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Two Set Sail for Olympics 2020 .......... 3 Missing Scare for George .................... 4 Lights Switch On in Town ................... 5 Give Back to Charity this Christmas ... 5 Choir to Play for Friends ...................... 6 Game On for Local People ................. 7 Society’s 40th Birthday Concert ......... 7 Art Hub Plea for Plastics ...................... 8 New Coach Boost for Club .............. 10 It’s Legally Blonde ..............................11 Art at Heart of Show .........................11 Winter Festival of Fun ...................... 12 Late News .......................................... 12 Book your Place at Festival .............. 14 What’s Up Doc .................................. 14 Festive Fair Charity Boost ................. 17 Support Groups ................................ 17 Dreaming of Christmas ............ 18&19 Start your Christmas Early ................ 20 Early Festive Cheer ............................ 20 Legal Matters .................................... 20 What’s On Calendar ............... 21-26 Late News .......................................... 27 Panto Time for Theatre Group ....... 27 Fantastic Helensburgh ...................... 27 Call for More Friendship .................. 28 Carers' Ceilidh ................................... 28 Nightlife ............................................. 30 Rockets Time Again .......................... 31 Doug Allan to Talk About Whales ... 31 Festive Pud Event ............................... 31 Babcock 10k Series 2020 .................. 32 Grow Your Photo Skills .....................32 Netballers Win Club of the Year ..... 33 Supporting Communities Fund ...... 33 Advertisers Index .............................. 34

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RHU TWO SET SAIL FOR OLYMPICS 2020 Two sailors from Rhu will be going for gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo after Team GB picked some of their first athletes.

Charlotte Dobson and Luke Patience, both 33, have been named by the British Olympic Association as members of next year’s squad.

Impressively, this is not the first time that Charlotte and Luke, from the local Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, have represented the UK at an Olympics.

At London 2012, Luke won silver with then crewmate Stuart Bithell in the 470 dinghy class. Luke was then selected for Rio in 2016, when he and team mate Chris Grube, known as Twiggy, finished fifth.

to make 2020 his hat-trick of Olympic appearances.

“I’m ecstatic,” he said. “The reality is I’m just a wee lad from the west coast of Scotland and I’m going to my third Olympics. Getting that news never loses its excitement.

I’m so proud.”

Luke and Twiggy’s Rio campaign had not been smooth, however.

Luke had been due to compete with Elliot Willis, but his crew mate was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2015. It was devastating

news for the sailors and left Luke and Twiggy a very short time to train for Brazil. This time, they are confident and ready to go for Tokyo victory.

It will be Charlotte’s second Olympics and she has formed a strong partnership with Saskia Tidley for Japan. In Rio with Sophie Ainsworth, Charlotte finished eighth in the 49erFX. Charlotte said: “The sailors are the first Team GB positions to be announced for the Olympics next

year. It’s so good we know early and now we can just concentrate on winning gold.”

Another team member heading to Tokyo is Eilidh McIntyre, whose dad Mike McIntyre MBE is originally from Helensburgh.

Mike won gold in the men’s two-handed Star class at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and he is honorary commodore of Helensburgh Sailing Club.

Eilidh, from Hampshire, will be crewing with a seasoned sailor, Hannah Mills, in the women’s 470.

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George, the now famous feline about town, gave his fans a fright recently when it was reported he had not been home for five days.

But thanks to social media, the friendly Helensburgh cat was found 14 miles away on Loch Lomondside.

George, who is owned by Dennis and Elizabeth Royal, has become something of a local celebrity thanks to his wanderings about the town, visiting shops and businesses.

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George was homed by the Royals from Cats Protection in Paisley about three years ago. At first, he seemed happy to stay at home and he has become a great companion for Dennis, who suffers from dementia. But then he started going to a bus stop near his house where people made a fuss of him. After that he made daily strolls to other places, such as Tesco, the Argyll Bar, Mulberry Bush Nursery and Helensburgh Toyota.

Such is his fame, Jackie Hood, the daughter of Elizabeth and Dennis, has now started a Facebook page for the cat so that people can keep track of his travels and antics. She said: “We’re delighted that he’s back and grateful to the power of Facebook, as well as to Megann Connolly for posting the photo and Pauline and Colin who brought him home.”

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BACK TO CHARITY THIS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH GIVE An annual Christmas Card Sale that raises funds ON IN TOWN for a vital local charity takes place this month.

Adults and children are invited to see Santa and the elves switching on the Christmas Lights in Helensburgh.

The Lights Switch On will take place on Saturday November 23 at 5pm, with entertainment in Colquhoun Square from 2pm.

The event will finish around 7pm.

The lights are provided by Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust, a group of volunteers known as “Santa’s elves”.

This is the 10th year the elves have been involved and it is the first year they will undertake the job on their own with no contractors or council input, or funding. The elves will begin work from the end of October.

Cove and Kilcreggan’s RNLI branch will host the event on Saturday November 2, from 2pm to 4pm at Cove Sailing Club at Barons Point in Cove.

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Customers can also enjoy some traditional festive refreshments with tea, coffee, soft drinks, mince pies, shortbread, Lebkuchen and more on offer.

All money raised benefits the lifesaving work carried out by the RNLI’s volunteers, every day of the year.

Cove and Kilcreggan’s RNLI was established more than 30 years ago and serves the Gareloch & Rosneath Peninsula area.

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CHOIR TO PLAY FOR FRIENDS Members of a local choir are honoured to be invited to be the headline performers at a special charity gathering this month.

The Friends’ annual event is intended to be a joint celebration of the park and Christmas, as well as way to say thank you to the members for being part of the charity.

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The West of Scotland Military Wives Choir, based in Helensburgh, will sing at the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs’ Christmas event on November 24 at Ross Priory in West Dunbartonshire.

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The Trossachs is a conservation and heritage charity with a focus on protecting and promoting “the natural and cultural heritage of the national park” and supporting projects that aim to improve the park for visitors and resident wildlife.

Chair of the choir, Olivia Doull, said: “We are really looking forward to singing for the

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The West of Scotland Military Wives Choir follows in the footsteps of last year’s musical entertainment provided by The Conti Amici Singers.

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The choir meets on Mondays at the Families Centre in Churchill and not only supports the wives of serving military personnel but also welcomes mothers, daughters, girlfriends and women who are serving themselves.

