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Local News | October 2018

OPEN DAY FOR SUPERGREEN PARK PAVILION Friends of Hermitage Park are still looking forward to hosting an open day in the new Pavilion, despite a setback by vandals who caused £15,000 of damage to window sills and insulation.

The pavilion completion has been delayed as a result, but is still on course to be completed over the next few weeks.

The pavilion, built by local company Stewart and Shields and designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects, features a construction method called Passivhaus. This is the gold standard of green and eco-friendly building which means it will be highly economical to heat and maintain. It’s believed this is the first public building to meet the Passivhaus standard in Scotland.

It will have a café, community room, kiosk and toilets. The café, which will also have an outdoor seating area, will be run by a franchisee.

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The Friends say: “We are very saddened and can’t understand why vandals would damage something that is of benefit to the whole town but remain excited to see the passivhaus pavilion nearing completion.

“We are delighted it is such a green, eco-friendly building and look forward to the many opportunities the community room will offer local residents.

There are already enquiries about hiring the community room for classes and events.”

The Friends will be hosting an open day once the pavilion is finished for residents to view the

new building before it is brought into operation. They hope to have an exhibition explaining what work will be undertaken in the park over the remaining three years of Heritage Lottery funding and plans for the long term future of the park.

The Friends add: “While work will continue into November on the new carpark and final landscaping around the pavilion as soon as we can we will announce the date of the open day.

“We hope all the building and hard landscape works will be finished by Christmas and we can start 2019 with the park and

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COULD YOU HELP A CHILD? Could you offer a child a home in a secure, loving environment? If so, Argyll and Bute Council is looking for you to come forward and apply to become a foster carer.

There are currently a number of young people looking for foster carers in Argyll and Bute, either on a temporary basis while plans are made for their future, or for an extended period if they are unable to go back to their family.

Policy Lead for Social Care, Councillor Kieron Green said: “There are a number of reasons why children and young people can’t remain with their own families and need to be looked after and accommodated.

Unfortunately, however, we don’t have enough foster carers to provide these young people with the caring, stable environment

they deserve and we are calling on members of the public to help. “Foster carers can come from a variety of backgrounds. Your age, marital status, sexual status etc. doesn’t matter. The most important thing for us is that we match the children with people who we believe will give them love and stability. We are particularly looking for foster carers for teenagers and for sibling groups.�

For further information www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/socialcare-and-health/fostering or call 01546 605 517 to talk to someone.

Helensburgh and Lomond Carers SCIO received a big boost recently with a cheque for ÂŁ1000 for Young Carers from the Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and Senior NonCommissioned Officers Mess at HMS Neptune.

Eileen McCrory from the Charity said: “Your kindness and generosity will assist us to continue to provide much needed support to young carers living in Helensburgh and Lomond.�

Carers have two events coming up. The Autumn Tea Dance is on Friday 19th October 2018 at The Commodore Hotel Tickets ÂŁ3.00 each available at Lomond House, 29 Lomond Street, Helensburgh.

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Local News | October 2018

STARS SET TO THRILL MUSIC LOVERS M & T Helensburgh Music Society say their 39th concert season offers a superb selection of musical styles and instruments, high calibre and internationally acclaimed musicians.

The opening concert of the series held at the Tower is by Timothy Ridout, first British winner of the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, and Jâms Coleman (piano) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music.

For November's concert they welcome back Dick Lee's ensemble, this time including Alison Affleck (vocals). Their programme will include the Helensburgh Suite, a work commissioned by HMS in 2001.

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Their first concert in the New Year will be given by the Sinopia String Quartet; four, young, internationally acclaimed musicians based in Scotland. February's concert is by A4 Brass, with their unique blend of instruments: cornet, tenor and baritone horns, and euphonium.

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The sixth Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival will feature Sally Magnusson, Val McDermid, James Robertson and Alex Gray, with other authors still to be unveiled.

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Then on Saturday night James Robertson will be reading from his book Arrest the Moment, written about folk singer Michael Marra along with singer Rab Noakes who will perform Marra’s work – this promises to be a moving and entertaining event.

Scottish crime fiction is still riding a wave of success and this year Alex Gray will be in Cove – so far she published 16 novels in the Lorimer series, featuring Detective Chief Inspector Lorimer and his psychological profiler Solomon Brightman.

And Val McDermid will continue the crime theme on Sunday – her latest novel Broken Ground features Inspector Karen Pirie once again.

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YOUNG PEOPLE ON SUCCESSFUL PATH Argyll and Bute Council welcomed figures which show that the number of young people in the area who are on the path to sustainable employment is well above the national average.

Participation measure figures, released by Skills Development Scotland, show that 94.2% of young people in Argyll and Bute aged between 16 and 19 are currently in employment, education or training – the national average being 91.8%. This means Argyll and Bute is in the top 8 of 32 local authority areas.

The Council’s Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly said: “This report shows the great efforts that have been made to help our young people make positive progress and access appropriate pathways into work.”

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Local News | October 2018

FRENCH HONOUR FOR VETERAN SAILOR

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A veteran Royal Navy officer from Helensburgh has recently been awarded France’s highest order of merit for his valuable service during the Second World War. Ninety-five-year old Commander Harry Johnson was presented with the insignia of Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur at HM Naval Base Clyde.

