with ducts for the new lights along the paths.

Friends say: “The tarmac surface will be laid later as it is better to do all the tarmac work at the end when it will not be damaged

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by other work and laying it all at once gives better joins between the different sections.”

The Friends have been busy dividing and moving perennials from the old flower beds and storing them in a nursery bed so they can be replanted in the new flower beds.

They add: “We are constantly looking into grant funding to try and raise money for the extras and our bank balance has reduced dramatically as we have handed over the Friends’ £20,000 contribution to the project costs.”

Last month I ran my first marathon in Stirling. It was a great experience, both on the day and in the months of training leading up to it.

I have benefited physically from the exercise and also found running a great way to clear the mind!

However, I was struck by how many of my fellow runners had also used the opportunity to raise funds for others, through various charities, to support people and their families affected by diseases such as cancer, diabetes and dementia. It was a reminder also that many people do things for others, either as volunteers or fundraisers, in the process gaining

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from it themselves. Often this work goes unnoticed and without volunteers in our local community many things would simply not happen.

Volunteering can help people learn new skills, make friends, build confidence and for younger people can be a useful way to gain certificates and awards, such as the Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Locally work is being done to raise awareness about volunteering, for all age groups, and it would be worthwhile contacting your local authority to find out more, if you are interested. In Argyll & Bute look up www. argylltsi.org.uk for more info!

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Beekeepers keep The hills BuZZing As we reach high summer the hills of Helensburgh are alive with bees thanks to the work of the Helensburgh and District Beekeepers Association. so many stories on television and in the press that these precious creatures are under threat from 21st century agricultural practices.

Hundreds of thousands of bees are hard at work in our hills and gardens as beekeeping has become more popular in Helensburgh and Lomond.

The beekeepers say that if you are interested in bees and beekeeping you are welcome at their monthly meetings.

Helensburgh & District Beekeepers Association was formed in 1990 and has an enthusiastic following of active beekeepers. Over the summer members will be visiting various apiaries for practical beekeeping sessions.

Their informative website (www.helensburghbees.com) reminds us of just how vital these tiny creatures are to our very existence.

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Info, advice and support for those looking after family members or friends. 29 Lomond St. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Call Lynn or Christine on 01436 673444

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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

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

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Bryan and Jane have many years of experience behind them in the hospitality industry Bryan previously had Burch’s restaurant in Dumbarton and The Buchlyvie Inn and worked with his cousin at the Drymen Inn, they moved to the Costa Blanca in the early 2000’s and opened 2 restaurants embracing the Spanish and English cuisine where they stayed for almost 14 years.

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response from the locals on the Rosneath peninsula and tourists staying in their newly refurbished rooms.

Open for breakfasts, lunches, afternoon and cream teas and evening meals until 9pm the hotel is also available for functions, weddings and corporate events. With 10 bedrooms, 2 function rooms and lounge bar serving real cask ales and a local public bar with a large screen for sports. Keep your eye out for live music events and other happenings on social media and local news reads.

Every Sunday there will be a special Sunday roast menu served from 12.30 until 8pm, 2 courses 12.95 3 courses 15.95 with all desserts and cakes homemade.

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its own special story... information centres for local days out, plus the libraries are a good source of activity in themselves, with plenty of books and computers to keep children busy, and they often have storytime for toddlers and parents.

Check out the leisure centres - there are plenty of indoor sports and activities children can participate in.

The swimming pools in our area often offer

special deals and fun days.

Museums and galleries often have new exhibitions and events running in the summer. Many art galleries put on special events for children and families, and they are usually free.

You could go geo caching. The Clyde Sea Lochs trail is dotted with information boards with a new set of caches themed around the Lochs. Download the free app to your smartphone, check out other caches local to you and get going. It soon becomes addictive.

can find. A favourite and great for our windy shores too is a kite, they can be bought from bargain shops very cheaply and provide loads of fun.

If it is raining have a movie day with popcorn - homemade of course, or get cooking. Pick a recipe with the children, go shopping for ingredients and cook something together that you can enjoy eating afterwards.

Sunny days are great for simple activities like picnics and ball games. This can be done as close to home as in the back garden.