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40TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT GAME ON FOR SOCIETY’S The second in a 40th LOCAL PEOPLE concert anniversary

A games club has been set up in Helensburgh in a bid to reduce loneliness and isolation in older people.

Game On has been launched by 1000 Voices Helensburgh and Lomond and meets in Room 4 of Helensburgh Parish Church on Thursdays at 1.30pm.

Coordinator Alison Gildea said: “Game On offers the opportunity for people to come together to play games, such as chess, ludo, dominos and cards. “Two local businesses, the Claire Burns School of Dance and the Toy Shop, have kindly donated new games, which has been a great help.�

If anyone is interested in joining Game On, contact Alison on 01436 671613 or email: alisongildea@argylltsi.org.uk.

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Helensburgh Music Society will host the ensemble, Concerto Caledonia, at the town’s Tower Digital Arts Centre on Saturday November 16 at 7.30pm.

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Concerto Caledonia brings to life a wealth of Scottish classical and traditional music.

The ensemble has recorded 13 albums including a selection of Robert Burns’ songs in their original versions, classical symphonies from Fife and the unique sound of 18th century Scottish-Italian crossover music.

Their album Mungrel Stuff was awarded the prestigious title of Sunday Times Record of the Year.

The Music Society evening is part of a 40th Anniversary season featuring five concerts in total.

Founded by a small group of music enthusiasts, the society’s

aims are to bring high quality, professional musicians to the town and to present a programme of concerts that is as varied as possible.

The Music Society continues to be run by a small volunteer committee.

Tickets for this month’s concert are priced at £12, £5 for students and £1 for under 18s. They can be purchased at the venue in advance, by calling 01436 645 006 or on the door from 6.45pm. Tickets, including season tickets are also available via www. helensburghmusicsociety.org.uk.

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ART HUB PLEA FOR PLASTICS A local arts facility is appealing for members of the public to donate nonrecyclable plastics for an innovative environmentally friendly initiative.

Helensburgh Art Hub is requesting empty and clean items, such as crisp packets, plastic bags, food containers, cling film, straws and plastic cutlery, which can be turned into “ecobricks”.

The group would also like plastic bottles, sized 750ml to 1 litre, crammed full of the nonrecyclables.

The full bottles make an ideal building material due to their durability and sturdiness – and many schools across the country already have ecobrick features in their playgrounds.

in the bin and end up in a landfill site would be gratefully received by the Art Hub at 77 West Clyde Street.

Karlyn added that there is a lot more going on at the Hub. She said: “The ecobricks are just a tiny part of what we’re doing.

“We’ve got an art gallery and we run a whole host of classes and workshops. This includes

sessions with various vulnerable groups and mostly people with additional support needs.

“We’re a not-for-profit organisation and the purpose of what we’re doing is to bring art to the community.”

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NEW COACH BOOST FOR CLUB A new coach with a career that has taken him around the world is being credited with increasing participation at a local tennis club.

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Since Ross McLeod, 25, arrived at Cardross Lawn Tennis Club this summer, junior player numbers have reportedly risen significantly.

the world and his innovative ideas for new coaching methods that our numbers have grown so quickly.”

Lorna Brown, the club’s head coach, believes it is Ross’s creative coaching techniques that have attracted more children. He has implemented a tennis programme designed by tennis champion Andy Murray’s former coach, Mark Petchey.

In addition, the club, located on Church Avenue, is keen to create a stronger “community hub”.

Lorna said: “We hope that Ross will host more social events, as he did while working abroad, which will re-energise our club.

Ross’s arrival and plans, combined with the return of our fitness classes, strengthens our role as a community hub.”

Lorna said: “As an example, during the September blocks the primary three to five class filled within one week of going live.

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“It is thanks to Ross’s experience of teaching around

The junior coaching programme at Cardross LTC comprises afterschool classes on Wednesdays for children of pre-school age to S4. There is an all-girls class on Mondays.

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The club has a busy adults’ section with seven teams across men and women, as well as a programme of coaching. Ross has also introduced cardio tennis sessions.

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IT’S LEGALLY BLONDE A musical theatre group will be performing Legally Blonde: The Musical this month in Helensburgh.

The Helensburgh Savoy show plays at Victoria Halls from November 6 to 9 at 7.30pm and an extra matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm.

Actor Morgan Harrison is playing the lead character Elle Woods in the musical, which is based on the Legally Blonde film and book.

The group has been putting on successful stage productions and concerts for 35 years.

Tickets priced £11 and £14 (under 18 £9 and £12) can be bought from First Class on West Princes Street and online from www.ticketsource. co.uk/helensburghsavoy.

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ART AT HEART OF SHOW A one-day show of works created by talented artists from Helensburgh and the surrounding area takes place this month.

Helensburgh Art Club members are displaying a range of creations, including oil paintings, watercolours, sketches and jewellery at Victoria Halls on November 23 from 10am to 4pm.

Some of the club’s artists paint professionally, while others simply enjoy exercising their creative flair for fun.

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Only members may enter work, but there is still time to join and take part.

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A popular festival returns to Helensburgh this month with a packed weekend programme of activities for all the family.

Hermitage Academy’s Ukelele Band and Junior Choir and Lomond School’s Clarsach Group and Sax Ensemble will also take to the stage over the weekend.

the Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside in Helensburgh Parish Church. There will also be an original carousel and a lovingly restored Victorian chair-o-plane ride in the square, as well as reindeer to help Santa. Keep your eye out for characters from the Disney film Frozen mingling in the crowd and local shops will have treasure hunt posters, sponsored

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Young children will be keen to visit Santa’s Grotto, hosted by

Festival visitors can visit more than 100 stalls with a wide range of

The Helensburgh Winter Festival 2019 takes place on November 30 and December 1. Celebrity antiques expert Roo Irvine will open the festival at 10am on Saturday in Colquhoun Square, before singing live on stage.

Glasgow’s Phoenix Choir will put on a concert in Helensburgh Parish Church on Saturday evening, while the Round Table’s popular Santa Dash, with a choice of courses to suit all abilities, will kick off at noon on Sunday. There will be a gathering of classic cars in the square, also on Sunday, and Peninsula Trikes will offer trips in aid of charity.

In addition, organisers are promising a huge tombola to raise funds for WinterFest 2020.

Organising committee member Fiona Howard said: “We’re looking forward to another busy weekend. We can’t wait to see everyone enjoying themselves with the festive fun.”

