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Remembrance Journey.................... 3 Cash Boost......................................... 4 Volunteers Celebrated..................... 5 Winter Preparations......................... 6 French Fireworks.............................. 7 Literary Society at 70........................ 7 New Park and Ride ......................... 8 Local Businesses................................ 9 New Play Park....................... 10 & 11 HSDP Updates................................. 12 Late News ....................................... 12 Listening Service............................. 14 What's Up Doc................................ 14 Local Business ................................ 16 Book Festival................................... 17 Christmas Craft Fair........................ 17 Support Groups ............................. 17 Christmas Feature.................. 18 & 19 Fascinating Facts............................. 20 Legal Matters ................................. 20 What's On Calendar ................ 21-26 Sports Awards................................. 27 Funfair Closes ................................ 27 Live Argyll....................................... 28 Nightlife................................ 30 & 31 Maths Success................................. 32 Visiting Friends............................... 34 Advertisers Index ........................... 34 direct to doors 12,300 Delivered businesses, 700 towaiting rooms etc.

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Preston’s remembranCe Journey to belgium Cardross business man Preston Fleming made a pilgrimage to his great grandfather's grave exactly 100 years after he fell in the Great War on Sept. 20 1917.

Private Preston Fleming S/40399, was born in Salford, Greater Manchester in March 1893, son of Preston and Elizabeth Fleming (nee Hannah), originally of Falkirk and members of Falkirk Parish Church.

His father was an iron-moulder and returned to Falkirk in 1901.

He became an iron-moulder like his father. He married his girlfriend Shirley Dunn and had two children.

He enlisted with the 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in 1915 and was sent to the front in France in August 1916.

He was wounded for the first time in October 1916. He returned home to recuperate from his wounds, returning to the front in March 1917. He fought again with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders until he was wounded again in May with a shoulder injury. On this occasion he was not sent home.

He recovered in a local hospital

and was sent back to the line, 6.30 a.m. on 20 September 1917, he was killed on the same day at 12.10 p.m. He was 24 years old.

Preston tells us: “The Argyll's were part of 51 Highland Division on that day as every Battalion had been decimated. They took part in the Battle of Menin Road Ridge 20 September to 25 September 1917. That is a short way from the Mendingham Military Cemetery where he is buried. Over 5000 soldiers died on that day near Ypres/Menin Road Ridge.

“It would appear Shirley never remarried, only asking his gravestone should bear Duty Nobly Done. I know my grandfather did manage to visit the grave in the late 1970's to pay

his respects to a father he never knew. Along with my daughter Carly, I visited the grave at exactly 12.10 pm on 20th September 2017, on his 100 years anniversary.

“As Remembrance Day approaches, this Pilgrimage was part of my own bucket list and I hope my new grandson Preston Thomas Fleming (Aged 1) will one day too visit the grave. I have three children and four grandchildren and try to pass on how these brave men went to war to give us this country which we have today.”

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• Helensburgh Community Council, £2,500, improving and maintaining Colquhoun Square • West Rossdhu Residents Group, £680, planning and maintenance of cherry trees

A total of £14,000 has been awarded to Community Groups across Helensburgh

Community groups across Helensburgh and Lomond have been awarded nearly £14,000 for environmental projects.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Sustainable Community Initiatives Fund has awarded the one-off grants, which will receive match funding and be complete within two years.

Policy lead for roads and amenity services Roddy McCuish said: “The variety and creativity of the ideas submitted to us show there’s a wealth of talent and creativity in our communities.

“It’s great that residents are willing to work together to

improve their local areas, coming up with projects that will benefit their community now and into the future.

“With our help, people are using their skills, knowledge and experience to enhance their areas for residents, and of course visitors, and this contributes to making Argyll and Bute a great place to live and work in, and visit.

“There were lots of worthwhile projects that we were unfortunately unable to support

• Rosneath and Clynder Community Council, £2,500, replacing picnic tables and benches with polished concrete units • Helensburgh Tree Conservation Trust, £2,500, planting 100 trees to replace dead trees • Arrochar and Tarbet Community Development Trust, £2,000, community garden/growing area • Rosneath Peninsula Amenity Society, £150, maintaining and developing the Brownie Park in Cove

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loCal volunteers Celebrated Anne of Loudounville category. Senga, somewhere in her 70’s (in her own words!) has been a volunteer befriender with Visiting Friends since November 2015. Since the initial match which she has nurtured tirelessly, and despite her own serious health problems, she has taken on two more clients, devoting at least three days of her week to volunteering.

