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Vision Group Seeks Opinions .............. 3 Young Firefighters a Great Team ....... 4 Police Youth Group .............................. 5 No Pier Repairs and No Waverley ........ 6 Echo to 600 Pipes and Drums .............. 7 Events Highlight Dementia Help ........ 8 Muddy Triumph for Patrick ................. 8 Honour WW1 Fallen Heroes ............ 10 Association Raises £1000s ..................11 Summer Fun at Rhu Gala .................. 12 Late News ........................................... 12 Two Clan chiefs at Games ................. 14 What’s Up Doc ................................... 14 Outstanding Lomond Nursery ......... 17 Support Groups ................................. 17 Street Food Sunday ........................... 18 Sea Change Festival ........................... 19 Hazel at Charity Tea .......................... 19 Parklands Pupils Lunch ...................... 20 Legal Matters ..................................... 20 What’s On Calendar ................ 21-26

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VISION GROUP SEEKS YOUR OPINIONS AND PHOTOS Helensburgh’s Community Council wants to create a new “Vision for Helensburgh” based firmly on where the community itself thinks the town should be heading.

They also want people to photograph their own impressions of the community for an exhibition in Autumn which will also showcase the emerging proposals from the exercise.

The process is being conducted by a small group of volunteers guided by community council member Norman McNally, a long time resident.

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He tells the CA: “It’s now sixteen years since the Helensburgh Study Group published their review “Helensburgh – A Town For The Future”. Only sixteen years, but completely different administrative, political and economic contexts exist both in the wider environment and within our town.

“It would be helpful now to discover just what sort of town we think we are and where the community feels we ought to be heading.”

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“Collecting real community information is the starter, not the main course. Many Community Development Plans and Reports remain as just that, plans, they contain brilliant analysis, often point towards solutions, but don’t initiate them.

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Norman says: “We’re setting out to put some flesh on it. The Vision Group is determined that its work is the beginning of real ‘making it happen’ innovation.

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Over the coming six months a newly formed Vision for Helensburgh Group will canvas the opinions and aspirations of local residents, businesses, community groups and visitors through online and paper-based surveys and workshops.

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The Young Firefighters meet one night per week at the town’s fire station and in addition to firefighting skills Young Firefighters help young people to develop various skills, including teamwork, problem solving, leadership and communication preparing young people for adult life.

Morna Macgregor Mcpartland who volunteers with the group tells us: “We teach 13-18 year olds life and fire fighting skills, it’s great team building. They get full fire gear and uniform and the group is free.”

The Helensburgh unit was established at the town's fire station a couple of years ago after a successful appeal for the funding needed to get it off the ground.

The volunteers who run it emphasise: “This is not about training kids to be firefighters.

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driven, but we look to get lots of different professionals in to speak to the young people in the unit, such as prospective employers, other uniformed services and others who can show them useful skills.”

The Helensburgh group has also drawn on the successes of other Young Firefighter units elsewhere – most notably in Dumbarton, where a very successful group has been running for the last 17 years.

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POLICE YOUTH GROUP IS UP AND RUNNING The Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) programme is now up and running in Helensburgh, headed up by youth engagement officer PC Steven Carr.

Steven took over from Craig Stamp, who was awarded the accolade of Police Scotland’s Officer of the Year for his youth work. Craig left the Helensburgh force last year for a new post closer to his home.

Twenty four young volunteers had their passing out parade recently and there is a waiting list already in place. The group is based at Hermitage Academy. The pupils are mostly from Hermitage with a couple from Lomond School.

The PSYV in their distinctive grey uniforms will be on hand at the Highland Games as well as to doing offence prevention leaflet drops. They may also be involved in Operation Ironworks, a successful joint operation to reduce antisocial and irresponsible behaviour in Scotland’s first National Park.

Now in its eleventh year, Operation Ironworks brings

together Police Scotland, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and Forest Enterprise Scotland to work together to ensure everyone can enjoy a safe summer in what is one of Scotland’s most spectacular areas.

Since it began the partnership has successfully reduced issues of anti-social behaviour from littering, drunken disorder, vandalism and petty theft through to more serious criminal behaviour such as violence and irresponsible use of vehicles.

Police Scotland say: “The PSYV programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models.

“PSYV promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship.

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NO PIER REPAIRS AND NO WAVERLEY Despite a spirited campaign to bring back the Waverley to Helensburgh pier its berth is unlikely to be brought up to safety standards for use even by 2020.

Waverley Excursions Ltd. recently announced that 2020 is the earliest sailings will resume as the ship needs new boilers.

complete repairs in time for the 2020 season. Updates will be provided once more detailed information is available.”

If sailings do resume in 2020 Helensburgh trippers will have to catch a shuttle bus service to Kilcreggan Pier, where the Waverley will call on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Earlier this year a petition to bring the famous paddle steamer back reached in the region of 2000 signatures, while a weekend event organised by Helensburgh Seafront Development Project (HSDP) attracted 300 supporters.

The crowd, which included local MSPs Jackie Baillie and Maurice Corry, had a clear message at the rally: “Save the pier, and bring the Waverley back.”

Argyll and Bute Council have already stated that early survey findings indicate that major work will be required before the pier can be made available for berthing.

HDSP said in a statement : “Residents, business owners and community group representatives from Helensburgh and surrounding areas along with MSPs Jackie Baillie and Maurice Corry called for the council to dig deep and find the funds to repair the iconic structure.

“They called for the council to support the HSDP’s vision to upgrade and regenerate the pier to allow it to accept craft of all sizes including a ferry service for cruise passengers from Ocean Terminal in Greenock thereby creating a sustainable future for the pier for many years to come.”