Any donations for the grand tombola would be gratefully received by contacting crichardson21@hotmail.co.uk and there is still room for further stalls by contacting Fiona@ letspromoteonline.co.uk.

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BOOK YOUR PLACE AT FESTIVAL Organisers of a popular book festival are keen to remind local people to buy tickets to avoid disappointment.

The Cove and Kilgreggan Book Festival is now in its sixth year and takes place at Cove Burgh Hall from November 23 to 24.

The line up of top names includes Scottish crime writer Denise Mina and Times columnist Melanie Reid, who recently penned the book, The World I Fell Out Of. A more unusual guest is the “writer” Ambrose Parry, the joint alias of best-selling novelist Christopher Brookmyre and his wife Marisa Haetzman.

“Chairing is very important, so we're pleased that Janice Forsyth will be in the chair for Off The Ball presenter Stuart Cosgrove, while BBC Scotland editor Sarah Smith is in conversation with the redoubtable Helena Kennedy QC.” Tickets are available for individual talks or you can buy a weekend pass. See www. coveburghhall.org.uk/whats-on/cove-burgh-hall/bookfestival-2019.

V&A Dundee’s director Philip Long, historian Professor Sir Tom Devine and Off the Ball presenter Stuart Cosgrove will also be appearing.

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The New Economics Foundation, describes a more positive approach by encouraging people to live their best life by doing these five things: Connect – with family, friends, colleagues or neighbours – building connections provides stability in a fast-changing world;

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FESTIVE FAIR CHARITY BOOST Organisers of a popular festive fair are hoping to raise even more funds for a charitable school close to their hearts.

The Luss Advent Fair is being run by Luss Estates, owned by Sir Malcolm & Lady Colquhoun, in partnership the village’s Loch Lomond Arms Hotel. Many local businesses support the event.

Taking place on November 24, from 11am to 4pm, the fair provides a funds booster for St George’s Ethiopia, a school founded by the Colquhouns to provide free education, school meals, uniforms and health checks to local children in Gondar province.

Last year, the event raised more than £2000 for the African school appeal and this year they will be hoping to collect more.

The Advent Fair is held at the hotel and is free to attend. There will be 30 stalls selling local crafts, decorations, gifts and Christmas dinner treats, as well as food and drink offerings, including a winter BBQ. Helensburgh Flowers will be leading a wreath-making workshop (cost is £25) and there will be craft activities for children.

In addition, customers can enjoy live music, a tombola organised

by Luss Women’s Institute, a homebaking stand by the Luss Church Guild and a luxury raffle, which includes hampers of items donated by every stallholder.

Charity funds will be raised through the raffle, as well as by money paid by stallholders for their tables, the children’s crafts activities and the cost for the space for the wreathmaking workshops.

In addition, Loch Lomond Arms Hotel lends two function rooms for free, as well as “donating” staff to support the event.

One of the organisers, Claire Ross, said: “We love doing Luss Advent Fair and there will something for everyone. It’s a great way to kick off the festive season.”

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basics first, leaving time for shopping and other preparations that could even be – dare to mention it – fun.

Inevitably most of us will go online for a fair bit of the annual spend, but a look at what’s available on the doorstep (and at the advertisements in The Community Advertiser) can yield interesting ideas at often valuefor-money prices, and often of the sort of individual gifts that aren’t necessarily available at the click of a mouse.

For festive food fare, for example,

you might want to check out the deals at your quality local butcher or poulterer, baker, confectioner, etc – and maybe award yourself some time for a leisurely trawl through one or more of the excellent markets that pop up within easy reach of home at this time of year.

From a practical point of view you can set yourself a budget in advance, so you don’t get too carried away – but with this type of shopping you will invariably see items that suddenly “click” as

Then there is the minor but still important detail – the visitor who doesn’t drink much, but is very partial to a nice Fino sherry, or the cousin who is strictly vegetarian or, increasingly more likely these days, the guests who are fully committed to a Vegan diet.

You can, of course, if hard pressed, let your fingers do the walking and just order everything online, but that tends to lend a certain dull predictability to a season which should be about individuality and surprises.

While pondering how to spend your hard-earned cash - and on what – you might also like to consider how much cooking and washing up you intend to do over the Christmas season.

Not everybody fancies the idea of a Christmas Day excursion to some favourite local restaurant, but it can be a welcome relief – and a

treat – for those who will be doing all the cookery on December 25 to be able to enjoy at least one special evening where they don’t have to do anything but relax and enjoy themselves.

Nor do you have to restrict these choices to the no doubt excellent traditional Christmas offerings, as a diversion into (for example) Asian, Chinese or Mediterranean cuisine can be a welcome break from delightful but very familiar Scottish fare.

Of course a lot of pre-Christmas preparation is always going to be strictly practical – you must catch the last posting date for Uncle Archie in New Zealand, and you must place that special order with the family butcher by a certain date… so best to get the “mustdo’s” out of the way as quickly as possible, giving yourself plenty of time to fine tune your own “perfect Christmas” at something like a leisurely pace.

Above all, be sure to have yourself a merry little Christmas – it needn’t be a frenetic last-gasp dash to the shops if you get the basics right, and at the end of it you can congratulate yourself, perhaps with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, on a “job” that has been not only jolly, but jolly well done.

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A local church is hosting an Early Christmas Coffee Morning this month.

A local choir is looking forward to hosting an annual Coffee ’n’ Carols this month.

Helensburgh Parish Church, in Colquhoun Street, is the location for the event on November 16 at 10am.

The Helensburgh Dorian Choir is holding the event on Saturday November 23, from 2pm to 4pm, at Helensburgh Parish Church main hall.

There will be a range of home baking, coffee and tea for sale, as well as a chance to buy some early Christmas gifts.

A spokesperson added: “The coffee morning is always a great place for a chat and some early festive fun, too.”

The cost of the event is £2.

Children are free. To find out more, call the church office on 01436 676 880 or see www. helensburghcos.org.

Eileen Drummond, from the choir, said: “It’s the ideal opportunity to take time to relax over a cup of coffee or tea and a warm mince pie, while listening to Christmas Carols. There will be stalls, too, so people can do some Christmas shopping.”

Tickets cost £3 on the door.

Note for you diary: A Christmas Concert takes place in the United Reformed Church on Friday December 6 at 7.30 p.m.

With the dark nights well and truly upon us we are already hearing the explosion of fireworks. Gone are the days when it was restricted to the 5th of November and accordingly there has been an increase in the number of injuries and noise complaints associated with Fireworks.