Senga Armstrong (right), won Highly Commended in the Individual Volunteer of the Year

Derek Fowlis (right), picks up his award for Helensburgh and Lomond Regional Hero

Helensburgh and Lomond was well represented when more than a hundred people came together to celebrate the fantastic achievements of thousands of volunteers.

Several local people won awards or were commended like Derek Fowlis who won Helensburgh and Lomond Regional Hero.

As his nomination said: “Derek is an unsung hero who works for the community always with a smile on his face – he does everything with exceptional kindness and good humour. He makes this village go round.”

Derek is a member of Cove and Kilcreggan Development

Trust and Rosneath and Clynder Community Council.

He has also been vice-chair of Rosneath and Clynder Highland Games for more than 25 years. In addition he organises regular pakora nights in the pub to fundraise for an orphanage in India. In the words of the nomination.

Senga Armstrong was Highly Commended in the overall Individual Volunteer of the Year

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Deputy TSI CEO Katrina Sayer told the audience at the awards: “Volunteers – where would we be without you?

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Winter arrangements are in place and some changes made to operations with the aim of improving the service.

surface and weather monitoring stations will be used.

More than 15,000 tonnes of salt are being stockpiled and 12 road

than 30 priority routes when freezing conditions are forecast,

Policy Lead for roads and Amenity Services, Councillor Roddy There will be 38 vehicles available McCuish said: “With our winter maintenance plan and a budget round the clock and the number of ÂŁ1.645 million, we’re ready to of drivers available will be keep people on the move. increased to ensure the best possible front-line service. “We will be pre-treating more

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“The Council is responsible for the vast majority of Argyll and Bute’s road network so it’s vital we’re prepared. Only the trunk roads – A82, A85, A828 and A83 – don’t fall to us, with Bear Scotland looking after them on behalf of Transport Scotland. “We will also treat footpaths when there is heavy snow or persistent freezing conditions where resources allow, with priority given to busy shopping areas. “As always, there will be grit available in grit bins across the area so people can help their own communities by treating roads in their neighbourhood in periods of severe weather. “We remain committed to keeping Argyll and Bute moving which is why we have again put in place a robust maintenance plan to keep our roads as clear and safe as possible.�

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FrenCH style disPlay This year’s fireworks display on the pier courtesy of the Round Table promises a wall of colour in the French style of fireworks display The fi reworks display will be set off from the end of the Helensburgh pier. Organisers say: “Come down and enjoy a hot drink and food from the stalls and get the best view of the display from the viewing area in the car park. The display is optimised for spectators in this area.”

The Fireworks start at 19.30. This year’s display is programmed and choreographed by professional fireworks company Midnight Storm. They have promised a wall of colour in the French style of fireworks display. The display will run for approximately 20 mins.

The stalls open at 18.30. This year there are a number of stallholders at the event so advice is to come on down early and get some delicious hot food and drinks. PJ’s Kitchen will be on site with burgers and snacks, the netball girls will be back with their popular hot chocolate and they will also have some lovely hot donuts.

70 yEarS of LiTErary SociETy Cove and Kilcreggan Literary Society’s season continues.

Talks range from artists to maritime history as the society marks its 70th anniversary.

This month Cove author and naval architect Ian Nicolson discusses ‘The Heroes who built the Glen Lee’ on November 6.

‘For Love of the Rhododendron’ is Carol Rowe’s topic on November 13, then the following week Nick and Rachel Walker will talk about the history of the Puffer VIC32.

On November 27 James Crawford’s topic will be ‘I went to Tristan,’ then on December 4 there will be a Christmas party and musical entertainment.

At 18:45 the bonfi re will be lit sitting on top of course the guy which has been made by Helensburgh Beavers. The best view is in the car park also the warmest say the organisers.

On January 8, a look into sailing history, with journalist Iain McAllister discussing William Fife and the America’s Cup.

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Work on a new park-and-ride for Helensburgh commuters will be complete by next spring – providing more than 50 additional spaces for residents using the town's main rail link.

However, a council report does not state how much motorists will have to pay to use the facility.

scheme.

The project, on the site of the town's former gasometer on the corner of Grant Street and East Princes Street, is expected to cost ÂŁ300,000.

Funding for the project is being provided by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT), Transport Scotland is willing to consider an application for a further grant if the construction cost exceeds ÂŁ300,000.

When finished it will provide a total of 53 spaces, four of them for disabled use, and all subject to a pay-and-display charging

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SPT and Sustrans have been able to produce this scheme so quickly bearing in mind the inevitable disruption to parking that the waterfront development will bring. “It is also great that we have been able to produce this additional parking space for commuters at very little cost to the council. It should significantly reduce pressure on the streets around the station.�

The council bought the site of the former gasometer from Scottish Gas Networks in March with money secured from a further grant application to SPT. Vehicle access to the new car park will be from Grant Street only, with pedestrian access via East Princes Street to enable people to walk quickly between the railway station and the car park.