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Local News | June 2019

TOWN TO ECHO TO 600 PIPES AND DRUMS The Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships is returning this month, joined by The Glasgow and The West of Scotland Championships in a day of pipers, dancers and drummers.

The event to be held in East King Street Park, will include Grade I pipe bands for the first time, as well as Grades 2,3,4 and Juvenile plus a Drum Major's Competition and a Highland Dancing Competition.

Organising Committee chairperson, Colina Helen Campbell says: “Bands, drum majors and highland dancers from all over the country will be competing for a vast array of prizes which will be presented at the end of the day following the March Past of the Massed Pipes and Drums.

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BPCC have been helped by a National Lottery grant of £6,000, Tesco 'Bags of Help' grant of £3,200, £1,500 from bag packing at the Co-op in Helensburgh and Balloch and Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band for playing at numerous fundraising events

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Dementia Awareness week takes place this month and the Dementia Resource Centre in Helensburgh is hosting several events and activities.

The week runs from 3-9th June.

Annie-Marie King at the Centre says: “I particularly want to highlight our Open Day on Wednesday 5th June and invite people along to meet our team of staff and volunteers to find out about what we have to offer people living with dementia in the local community including information on our Dog Days, Football Memories, Creative Writing Group and other activities.”

This year, the key theme of Dementia Awareness focuses on research and local support.

Alzheimer Scotland want to highlight the support available as well as the importance of dementia research, the impact it can have and the vital need for new research volunteers.

A spokesperson said: “Dementia research is crucial to making a difference for people living with dementia now, and in the future.

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Proud and muddy, Kilcreggan boy Patrick O’Toole celebrates completing MacTuff Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race.

Diary Dates for Helensburgh events: Monday 3rd: Strawberry Tea 1-4pm, Dementia Resource Centre. Tuesday 4th: Quiz Night, 7-10pm, United Reformed Church.

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Patrick also raised over £100 for the Cot Death charity. He’s a member at the Cove and Kilcreggan Youth café and its founder Susie Will says: “He is a great boy always helpful and willing. He was so stuck in mud he lost his vox trainer.

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With help from professionals, volunteers will collect photographs, newspaper clippings, documents, letters and photos of keepsakes, as well as family tales passed down to help them build a clear picture of what life was really like.

Organisers say: “We will be casting our net far and wide using all the library and online resources and archives available but most important of all will be the contribution of local families.

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The information gathered will be digitally recorded and an on-line interactive archive will be created where everyone can access and contribute information. The archive will allow the public to discuss, contribute, share and research information about the Home Front.

The men named on the war memorial all made the ultimate sacrifice. The project will honour them and their families and connect those of us who live here today with our war dead.

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page Helensburgh Hermitage Park for details or contact us directly.“ Commenting on the award, the Chair of the Friends Fiona Baker said: “We are delighted that we’ve received this support thanks to National Lottery players and look forward to honouring the town’s war dead by uncovering the stories of their lives. It is impossible not to be moved by the list of names on the war memorial and now we have an opportunity to find out who they were and about their lives in the town.”

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Association Secretary Ronnie Reardon tells the CA: “For many years, donations of between one thousand and two thousand pounds have been dispersed locally, and in keeping with its longstanding tradition of donating annually any profits to local good causes, this year we were pleased to be able to give away a total of £1,600.”

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Ronnie added: “As always, visitors local and further afield are invited to join us at our regular events, held on the last Friday of every month.

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SUMMER FUN AT RHU AND SHANDON GALA various competitions will take place including everyone’s favourite competition for the waggiest tail.

Local businesses and charities will be there selling various arts and crafts with the Rhu & Shandon Parish Church members running the tearoom again.”

There will be entertainment courtesy of the Clan Colquhoun pipe band, as well as dancers and mixed martial arts showing off their moves in the main arena.

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Rhu and Shandon Gala 2019 is set to be another excellent day for the communities of Rhu, Shandon and beyond, the gala will take place once again at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club.

Sticking with tradition the Gala begins with a grand parade starting at the Rhu Marina from 12:00 and marching along towards the RNCYC where Commodore Donald Doull, of the Royal Navy, will officially open the gala, with the help of the ‘Gala Royals.’

The Gala teams tells the CA: “The day will include all the gala favourites such as the birds of prey, the petting zoo, bouncy castles and a fun fair ride.

“The annual ‘Rhu Crufts’, our wonderful dog show will also take place from 12:30, where the

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As always, the event can’t take place without all the various helpers before, during and after the event. If you have a spare hour free on the 7th, 8th or 9th of June, the Gala committee would love for you to help out, email rhugala@ outlook.com.

Diary Date: 8th June, Royal Northern Yacht Club, from 12pm.

Friday 21st Sea Change 2019 Film Night Cove Burgh Hall 7pm (starts 7.30pm). Close to home documentary on the world renowned mountaineer, inventor and founder of Glencoe Mountain Rescue, Hamish McInnes. Tickets £7. www.facebook. com/summerseachange

Saturday 22nd Sea Change 2019 Parade and Performances Kilcreggan Pier to Cove Burgh Hall Meet 10.30am, Parade 11am. Fun nature themed fancy dress walk, bike, pram and samba parade. Prizes for costumes. Assemble opposite Kilcreggan surgery and dance your way to Cove Burgh Hall. www. facebook.com/summerseachange

Sunday 23rd June Sea Change 2019 Live Music, Storytelling and Children’s Exhibition Cove Park 1.30pm-4pm. Join us for another family day on the Rosneath Peninsula.

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TWO CLAN CHIEFS AT GAMES The town's Highland Games on June 1st will be attended by two clan chiefs, Sir Malcolm Colquhoun of Luss Bt. who is also its Patron and Games Chieftain and Hector MacAulay, Chief of Clan MacAulay.