The law surrounding the use of fireworks in the UK is set out in the Fireworks Act 2003 and The Fireworks (Scotland) Regulations 2004 hold the specific restrictions applicable to us.

This legislation was introduced in an attempt to counteract both the noise nuisance and the injuries sustained. Firstly, no-one under the age of eighteen should be in possession of a firework.

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Those over eighteen must not set off fireworks, including sparklers, in any public place. The practical meaning of this is that you can either have a private display in your garden or attend a local public display. No fireworks should be lit between the hours of 11pm and 7am, the only exceptions being Bonfire Night, when the restriction commences at 12am or Chinese New Year, Diwali and Hogmanay when it is 1am.

Fireworks must only be purchased from licensed or registered sellers. Failure to comply with the regulations could result in anything from an on the spot fine of £90 to a summary conviction with penalties up to £5,000 or a six month prison sentence.

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Calendar of events Christmas Gallery

11 West Princes St 10am. Craft and art gallery, featuring Scottish designer-made crafts and contemporary fine art. pamelarandal@hotmail.com Runs until 24th December

Knitting Bee

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30pm. All abilities welcome.

01436 671613 Weekly

Saturday 2nd Solo Art Exhibition – Victoria McQueen

Friday 1st Dorothy Whitaker Exhibition

Helensburgh Library The exhibition will take the viewer through a world of imagination and fantasy featuring familiar places in Helensburgh through different eyes.

All works will be available for sale at the end of the show.

Runs until December

Friday 1st 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. 07799 031649 Weekly

Oak Tree Gallery 1.30-5.30pm. Original and Limited Edition Artwork, from Victoria’s travels throughout Scotland. 01436 672132 acorn43@btinternet.com Runs until 29th November

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Ben Donich 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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Pre-Christmas Coffee Morning

St. Modans Church Hall, Rosneath 10am-12pm. Stalls include books, raffle, tombola, home baking, craft fun for the children plus much more. Refreshments Christmas treats, tea & coffee and a chat.

Adults: £2; Children: £1. Join us for a fun morning, all welcome.

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Arrochar Parish Church Winter Fair

Arrochar Parish Church 10am-12pm. All the usual favourites will be found at our Winter Fair: home baking, crafts, jewellery, bric a brac, raffles, a tombola and more. End your visit with tea or coffee and cake. 07887748537

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra

St Michael's Church Hall 10-12pm. Players of all ages and levels are welcome to join us, we have vacancies in all sections. Come along and give it a go.

We provide percussion instruments.

07976 726822 Weekly

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.

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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. Weekly

Helensburgh and District Round Table Fireworks Display

Helensburgh Pierhead Car Park 6.30pm. There will be stalls selling hot food, ice creams and drinks. The bonfire will be lit at 6.45pm and the fireworks start at 7.30pm.

Sunday 3rd Sunday Meditation Class

Meditation Centre of Scotland 4-5.30pm. Guided meditation lessons for inner peace and mindfulness. Beginners welcome. All classes are free. Non profit organisation. Donations Welcome (Suggested Amount: £3).

01436 676024 Facebook: @MCS072 Weekly

Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club

Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. See website for training schedule. www.helensburghasc.co.uk Weekly

40’s Style Tea Dance

Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 2-5pm. Tickets £8. Come along and join Garelochhead Station Trust for some tea and a dance. Music by The Gershwin Gang. Includes Afternoon Tea.

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Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2pm. This month the speaker is Robin LLoyd-Jones. u3asites.org.uk/helensburgh/events

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

Monday Bridge Club

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm. Intermediate. Warm welcome to new members. Kay 01436 676718 / John 01436 82851 Weekly (Sept-May)

Art Class

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 2-4pm. All Media. 01436 675741 Weekly

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 07904 074013 First Monday of every month

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6.30pm. To be confirmed.

01436 820352 Weekly

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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Whist Drive Northwood House Nursing Home 7.15pm. £3 entry. Tea and biscuits. New members welcome. 01436 674089 Weekly

Dance Scottish

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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

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 8pm. We provide classes in traditional Scottish Dance. Come on your own or with a partner. All abilities welcome.

Experienced, qualified dance teachers.

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What's On Calendar | November 2019 Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society

Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. MON 4th: The Sakhalin Adventure,

by Wells Grogan; MON 11th: Memorials and Memories, a talk for Armistice Day by Tony Belk, reflecting on lost lives; MON 18th: My Greek Love Affair by Mary Irvine, the art of writing the novel; MON 25th: Trade Routes of the Future, by Gavin Roser. www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org Weekly

Helensburgh Rotary Club

Cardross Mother & Toddler Group

Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play

Baby & Toddler Group

Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club 12.45pm for 1pm. Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

01436 821282 michaeljane57@me.com Weekly 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

Local Vocals

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30pm. Community Choir, dementia friendly. All welcome. 01436 671613 Weekly

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.

TUE (1st, 22nd & 29th): Colgrain Community House: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs; Cardross Library: 1.45-2.30pm, birth-5yrs.

WED (2nd, 23rd & 30th): Victoria Halls: Fitness sessions, 1-1.45pm, 18mth-5yrs.

THU: Helensburgh Library (3rd & 24th): 9.45-11.30am, birth-5yrs. Family Centre, Churchill Square (3rd, 24th & 31st): 1.452.30pm, birth-5yrs. FRI (4th & 25th): Centre 81, Garelochhead: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs.

MON (21st & 28th): Helensburgh Library: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs. mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1 Weekly (Term time only)

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.

01436 678050

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Toasted Café

Cove Burgh Hall 2pm. We are happy to welcome a speaker from The Maid Of The Loch this month.

Don't forget our craft evening on 21st.

Visitors welcome (£3), come and enjoy good company, cuppa and a biscuit and a chat. 01436 842358 janetatidswell@outlook.com Runs (Sept-May)

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

1st Helensburgh Boys' Brigade

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Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 3-5pm. A free drop-in café for all school goers with toast, toppings, games, music and a quiet homework corner. familyministry@helensburghcos.org Weekly

Chanting & Meditation Class

Meditation Centre of Scotland 6-7.15pm. Learn the chanting and meditation methods from the Thai Buddhist Community. Beginners welcome. All classes are free. Non profit organisation. Donations Welcome (Suggested Amount: £3).