Harry was presented with his medal

by Emmanuel Cocher of the French Consul General on behalf of the President of France.

The French government is currently recognising the sacrifice of British service personnel who served during the D-Day operations and around 5,000 medals have been awarded around the United Kingdom.

There to witness him receiving his award were some of Harry’s family and friends, among them his daughter Lindsey and her husband Stuart who had travelled from Dunfermline to attend the ceremony.

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His first deployment, as a Lieutenant, was on HMS Enterprise, a Light Cruiser and the first five months were spent in working up for the forthcoming invasion and the honour conferred by the Consul General was specifically for Harry's participation in the D-Day Landings.

Harry said: “I remember waking at dawn on D-Day and going on

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The Policy and Resources Committee agreed to introduce a Film Location Charging Schedule for filming on council-owned locations. The new charging schedule will streamline the process of providing the film industry a flexible range of options for film productions using council assets.

with the charges representing a percentage of the production’s estimated daily local spend in Argyll and Bute. This would ensure smaller productions are not unduly impacted.

Councillor Aileen Morton, Policy Lead for Economic Development, said: “Clearly Argyll and Bute is very popular with film crews from very small productions all the way

up to films that will be seen on the big screen around the world. To make us competitive with other leading industry bodies in the public and private sector, we have agreed to introduce a sensible charging schedule that ensures we are making the most of our assets for the good of our residents, as well as making sure we remain an attractive location for filming.”

The report recommended that filmmakers should be charged up to £1,260 plus VAT per day to film on council property, depending on their budget, while makers of TV shows and adverts should pay up to £660 and £600 plus VAT per day respectively.

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HELENSBURGH CONNECTION TO TV GUIDE The programmes in the guide include the crime dramas Taggart, which is set in Glasgow, and Shetland, which has used various locations in the islands, including Lerwick and Fair Isle.

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A new guide to TV programmes which have either been filmed in Scotland or have Scottish links has been dedicated to the Helensburghborn TV inventor John Logie Baird Tourism body VisitScotland has dedicated its free book, TV Set in Scotland, to Baird to help mark the 130th anniversary of his birth. It contains details on more than 60 programmes.

The inventor's son, Professor Malcolm Baird, president of Helensburgh Heritage Trust, said that he was delighted the guide was dedicated to his father.

Also, Two Thousand Acres of Sky, a drama starring Michelle Collins and filmed in Dumfries and Galloway, and Victoria, a historical drama which has included scenes shot at Blair Castle in Perthshire.

Time travelling science-fiction series Doctor Who has numerous connections to Scotland, and features in the new book.

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Bathgate-born David Tennant has been among the Scottish time lords, while Karen Gillan, from Inverness, played Amy Pond, one of the show's companions.

Culture and tourism secretary, Fiona Hyslop, said: “I welcome this new guide which maps out the locations of some of the great television shows that have been filmed in Scotland and will encourage TV fans of all ages to come and explore our fantastic on-screen locations in real life.”

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CLUB OFFERS TRICKS AND A TREAT That opportunity is also available right here in Helensburgh. The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club has now restarted for the 2018-2019 season. It meets every Wednesday afternoon in the Victoria Halls at 13.00 to play some gentle, and friendly, duplicate Bridge.

One particular day, Bridge World magazine reported, a club had only one table in play, it was around noon. The four contestants were quite companionable and enjoying their game.

However, at one point, one of the four, a young woman, looked at her watch and announced, “I'm sorry to have to break up this very pleasant game, but I'm getting married in half an hour.”

such a sensational game that I wouldn't mind being in jail if I had three cellmates who were decent players and who were willing to keep the game going 24 hours a day.”

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The club welcomes single players, so James adds please do not feel you need to come as a couple, on most weeks they draw for partners and can guarantee that everyone who comes will have a game.

If you would like more information please phone Susan Muir, secretary, on 01436 674202 or James Duncan on 01389 841 466.

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LITERARY LIFE THRIVES AT COVE The Cove and Kilcreggan Literary Society started back in October 1947. The Society invites speakers to give talks on a wide range of social, scientific and cultural topics.

These interesting, wide-ranging talks, usually illustrated with slides are every Monday evening at 8pm from October through to March, with a short break over Christmas.

The Society also has Christmas and social events, and outings to places of interest.

Topics ranging from Machiavelli to kayaking will be on the agenda for the 2018-2019 season.

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Nearer to home, the chorus has a long standing association with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera who accompany almost all the choir’s major concerts.

The City of Glasgow Chorus is celebrating their 35th anniversary season and will perform at St Michael and All Angels Church with conductor Graham Taylor (inset)

The City of Glasgow Chorus will be giving a concert in St Michael and All Angels Church on Saturday 27th October. The concert will form part of the choir’s 35th anniversary season.

Graham Taylor was made an MBE in the 2009 honours list for services to music in Glasgow.

It will also be one of the special celebratory events to mark the church’s 150th anniversary year and at the same time celebrating the arrival of their new rector Rev Dominic Ind.

rehearsing in Dumbarton Academy in February 1983. The Glasgow section followed a few months later eventually joining forces. The choir adopted its present title in 1992.

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As summer turns to autumn, it can be tempting to stay home preparing for a winter of hibernation.

Many walkers will be hanging up their boots, while cyclists will park their bikes in the garage until the fairer weather of spring returns.