Organiser Sephton MacQuire said: “We are unique in having two local Clans in our area. Attractions at the Games include the very popular ‘Clan an Drumma’ tribal group, Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band, Bouncy Castle and Giant slide, Children’s Puppeteer/Magician, Highland Dancing and Adult Solo Piping.”

The ‘Heavyweights’ with the 22lb Scottish championship and foot races to include British 90m and Scottish 200m continue throughout the day. With 40+ trade and food stalls and beer tent there will be something for everyone.

Games and the HLG committee has to raise in the region of £30,000 each year from either sponsorship or in the form of donations toward the British and Scottish championships, Highland Dancing or Solo Piping competitions.”

If you wish to support the Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games please contact: HLG Secretary sarahosborne@ hotmail.com.

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“OUTSTANDING” CARE AT LOMOND NURSERY Lomond Nursery has celebrated the findings of its latest Care Inspectorate Report, in which it was awarded the highest possible grades across all areas in which it was inspected.

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Social media comment was overwhelmingly positive with posts like: “Was an amazingly well organised and executed event bravo, a fantastic day to remember and what a successful first launch for HLCC events, smaller portions please so we can try more dishes before exploding!“ and “it was fantastic… looking forward to the next one. Well done to Carianne for all her amazing efforts to make this event so successful.”

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SEA CHANGE FESTIVAL HAS NATURE THEME HAZEL AT CHARITY TEA The Rosneath peninsula and its vibrant communities are once again staging their Sea Change Festival this month. This year’s Festival has the theme Nature.

Events include a film night, fancy dress parade with samba and bubble car, café and children's performance, children's art exhibition and music, and a music festival.

The Festival runs from Friday 21st through Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd June all on the Rosneath Peninsula so you don’t have to travel far to join in the fun It all kicks off on Friday with Sea Change Film Night in Cove Burgh Hall - Doors Open 7pm – starts 7.30pm. The film is a documentary on the world renowned mountaineer, inventor and founder of Glencoe Mountain Rescue, Hamish McInnes.

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introduce the film and answer questions. Bar and snacks available. Tickets on door £7.

Saturday sees the Sea Change Parade and Performances from Kilcreggan Pier to Cove Burgh Hall.

Assemble opposite Kilcreggan surgery and dance your way to Cove Burgh Hall. Meet at 10.30am and parade starts 11am.

Organisers say: “It is a fun nature themed fancy dress walk, bike, pram and samba parade. There are prizes for costumes. Fill up on lunch at the Mermaids Café. Enjoy Daffy Dill’s bubble workshops and magic show. Magic Show tickets £3 on the door and show begins approx 2.15pm.”

On Sunday 23rd June there is Live Music, Storytelling and Children’s Exhibition at Cove Park from 1.30pm-4pm.

A sports journalist, writer and TV anchor for over 30 years, Hazel from Cardross, has won the prestigious Royal Television Society's Sports Presenter of the Year award and has led presentation teams on a huge variety of events on BBC television, ITV and Channel 4.

Organisers add: “Join us for another family day on the Rosneath Peninsula. Introductory performance from Kilcreggan and Roseneath primaries followed by live music from Palo Mino, followed by Jim McAteer and headlining are Fiona Cuthill and Stevie Lawrence. Children’s art exhibition, hands on creative workshops and storytelling all are running alongside.”

Her talk takes place at the charity’s annual Summer Afternoon Tea on Thursday 6 June, 2pm at Helensburgh Sailing Club. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased at “First Class” or by phoning Diana Macintosh on 01436 675767.

Keep up to date on www. facebook.com/summerseachange.

Blairvadach Outdoor Centre offers a range of courses from single to day to multi day residential.

Summer Holiday Adventurous Courses for 8-16 year olds now open for booking. www.blairvadach.org.uk Kids summer adventures July - August

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PARKLANDS PUPILS AT PRESTIGIOUS LUNCH Staff and pupils from Parklands Primary School were invited to a special lunch at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow recently to tell guests how charity funding from the Scottish Property Industry has benefited them.

The charity called SPIfox was launched in 1983 by a group of property and construction professionals, with the main objective of raising funds to help disadvantaged young people.

The sensory room at Parklands was in need of refurbishment and, following a visit from SPIfox, the charity agreed to fully fund a complete overhaul of the room, costing more than £22,000.

the very best start for all our young people so it’s wonderful to hear that the children at Parklands are thriving from their new sensory room.”

“It’s great that the pupils were invited along to the Hilton Hotel to talk to guests about the benefits of the school’s new facilities.”

The work was carried out in February this year and the children are now benefiting from lots of interactive high tech equipment, including an interactive floor mat that works alongside a variety of programmes for different abilities, as well as a fibre optic curtain, star carpet and aurora borealis tube.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly said: “We want

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB This month: THE SCRA Last month I discussed the steps involved in progressing grounds of referral through the court system.

Following on from that, and once grounds have been established, a hearing is convened in order to determine what happens next.

The Hearing is made up of three panel members who are trained volunteers. One panel member is responsible for chairing the hearing and a Reporter from the SCRA will be there to ensure all the correct procedures are adhered to.

Also present should be the child, their carer or parents, social work and any other person who may have relevant information, such as a teacher or health care provider.

Parklands pupils were guests of honour

The purpose of the hearing is to decide whether the child’s circumstances require some form of compulsory measure for their own protection, guidance,

treatment or control. An order should not be made in relation to a child unless it is necessary.