01436 676024 Facebook: @MCS072 Weekly

Helensburgh Dorian Choir

United Reformed Church Hall 7.15pm. New members welcome, come and join the fun!. dorianchoir@gmail.com Weekly

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Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 6.30pm. The new session has started at Boys' Brigade. Games, skills, badge work and trips out. For boys in P1 up to S6. Come along and give it a try. firsthelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly (Term time only)

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. All welcome. 07979 206845 Weekly

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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Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. Social Group who enjoy games, quizzes, outings and guest speakers.

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Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4.30pm. Come along to play some gentle, and friendly, duplicate Bridge. We would be very glad if some others came to join us. Single players and partners welcome. 01436 674202 / 01389 841 466

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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.

01436 820352 Weekly

Wednesday Bridge Club

Victoria Halls 7.30pm; 2pm (Saturday Matinee). A Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group production. Tickets (£11-£14, Under 18s £9-£12) available from 1st Class card shop, on the door prior to performances and our website. helensburghsavoy@gmail.com www.ticketsource.co.uk/helensburghsavoy

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Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11.30am. Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome.

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Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club

Victoria Halls 1.30pm. A friendly and informal club for intermediate players. No partners are required. 01436 673362 Weekly

Tuesday 5th

Cardross Primary School 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! 07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Weekly

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Calendar of events 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

Student Art Class

St Joseph's Lower Hall, Helensburgh 4-5.30pm. Art class aimed at students aged 10+. All materials and snack included. www.karlynsclasses.com Weekly

Garelochhead Senior Citizens

Strength and Balance

Victoria Halls 2-3pm. A chair-based exercise class aimed at improving muscular strength around the joints and improving balance.

01436 672224 Weekly (also on Mondays)

Carer Support Group

Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh

First Thursday of every month

Hermitage Park Action Day

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

Bring gloves and your own hand tools but tools are provided.

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Thursday Café

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

Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Centre 10-1pm. A Senior Solicitor from Blackadders 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

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

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Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 2pm. Tea, chat, raffle and speakers. New members welcome. Evelyn 07851 199926

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.

Veterans' Brunch Club

Friday 8th

Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. For anyone who is caring for someone who has dementia. 01436 678050

Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers Drama Workshop

Helensburgh & Lomond Carers Centre 6-7.45pm. Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers are running a drama programme called: “Get involved with the drama”. Funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust. Open to all registered young carers. 01436 670555 FB @helensburghandlomondyoungcarers Weekly

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Helensburgh Flower Club

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm. Please join us to see Mrs Julia Loudon from Earlston with her demonstration 'After a Fashion’. New members always welcome. helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com Second Tuesday of every month

Carman Reservoir 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Walk to the entrance of Dalmoak House and a gentle climb towards Dick's pond, then head towards the reservoir and descend by Kipperoch Road to Cardross before returning to Dalreoch by bus. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Wednesday 13th Cardross, Colgrain & Craigendoran Senior Citizens Association Cardross Parish Church Halls 2pm. Tea and chat, table top games and speakers. New members welcome.

Fortnightly

Helensburgh Digital Photography Club

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!

07581570090 or 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk

Hermitage Academy Library 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details. Fortnightly

Market in the Square

Evening Meditation Class

Meditation Centre of Scotland 6-7.30pm. Guided meditation course for inner peace and mindfulness. Beginners welcome. All classes are free. Non profit organisation. Donations welcome (Suggested amount: £3).

01436 676024 Facebook: @MCS072 Weekly

Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm. Fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish and craft stalls.

Second Saturday of every month

Sunday 10th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society

Binnein an Fhìdhleir (Glen Kinglas) 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.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Victoria Halls 7.30pm. Andrea Jones: Garden Photographer of the Year 2018. Andrea has built up a reputation for her photographs of landscape architecture, gardens and plants and will be sharing some of her knowledge, expertise and experiences. All Welcome.

Remembrance Sunday

Thursday 14th

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

Garden Photography Workshop

Tuesday 12th The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll

Victoria Halls 10.30am (Coffee from 10am) Lecture: Great British Parks- A Concise History.

Paul Rabbits explores the need for parks and what makes parks great. Fee: £10.

Visitors very welcome. Contact Jane Davies 01436842060

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Helensburgh Rugby Club

£5 PER PLAYER Maximum 6 Players Per Team • Single Players Welcome

The fabulous Stewart Maule will be Quizmaster for the evening with lots of fabulous prizes up for grabs

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

Contact us via Facebook ‘Helensburgh Netball Club’ or email us for more details

HELENSBURGH NETBALL CLUB Email: helensburghnetballclub@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: Helensburgh Netball Club Instagram: @helensburghnetballclub Twitter: @HBurghNetball

Geilston Garden 8.30am-2pm Experienced award winning garden photographer Andrea Jones, helps you identify subject matter and best composition in order to improve your own garden photography over a morning in NTS Geilston Garden. Workshop cost including lunch and refreshments: £50. veronica.davis207@btinternet.com 01389841133 / 07971430645 www.helensburghhorti.com

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What's On Calendar | November 2019 FTD Carer Support Group

Saturday 23rd

Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. For anyone who is caring for someone who has Frontotemporal Dementia. 01436 678050

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Second Thursday of every month

Friday 15th

Early Christmas Coffee Morning

U3A Science Group

Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10.30am. Prof. Martin Hendry, of Glasgow University is to give us a talk on 'The Dawn of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy'.

Meeting open to all U3A members with a charge of £2. Non members may visit once. janetatidswell@outlook.com

Friday 15th Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Ceilidh Dance

Commodore Hotel 7.30-11pm. Live music from Helensburgh & Lomond Fiddlers and a performance from Highland Dancers from Margaret Rose School of Dance. Tickets £8 from the Carers Centre. 01436 673444 / 670555.

Helensburgh Parish Church 10am. £2, Children free. Fun, chat, coffee, home baking and a chance to buy some Christmas presents. 01436 676880

Movie Night for Youth and Families

The Bridge at Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. For families and young teens, free popcorn. All welcome. Adults can stay or leave the children. Leaders have PVG. Two films shown on different screens, a Family Film rated U or PG, plus a 12A. Film details available from church office or call Emily.

07930 114239 familyministry@helensburghcos.org

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Glen Fruin Local Walk 10am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Walk up Colquhoun Street, then follow the Helensburgh Upper Way and over the hill into Glen Fruin. Return to Helensburgh via Glen Fruin road and Old Luss Road (a path). Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Ladies Nearly New Clothes Sale

Rhu Church Hall 10am-12pm. In aid of Alzheimer Scotland.