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Calendar of events Helensburgh And West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am SAT 1: Lairig Eilde & Lairig Garten Circuit / Sunday 2nd Greenock Cut/Dunrod Hill / SAT 8: Glen Lochay / SAT 15: Linear walk from Ayr to Troon (meet H'burgh Central to catch 9.26 train) / SAT 22: Inverary- Dun na Cuaiche Tower & Forest Circuit / SAT 29: Dunculm from Overton House.

No dogs. Visit www.hwdramblers. me.uk or call 01389 731953.

Luss Highland Games Luss Games Field 10:45-5pm, Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, wrestling, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running. At 10:45am. Sir Malcolm Colquhoun, Chieftain of the Games will march in front of the Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band from Luss Car Park to Luss Pier and then proceed to the Games Field, where the opening ceremony will take place. For the full day's schedule and more information on the event, go to www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk

"Come & Try" Family Day with Wappenshaw Cove & Kilcreggan Bowling Club 2pm, Open day with BBQ, music and bar. For all ages 9yrs to 90yrs.

Equipment supplied. Flat shoes required. Wappenshaw 6.00pm. rosemariedeery@hotmail.co.uk or 07740780470

Saturday 1st Craigrownie Church Summer Fete Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, Baking, plants, fruit & veg., jewellery, books, 'nice things' £1.00 stall, tombola, raffle hamper, face painting, and the not-to-be-missed tea room.

For more information email caldwelljeanette@yahoo.com or call 01436 842184

Vintage Tractor Rally Ardardan Estate 10am-3pm, A display of brilliantly restored tractors and lots of fun in the kid zone for wee ones. 01389 839188 or hello@ardardan.co.uk

Monday 3rd

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.

Call 01436 671613, or email alison@argylltsi.org.uk (runs every Saturday)

Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1 - 2pm, Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For more information call 07999757861 between 10-11pm, or visit the website at www.9wavestaichi.org (runs every Monday)

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Buddhist Meditation 15 Charlotte Street, Helensburgh (formerly Park Church) 7-8:30pm, Open-house meditation for all. Join us in learning how to relax your body and heal your mind. No need to book, no cost to attend only £1 suggested donation for refreshments. 01436 676024 (Patty) (runs every Tuesday 7-8:30pm & Sunday 4-5:30pm)

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

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What's On Calendar – JULY 2017 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@argyllbute.gov.uk . (runs every Monday)

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 (Every Tuesday) 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 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. 01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday) Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:30am-11:30am, The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. Facebook page has events and details on.

The events will have the address on a few days before. www. facebook.com/Helensburghslingmeet (runs 1st Tuesday of the month)

Monday 3rd Seaside Special Holiday Club Bethesda Church Colquhoun Square Helensburgh 10am-12noon, Space Academy theme crafts, games, songs, bible stories for children joining P2 up to S2 P7-S2 will be led by Helen Buchanan (Contraflow).

The older group will start at Bethesda at 10am then move at 11am to the Baptist Church for craft, games etc.

Registration forms available on the day, all leaders are disclosure checked. Children are welcome to attend individual sessions, the club is funded by the churches, and there is no charge to attend. 07854262255 or gordon.bethesda@g.mail.com (runs until Friday 7th)

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Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. For more information email enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am) 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 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am)

Tuesday 4th Bowling Cove & Kilcreggan Bowling Club 7pm, Bowling every Tuesday from April to October for all ages 9 years to 90 years.

Beginners welcome. Equipment provided. Flat shoes required. rosemariedeery@hotmail.co.uk or 07740780470 Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm, Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members.

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Calendar of events Wednesday 5th 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). iain@talmans1. wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115 (runs every Wednesday) 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 (runs every Wednesday) Garelochhead Dog Training Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm, Puppy Socialisation; 7:30pm, Puppy Obedience; 8:30pm, Advanced Obedience. Puppies accepted as soon as vaccinations are complete - no waiting list. For more information call 01436 831950 or email jaycamcollies@yahoo.com (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)

Thursday 6th 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)

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 breast feeding mums to get help, support or a cuppa. 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! Nina 01436 672099 or Margaret 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon)

Friday 7th Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more information contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month) Oak Tree Gallery 27 East King Street, Helensburgh 1:30pm-3:30pm, Beginners' watercolour painting class. / 6:30pm-8:30pm, Life drawing class. SAT 8: 9am-1pm, Painting Workshop. For more information call 01436 672132 or email acorn43@btinternet.com

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Fun FIrst Helensburgh Library 1:45-2:45pm, Funtime session from Birth - 5 Years. (runs every Friday)

Saturday 8th Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish (runs second Saturday of month) Cream Teas Helensburgh URC 2-4pm, Enjoy a delicious cream tea. Adult £3 Children £1 includes Scone, cream and jam, tea/coffee.