The report states: “It is estimated the construction of the new Park and Ride car park will take approximately 10 weeks.

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Hermitage Park’s playground IS Plans for the new playground at Hermitage Park have been revealed. The Heritage Lottery Fund have allowed designers to spend over £180k on the new play area.

Fiona Baker from the Friends of the Park says: “We are delighted to be able to share with you Hermitage Park’s new playground design. We will be moving the site of the play area from next to the memorial garden to the old putting green.

“Our aim was to relocate it closer to our new pavilion, so parents and carers can enjoy a drink or snack whilst watching their children enjoy themselves.

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thank you to all of you in the community who have provided invaluable input into the design, and especially staff and pupils at Parklands who have guided us into ensuring our playground and wider park is accessible to all of our community. We will enjoy watching our community play and grow together.“ The design aim was always to provide something different to what Helensburgh and District already has. Top of the list was

a zip wire, not just one but two battling zip wires.

The hardest decision was to include a sandpit with water play station as in terms of maintenance and Health and Safety, as a sand pit adds greatly to the park’s maintenance regime.

However, the Friends are looking for support from the community to help manage the sand pit, which would include daily checks and some aspects of maintenance.

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The Helensburgh Play Park Association who, together with a number of groups, raised funding to replace the equipment back in 2014 have been reassured that this kit will not be scrapped.

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Saturday 11th Welcome In CafĂŠ Helensburgh Parish Church 11am-3pm, Table top sale raising funds for the Welcome In CafĂŠ. Tables available to hire for ÂŁ10. 01436 671437.

Sunday 26th The Community Advertiser is tracking the funding appeal to raise the ÂŁ30,000 needed for the ďŹ rst phase of the Helensburgh Seafront Development Project.

The money is needed for a feasibility study. ÂŁ10,000 of this total could be met by Awards for All if an application is successful.

There’s also an application for Leader match funding of up to £15,000.

The project could create an enclosed lagoon for watersports and repair the town’s pierhead.

There are also plans for a new breakwater and walkway Ian MacQuire HSDP Chair explains: “ The project cannot go ahead without a feasibility study being completed, as this shows what can and cannot be done.�

The project’s £1,334.52 bank balance was boosted recently with

Christmas Bazaar Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club Rhu 12-4pm, Please come along and shop for wonderful Christmas Gifts, stalls including jewellery, knitwear, paintings, greeting cards, RNLI Christmas cards and souvenirs, boat chandlery and more. Entrance ÂŁ2 including coffee. Should anyone wish to have a stall at the above, please get in touch at RNCYC 01436 820322 or email office@rncyc.com

ÂŁ789.60 from a Crowd Funding page, bringing it up to ÂŁ2124.19 So there is still a way to go.

Ian added: “The community and businesses can donate via the HSDP funding leaflet which also has a Gift Aid tick box, this if completed adds 28% to any donations made by the public at no extra cost to them. “There’s also Paypal on our website: www.hsdp-westbay. co.uk or direct into our HSDP TSB bank account Sort code - 87-37-59 Account - 80408860.�

The project will be at the Hermitage Academy Craft Fair on November 11 when people can find out more and donate.

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NOVEMBER 2017 – What's Up Doc?

your story What's Up Doc? your Wellbeing with Dr Nick Dunn A new listening service has started in Helensburgh to give people the time and space to talk to someone who can help them to help themselves.

Organiser Gill Simpson says: “We all experience hurt in our lives and difficult issues to deal with – sometimes it can help just to talk to someone about it.

“Active listening is not counselling but it is a way of allowing someone to explore their own story with a caring listener. This can help them build their resilience to cope with their lives and improve their health and wellbeing.”

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Gill adds: “You can book in for yourself or organisations can refer people – you don’t need to provide any information other than a name and a contact number (just in case of the need to change the appointment due to travel issues).

There are two x one hour appointments at 1pm and 2pm every second Monday (generally the first and third Monday of the month).

To book in or for more information contact the TSI office on 01436 671613 or pop in and see us. Alternatively email gilliansimpson@argylltsi.org.uk

COPD is a long term illness affecting the breathing, usually caused by the cumulative effects of smoking.

The lungs are made up of tiny pockets called "alveoli" where the work of taking oxygen from the air for use within the body takes place.

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Stopping smoking makes a big difference, stops it worsening, and your doctor can prescribe inhalers and medication which make a difference. More recently advances with "lung reduction surgery" and insertion of "endo-bronchial valves" have been used by chest surgeons for some to show benefit.