This includes families, who after a summer of quality time outdoors with the kids, might well be dreading the long, darker months of being cooped up in the house.

But your plans for the autumn – and winter – could be different this year.

Let’s look at the many benefits of staying active – and spending time outdoors – during the Scotland’s chillier seasons.

To start with, research shows that one of the most effective ways to avoid the winter blues, or the more debilitating SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is to include at least 30 minutes of daylight in your daily routine.

This could be sitting on a park bench taking in the views, walking to the pond to feed the ducks or going for a brisk walk or a run.

Exercise is also important for physical well-being and health experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, such as cycling or brisk

Another benefit of exercise at this time of year is maintaining social links. When the nights draw in and the temperature drops, people prefer to stay at home rather than socialise.

But there is another problem: Even when you know that you should be getting out and about and maintaining exercise, it can be hard to be motivated when it looks cold and dark outdoors.

However, if you set a date with a friend for a walk and talk, or a bike ride, and then a warming coffee or soup, this will ensure you stay in touch with others.

Another way to stay in touch with people when you might feel inclined not to bother is to book to do a fitness class together, such as at a local gym, or join a craft class.

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AND BEYOND! Planning to do activities in advance with friends or your family is one good trick. If you have a date to meet or do something with other people you are less likely to find excuses not to do so.

If you have planned ahead and the weather is inclement, simply find the right clothing – and still go. For example, a walk can be fun in the rain if you wear full waterproofs, Wellington boots and

encourage kids to splash in the puddles.

Another great idea is to find a woodland, which will be more sheltered from the weather, and go for a walk. Kicking up the fallen carpet of colourful leaves in autumn will easily lift the spirits.

Or how about trying a new adventure activity that is suitable for adults and children together?

Parents can keep kids busy and active by booking them into school holiday camps and weekend activities. There are plenty of clubs and camps that have autumn and winter programmes.

learning something new, why not take up a new hobby yourself? Perhaps you have always wanted to sing, play a musical instrument or learn the skills of tennis or badminton?

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October 2018 | Legal Matters

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It can only be used where all other effective remedies have been investigated and there is no other remedy available.

The process is fundamentally concerned with the actual legality of official decision making and the process of how a decision was reached, as opposed to the substance of the decision itself. It is also concerned with the failings of a body to act within their obligations or duties.

Essentially, this means it is an entirely different remedy to that of an appeal, which is an application to examine the merits of a decision.

An application for judicial review must be made within three months of the date on which the grounds giving rise to the application first become apparent.

The court does have the power to extend this to a longer period of time if it considers it appropriate to do so.

Unfortunately, even following a successful action for judicial review, the decision maker may be able to make the same decision again, so long as it does so in a lawful way and following the correct process.

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October 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Monday 1st Fun First MON: 1st, 22nd, 29th, Helensburgh

Library, 9.45-11am, FunTime session from Birth-5 years. TUE: 2nd, 23rd, Colgrain Community House, 9.45-11am, FunTime session from Birth-5 years.

Cardross Library 1.45-2.30pm, Funtime session from Birth-5 years. WED: 3rd, 24th, 31st: Victoria Halls, 10-10.45am for 18 Months-5 years Fitness sessions. THU: 4th, 25th: Victoria Halls, 9.45-11.30am, Funtime session from Birth-5 years.

Family Centre, 1.45-2.30pm, Funtime session from Birth-5 years. FRI: 5th, 26th: Centre 81, 9.45-11am, Funtime session from Birth-5 years. ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE. Donations welcome. mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1

Art Class Parish Church Hall 2-4pm. Small art class for beginners.

01436 675741 Weekly

U3A Monthly Meeting Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2-4pm. The speaker for the next monthly meeting will be Morag Thow on the subject of “Active Ageing”. Come and discover what your U3A has to offer, see the website.

01436 675741 Weekly

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

Weekly

Bridge Victoria Halls 1-4pm. Intermediate. Warm welcome to new members.

Kay Reid 01436 676718 John McPherson 01436 821851 Every Monday Sept-May

6.30-8.30pm. Keep up to date with what’s going on.

Facebook Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café Weekly (Monday & Thursday)

Helensburgh Army Cadets ACF Hut, Lomond Street, Helensburgh 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of military-themed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 years.

07894 088911 2456youn@armymail.mod.uk armycadets.com/county/argyll-andsutherland-highlanders-battalion-acf Weekly

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

Kathy Jones 01436 674089 Weekly

Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society

Macmillan Drop-in Helensburgh Library 1.30-4.30pm. Providing info and support for people affected by cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service 01586 555932 macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café

Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 2-3pm. 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

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6.30pm. Always stimulating and friendly! 01436 820352 Weekly

Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. Henry IX, an Air-brushed Stuart, by Mgr. John Hughes. Come along and join for only £15! Visitors £2. Refreshments and prize draw. www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org

Tuesday 2nd Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9.30-11.30am. Demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. www.facebook.com/helensburghslingmeet First Tuesday of every month

Helensburgh & District Probus Club

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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 months there is a lecture programme at the RN&CYC, on the fourth Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 678789 Weekly

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

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Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play Cove Burgh Hall Baby and Toddler play group meets twice a week. TUE: 12.45-2.45pm (£2 per child, £1 for babies under 1 or additional children). WED: 9:4510:45am (£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. 01436 642199 Weekly

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

Student Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 4pm. Art class aimed at students aged 8 upwards. Book via 07581658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com Also 23rd and 30th

1st Peninsula Beavers Kilcreggan Scout Hall 6-7pm. All new members welcome.