This becomes a relevant consideration where there may already be a voluntary arrangement in place that resolves the concerns raised in the grounds for referral and the supporting facts. There are many examples of this and they may include a child staying with a family member for a period of time or a parent attending a parenting class or addiction support services.

If made, a compulsory order should remain in place for a year. The child or a relevant person can ask for a review of the order after a period of three months and the social work department can request a review at any time. Again, you are entitled to legal representation at a children’s panel and if you have any questions you should speak to a solicitor.

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Calendar of events Saturday 1st NCT Lomond Nearly New Sale Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 9.30-11am (9.15am entry for NCT members). Top quality baby and toddlers’ clothes, toys and equipment for sale.

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Doune – Paths and Tracks to the Braes 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Walk through Doune Ponds Nature Reserve, to Carse of Cambus Antiques Centre, onto Doune Braes and follow the River Teith path back to Doune, returning to the cars via Doune Castle. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com 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.

01436 671613 alison@argylltsi.org.uk Weekly Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café SAT: 2-5pm, for 9yrs and over.

MON & THU: 6.30-8.30pm. Keep up to date with what’s going on. Facebook Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café Weekly

Art Classes Helensburgh Art Hub Art classes, workshops, exhibitions and events. For more info and booking visit www.helensburgharthub.com Plant Sale Three Villages Hall, Arrochar 10.30am. Come to Arrochar Parish Church plant sale to stock up with plants for your garden. Our expert gardener will be on hand to advise you on making the most of your purchases. 01301702495 rhonamdick@btinternet.com

Sunday 2nd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh 8.30am. 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.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. See website for training schedule. www.helensburghasc.co.uk Weekly

Monday 3rd Drop In Café Dementia Resource Centre 10-4pm: Mon & Fri; 10-1pm: Tues, Wed & Thurs. Everyone is welcome to our community café. All proceeds go towards helping Alzheimer Scotland support people who are living with dementia.

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Saturday 1st Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games Helensburgh Cricket & Rugby Club 10am. Family fun-packed day with entertainment throught the day including a giant slide, bouncy castle, puppeteer/magician, shooting gallery, over 40 trade stalls, food and drink stands and the Rugby Club's Beer Garden.

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Fun First Fun First is a children's charity providing FREE (Donations welcome) FunTime and fitness daily sessions at various locations and times to aid children's development.

MON (until 17th): Helensburgh Library: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs. TUE (until 18th): Colgrain Community House: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs; Cardross Library: 1.45-2.30pm, birth-5yrs. WED (until 19th): Victoria Halls: Fitness sessions, 1.30-1.15pm, 18mth-5yrs.

THU: Helensburgh Library (until 13th): 9.45-11.30am, birth-5yrs; Family Centre, Churchill Square (until 20th): 1.45-2.30pm, birth-5yrs. FRI (until 21st): Centre 81, Garelochhead: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs. mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1 Weekly (Term time only) Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm. Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Call between 10-11pm. 07999 757861 www.9wavestaichi.org Weekly Strawberry Tea Dementia Resource Centre 1-4pm. Everyone Welcome. All proceeds go towards supporting people who are living with Dementia. 01436 678050

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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

Macmillan Drop-in Helensburgh Library 1-3pm. Providing info and support for people affected by cancer. Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service.

01586 555932 macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk Weekly Yi Jin Jing Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-2pm. For people who are living with dementia. A half hour session of gentle exercise based on the muscle and tendon changing classic (Yi Jin Jing). 01436 678050 Weekly Art Class Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 2-4pm. All Media. 01436 675741 Weekly U3A Monthly Meeting Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2pm. Naval Base Clyde - past, present and future Speaker HM Captain Craig Mearns. u3asites.org.uk/helensburgh/events First Monday of Every Month

Yoga Class Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 3-4pm. New members welcome. Please contact Jane with any questions.

0796 3936 780 jane.tait@ntlworld.com Weekly Helensburgh Widows & Widowers Group Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 6-8pm. A group for widows and widowers to meet, socialise and support each other.

Pam Durrant 07904074013 First Monday of every month Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6.30pm. To be Announced.

01436 820352 Weekly Herb Walk & Edible Plant Forage Admore Point 6.30-8pm. £5pp, booking essential, spaces limited. Herb walk and edible plant forage with Medical Herbalist Jean Senior 07816 459542 beechtreeclinic@gmail.com Also on Monday 24th Helensburgh Army Cadets ACF Hut, Lomond Street, Helensburgh 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of militarythemed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

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What's On Calendar | June 2019 Whist Drive Northwood House Nursing Home 7.15pm. £3 entry. Tea and biscuits. New members welcome. 01436 674089 Weekly

Dance Scottish Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 8-10pm. We teach Scottish dance to adults of any age and experience. Beginners are very welcome. No partner required, come on your own or with a friend/partner.

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Tuesday 4th Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club 12.45pm for 1pm. Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

Mike Jane 01436 821282 michaeljane57@me.com Weekly Local Vocals Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30pm. Community Choir, dementia friendly. All welcome. Alison 01436 671613 Weekly Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play Cove Burgh Hall Baby and Toddler play group meets twice a week. TUE: 1-2.30pm (£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. Weekly Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1.30pm. A friendly and informal club for intermediate players. No partners are required. 01436 673362 Weekly 1st Peninsula Beavers Kilcreggan Scout Hall 6-7pm. All new members welcome.

01436 831528 • 07975 775551 Weekly (Term time only) 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. During the winter there is a lecture programme at the RNCYC, on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm.

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Sculpt Callanetics MAE Technique United Reformed Church 12.30pm. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. Non-impact & easy on the joints. For all ages & fitness levels.