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Local HELENSBURGH EYECARE team is shortlisted for national award The team at Helensburgh Eyecare in Helensburgh Argyll & Bute, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Team has been announced as one of three finalists in the category of Optical team of the Year in the AOP Awards 2018, which is run by the Association of Optometrists (AOP).

Owner and principal Optometrist Michelle Beavers said she was delighted to have made it to the shortlist in this category, commenting: ‘’I have always known that we have the best team, they go above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service.

They take the time to find out what’s important to our patients and really enjoy getting to know people and learn about their needs – they are not just here to sell glasses, nor are we a faceless company. We pride ourselves on being up to date with the latest technology, lens types, materials and designs as well as continuously furthering our optical knowledge.

It’s not all about the geeky stuff though, we fully appreciate that these days glasses are part of fashion and individual style - there must be a balance between the functionality of spectacles and looking and feeling great in them. Our team has a real talent of knowing what

suits people. Giving our patients the time, attention and assistance they need to pick something that makes them leave our practice with a smile is of utmost importance to us. And if that doesn’t do the trick we like to throw Customer Appreciation Events where the fizz flows and we really get to connect with our patients and show them how valued they are!

As a small independent practice to be shortlisted for this prestigious national award is absolutely brilliant and I am so proud of my team for making this possible, behind closed doors we often refer to ourselves as the ‘’Dream Team’’, so to be recognised like this, well I just don’t have the words to describe how good it feels. Weare already planning our outfits for the awards ceremony which will be held in London in January where we will find out how we have done.

To get to this point we have been assessed by a panel of 7 professionals, now it is simply all down to votes, so please, vote for us by visiting the AOP website, our Facebook page or simply pop into the practice and sign one of our paper voting forms. We really do appreciate all the support we receive, lets show them what a small town

retailer is really capable of!’’

The AOP Awards recognises the highest levels of achievement in UK optics, and saw a 75% increase in entrants this year.

To accommodate its growing popularity, the Awards will again take place at leading trade event, 100% Optical in London. The Optical Team of the Year accolade celebrates an optical team who are dedicated to customer care, and who have a commitment to furthering their eye care knowledge.

AOP Chief Executive, Henrietta Alderman, said: “The AOP Awards are about recognising practitioners who contribute so much to the public and profession.” Adding, “With this year seeing more unique entries than ever before, our finalists have achieved so much by getting this far.”

Members of the public can cast their vote, and find out more about the Awards, by visiting www.aop.org.uk/ awardsvote before 2pm, Tuesday 12 December. Results will be announced at a black tie dinner on Sunday 28 January 2018 in London.

For more information, please contact Helensburgh Eyecare on 01436 674164 or visit the Practice at 46 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8TQ

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Cooks, Crime and tv

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For the first time there will be a food and drink theme at the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival, which will be held in Cove Burgh Hall on November 25 & 26.

The Christmas Craft Fair, run and organised by the Hermitage Academy PTA, is the biggest in Argyll and Bute.

Jon Snow, the legendary Channel 4 news anchor, will appear on Saturday November 25. Sarah Trevelyan, the former wife of Jimmy Boyle, who has written a memoir about their meeting, their prison romance and their marriage, will also appear on Saturday.

Ian Rankin, the king of Scottish crime writing, is visiting the Rosneath Peninsula as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of Inspector Rebus.

Jim Carruth, the Glasgow Makar and agricultural poet who is now poet in residence at the Royal Highland Show, will discuss his verse focusing on rural and farming life.

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With over 80 stalls of top quality artisan gifts and crafts it’s the perfect way to start your Christmas shopping.

Iraq in the midst of its war, has written about its birth and untimely death. He will also discuss his latest venture, setting up a chamber orchestra in Govan.

On Sunday the Burgh Hall will host a food and drink special. with a range of Scottish chefs and writers on the menu, including Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary’s Meals.

Organisers say: “There are affordable gifts to suit all budgets and fun for the family. You can help Santa find his reindeer, there’s facepainting (endangered animals and tribes being this year’s theme), home baking, hot dogs, tombola and Christmas Raffle draw at 2.30pm.

More info: hermitageacademy pta@gmail.com or keep up to date on the ‘Hermitage Academy PTA’ Facebook page.