01436 831528 • 07975 775551 Every Tuesday

Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm. Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members.

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Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Rehearsal Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7.30pm. This is the first rehearsal for our new and exciting 2018-19 season. New members are always welcome.

07790 085988 kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk Weekly

Wednesday 3rd Cove and Kilcreggan SWI Cove Burgh Hall, Small Hall 2-4pm. Monthly meeting talk by Erskine Hospital. Visitors welcome. This month two can come for the price of one. £3.

1st Wednesday of month

What's On Calendar | October 2018 Rhu Baby & Toddler Group

Walking Football

Garelochhead Senior Citizens

Rhu Hall 9.30-11am. Baby and Toddler Group for all under 5s. £2 per family, includes snack and drink for children and tea/ coffee for parents/grandparents/ childminders. Every Wednesday in term times. See Facebook group for this week's activity.

01436 821271 susiehurman@gmail.com

Hermitage Academy, Games Hall 7-8pm. Run by Helensburgh Football Club, available for anyone who wants to take part in the beautiful game but at a slower pace. Same rules as the 11-a-side or 5-a-side, only difference is you are not allowed to run. £3. samgemmell49@hotmail.co.uk paulcampbell0001@aol.com www.facebook.com/hfcwalk

Gibson Hall 2pm. Enjoy the various speakers, tea, coffee and chat. £5 membership.

01436 831 406

Weekly (term time only)

Weekly

Coffee Morning for Helensburgh Child Contact Centre

Garelochhead Dog Training

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am. This is the annual fund-raising Coffee Morning for this small charity which works to bring together parents and children who no longer live together. Please come and join us..

07780 880660 coordinator@helensburghcontactcentre.org.uk

Gibson Hall 7-7.45pm. Beginner and puppy specialisation. 7.45-8.30pm.

Intermediate socialisation. 8.30-9.15pm.

Advanced. Rewards based training in a friendly atmosphere. All Welcome.

07384 341920 Weekly

Savoy Musical Theatre Group

Weekly

St. Michael's Church Hall 7.30pm. Rehearsals for the upcoming production of the Dolly Parton musical, "9 to 5". No auditions required for chorus. New members are always very welcome and anyone interested in backstage work also – stage crew, set building, costume. The show will run 7th-10th November. 01436 671341 info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk

Baby & Toddler Group

Weekly

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

Maria 07584 067901

Thursday 4th

Weekly

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 breastfeeding mums to get help, support or just a cuppa.

Cardross Mother & Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com

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

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

01436 831528 • 07975 775551 Every Wednesday

Helensburgh Boy’s Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church 6.30-7.45pm: Anchor boys (ages 5-8) and Junior (8-11) section. 7.309.30pm: Company Section (ages 11-18).

Volunteers (DofE, Saltire Awards, etc) welcome. Please get in touch if you can contribute. No sessions during school holidays.

Captain Iain Talman 07810 801115 firsthelensburgh@gmail.com Also on Wednesday 24th

Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh

Also on Thursday 18th

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 Weir 07581570090 Fiona Weir 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship. org.uk Also on 18th & 25th

Student Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 4-5.30pm. Art class aimed at students aged 10 upwards. Book via 07581658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com Also 25th

OxFab Commodore Hotel 7pm. Charity fashion show raising funds for Oxfam. Stalls with donated New With Label Clothing. Buffet, Disco and Raffle. Tickets £12 in advance from Helensburgh Oxfam, Colquhoun Sq, or £15 on the night.

01436 676276

Friday 5th Helensburgh Girls' Brigade The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church Explorers (P1-P3) meet 7-8pm; Juniors (P4-P7) and Brigaders (S1-S6) meet 7-8.30pm. All girls welcome.

07921 189074 gbhelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly

Saturday 6th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Beinn Bheula 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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Autumn Art Show & Sale Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am-4pm. Art show / sale of new work, original contemporary fine art. www.pamelarandal.co.uk Facebook: Pamela Randal Fine Art

Retrospective Exhibition

Kilcreggan Scout Hall 7-9pm. All new members welcome.

01436 831528 07975 775551

Helensburgh Library 10.30am-12.30pm. Retrospective exhibition of artists Ted and Elizabeth Odling. Over 40 works on display representing the wide span of their creative output. All welcome.

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1st Peninsula Scouts

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The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 11.30am-2.30pm. The café is run by volunteers and is aimed at a range of different people. They may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or feel socially isolated. We welcome anyone who wants to come along. www.facebook.com/WelcomeToRecovery Weekly

Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1pm. New members always welcome.

Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed. Why not come and give it a go! Nina Park 01436 672099 or Margaret Shaw 01436 672155 Weekly

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October 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Student Art Class The Oak Tree Gallery 1pm. Art class aimed at students aged 8 upwards. Book via 07581 658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com Also 13th & 27th

Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk The Tower, Digital Arts Centre 2pm. The Helensburgh leg of the 11th Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk is free to join.