Tea coffee and home baking available.

Further details at 01436 820483 / 01436 820289 / 01436 820530

Festive Fayre

Helensburgh U.R.C. 10am-12pm. Tombola, Christmas gifts & crafts, baking, raffle and more. Adults: £2.50; Children: £1, includes tea/coffee shortbread and Christmas pie. 01436 672352

Cove & Kilcreggan 6th Book Festival Cove Burgh Hall 10.30am. For more information check the Book Festival 2019 page on the Cove Burgh Hall website to make online bookings. coveburghhall.org.uk

Jazz Café Evening

Coffee ‘n Carols

Sunday 17th

Helensburgh Parish Church Main Hall 2-4pm. Helensburgh Dorian Choir’s annual event. Please note the venue, which will provide more space for stalls and customers. Do come along to be entertained by the Choir, whilst singing along and enjoying coffee /tea and mince pies. Cost is £3.

Cardross Church Hall 7.30pm. The Allander Jazz Band will entertain. Tickets £8, including a light supper, are available from Cardross church office. All proceeds to Christian Aid. 07745 243171 robertandrebecca@hotmail.co.uk

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 20th Golden Time Café

Saturday 16th

Dubhchraig Forest Walk 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. A walk through Gleann Auchreoch along the banks of the Alt Gleann Auchreoch on the lower slopes of Beinn Dubhchraig, taking in a section of pine forest before descending through an area of birch and Scots Pine. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

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.

07581 570090 07854 262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk

Christmas Crafts for Families United Reformed Church 2-4pm. Getting ready for Christmas, making cards, decorations and gifts, craft and stories for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers. All children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Register on the day admission free. Includes refreshments, sandwiches and cakes. 01436 679565 reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk

FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS Tuesday 19th Free Varicose Veins Information Session Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from Varicose Veins and would like to find out more information about the treatment options available?

Tuesday 26th Free Hip and Knee Pain Information Event with Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery

Nuffield Health Glasgow Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 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?

Thursday 28th Free Cataract one-to-one

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.

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Third Wednesday of every month

Friday 22nd Coffee Morning

Helensburgh Bowling Club 10-12pm. In aid of Heart & Stroke Scotland. Home baking available.

Helensburgh Pop Up Choir

Helensburgh United Reform Church 6.30-8.30pm. A community choir for anyone that loves to sing! Each pop up event will have a different theme, November’s event will be ‘GOSPEL CHOIR’.

No experience necessary, all welcome.

Limited places, booking by email is essential. FB @helensburgh.pop.up.choir, pop-up-choir@hotmail.com

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Calendar of events 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.

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Arrochar Christian Fellowship

The Three Villages Hall 7.30pm. Martin Dudgeon from Platform 67 will speak and show a short film about their mission work amongst the world’s least-reached peoples. Tea, coffee and baking. All welcome.

Saturday 30th

Last Wednesday of every month

Craft Fair

The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2-5pm. The Helensburgh And Lomond Artisans Association will be having a Craft Fair at The Christmas Lights switch on.

Why not shop local this Christmas and buy original handmade presents. www.helloartisans.co.uk

Sunday 24th 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 every month

Sunday @ Seven with Hermitage Academy Music Dept.

Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. A selection of music to suit all tastes performed by pupils of Hermitage Academy under the direction of their director of music Pamela Frew. Entry is free with an opportunity to give a donation as you leave. 01436 676880 office@helensburghcos.org

Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinsons Support Group

Friday 29th

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice. 07976 866647 helensburghpsg@gmail.com

Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel 8pm-Midnight. Helensburgh & District Highland Association regular monthly dance, visit the website for more information. Members: £8, Visitors: £10, Children: half price. All welcome!

01389 756996 ra.r@blueyonder.co.uk www.helensburghhighlandassociation.org

Last Wednesday of every month

Thursday 28th Doug Allan FRSGS: Whale Meet Again Victoria Halls 7:30pm. As part of the Royal Geographic Society Inspiring People series of talks, Doug Allen shares his most memorable moments with filming whales around the planet. Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite or on the door; RSGS members and students are entitled to free entry on the door – all subject to availability. www.rsgs.org/Pages/Events/Category/helensburgh

Ceilidh Dance

Last Friday of every month

Saturday 30th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Glen Fruin to Garelochhead 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Follow The Three Lochs Way route, across Glen Fruin and then taking The Yankee Road to Garelochhead.

Return to Helensburgh by bus from Garelochhead. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Helensburgh Orchestral Society Concert

Victoria Halls 7.45pm. Conducted by Robert Baxter, music by Malcolm Arnold, Amy Beach and the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with soloist Eve Kennedy. Tickets £10/£6 students/ accompanied under 12s free. helensburgh-orchestra.co.uk helensburghorchestrasecretary@gmail.com

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Winter Concert

Victoria Halls 11am. Leon Reimer conducts a programme including Bizet, Berlioz, SaintSaens, Shonberg and Le Chevalier de Saint Georges. Free entry, raffle, coffee and cakes. All welcome. 07976726822

Cardross Parish Church Christmas Fair Cardross Church Hall 10am-12pm. Fair in aid of Church funds.

Variety of stalls and raffle. Adults £3, Children £1, includes tea/coffee/juice, scone/pancake.

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Late News Saturday 2nd Bookbug Helensburgh Library 10am. The theme for the first session is Halloween and you are invited to come along in fancy dress and join in with the spooky songs and rhythms.

Don't be scared, we'll see you there (dressing up is not obligatory).

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Saturday 16th Afternoon Tea The Hill House, Helensburgh 12pm & 2pm. £20. Afternoon Tea & a private guided tour. 01436 673900

Sunday 24th Stir Up Sunday The Hill House, Helensburgh 12pm. £20. Stir up your own Christmas Pudding. 01436 673900

Saturday 30th An Edwardian Family Christmas The Hill House, Helensburgh 10-5pm. Standard Entry Prices.

Step back in time and experience an Edwardian-inspired family Christmas. See the house dressed with traditional decorations before enjoying some festive food in the café. 01436 673900

PANTO TIME FOR THEATRE GROUP FANTASTIC

HELENSBURGH

Helensburgh Theatre Arts Group is busy rehearsing for this year’s pantomime, Aladdin.