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

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

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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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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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Calendar of events Wednesday 1st Cove & Kilcreggan S.W.I. Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, Hedwige Aston will be telling us about some of the regional customs, past and present, of Gruyere in Switzerland where she comes from. She will also demonstrate the making of a local delicacy called "Bricelets" Competitions:- 1lb Fatless fruit loaf/Sewn laundry bag. Bring & Buy sales. 01436842465 or joanbeilby@hotmail.co.uk The Oak Tree Gallery 27 East King Street, Helensburgh WED 1: 1:30-3:30pm, Papercrafts class with Ellen Renton / THU 2: 10am-12noon, Painting class with Sofia Perina–Miller & 1:303:30pm, General Painting Class with Alastair Hodgson DA / TUE 7: 10am-12noon, Painting class with Sofia Perina–Miller & 1:303:30pm, Drawing class with Sofia Perina-Miller / TUE 14: 7-9:30pm, Felted Beads and Ropes workshop with Becky Thorp from Woolly Jools / WED 29: 7-9:30pm, Needle Felted Christmas Decorations workshop with Becky Thorp from Woolly Jools. Call 01436 672132

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) 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) Sister Act Victoria Halls 7:30pm, Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group will be staging the hit musical Sister Act. There will be 5 performances over the 4 days including a matinee on the Saturday at 2:30pm. Under the musical direction of Pamela Frew, head of music at Hermitage Academy, for another year and the debut direction of Claire Love, the cast features a host of local talented singers and actors with choreography by Claire Burns.

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Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls 10am-12 noon, Wed 1: Kings Theatre – 'The Steamie' / Wed 8: Lesley Smith: Charity Challenges / Wed 15: Angela’s Seated Aerobics / Wed 22: Coffee & Games / Wed 29: Hermitage Primary School Children & Scottish Quiz.

Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966.

1st/2nd Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church Halls Anchor boys (ages 5-8) and Junior (8-11) section meet from 6.30-7.30pm and Company Section (ages 11-18) 7.30-9.30pm.

Special events in November: 1st Games night – no uniform 6.30-8pm (all boys), 8th Visit by Councillor David Kinniburgh (Company Section), 15th Junior Section Centenary , Cooking with Mr Lopez/Couch to 5K with Don (Company Section), 22nd Helensburgh Fire station visit 6.30pm (all boys), 29th Motor Mechanics with Mr Talman (Company Section) 07810 801115 or iaintalman@btinternet.com (runs every week)

Thursday 2nd Thursday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2.30-4pm, In addition to an array of teas, coffees and bakes on offer, there is also a play area for toddlers and a craft area for older children. Gordon, on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs weekly)

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) The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 12 – 3pm, The café is run by volunteers and is aimed at a range of different people. They may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or feel socially isolated.

All welcome. www.facebook.com/ WelcomeToRecovery/ (runs every Thursday)

Friday 3rd 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)

Halloween Tea Dance The Commodore Hotel 2-5pm, Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Halloween Tea Dance.

Tickets £3 available from Lomond House, 29 Lomond Street, Helensburgh. 01436 673444.

Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12 noon, We provide tea and coffee and there is a Helensburgh Writing Circle qualified NHS trained peer that Rhu & Shandon Community Hall attends each meeting. A chance 2pm, Bring along your scary for breastfeeding mums to get Halloween tale for reading out. #4005-Milngavie-95x65-PRINT-R2.pdf 1 14/09/2017 16:22 help, support or just a cuppa.

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Helensburgh RNLI Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am, RNLI fundraising coffee morning. Tea, coffee, cakes served at tables, a prize draw, bottle stall, and cake sale. Quiz and guess the cake weight.

07917375108 or patti.summers@ hotmail.co.uk

Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1–2pm, Professor Cheng Manch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For info call 07999757861 between 10pm11pm, or www.9wavestaichi.org

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

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

Saturday 4th Helensburgh Fireworks Display Helensburgh Pier 6:30pm, Stalls Open: This year we have a number of stallholders at the event so come on down early and get some delicious hot food and drinks. PJ’s Kitchen will be on site with burgers and snacks, the netball girls will be back with their popular hot chocolate and we will also have some lovely hot donuts!

6:45pm – lighting of the bonfi re, Come down to the carpark for the best view and keep warm by the bonfire!

The guy has been made by Helensburgh Beavers group.

7:30pm – The Fireworks! This year’s display is programmed and choreographed by professional fireworks company Midnight Storm.

They have promised a wall of colour in the French style of fi reworks display. The display will run for approximately 20 mins.

Sunday 5th Sound the Trumpet, Beat the Drums!

Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, Helensburgh Oratorio Choir in a performance of Haydn's Paukenmesse (Mass in Time of War) and Bach's Kantate BWV 214TĂśnet ihr Pauken! New: Pre-concert talk 'Happy birthday to whom? Bach's unwanted gift and Haydn's musical surprises' with Jonathon Swinard, in the smaller hall, Helensburgh Parish Church, at 6.45 on 5th November, ÂŁ3, to include reserved concert seating. Concert tickets ÂŁ12, children/students ÂŁ6, and tickets for the pre-concert talk available from choir members, the Scandinavian Shop, and the Parish Church Offi ce, or at the door. www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk.