07545 592357 kp@kathrynpolleyphotography.com worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/ helensburgh-town-centre/

Saturday 6th Helensburgh Comic Con

Student Art Class

Victoria Hall, Helensburgh 11am-5pm. Throughout the day there will be workshops, cosplay competitions, quizzes, guest comic artists and writers to name but a few. www.facebook.com/ events/1944229838939092

The Oak Tree Gallery 3pm. Art class aimed at children aged 5 upwards Book via 07581658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com Also 13th & 27th

Sunday 7th

Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street 10.30am. A great way to find out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised.

01436 671613 alison@argylltsi.org.uk

Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club

Weekly

Weekly

Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. SUN: 8.30-9.30am, TUE: 6-7.30pm & FRI: 6-7.30pm. www.helensburghasc.co.uk

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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Foothills of Ben Ledi 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Terrain: Forestry track, paths and some tarmac path. Can be muddy. Distance: 13km.

Ascend 270m to a height of 390m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Monday 8th Millig (Helensburgh) S.W.I. Brownie Hall 7.30pm. Margaret Dick gives a talk / demonstration on "Confectionary". The competions will be four pieces tablet and /or Painting (any medium).

Cardross Church Hall 7.30pm. Roddy Kirk speaks on Dog Rehabilitation/People training.

Competitions: Jar of Jam (named), Handmade Candle. Visitors welcome cost £3.00. Mary 01389 841396

Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society

Commercial & Domestic Cleaners

Helensburgh Art Club

The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll

The Photo Experience – Understand Your Camera Workshop

Victoria Halls 10.30am. Leonardo Da Vinci: The Science behind the Art by Guy Rooker.

Non Members £10. Please phone 01436 671875 to book a place. www.tasla.org.uk

Save the Children Bridge Drive Helensburgh Bowling Club 7.30pm. £40 a table. Call to book table.

01436 675767

Helensburgh Digital Photography Club The Tower 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details.

The Oak Tree Gallery 7-10pm. £25. This workshop serves as an introduction to the basics of digital photography. You will get to grips with YOUR camera, and learn how to take control of exposure, white balance, depth of field, focus and framing.

Helpful hints on composition, and basic digital file management will give you plenty of new skills to practise and improve your photography whether you are a complete beginner, studying Higher Photography at school or looking to refresh your knowledge.

Limited places. www.kathrynpolleyphotography.com/ the-photo-experience/tpewuyc121018

Saturday 13th Produce Stall Kilcreggan Post Office 9am-1pm. Cakes, jams, plants. Come and enjoy. Produce donations very welcome.

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Friday 12th

Oven & Carpet Cleaning

The Oak Tree Gallery 1-3pm. Art class aimed at students aged 10 upwards. 07581 658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com

Tuesday 9th

Rhu Hall 7.30pm. The papers for the meeting will be posted on the website www.rhuandshandoncommunity.org

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Student Art Class

Helensburgh Sailing Club 7.30pm. Talk by Ailsa Tanner entitled 'William Quiller Orchardson's Paintings'.

All members and new members welcome. www.helensburghartclub.co.uk

Rhu and Shandon Community Council Meeting

01436 679836

Thursday 11th

Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. The Scottish Submarine Centre, a talk by Bob Seaward. Your second chance to join, only £15 for the season. www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org

Wednesday 10th

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Victoria Halls 7.30pm. Ed Bollam is coming to talk about the restoration of Gordon Castle walled garden, where he has been working now for three years. Prior to that he was Senior Gardener in charge of the walled garden, nursery and orchards for HRH The Prince of Wales at Highgrove House. Come along for what should be a very interesting talk.

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Wednesday 17th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Thursday 25th

Glen Shira 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Terrain: Tarmac road and stoney muddy track but reasonably flat. Distance: 15km.

Ascend 210m to a height of 80m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

September Golden Time Café

Beinn Odhar 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

RSGS 'Inspiring People' Talk

Kiddiwinks Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9.30-10.45am. This 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 mums and dads to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cuppa.

Gordon Weir 07581570090 Fiona Weir 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk

Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am-12pm. This month the café will have a Scottish theme and offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a cuppa whilst enjoying games and being entertained by live musical entertainment and readings.

Gordon Weir 07581570090 Fiona Weir 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk 3rd Wednesday every month

Family Autumn Event 2018 Rhu Hall 5-7pm. Come and join us for another exciting Autumn family event. We will have storytelling with Susan and Onion, autumn crafts and a sing song around the camp fire. Bring a dish, tea/coffee/juice provided by the Committee.

Market in the Square

Second Saturday every month

HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am-3pm. Come along and meet our talented local crafters. There will be a pop up tearoom and a raffle to raise money for Robin House in Balloch.

01436 268160 hlaa.web@gmail.com

Thursday 18th Hermitage Park Action Day Meet at War Memorial Gates 2pm. Bring gloves and your own hand tools if you wish, but tools are provided. Work includes clearing overgrown areas, weeding and general tidying up.

Sunday 14th

Thursday 18th

Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Craft Evening

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn 9am. 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

Monday 15th Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. Machiavelli and the Renaissance.