Performances will take place at the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh, from Thursday December 5 to Saturday December 7, from 7.30pm to 10pm, with an extra matinee performance from 2.30pm to 5pm on the Saturday.

"Fantastic Helensburgh" is the title of a new exhibition featuring the work of local artist Dorothy Whitaker.

She said: “You have to have a passion for this and I do.”

The panto has been written by long-term member, Derek Bannon. This year sees Nina Rapallini take the reins as director for the first time. She has adapted the musical parts of the show and added some of her own humour.

Nina, who works full time for Enable Scotland, has a busy time ahead with the rehearsals.

Last year, saw the successful addition of a junior chorus to the show.

Nina added: “Our club is of huge benefit to children, increasing their confidence, working as a company and learning new skills.”

Tickets for Aladdin are available from the Victoria Halls. Prices are £9 for adults and £7.50 for children. There is a special deal if you buy 10, you get one free. See liveargyll.co.uk/facility/victoriahalls.

The show was opened by BBC celebrity Roo Irvine, of "Antiques Road Trip", whose fantastic portrait has been premiered, featuring Roo's gorgeous "girls" Maine Coon cats Mango and Kimichi.

The exhibition is in the Helensburgh Library now and runs until December, the free entry exhibition will take the viewer through a world of imagination and fantasy featuring familiar places in Helensburgh through different eyes.

All works will be available for sale at the end of the show.

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CALL FOR MORE FRIENDSHIP A local charity is marking the start of National Befriending Week with an event that hopes to encourage more people to volunteer.

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“To increase the support we can give to people we need more befriending volunteers.”

Jayne reveals that the service benefits both volunteers and friends. She said: “The mutual sense of kinship gives hope and purpose, which positively impacts the health and well-being of both people.”

Visiting Friends offers a free one-to-one befriending service to people struggling with loneliness.

Helensburgh-based Visiting Friends will host an “informal cuppa” at the café in Waitrose, Cardross Road, on Friday November 1, from 11am onwards.

A team from the small charity will be chatting about volunteering with anyone who would like to find out more. They will have literature available, too.

Visiting Friends offers a free one-to-one befriending service to

people struggling with loneliness.

The service creates carefully matched one-to-one pairings.

When a pairing has been made, a client becomes known as a friend.

Currently there are 32 “matches”.

Now manager Jayne Burnett is keen to increase that number.

She said: “The team would love to have 40 matches by early next year. We strive to make a good match rather than just any match.

Volunteers are given full training and support. Jayne says that people tend to just know when it’s the right time to volunteer. She said: “It’s like alchemy and serendipity when it all comes together.”

It was a year ago, during National Befriending Week 2018, that the organisation became a registered charity. This year’s Befriending Week campaign focuses on health and wellbeing. Studies have shown that being chronically lonely can increase mortality by up to 30 per cent.

To find out more see “Visiting Friends” on Facebook.

FOR CHARITY A caring charity is hosting a fundraising ceilidh dance in Helensburgh this month.

The event is organised by Helensburgh & Lomond Carers and takes place at The Commodore Hotel on Friday November 15, from 7.30pm to 11pm.

There will be live music and a performance by Highland dancers from the Margaret Rose School of Dance. A light buffet is included in the event price of £8.

Christine MacTaggart, a support worker, said: “The fundraiser is to help our charity to provide services for unpaid cares in Helensburgh and Lomond areas.”

Tickets are available from the Carers Centre at Lomond House on Lomond Street in Helensburgh. Tel: 01436 673444 or 670555.

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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.

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H ELENS BU RGH Ashton 74 West Princes St, 01436 675900  Live music  Live sport

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67 East Clyde St, 01436 673847  MON: Quiz night  WED: Poker night  THU: Bingo night  FRI: Karaoke  SAT: Djs  Live sport  Live music

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62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257  TUE: Poker night  FRI/SAT: DJ (11-2am)  Live music  Open mic nights

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

The Royal Bar 8 West Clyde St, 01436 675033  THU: Bingo Night  FRI: Karaoke  SAT: Disco  Live Sports

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

KILC R E GGA N The Creggans Princes Terrace, Shore Road, 01436 842700  THU: Free Pool  Live music

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LOC H LOM ON D The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430  FRI 1: On The Wagon  SAT 2: Paul Murdoch  FRI 8: Scott MacDonald  SAT 9: Joe Quinn  FRI 15: Damien Swail  SAT 16: On The Wagon  FRI 22: On The Wagon  SAT 23: Robert Carmichael  FRI 29: Robert Carmichael  SAT 30: Jenny Biddle

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ROCKETS TIME AGAIN DOUG ALLAN TO TALK ABOUT WHALES FESTIVE PUD EVENT A popular annual fireworks display takes place this month in Helensburgh.

Organised by the Helensburgh & District Round Table, the event will be held at the town’s Pierhead car park on Saturday November 2.

There will be stalls selling hot food, ice creams and drinks, as well as “novelties”, from 6.30pm, before a bonfire is lit at 6:45pm.

The fireworks, once again by Midnight Storm, start at 7.30pm.

Ollie Pritchard, from the Round Table, said: “The event is paid for by all the warm-hearted local people who willingly gave last year.

“We’ll be kindly asking again so we can fund next year's display.”

See www.helensburghroundtable. org.

A Royal Scottish Geographical Society event plays host to a talk by a renowned wildlife cameraman in Helensburgh this month.

Doug Allan, who is best known for his work in polar regions and underwater, has been invited to give a presentation as part of the RSGS’s Inspiring People winter programme.

His talk, entitled “Whale Meet Again”, takes place at Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, on Thursday November 28 at 7.30pm.

Doug is a Scottish filmmaker and award-winning wildlife photographer. His TV credits include Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Life and Frozen Planet.

Sir David Attenborough once said: “Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug Allan.”

Festive fans are invited to join an event that combines history and cookery.

A spokesperson for the RSGS said: “Doug has filmed whales in the Antarctic, off coral reefs, among the giant kelp in California and under the Arctic pack ice.

“Finding them depends on cooperation with scientists, skilled boat handlers, patience and a healthy dose of luck.

“Come along and join Doug as he shares his most memorable moments with the biggest animals on the planet.”

Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or on the door. The price is £10 for visitors, while RSGS members and students are free.

Also see: www.rsgs.org/event/ doug-allan-frsgs-whale-meetagain-helensburgh.

Participants will learn about “Stir-up Sunday” at The Hill House in Helensburgh on November 24 at noon.