07880 630065 • Facebook: @sculptcallanetics Weekly Arrochar Army Cadets Arrochar WETC, Tarbert Road 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of militarythemed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

07894 088911 2456youn@armymail.mod.uk armycadets.com/county/argyll-and-sutherlandhighlanders-battalion-acf Weekly (Term time only) Alzheimer Scotland Quiz Night United Reformed Church 7-10pm. All welcome. Tickets available at the Dementia Resource Centre. Suggested donation of £10 for a table of four or £3 per person. Come along as a team or join one on the night. Refreshments and raffle. 01436 678050 Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Rehearsal Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7.30pm. Rehearsal for our exciting 201819 season. New members are always welcome. 07790 085988 kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk Weekly Helensburgh Canoe Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7.30pm. 10 session adult course in Basic Canoe Skills (For Beginners or near Beginners). euan_forrest@msn.com Weekly Garelochhead Army Cadets Garelochhead Trg Camp 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of militarythemed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

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Wednesday 5th Coffee Mornings for Carers Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Centre 10-12pm. Why not drop in for a coffee and a chat and a get together.

01436 673444 Fortnightly Rhu Baby & Toddler Group Rhu Hall 9.30-11am. Baby and Toddler Group for all under 5s. £2 per family, includes snack and drink for children, tea/coffee for guardian.

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Cardross Mother & 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 Baby & Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11.30am. Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome. Maria 07584 067901 Weekly Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. Wed 5th: Outing to Loch Lomond Homes and Gardens. Wed 12th: Musical singalong with Barry Anderson.

Wed 19th: Helensburgh Derby – Horse Racing. Jean 01436-674966 Weekly (August-June) Open Day Dementia Resource Centre 10-4m. All welcome. Come and meet our team of staff and volunteers and find out about the supports and activities we offer to people who are living with dementia.

01436 678050 Cardross, Colgrain & Craigendoran Senior Citizens Association Cardross Parish Church Halls 2pm. Tea and chat, table top games and speakers. New members welcome.

Fortnightly 1st Peninsula Cubs Kilcreggan Scout Hall 6-7.30pm. All new members welcome.

01436 831528 • 07975 775551 Weekly (Term time only) Helensburgh Digital Photography Club The Tower 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details. Fortnightly

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Sculpt Callanetics MAE Technique Lomond School Sports Hall Dance Studio 6.10pm. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. Non-impact & easy on the joints. For all ages & fitness levels.

07880 630065 • Facebook: @sculptcallanetics Weekly 1st/2nd Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church 6.30-7.45pm: Anchor boys (ages 5-8) and Junior Section (ages 8-11). 6.30-8.30pm: Company Section (ages 11-18). WED 15th May: Parent's Night. Join us for a review of the Year and discuss future plans.

Captain Iain Talman 07810 801115 firsthelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly (term time only) Garelochhead Dog Training Gibson Hall 7-7.45pm. Beginner and puppy specialisation. 7.45-8.30pm. Intermediate socialisation. 8.30-9.25pm. Advanced.

Rewards based training in a friendly atmosphere. All Welcome. 07384 341920 www.facebook.com/GarelochheadDTC/ Weekly Helensburgh & Lomond Fiddlers Cardross Church Hall 7.30pm. We play Scottish music for fun and perform at garden centres, care homes, fêtes and for ceilidhs and celebrations. We welcome any instrumentalists to join us from accordions, guitar, flute, drums or whatever you would like to bring.

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We are hosting events to support carers to be better connected to the community Wed 12th June 10am – 1pm

Community Partners Drop In

CARERS WEEK

We will also be Launching our new website www.hlcc.org.uk

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Thu 13th June 1pm - 4pm

This year’s theme is

Relaxation Afternoon

“Supporting Carers to be Connected in the Community”

Please call the centre to book an appointment

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges that carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

Dip & Dine with Mindfulness at Loch Fyne Hotel, Inveraray

Fri 14th June 9am - 4pm

Places are limited for this event!

If you would like to attend any of the above activities, you can register by contacting the centre on 01436 673444 or pop into our Carers Centre at Lomond House, 29 Lomond Street, Helensburgh, G84 7PW or email us at christine@hlcc.org.uk or lynn@hlcc.org.uk Registered Scottish Charity No SC033382.

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Free Cataract 1-2-1 Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ 9-10am. Are you suffering from cataracts or like to explore further options for treatment? Come along to our free ten minute 1-2-1 appointment.

Free Foot & Ankle Information Event Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from foot or ankle pain and would like to find out more information about the treatment options available?

Tuesday 18th

Wednesday 26th

Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event Hotel Du Vin, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX 7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out more to help you make an informed decision?

Free Cosmetic Surgery – Body Aesthetics Information Event Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 121 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 6.30-8pm. Are you thinking about cosmetic surgery and would like to find out more information?

Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting Booking Essential: 0330 134 6841 • www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/events

Thursday 6th Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1pm. New members always welcome.

Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed. Give it a go!

01436 672099 / 01436 672155 Weekly

The Welcome In Recovery CafĂŠ Helensburgh Parish Church 11.30am-2.30pm. Run by volunteers and aimed at different people who may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or socially isolated. www.facebook.com/WelcomeToRecovery Weekly

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Thursday CafĂŠ Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2.30-4pm. An array of teas, coffees and bakes on offer, a play area for toddlers and a craft area for older children.

07581570090 or 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk Weekly 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 mums to get help, support or just a cuppa.

Weekly Film & Reminiscence Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-4pm. For people who are living with Dementia. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of film and reminiscence.

01436 678050 Summer Afternoon Tea Helensburgh Sailing Club 2pm. To celebrate the Centenary Year of Save the Children, the local branch is holding special events. BBC sports presenter, Hazel Irvine will speak about her career in broadcasting. Tickets ÂŁ10, available at “First Classâ€? or by phoning Diana Macintosh on 01436 675767 Student Art Class St Joseph's Lower Hall, Helensburgh 4-5.30pm. Art class aimed at students aged 10+. All materials and snack included.