Various stalls. 01436672352 or helensburgh24@gmail.com Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-12noon, Home Baking, gifts, books and jewellery.

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Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Loch Lomond Shores welcomes the Loch Lomond Farmers’ Market to the beautiful Loch Lomond area.With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall you really must come along. There’s free parking, lots to do for kids and families and plenty of local shopping – all in all, a great day out.The market producers vary depending on the seasonal availability of products, but at most markets you will find fresh cheese, home-baked breads and cakes, seasonal vegetables, chutneys and oils, freshly baked pies, fresh meats and fabulous smoked fish.The market not only offers food and drink but other gifts such as hand-made Scottish soaps and gifts.The market kicks off at 10am and runs till around 4pm, but it’s best to arrive early as stock is limited to keep everything as fresh as possible.

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Summer Fete St Modan's Church, Rosneath 2pm, There will be lots of stalls including home baking, tombola, toys, books and plants.

Meet the Hulk Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Meet the Hulk as he meets and greets visitors throughout the afternoon at regular intervals.

TUE 18: Meet Elsa the lookalike mascot from Frozen and have your picture taken with her. She will be appearing at regular intervals throughout the afternoon. For more information call 01389751031 or email info@ lochlomondshores.com

Weekend Nature Walk RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond The RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond weekend nature walk takes place every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 3 June - Saturday 26 August. Price: Adults £5, Children £2.50 (Members £4, £2). In summer wander through butterfly-filled wildflower meadows and watch for ospreys soaring high above. The new trails at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond make it much easier to explore this fantastic place, but going off path (with wellies) will give you even more of an insight into the amazing wildlife found here. Suitable for people of all ages. Families welcome. Call 01389 830670 or email email loch. lomond@rspb.org.uk (runs every Saturday and Sunday until end of August)

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Sunday 16th Rosneath and Clynder Highland Games Howie Memorial Park, Rosneath 12:30-17:00, This traditional get-together of the local communities allows people to enjoy meeting old friends and new, and competitors to show off their skills and athletic prowess in the traditional highland games events such as tossing the caber and the tug ‘o war, or in the track and field and cycling events.

The official opening will take place at 12.30pm with the arrival of the parade, led by Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band.The Gathering is organised and run by a small group of volunteers and funding is provided by local businesses and organisations.

TICKET PRICES: Adults £5; Concessions £3; Child £2; Family ticket £10. For more information and updates go to: www.rosneathgames.co.uk

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Fine Art Exhibition Viewings at Mackintosh Club, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh Parish Church, and an open-air display in Colquhoun Square Helensburgh will showcase the work of 40 students from the Glasgow School of Art who are completing the M.Litt course in Fine Art Practice. It is the first time so many students have exhibited their work as a group outside the city. The event is being organised and run by the community council and it is hoped that it will raise the profile of the town, as a significant venue for national art and cultural events in the future. (runs every day until Monday 24th July)

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Froglife: Dragons on the Move Roadshow RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond, Gartocharn 11am-2:30pm, Join Froglife and RSPB Scotland to learn about the frogs, toads and other reptiles found here and what you can do to help them. Families can get involved in fun crafts or learn about our species by taking part in our Dragon Trail. No booking necessary. Cost £5 per child, £4 for RSPB members (adults go free).

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Learn How to Navigate Ben Lomond 9am-5pm, This one-day course will provide you with an introduction in how to navigate in open hill country using a map and compass. If you're a beginner wanting to get to grips with the basics, or lacking confi dence and want to brush up on skills, this course will be ideal. An hour or two will be spent indoors fi rst, before heading out onto the mid slopes of Ben Lomond, well away from the paths. This course will involve walking uphill for approximately 2 miles over rough and at times steep terrain, with a total distance of between 3 and 4 miles, so a good level of fi tness is required. Email benlomond@nts.org. uk or call 01360 870224.