Learn from the Master in this talk by Jim Carmichael. www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org

Full Bathroom & Kitchen Installation Landlord Safety Certificates Boiler Servicing & Installation Full System Installation All Oil/LPG Work Undertaken incl. Boats & Caravans Fully Insured

Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. Poetic Injustice – Life Stripped Bare. A joint talk by Arusha Irvine and Jonathan Ward. www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org

Tim Kliphuis Trio Cove Burgh Hall 7.15pm. A musical blend of gypsy jazz, classical and folk music. Tickets £10.00. www.coveburghhall.org.uk/what-s-on/ cove-burgh-hall/

Ceilidh Dance Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 8pm-12am. Tickets: Members: £8, Visitors/ Guests: £10, Under 16yrs: half ticket price.

Profits to local good causes. Visitors are encouraged and always welcome. Tickets can be reserved in advance.

01389 756996 • ra.r@blueyonder.co.uk www.helensburghhighlandassociation.org Last Friday of every month

taking new customers

3rd Thursday of each month

Friday 19th Autumn Tea Dance The Commodore Hotel Tickets £3.00 each. Available at Lomond House, 29 Lomond Street, Helensburgh.

01436 673444

Saturday 20th Silent Auction Helensburgh URC 2pm-4pm Bidding stops at 4pm. Light refreshments on sale.

01436 672352 helensburgh24@gmail.com

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Victoria Halls 7.30pm. Jo Woolf – Beyond the Horizon.

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October 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events The Photo Experience – Portraiture Photography Workshop The Oak Tree Gallery 7pm. This two hour workshop will be a hands on practical session on lighting portraits. We'll look at manipulating the available light, have a go with studio flash and explore what you can do with your own camera flash. DSLR required. £20.

Places are limited. www.kathrynpolleyphotography. com/the-photo-experience/ tpewpp261018

Saturday 27th Bi-Annual Quiz Cove Burgh Hall 7.30pm. Eyes down 8.00 p.m. Enter your team – maximum 6 people per team. Entry costs £3 pp. BYOB. www.coveburghhall.org.uk/what-son/cove-burgh-hall

City of Glasgow Chorus St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 7pm. Performing a concert of Choral Classics – Old and New.

Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society

Saturday 3rd Nov

Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. On Her Majesty’s Nuclear Service, Eric Thompson. www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org

Arrochar Parish Church Winter Fayre

Tuesday 30th Fun First Halloween Party

Sunday 28th

Victoria Halls 10-11.30. Come in fancy dress. Tickets can be purchased at all Fun First Sessions. mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1

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Wednesday 31st

Craig of Monievreckie, Menteith Hills 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Terrain: Undulating paths and tracks, some steep ascents and descents and rough hillside. Distance: 10km. Ascend 360m to a height of 400m.Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Monday 29th

Helensburgh Astronomy Society

RSGS 'Inspiring People' Talk

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7.30pm. Martin Black of the Astronomy Technology Centre gives a talk on "HIPERCAM – a high speed quintuple-beam camera for studying fast changing objects, such as solar flares".

Victoria Halls 7.30pm. Prof Charles Withers – Mapping Scotland's Islands. The Geographer Royal for Scotland illuminates the mapping of Scotland’s islands.

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Arrochar Parish Church 10.30am-12.30pm. Home baking, raffles, tombola, craft stall, jewellery and more. For the children there's also a lucky dip.

Tea, coffee and cake included in the £2 entry charge.

Rhu & Shandon Church Guild: Halloween Brunch Rhu Community Centre 12-3pm. We will be having Soup & Sandwich, Ladies Nearly New clothes sale, raffle, kiddies activities, tombola and bric a brac. Prizes for best Halloween costume and best children's designed pumpkin. Cost £3 for adults, £1.50 for children.

Sunday 4th Nov

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1:30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice.

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Christmas Shopping Trip to Livingston Outlets Bus leaves Garelochhead at 9am & Helensburgh train station at 9.20am. Return: Leaving Livingston Outlets at 4.30pm, price £15. Book your seat.

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HELENSBURGH POPULATION SET TO GROW An area of Ministry of Defence housing in Helensburgh has been refurbished to help accommodate new families moving to the area.

Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell saw the completion of 34 houses in Bannachra Drive in a development that the MoD says has moved Faslane another step closer to becoming the home of the entire UK Submarine Service.

Infrastructure Organisation with the aim of improving the lives of Royal Navy families already living in the area, and of some of the hundreds of families expected to move to the vicinity when the Base becomes the Submarine Centre of Specialisation.

Along with new housing developments at Hermitage Gate and Rhu Road Higher the area is experiencing a useful population boost increasing both the local tax and consumer base.

From 2020 HM Naval Base Clyde will host all of the Royal Navy’s hunter killer submarines and will be the future home of the Dreadnought class of nuclear deterrent submarines.

The £1.5m refurbishment was led by the MOD’s Defence

Mr Mundell said: “HM Naval Base Clyde makes a huge contribution

to the local area, providing skilled jobs, supporting the local economy and contributing to regeneration.”

The upgrade work at Bannachra, which was carried out by Amey Defence Services and contractor Bells Ltd, included new roofs, windows and doors, as well as new boilers, external wall insulation and rendering of the buildings.

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October 2018 | Local News

hacks COVE SAILING CLUB PLANS NEW FUTURE Cove Sailing Club is planning a wider future than solely sailing DIY-TASTIC and has asked for help from the community via a questionnaire.

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The club has a long tradition in Loch Long class sailing and in developing young cadet sailors through its cadet programme.