Book via karlynsclasses.com Weekly Okeko Bioenergy Therapy Group Healing Sessions Cardross Library 5-7pm. Free, booking required. Minimal time investment for optimal healing.

15/30min during 5 consecutive days.

Donations accepted. T&C’s apply.

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1st Peninsula Scouts Kilcreggan Scout Hall 7-9pm. All new members welcome.

01436 831528 • 07975 775551 Weekly (Term time only) Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers Drama Workshop Helensburgh and Lomond Carers Centre, Lomond Street 6-7.45pm. Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers are running a drama programme called: “Get involved with the dramaâ€?. Funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust. Open to all registered young carers.

01436 670555 Facebook @helensburghandlomondyoungcarers Weekly D Day Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7.30pm. Performances by the Military Wives Choir and Faslane Volunteers Band.

Tickets ÂŁ10 available from Stewart Travel or on the door.

Friday 7th Sculpt Callanetics MAE Technique Helensburgh Parish Church 9.30am. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. Non-impact & easy on the joints. For all ages & fitness levels.

07880 630065 • Facebook: @sculptcallanetics Weekly Chair Yoga Classes Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm. £4, includes refreshments. For those not agile enough to enjoy a regular yoga class but who would like to experience the mental and physical benefits. Supported by Argyll & Bute Health and Wellbeing Network. No equipment necessary.

07799031649 Weekly Knitting Bee Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30pm. All abilities welcome.

Alison 01436 371613 Weekly Helensburgh Girls' Brigade The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church Explorers (P1-P3) meet 7-8pm; Juniors (P4P7) and Brigaders (S1-S6) meet 7-8.30pm.

All girls welcome. 07921 189074 gbhelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly (term time only)

Saturday 8th Coffee Morning Cardross Church Hall 10am-12noon. Hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Fiddlers. Tombola, bookstall, CD’s, Handbags, Scarves and Raffle. Live music. £2 entry, includes coffee/tea & biscuits (under 14’s free).

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Book Group Helensburgh Library 10-11.30am. Book group for Dementia sufferers and Carers. 01436 658833 helensburghlibrary@liveargyll.co.uk Weekly

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D Day Celebration Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 10.30am. Free. D Day celebration and party with MSP Maurice Corry presentation to the Primary School pupils who designed the logo, Vera Lynn sing along, poetry readings, video interviews and Rev. Donald Ind with the Opening and Closing prayer. All welcome, Dress code smart. 07541777559 morevain@ksrht.org

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What's On Calendar | June 2019 Tuesday 11th Veterans Brunch Club Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 11-1pm. £3.50 (free to Veterans and their family). Come and talk to other veterans over a meal. All welcome. 07541 777559 morevain@ksrht.org Also on 25th

Saturday 8th Rhu and Shandon Gala 2019 Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club 12pm. Starting with a grand parade from Rhu Marina to RNCYC where Commodore Donald Doull, of the Royal Navy, will officially open the gala. The day will include birds of prey, the petting zoo, Rhu Crufts, waggiest tail competition, arts and crafts stalls, bouncy castles and a fun fair ride. rhugala@outlook.com Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Ben Reoch and Tullich Hill 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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Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm. join us for the short AGM and also to listen to our first class speaker Dr Kate Kerr with ‘The Challenge’ we look forward to seeing you. All welcome. helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com Second Tuesday of Every Month

Wednesday 12th AGM & Regular Meeting Rhu and Shandon Community Council Rhu Hall 7.30pm. The papers for the meeting will be posted on the website www.rhuandshandoncommunity.org.

Thursday 13th FTD Carer Support Group Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. For anyone who is caring for someone who has Frontotemporal Dementia. 01436 678050 Second Thursday of every month

Sunday 9th Geilston Gardens Open Day Geilston Garden, Cardross 1-5pm. In aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme charities. Lvely walled garden with herbaceous borders, tranquil woodland walks and a large vegetable garden. Homemade teas and plant stall.

Proceeds to NTS, Geilston Garden and SGS beneficiaries. www.nts.org.uk/Property/ Geilston-Garden/All

Monday 10th An Afternoon of 60's – 70's Music by TOAST St. Modans Parish Church 2.30-4.30pm. Tickets £4. Raffle and refreshments served at half time. For tickets and further information phone.

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Sunday 16th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Circular walk of Loch Leven Nature Reserve 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From Kinross Pier round the loch on a path to the RSPB nature centre (Tea & Cakes available). Complete circular walk back to the cars. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Wednesday 19th Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30-12pm. A community café with tea, coffee and home baking. The programme includes a mix of musical entertainment, poems and slide shows.

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Thursday 20th

Coffee Morning Helensburgh U.R.C. 10-12pm. Baking, Jewellery and Books. £2.50 includes Tea/Coffee and Cake.

01436 672352 Cove Sailing Club Regatta Cove Sailing Club 1pm. Sailing, racing, BBQ, entertainment and afternoon tea. All welcome.

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Kiddiwinks Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9.30-11am. Mums and Dads are invited to take wee ones along for some fun and socialising. There will be plenty of toys, crafts, music, stories. There will be snacks and juice for the kids!

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Friday 14th Legal Advice Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Centre 10-1pm. A Senior Solicitor from Morison's Solicitors will be available to answer questions on any legal concerns. Specialist areas are: Guardianship, POA and advice on Wills. Booking required. 01436 673444 Second Friday of every month

Teddy Bears Picnic Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10-11.30am. There will be lots of Games, Songs and Teddy Bear Fun. Tickets on sale at all Fun First Sessions. Tickets: Child £2.50 each, siblings £4. Remember to bring your Teddy and a Snack. Everyone Welcome. mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1

Hermitage Park Action Day Hermitage Park, Helensburgh 2-4pm. Meet at the war memorial gates.