Pride and Prejudice: Outdoor Theatre Hill House, Helensburgh 7pm, A Jane Austen classic, performed by acclaimed professional open-air theatre company Illyria in the garden of The Hill House. After last year's sell-out performance, Illyria return to The Hill House garden this year with Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen at her vibrant, pacy, bitchy best. For further information please call 01436 673900 or visit www.thehillhouse.org.uk

Saturday 22nd Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-12noon, Usual stalls including home baking, gifts, books and jewellery. Entry adults £2 children 50p. 01436 676880 or office@helensburghcos.org.

Scottish Pipe Band Championships 2017 Levengrove Park, Dumbarton 9am-6pm, More than 120 bands and 25,000 people will attend the event, which is organised by West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Events Team in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. Spectators can enter the event for free and can expect a fun day of Highland Dancing competitions, fun fair, trader areas with confectionery, jewellery, clothing, toys and Scottish souvenirs and food and drinks; and of course the magnificent sound of the pipes and drums of some of the world's best pipe bands.

Wednesday 2nd August Intense Drawing Class The Oak Tree Gallery, 27 East King Street, Helensburgh Intense drawing class with Hugh Scott. Runs for 4 weeks. For more information call 01436 675741

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Caple Head of Coaching Strategy, Brian Cameron displaying his UEFA C-Licence, with members of the Futsal

Ardencaple FC has announced continued sponsorship from Helensburgh based firm LC Roofing in the form of yet another donation of £500.

The company's owners have long enjoyed a rewarding relationship with the Club spanning the last decade.

This latest pledge of financial support will help Caple make further progress with its plans to attain Legacy Status, the very top accolade within the SFA's Quality Mark accreditation scheme.

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said: "LC Roofing's donation in particular will be used to fund the purchase of specialist goals and a set of balls to support a brand new initiative at Caple as we introduce a Futsal section, (a modified form of the game played with five players per side on a smaller, typically indoor, pitch) “Players aged 5 - 15 years are

Caple's adoption of Futsal forms part of its transition strategy along the SFA's Quality Mark scheme from its current status as a Development Club towards Legacy Status.

To achieve this it must comply fully with a long list of very strict criteria, which not only includes specific targets on the scope and size of the Club's football activities but also encompasses areas such as Social Development, Charitable Activities and Community Empowerment.

Caple is also delighted to announce that Brian Cameron, Head of Coaching Strategy has recently obtained his UEFA C-Licence, a precursor on a fasttrack process to obtaining his UEFA-B Licence, resulting in Brian becoming one of the highest qualified coaches in the local area.

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Gibson Hall Community Centre Garelochhead, 01436 811234 l Contact for April listings

Helensburgh Ashton 74 West Princes St, 01436 675900 l Live bands throughout the month l Live sport l Contact for further details

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The Village Inn Loch Long, Shore Road, 01301 702279 l Contact bar for entertainment details

Cardross The Coach House Inn Main Rd, 01389 841358 l THU: Quiz Night l SAT: Live Music

67 East Clyde St, 01436 673847 l MON: Quiz Night l WED: Poker Night l THU: Bingo Night l FRI: Karaoke l SAT: Djs

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Nightlife – JULY 2017 HELENSBURGH

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62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257 l SAT 1: Sin City (Blue Band) l FRI 7: Trongate Rum Riots l FRI 14: Brian Kelly (Singer/Songwriter) l SAt 15: Sun Bear l FRI 21: Philip Anthony l SAT 29: Real Adams (Brian Adams Tribute) l See www.theclydebar.com or facebook.

Commodore Hotel

Princes Terrace, Shore Road, 01436 842700 l Live Bands Throughout the Month

The Kilcreggan Hotel

Argyll Rd, 01436 842243 l Contact for entertainment details

Loch Lomond The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430

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

l SAT 1, 15th & 22nd: On The Wagon

The Logie Baird

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l SUN 2: Scott MacDonald l SAT 8: Robert Carmichael

8 James Street, 01436 677766 l Sports TV l Kids Welcome l DJ every Saturday Night

l SUN 9: Jenny Biddle l FRI 14: Scott MacDonald l SUN 16: Paul Murdoch

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Riverhill Courtyard Bar and Restaurant

l SAT 29: Robert Carmichael l Sun 30: On The Wagon

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

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Shore Rd, 01436 820200 l Live Sky Sports

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49 Gareloch Rd, 01436 821 048 l Contact for entertainment details

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eVenTs near and Far in new guide Summer is here, and Argyll and Bute Council is helping residents and visitors make the most of it by hosting an extensive ‘what’s on’ guide to events throughout the region.