Its Facebook page says: “We want to continue to sustain, promote and develop these activities but we also recognise that not all members of the local community are keen sailors. We therefore wish to develop our activities around other water sports and encourage more water sports users to the club, as well as other community groups to use the club.”

Whether it's open water swimming, kayaking, paddle

boarding, dinghy sailing or perhaps power boating, the club wants to have input on what the local community would like to be able to do or participate in at Cove Sailing Club. This will have an impact on the facilities it needs to design its new clubhouse.

To fill in this questionnaire online, a link is available via their Facebook page and on the website: covesc.org.uk

This questionnaire is designed for that purpose and the club encourages local people to take the time to complete it, either on paper or online. It will also be holding two open days on Saturday 29th September and Sunday 28th October in Cove Burgh Hall.

The club tells us: “If you would like to be kept up to date with news regarding our progress for our new clubhouse, please contact club Secretary, Sheena Edwards: sheena.e@outlook.com, or follow us on Facebook.

“We're always looking for help.

If you'd like to be more involved, the club is open all year round from 8pm on a Friday night – pop in for a chat and a drink.”

Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask.

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October 2018 | Nightlife

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Nightlife | October 2018 Clyde Bar 62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257 l TUE: Poker Night l FRI & SAT: DJ from 11pm-2am l Lookout for live bands & Open Mic Nights

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In response to feedback from last year’s participants it is scheduled for the first week of November to coincide with the Round Table Firework Display and Armistice Sunday.

This year the event is based on the very successful New York Food Week which offers the public a lunch, dinner or a snack at a set price. There will be three levels of participation to suit all businesses, restaurants, cafĂŠs / coffee shops, delicatessens, takeaways and suppliers.

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Details will soon be available on the Taste of Helensburgh facebook page and website. The event will be supported by local advertisements, editorial, posters, leaflets and banners throughout the area.

World War it is hoped to finish off the week with a family event in the Square. Tea and Wad ( the traditional greeting for returning personnel provided by the NAAFI, Salvation Army and WRVS) will be served to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.

Sunday 11th will also feature the final of The Great Helensburgh Bake Off organised by Melanie Andrews of the Craigard Restaurant and Tearoom when the winner from 30 finalists will be decided.

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Local News | October 2018

BIG SCREEN HITS COME TO COVE fun Stars including Tom TRICK-ORHanks, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and TREATING Doors open for all screenings are at Cove Burgh Hall at 7.15 and lights down at 7.45.

Frances McDormand feature in Cove and Kilcreggan Film Society’s 2018-19 season.

Eight films are scheduled for Cove Burgh Hall on Thursday evenings, as well as three Saturday matinees for children.

Starting the season on October 11 is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – a hardhitting drama starring Oscar winner Frances McDormand as a mother who resorts to renting billboards to call attention to her daughter's unsolved murder. Nominated for nine Academy awards, it also features Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, John Hawkes, and Peter Dinklage.

Membership is still £20, which covers admission to all the evening films, while guest admission is £4, with concessions £3.

Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.

A raffle and free popcorn will be on offer and you are very welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks, including BYOB – glasses and bowls available in the hall.

The first Saturday Cinema screening is Disney animation Moana on October 20 Loving Vincent will be shown on November 8; hailed as the world’s first fully-painted feature film, it tells the story of a young man who comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh and ends up investigating the artist's final days.

It was nominated as best animated feature film in this year’s Academy Awards, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks star

in The Post on November 29 as the publisher and editor respectively of the Washington Post as it is embroiled in controversy surrounding the Vietnam war in 1971.

Then with Christmas approaching things will become rather more spangly with Mamma Mia – Here We Go Again! on December 13.

The season continues through to April and we’ll bring further details in later editions and in our What’s On pages.

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October 2018 | Local News

FUNDRAISING BOOST FOR LOCAL BOWLING CLUB IN HELENSBURGH FROM TAYLOR WIMPEY As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has recently donated £500 to Colgrain Bowling Club in Helensburgh.

The money will provide a boost to its fundraising towards repairing the clubhouse roof, which will help to make sure they can continue to offer their valuable support to the local community.

Colgrain Bowling Club has played a key role in the local Helensburgh community for 67 years and it supports a variety of local initiatives that bring old and young together. Their packed programme includes work with Enable Scotland, support for Ardencaple Boys Club, as well as an outreach programme with Helensburgh Academy to provide taster sessions of lawn bowls and bust the myth that the sport is just for old people.

Taylor Wimpey’s donation marks a key milestone for its local development at Hermitage Grange development in Helensburgh, where two show

homes have recently opened to provide buyers with the perfect opportunity to see for themselves just how stylish their move to the local area could be.

Commenting on the support it has received from Taylor Wimpey, Scott Moorhouse from Colgrain Bowling Club said: “We are extremely grateful for the support that we have received from Taylor Wimpey and we can’t thank them enough for their generous donation. Our club plays an integral role in the local community by bringing together young and old to embrace in the sport of lawn bowls. On behalf of everyone at Colgrain Bowling Club, I would like to say a huge thank you to the team at Taylor Wimpey, their donation will provide a welcome boost to our funds.”

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“We do more than just build high-quality homes. Being able to work with local businesses and organisations that surround our developments means a great deal to us, and it’s great to know that we are helping to make a difference to the lives of people in local communities.”