Bring gloves and your own hand tools if you wish but tools are provided.

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Friday 21st U3A Science group Church Halls Helensburgh 10.30am. An interesting meeting with a talk on 'Medicines from plants' given

by Prof. William Martin. Open to all U3A members. Guests may visit once.

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Saturday 22nd Gary Meikle – the iBrow guy Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7pm. Scottish comedy award winner & viral sensation Gary Meikle will lay before you his remarkable life story. https://tickets. ents24.com/tour/gary-meikle-the-ibrow-guy

Sunday 23rd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Stob Diamh (Peak of the stag) 8am. 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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Saturday 15th Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm. Fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish and craft stalls.

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Calendar of events Garelochhead Beach Clean Garelochhead Beach Times subject to tides. We hope to help support beach cleans in our area.

Facebook @love your seas beach clean loveyourseas@gmail.com Third Sunday of every month

Wednesday 26th

Sunday 23rd Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships East King Street Park 12pm. Bicentenary Pipe band Championships, Glasgow & West Of Scotland Branch Championships, Highland Dancing Competition and Drum Majors Competition. Come along for a fun family day out!

07710 427 535 Garden Opening Glebeside House, Spy's Lane, Rhu 2-5pm. A lovely garden surrounding a traditional house with rockery, mixed herbaceous islands and borders, mature shrubs and laburnum arch. Teas and Scones, plant stall. Admission £3, children free. Sorry no dogs. Proceeds to Riding for the Disabled and SGS beneficiaries.

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Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinsons Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice. 07976 866647 helensburghpsg@gmail.com Last Wednesday of every month

Dog Day Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-3pm. For people living with dementia, including carers. Come and meet our specially trained dogs and enjoy refreshments, games and conversation.

01436 678050 Last Wednesday of every month An Evening with…

Helensburgh Library 7pm. The Mackintosh Group of Writers in collaboration with Helensburgh Library is hosting a summer series of ‘An Evening with…’ to celebrate local authors.

Last Wednesday of every month (until Sept)

Friday 28th Carer Drop In Café Dementia Resource Centre 2-4pm. For anyone who is caring for someone who has dementia. Meet with our Dementia Advisor and Outreach Support Worker, from Helensburgh & Lomond Carers, for information and support. 01436 678050 Last Friday of every month Drawn to Art Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-3pm. For people living with dementia. Come and enjoy a variety of creative activities including Zen colouring, clay moulding, card making, origami and still life drawing.

01436 678050 Last Friday of every month Ceilidh Dance Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel 8pm. Helensburgh & District Highland Association are holding their regular monthly dance. Featuring Lomond Ceilidh Band. Members £8 and visitors £10 (Children - half price.) 8pm till midnight.

All welcome!

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Sunday 30th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Am Bodach (Mamores) 8.30am. 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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Rhu Clean-up Crew Ardencaple Hotel 10am (tide dependent). We are a group of like-minded people who want to keep Rhu Beach clean. We encourage new members to join us in the fight against plastic washing up on our shores.

Last Sunday of month

Street Food Sunday Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre 12-5pm. After the success of last year the HLCC is hosting its second Street Food Sunday, a free family friendly event with a wide range of local food suppliers that will tickle your taste buds. Delicious food, drinks and entertainment. www.facebook.com/HLCCEvents/ HLCCEvents@argyll-bute.gov.uk 4th Annual Helensburgh Hymnfest Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. The now-traditional season finisher – a fine selection of hymns and worship songs led by the augmented choir and praise band. With Walter Blair on the organ and Derek Clark directing proceedings. Summer punch served in the Hall afterwards and a retiring collection for Christian Aid.

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HELENSBURGH ORATORIO CHOIR SING MASS IN BLUE, LINCOLN CENTRE NEW YORK Following their sell-out performance of Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’ in December, Helensburgh Oratorio Choir were invited to join his premier performance in New York in early April.

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Eight members of the choir made the trip, joining two hundred choristers led by Dr Alicia Walker, Musical Director at South Carolina University, organised by Distinguished Concerts in New York at the Lincoln Centre, home of New York Philharmonic.

Members of the choir commented that it was a very different performance to that in Helensburgh Parish Church, with the majority of the choir being college students. Chairman, Alicia Tindal said “It was great to sing with so many young voices, they were all so enthusiastic and excited at meeting the composer, Will Todd.”

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The choir start rehearsing Handel’s Messiah on Tuesday 27th August in Helensburgh Parish Church and if you’d like to sing this classic work with orchestra on 15th December please come along at 7.30pm.

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FOCUSES ON MENTAL HEALTH MUSICAL SUCCESS DESIGN Award-winning, local garden designer Rachel Bailey has been selected to create and exhibit a long border at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show which takes place this month.

Huge thanks have come in from the Matinee at the Musicals 2 crew. The final amount raised was a staggering £5445!

Cheques have already been presented to Myeloma UK and the Beatson Cancer Charity.

The Tower Digital Arts Centre generously waived their share of the final amount meaning that all monies raised will help the two cancer charities. The show was a blazing success which left audiences grinning, tearful and deeply touched.

The team involved are already planning next year’s extravaganza and a date is already scheduled: Sunday 23rd February 2020.

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RHS Chatsworth’s 2019 theme is the ‘Five Senses’ and Rachel, working with colleague Nicola Sweeney, has created a flowering border that’s described as immediate and subtle in its impact and which will highlight the important issue of mental health.