RNLI Christmas Card Sale Cove Sailing Club 2-4pm, Come along and get in the festive spirit. Baking stall, Christmas cards, RNLI goods and the chance to take part in our Christmas raffl e. Teas and coffees with Christmas mince pies and shortbread ÂŁ3. A great way to spend ad afternoon!

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Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1-4pm, Intermediate. No Partners required. All welcome. Phone Kay Reid on 01436 676718 or John McPherson on 01436 821851 (runs every Monday until June) Cove & Kilcreggan Youth CafĂŠ 6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date with what's going on at the Youth CafĂŠ see our Facebook page (runs Monday & Thursday) Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited.

For more info 01436 820352 (runs every Monday) Art Class Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 2-4pm, Small art class for beginners. 01436 675741 (Runs every Monday)

Monday 6th 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)

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

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Calendar of events Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. For more information email scotland@ swimtime.org or call 0131 278 0444 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am)

Tuesday 7th Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday)

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

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

Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. www.helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am)

Wednesday 8th Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Hall, Sinclair Street 7:30pm, Ian Christie is a nursery and plants man with a passion for alpine and woodland plants.

He has a collection of rare plants including trilliums, snowdrops, lilies, nomocharis, meconopsis.

For more information call 01389841292 or email aballance@btinternet.com

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:30-11:30am, The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. See the www.facebook.com/ Helensburghslingmeet (runs 1st Tuesday of the month)

Thursday 9th Cove and Kilcreggan Film Society Cove Burgh Hall 7:30pm, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). Admission free to members; guests £4, concession £3. Everyone is welcome! Free popcorn, raffle – you are welcome to bring your own refreshments, glasses, etc. available.

Hermitage Park Action Day Meet at Sinclair Street Gates 2-4pm, The friends have loppers, rakes, spades and shovels. Please bring sturdy footwear and gloves and any personal tools.

Helensburgh and Lomond Carers SCIO Charity Quiz Night Logie Baird Helensburgh 8-11pm, JACKPOT £100, Tickets £3, Admission ticket only.

Maximum team size 6, Tickets available from the Logie Baird or the Carers Centre at 29 Lomond St, Helensburgh. 01436 673444.

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Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, There will be a short talk on writing an article or feature. Then members will be reading out their own work. 01436 831106 or jeanianmurray@btinternet.com

Kiddiwinks Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9.30-10.45am, This brand-new and unique toddlers group invites mums and dads to take wee ones along and enjoy fellowship. There will be plenty of toys, crafts, music, stories and snacks for youngsters as well as a chance for the mums and dads to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cup of tea or coffee.

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Christmas Card workshop The Hill House 10am-2pm, Produce your own beautiful, Christmas cards using eco-printing and stencilling at a workshop led by professional artist Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw, www.nts.org.uk or 01436 673 900.

Christmas Craft Fair Hermitage Academy 11am-3pm, Over 80 stalls bursting with ideas for your Christmas shopping; we’ve got something for all! Also, face painting, hot dogs, games, Santa’s Grotto, Tombola, help to find Santa’s reindeer, home baking & Christmas raffle draw. £1 entry. hermitageacademypta@gmail.com

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Foodbank Donation Day Colquhoun Square 10am-3pm, The aim of the day is to collect more food for the food bank, but also to raise awareness that people need the food bank and it is an asset to Helensburgh.

Helensburgh and Lomond Carers SCIO will also be supporting the event. Morgan on 01436 673444

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Christmas Art Show Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am-4pm, Pamela Randal & Sofia Perina-Miller, new paintings, textiles, prints, cards, special art event. Orders taken for paintings, scarves, cushions etc. 01436 675969 or pamelarandal@hotmail.com

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What's On Calendar – NOVEMBER 2017 Ladies Nearly New Clothes Sale Rhu Church Hall 10am-12:30pm, Coffee/tea & homebaking to buy. Joan Walsh on 01436 820483 or Gay Black on 01436 820289.

Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of month)

Sunday 12th Remembrance Sunday On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifice made by our brave service men and women

Monday 13th Cardross Scottish Women's Institutes Cardross Church Halls 7:30pm, Craft Evening on Iris Folding Cards. Members Competitions: Gift Wrapped Box, Jar of Jam. Mary 01389 841396.

Millig (Helensburgh) S.W.I. Upper Crust 6:30-7pm, Millig S.W.I. are having their 41st birthday "Hot Buffet Dinner" at Upper Crust Restaurant. 07930156225 or helencrodger@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday 14th

Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am-12pm, This café offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a cuppa whilst enjoying games and being entertained by live musical entertainment and readings and runs on the third Wednesday of every month. For more info, contact Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

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Helensburgh & Lomond Carers The Carers Centre, Lomond House 29 Lomond Street 10am-12noon, Carers Rights Day, When you’re caring, getting the right information at the right time can make all the difference.