Taylor Wimpey’s donation to Colgrain Bowling Club is one of the many contributions being made by the housebuilder

towards community facilities and infrastructure in the wider area.

To find out more about the charities and organisations that Taylor Wimpey supports, please visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/ media-centre/news. To find out more about the new homes available at Hermitage Grange in Helensburgh visit www. taylorwimpey.co.uk/helensburgh.

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A & M Timber ........................................................27 A1 Road Surfacing ................................................16 Admin Design........................................................26 Alex Murray Motors ...............................................3 Andrew Steel Decorator ......................................28 Anne Of Loudounville ............................................5 Argyll Foot Clinic.....................................................7 Argyll Holidays ......................................................23 Bathroom Transformations ..................................16 Black & Lizars ........................................................35 Buttercup Moon ...................................................29 C&K Heating & Renewables Ltd ............................6 Cardross Golf Club ................................................30 Cardross Inn...........................................................27 CB Washers ..............................................................4 Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd ....................................18 Cleanfast Carpets ..................................................26 Clearline Aerial ......................................................2 Cloudy2Clear Glasgow Ltd .....................................9 Clydeside Domestics ..............................................3 CMC Home Improvements .....................................3 Contents ..................................................................2 Craigdhu Joinery .....................................................4 David Wilson Handyman......................................11 DC Cairney .............................................................17 Dg Joinery ...............................................................2 Diamond Domestics ..............................................10 Domestic Solutions .................................................2 Dream Doors .........................................................32 Drumfork Farm Livery ............................................5 Dumbarton Footcare ............................................17 E S Fencing ..............................................................6 Easy As One Two Tree...........................................22 EH Noble & Son .....................................................20 Epilepsy Scotland ..................................................27 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd...........................13 Flamingo................................................................24 Fmk Flooring .........................................................23 For Rent .................................................................32 Furniture Clinic .......................................................9 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk .......................................................11 Hilary Cameron Cat Sitting ...................................5 Inverclyde Windows .............................................15 James & Colin Spy ...................................................2 James Auld Funeral Directors ..............................11 Jamie Hamilton Plumbing......................................7 Joans Carers.............................................................8 John Dobbin ............................................................2 John Macaulay Landscapes ..................................10 K Glass & Glazing ....................................................6 Kerry Mobile Hairdressers ......................................3 Keys Galore .............................................................2 Kitchen Interiors .....................................................4 Kw Building & Joinery Ltd....................................17 L and N Podiatry ...................................................25 La Jupe ..................................................................15

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Ledgerwoods Electrical Services ..........................14 Loch Lomond Tree Surgeons................................14 Lodge On Loch Lomond .......................................22 Lomond Home and Garden Services ...................20 Lomond Osteopath...............................................31 Lomond Sheds .......................................................24 Lomond Wood Fuel ..............................................11 Looking Ruff ........................................................25 M&T .........................................................................5 McGregor Aerials ....................................................7 Morar Lodge Care Home .......................................6 Murdoch Gardening Services ...............................12 Murray Auto Service Ltd ......................................14 Nicki McKenzie Tutoring ......................................20 Night & Day ..........................................................26 Oakburn Gardens ...................................................4 Old Mill Chimneys.................................................14 Organic Architects ..................................................7 Outdoor Services .....................................................4 Patrick Canning Modern Art ...............................15 Performance Plumbing and Heating .................25 Powerdoors Ltd .......................................................1 Preston Fleming ......................................................1 RHC Furniture Restoration ....................................4 Rm Contractors .....................................................27 Rowatts ..................................................................10 Rubber Roofit........................................................31 Scott Leishman Plumbing & Heating ..................11 Scottish Opera .......................................................18 Scratch 2 Shine ......................................................10 SD Garage Doors Limited .......................................7 Sheila Fleet ............................................................29 Shrubs ....................................................................20 Sorbus Tree Services ................................................6 Sovereign Blinds......................................................5 Sparkle ...................................................................33 The Kitchen Depot ...............................................36 The Lomond Clinic ................................................15 The Property Bureau ............................................35 The Toy Shop .........................................................19 Thermaseal ..............................................................1 Thermaseal ..............................................................5 Thistle Blinds ...........................................................6 Thomson Heating ...................................................5 Tranquility Holistic Centre....................................25 Travel Counsellors ...................................................9 Treezone ...............................................................19 Trident Taxis ............................................................1 Twist Cafe ..............................................................12 Ventrolla ................................................................12 Wcc West Coast Group Ltd.....................................1 William Jardine Carpets .........................................8 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company..........3 Wood Made Good ..................................................3 Your Friday Girl .......................................................2

Local Business | October 2018

A genuine, patient-focused approach.

Letting Black & Lizars look after your eyes and ears means you are in safe hands. We provide clinical excellence for every one of our patients, improving your health and wellbeing and offering excellent customer service and value for money.

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Clinical excellence as standard Designer frames under £100 Contact lens specialists Hearing care

7 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh Tel: 01436 674 141

t: 01436 674537 With the current strong sales market there is still time to sell this year and maybe have enough left over to buy something a wee bit different?

For a brighter outlook and good honest sales advice contact your local experts Visit our website at: communityadvertiser.co.uk | 35

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: East Kilbride Falkirk Hillington Kirkcaldy

Visit us online at:

thekitchendepot.co.uk

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