“We’re delighted that our proposed exhibit has been chosen for RHS Chatsworth,” said Rachel. “Mental health issues affect many of us, and our border will highlight the important connection between scent and emotional wellbeing.

“Our sense of smell directly influences our emotions, memories and physiology at an instinctive and subconscious level; inhalation of plant extracts is

known to have a positive effect on brain activity. In particular, rose oil vapour is thought to have therapeutic properties, and the iconic rose will be central to the border.”

A strongly scented variety will be planted in a pattern resembling a brain wave, while an abstract metal sculpture will symbolise the direct effect of scent. Additional plants will be used to stimulate other senses: touch with textured foliage, like grasses, sight with colourful and aesthetic plants and flowers and sound using rustling foliage and flowers that will attract pollinators.

Rachel adds that the design

reflects her company’s ethos of, where possible, sourcing quality local materials and environmentally-friendly products, and including plants that are beneficial to wildlife.

To this end, Rachel will be working with Scottish nursery, Binny Plants, and local craftsman Chris Barrowman, who will create the sculpture.

A former biological research scientist and project manager, Rachel trained as a garden designer at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. She established Rachel Bailey Garden Design in 2015, and has since been working with clients and a variety of gardens, in Helensburgh and beyond to create innovative and inspiring designs.

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June 2019 | Nightlife

Enjoy testing the old grey matter at a quiz? Tickling your tonsils at karaoke or hitting the dance floor? We have the list to inspire you.

ARDLUI Drovers Inn Inverarnan, 01301 704234 l SAT 1: The Minogue Brothers l FRI 7: 50 Shades of Blue l SAT 8: Blind Panik l FRI 14: Marty l SAT 15: Hell 4 Leather l FRI 21: 56 Degrees North l SAT 22: Jono l FRI 28: Jeff Jeffrey l SAT 29: Stuart MacFarlane

ARRO C HA R Ben Arthur’s Bothy Turnpike Rd, 01301 702 347 l Karaoke l Live sport

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

CA R D ROSS The Cardross Inn Main Rd, 01389 841358 l THU: Quiz Night l SAT: Live Music l Karaoke l Quiz nights

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Station Bar 24 East Princes St, 01436 673273 l Live sport l Pool & Darts Competitions

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“From the minute we arrived, any negative preconception of what a hospice might be was blown out of the water. Robin House was a place of fun and laughter. They let us see that there was still joy to be had, and they promoted the importance of our children having the best possible quality of life, even during the most difficult of times. Going there meant that we could enjoy family life without the everyday medical regimes and sleepless nights.” Claire, CHAS Mum

Bring together any family members / friends / class mates who may interested in a group activity, the more the merrier!

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Local News | June 2019

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It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

This years theme is ‘Getting Carers Connected’ and it takes place from the 10th to 14th June Helensburgh and Lomond Carers SCIO say: “You are welcome to drop in and speak to us. The kettle is always on or call for an appointment.”

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The Programme of Events to celebrate Carers Week includes on Wednesday 12th June, a Community Partners Event to enjoy the company of Local Vocals, Grey Matters, University of the Third Age, Scottish War Blinded and many more. This will be taking place at the carers centre.

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Local News | June 2019

LET US KNOW WHO SHOULD RECEIVE A SHARE OF OUR £1,000 COMMUNITY CHEST delighted to see the return of our successful Community Chest initiative with the Helensburgh Community Advertiser, and to offer readers the chance to nominate their favourite local cause to receive a share of our £1000 cash donation.

Last year's winners from Grey Matters, Helensburgh & Lomond Autism and Visiting Friends

The Helensburgh Community Advertiser has once again 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 want you, our readers, to nominate worthy causes in from across the local area which you feel are most deserving of a share of this generous cash award.

It could be a local charity which relies heavily on donations to keep up its good work in the community, or an organisation which makes a

real difference to the place where you live – the choice is yours.

We are accepting nominations for the Community Chest until 4pm on 14 June 2019. Our editorial team will then whittle down the nominations to produce a shortlist of the most deserving causes, before inviting readers to vote for

their top three favourite charities or local causes to receive a cash boost!

Kirsty McGill, Head of Sales for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, which is currently building high-quality new homes at its Hermitage Grange development in Helensburgh, said: “We are

“The Community Chest is a great way to recognise the unsung heroes that are found in the local communities where we build new homes, and I’d urge readers to get involved and nominate their favourite cause. Last year we gave community cash awards to three great organisations, and I’m looking forward to hearing from readers which groups or charities should be recognised this year.”

To nominate a good cause for the Community Chest, email editor@ communityadvertiser.co.uk, with “Community Chest nomination” in the subject line, and include your name, telephone number, details of the organisation you are nominating, and why you think it should receive a share of £1,000.

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TWO AWARDS FOR YOUNG CHEF ROSIE

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Rosie Maguire, a chef at the Loch Lomond Golf Club had a double triumph recently at the Scothot, Scotland’s premier showcase for food drink hospitality and tourism.

It was a great day at the Senior Mixed Open at the Helensburgh Golf Club, at which local business The Coffee Club sponsored the coveted Rosebowl.

44 couples entered, with many competitors complimenting the Course Manager, Robert Bacon and his team for the course condition and layout.

Winners Babs Robertson and Ian Shields were delighted to win the Rosebowl.

Special thanks to everyone who made the event so successful and raise ÂŁ300 in support of CHAS (Robin House).

As well as taking the silver medal in Young Chef of the Year she cooked the winning best main course in front of a live audience – venison loin, caramelised celeriac puree, roasted onion faggot, pickled berries and scorched purple sprouting broccoli.

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