Some of the events are in Helensburgh, and will be highlighted, as ever, in the CA’s comprehensive what’s on guide.

But as some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland are within an easy drive, the wider attractions give an added spur to enjoy a day out.

encouraging 11 to 18-year-olds to volunteer over the summer.

Also in Helensburgh there’s news that the Heritage Trust, Arts Society and the Council are hoping to take part in the national Open Doors Day usually held in September.

It is over 20 years since the last participation and the aim is to let people “see through the keyhole� at some of the town’s notable buildings and houses which are not usually open to the public.

Other summer events include the Lochgilphead Celtic and Pictish Festival, and Summer Dance, an evening of summer Scottish dances, which takes place on 4 July and 22 August in the Church of Scotland Centre in Oban.

The guide lists upcoming fun days, festivals, theatre shows and concerts.

Shows range from big-ticket events such as comedian John Bishop’s ‘Winging it’ Work in Progress at the Corran Halls in Oban on 10 August to community events such as GIVE – Get Inspired through Volunteering and Engagement, taking place on a number of dates in Helensburgh and aimed at

On 12 July, mountaineer Doug Scott CBE will be at Oban’s Corran Halls to tell the tale of his legendary crawl down The Ogre in Pakistan.

At the same venue in September BBC TV wildlife presenter and cameraman Gordon Buchanan will share an insight into his experiences with some of the world’s most majestic animals. www.argyll-bute.gov.uk and click on ‘what’s on’.

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highland games in Full swing staged on Saturday, July 15, when it will again secure its reputation as a landmark competition that’s one of a very small handful of top events of its kind in Scotland.

Both the Luss and the Loch Lomond Highland Games are on the calendar this month

July’s big, big local attractions include the Loch Lomond Highland Games at Moss o’Balloch – a fun event with a serious professional edge – and the Luss Highland Games.

Events will include wrestling, cycling, tossing the caber, and tug of war, but perhaps the most eagerly anticipated competition of the day will be the Scottish Highland Games Association World Heavyweight Championship.

With competitors from Poland, America and Iceland taking part, it is reckoned set to be an exciting and closely contested event.

Spectators will be entertained throughout the action-packed day with a full programme of track and field events including running, jumping, cycling, wrestling, the heavyweight events of ball, hammer, weight and caber, plus the Highland dancing and pipe band competitions.

The month starts as it means to go on with the Luss event on Saturday, July 1, with the Games Field playing host (from about 11,30am) to a whole catalogue of races and other tests of strength and skill for all age groups.

that weekend.

It also features an open piping competition, a strongman contest, and very much more besides – and will surely draw hordes of visitors to the area

For full updated information on the Luss Games visit www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk

The Games will close with a mass pipe band march through the main street in Balloch guaranteeing a dramatic end to a mainstay of the summer season.

The annual Moss o’Balloch spectacular, meanwhile, will be

For more information on the Games visit www.llhgb.com

With a very special location and plenty of ancillary entertainment – it’s as much a classic summer gala as anything – it’s a great option for a family weekend outing.

TIME TO SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER? During July and August, at Helensburgh Leisure Centre, there’s NO JOINING FEE. You’ll also be entered into a prize draw* with a chance to win a year’s FREE membership!

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oFF The Board BuT sTill on Board Members of the Gareloch Riding for the Disabled Association group recently said thank you to three of their trustees who have recently retired from the organisation’s board.

Horses Seven and Bella assisted with the presentation of small gifts to Liz Cochrane, Russell Graves and Jeff Stobo at the group’s Tuesday session.

Liz, who has been responsible for fundraising and grant applications for the last fi ve years, has sourced more than £127,000 for the group.

Jeff Stobo initially took on the role of treasurer as a temporary measure and found himself in the role for two and a half years.

Kate Bennet, from the Gareloch RDA group, said: “As we This has enabled the group to have been unable to find a develop into what it is today and, replacement Jeff has kindly most importantly, maintain its agreed to continue – but only ponies and horses. for the short term.

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