If you are a carer, we can support YOU in YOUR caring role and welcome you to join us.

Luss SWI 90th Anniversary Celebration Lodge on Loch Lomond 7pm, For further information please contact Anne Lennox.

01389850231 or anne@farmstaylochlomond.co.uk Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, This week we will be carrying on from last week's talk and will have written a short article to be read by members.

All welcome. 01436 831106 or jeanianmurray@btinternet.com

Saturday 18th RSPB Local Group Outing Outside Helensburgh Pool 9am, A group outing to Ardmore to look for wintering birds in our local area such as Slavonian Grebe & Red-throated Divers.

Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls Helensburgh 2pm, Please come along and join us for an afternoon of floral demonstration and friendship.

01436 673066

Christmas Fair Cardross Parish Church 11am-2pm, homemade soup and crusty bread as well as home baking will be served. There will be all the usual stalls and plenty of bargains. Entry adults £1, children free.

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RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street 7:30pm, A talk by Andy Robinson on the RSPB's work in Argyll covering conservation planning applications etc. 01436 821178 or laighfield@gmail.com

Helensburgh Astronomy Society Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, Professor Max Vasile of Strathclyde University will give a talk on ‘CubeSats and other space vehicles’. All welcome. 01436 675863 and ascarrie@aol.com

Helensburgh & District Beekeeping Association Rhu Church Hall 7:15pm, Members evening including a demonstration for varroa treatment, followed by a buffet. 07918168009 or secretary@ helensburghbees.com

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Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, Members will be reading out a piece of work of their choice. 01436 831106 or jeanianmurray@btinternet.com Amenities Society Coffee Morning Cove Burgh Hall 10am, Tea, coffee & home baking.

Raffle & stalls including organic vegetables, crafts, stained glass, ceramics & Christmas cards. 01436 842841 or coates11@btinternet.com

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Calendar of events Saturday 25th Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival Cove Burgh Hall The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival has now become an annual and much anticipated event. It celebrates the written word in all its myriad forms.

We try to vary the mix year on year, and this time we have our second day more or less devoted to Scotland’s food and drink.

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Dorian Choir Coffee’n'Carols United Reformed Church Hall 2pm, Enjoy mince pies and coffee; listen to – and we hope, join in with – the choir singing Christmas carols and well-loved Christmas songs. Browse the stalls: home baking, tombola, bric-a-brac. So come along to the United Reformed Church Hall, where you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome. Tickets available from choir members, from First Class or at the door. An absolute bargain at only £3.00 for adults, under 16s free. 07752053493 or dorianchoir@gmail.com

Winter Concert Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street 7:45pm, Spend a winter's evening listening to music by Weber, Wagner, Borodin and Sibelius. Tickets £10, £6 students, accompanied primary school age children free. More information available at www.h-o-s.co.uk, Facebook or info@h-o-s.co.uk.

Helensburgh Burns Club St Andrew's Night Helensburgh Masonic Hall Scottish poetry, songs and music.

For tickets please email secretary@ helensburghburnsclub.com

Christmas Crafts Messy Church United Reformed Church 10:30-12:30, A special Christmas Craft Workshop with the Christmas Story acted out by the children. Suitable for children 0 - 11 years, all children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Admission free. 01436 679565 or reclyffe_ lambert@yahoo.co.uk Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra 40th Anniversary Concert Victoria Halls 11am, Free entry. The programme will include Russian and American music and by special invitation David Bruce will conduct March from Scipio by George Frideric Handel. The concert will be followed by coffee and cakes. www.locco.org.uk or 07976726822

Sunday 26th Sunday@Seven with Hermitage Academy Helensburgh Parish Church 7-8pm, Pupils from Hermitage Academy present popular vocal and instrumental items in a programme to suit all tastes. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for future Sunday@Seven concerts. 01436 676880 or office@helensburghcos.org

Wednesday 29th Helensburgh Heritage Trust Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre

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Friday 1st Dec Christmas Fair Arrochar Primary School Spaces for stall holders available at a cost of £10. 01301 702261.

Saturday 2nd Dec Christmas Coffee Morning Helensburgh URC 10am-12:30pm, Baking, Crafts, Games, Tombola, Raffle. 01436 672352 or helensburgh24@gmail.com

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

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Helensburgh's G84 Junior Netball Club won the club of the year award at the 2017 Argyll and Bute Sports Awards.