Stir-up Sunday is the last Sunday before Advent, when families would traditionally come together to prepare the Christmas pudding.

The National Trust for Scotland event will reveal the history of the tradition and show you how to prepare a pudding, ready for steaming at home.

There will also be a pudding to sample and a glass of mulled wine on offer.

The event is £20 per person.

See www.nts.org.uk/visit/ events/stir-up-sunday.

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GROW YOUR BABCOCK CONTINUE SPONSORSHIP PHOTO SKILLS A local society is delighted to welcome an award-winning photographer to deliver a workshop.

OF 10K SERIES FOR 2020 Babcock has confirmed its sponsorship of the Babcock 10k Series for a fourth year, having taken over from the original sponsors Polaroid in 2017.

The series has grown steadily from around 1,500 runners in 2017 to 1,800 runners last year and 2,100 runners this year.

The dates and venues for 2020 are: • Babcock Helensburgh 10k, Thursday 7th May, 7.30pm • Babcock Dumbarton 10k, Thursday 14th May, 7.30pm • Babcock Shettleston 10k, Sunday 31st May, 10.00am Start Fitness and their more Mile brand will be the running retail partner again. There will be more than £6,000 worth of prizes for the leading finishers, category winners and teams. More than £2,000 of this will be in cash prizes for the elite athletes.

Finishers in each race will receive a unique commemorative medal, goody bag containing More Mile running accessories. There will also be generous spot prizes spread throughout the field in each race.

Babcock’s Managing Director at HMNB Clyde, Gavin Leckie joined Team Clyde for two of the three races and was impressed with how much the Babcock 10k Series has become part of community life. Gavin said “We are delighted to be involved in the race series again this year and are looking forward to signing up Team Clyde again and getting back into training. I was happy to see so many members of the local communities coming out

to enjoy themselves running or spectating.’ The 2019 race series was a great success and I’m sure that 2020 is going to be even better.“ Entries are now open at entrycentral.co.uk. There is an ‘early bird discount’ of £10.00 off the series entry until the end of October or the first 200 series entries. This reduces the cost from £45.00 and £51.00 to £35.00 and £41.00 for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. Individual races are £21.00 and £23.00 respectively. Series entrants will receive a special Babcock 10k Series technical t-shirt designed by Helensburgh AAC runner and local artist Stuart Scott.

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultral Society will host the Garden Photography Workshop with Andrea Jones, who won Garden Photographer of the Year 2018.

The event is at Geilston Garden, near Helensburgh, on Thursday November 14, from 8.30am to 2pm.

Andrea will share her garden photography knowledge, expertise and worldwide experience to help participants to identify subject matter and best composition to improve their own photography.

The workshop cost is £50, including lunch and you should bring a device to take photos, such as a smartphone, tablet, compact or DSLR. More details at www. helensburghhorti.com or email: veronica.davis207@btinternet.com.

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NETBALLERS WIN CLUB OF THE YEAR Helensburgh Netball Club is delighted to have won club of the year at the LiveArgyll Sports Awards 2019.

The volunteer awards, a partnership between LiveArgyll and sportscotland, are presented to the people and clubs that make a substantial commitment and impact in sports and the community.

An independent panel judged more than 60 nominations in seven categories.

Helensburgh Netball’s award as Club of the Year was made in recognition of the club’s aspiration to make netball attainable, enjoyable and affordable to women and girls aged 14 and over.

The club has fun netball sessions, as well as training sessions for two teams competing in the Glasgow Netball Association league.

The club’s chair Emma Frizzle said: “We’re over the moon to be named as LiveArgyll Club of the Year. This comes after another award, the esteemed Gold Thistle

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND Applications are being invited for the council’s Supporting Communities Fund 2020/21.

Helensburgh Netball Team

award for a consecutive year by Netball Scotland.

“To be recognised by our community is a real honour and cements all of the hard work the committee puts in behind the scenes.”

Other awards include Primary Young leader: Skye Evans, of Cardross PS; Young Coach: Heather Ferguson, of Bute Ladies Shinty Club; Adult Youth Coach: Laurenne Cameron for coaching shinty; Sporting Achievement of 2019: Castlehill Football Team in Campbeltown; Service to Sport: Helensburgh hockey player Barry Cox; and Community Coach of the Year: Walter Spiers, of Oban Lorne Rugby Football Club.

Groups can apply for up to 100% of the total funding costs for their project or activity from the fund, with a maximum award of £2500 available.

Applications for the grant, which covers all of Argyll and Bute, opened on Monday 7 October and the deadline for submission is Friday 6 December. Applications that are agreed to have met the criteria will be scored and recommendations made to the relevant Local Area Committee for a decision to be taken by Elected Members in the spring of 2020.

The fund is aimed at supporting community projects and helping to kick start new projects. It is open to all community groups. Applications must be able to evidence direct benefit to the local community.

Councillor Rory Colville, Policy Lead for Community Development, said: “I’m pleased that the council is once again committed to

helping excellent project ideas from our communities come to fruition. There will be a lot of good ideas out there that need a financial boost and I encourage any community groups with fresh ideas to apply to the Supporting Communities Fund.”

Advice and support on funding is available from the Community Development Team, who can be contacted at 01436 657 647 or via email address communitydevelopment@argyllbute.gov.uk.

Application forms can be found on the website at www.argyll-bute. gov.uk/council-and-government/ third-sector-grants and hard copies are available via the Community Development Team.

For further information telephone 01546 604 171, or email press@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

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Winter at

The Hill House Come and enjoy all that the Hill House has to offer this winter with our fantastic events.

See the house like never before as we prepare for our first ever Edwardian Christmas. Our new café, which is free to enter, has a seasonal menu coming soon, so don’t miss out!

To win a family ticket for an ‘Edwardian Family Christmas’ and meet our festive VIP, simply email us at thehillhouse@nts.org.uk and tell us who you think this festive VIP could be?

Open daily 1000-1700 (last entry 1630) Closed 23rd Dec 2019 - 3rd Jan 2020

Contact: 01436 673900

Family owned with family values

A friendly, professional service to offer you a wide range of high quality bespoke kitchens, manufactured locally, at great prices.

Contemporary

Modern Classic

Traditional

Call into your local showroom: 14 Meadowbank Street, Dumbarton G82 1SD. We also have showrooms in: Bishopbriggs East Kilbride Falkirk Hillington

Visit us online at:

thekitchendepot.co.uk