The Junior netball club faced stiff competition from Helensburgh Youth Rugby and Hermitage Academy S3 Netball Club to win the prize.

Anna Sherry and Jennifer Wilkie were also nominated for Sporting Achievement of the Year and Adult Youth Coach of the Year categories respectively.

Scotland West Development Academy as well as the Scotland under-17 long squad.

The club offer training and playing environments to suit all abilities and run both recreational and competitive teams.

They are open to children aged 5 to 16 and their success has resulted in a huge growth in It caps off a fi ne year for the club, membership. after their under-15 side won Robin Currie, policy lead for both the Scottish Cup and the communities at Argyll and Bute Glasgow League.

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olymPians HelP launCH live argyll Councillor Robin Currie, said: “We are handing over services to Live Argyll as, being a charitable trust, it offers many financial and commercial benefits that can help sustain the future of services at a time when there is growing pressure on public spending.

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Live Argyll aims to deliver valued support and services throughout communities

The new trust that will deliver leisure and library services in Argyll and Bute has been launched with the help of two Olympians.

Live Argyll will be responsible for services including libraries, leisure facilities, Active Schools, archives, museum, sport development, halls, community centres and community lets.

The transfer to the charitable trust helps make sure the services continue to be available to residents and visitors.

Two Olympic athletes, Vicki Adams and Lauren Gray, helped

“The aim of the Trust is clear in its name – Live Argyll. It is the perfect name as it is here to deliver services that help young and old live healthy, happy lives.

“Live Argyll will no doubt become a household name and a valued source of support, benefit and enjoyment for people across Argyll and Bute.

Chair of Live Argyll, Andrew Nisbet, said “Live Argyll has a shared commitment with our Council colleagues, to play an Vicki and Lauren are part of the active role in enhancing the Team GB Women’s Curling Team health, fitness, culture and and are set to compete at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, personal wellbeing of the citizens of Argyll and Bute and our South Korea, in February next visitors. year. They won bronze at Sochi in 2014 and also at the “We want you to ‘Be Inspired, 2016/17 World and European Be You’. Our commitment is to Championships. deliver services that allow that to get Live Argyll off to a flying start.

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NOVEMBER 2017 – Nightlife

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

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The Riverbank Bar & Restaurant 41 West Clyde St, 01436 674252 l WED: Prize Quiz Night with Adam lTHU: Steak Night l FRI & SAT: Live DJs playing requests l Food served daily, 12-9pm

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maths challenge. Emma Losekoot and Lewis Szeles from St Joseph’s in Helensburgh helped their team to second place in the event.

The primary seven pupils were competing in the West Dunbartonshire Maths Challenge as part of Maths Week Scotland.

in the hall, this was still a glorious feat.

It saw 10 teams of eight children go head to head to solve maths problems against the clock.

“Well done St Joseph’s – another competition success to add to the plethora of competition wins last session.

Long may it continue.”

It included one team member running to give their answer to an organiser and collect the next question. A total of 30 questions in all had to be answered.

Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly, said: “Congratulations to Emma, Lewis and St Joseph’s on their success.

“To come second, including against secondary school children, is very impressive. Our future is in good hands with bright young St Joseph’s Head Teacher Michelle minds like these.

Collins said: “Everything came down to the last challenge. Lewis “It’s also good to see Argyll and and Emma’s table submitted their Bute Council working so well with schools from our neighbours in last correct answer milliseconds after another team, moving them West Dunbartonshire.” into second place.

It’s the latest in a string of successes for St Joseph’s pupils “However, with more than 80 over the past few months, pupils from primary six to S2 Lewis and Emma’s team were out in front but they were pipped at the post to take second spot.

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Health experts say too that it can also increase the risk of developing dementia.

emotional experience. It's not all bad news though, having good social networks and friendships really helps to reduce these risks and help us recover when we do fall ill.

Jayne Burnett the Co-ordinator for Visiting Friends says: “Befriending is a wonderful way of making a huge difference to someone’s life with a small gesture of kindness.

Befriending is just one way of tackling this increasing problem and from local experience we know that it really works.

In Helensburgh and Lomond we have our own befriending service called Visiting Friends which matches volunteers with local elderly people, who are in need of some company and the chance to make a new friend.

“We carefully match our volunteers with their elderly friend, and both parties get so much out of it.”

Visiting Friends is always looking for new volunteers: if you think you might like to be a befriender or simply want more information please call into the TSI offi ce, 14 Colquhoun Square and chat to Jayne. Or phone on 01436 671613.

The main role of the befriender is to make a short visit each week for a chat, a cuppa or maybe even a trip out to the shops.

Feeling lonely is a normal human emotion and is simply a sign of wanting contact with people.

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