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Cancer fundraiser aims to be UK’s best cancer and in support of those still fighting. We raised a further £3500 which is amazing considering this started off as an idea from two boys and we are confident we will take our fundraising total to at least £10,000.”

Other fundraising events include on Sunday 24th Sept the first ever SU2C Festival at the Helensburgh Rugby and Cricket Club from 12pm onwards.

The Cancer Research UK Shop in Helensburgh has a tremendous lineup for this year's Stand Up To Cancer campaign (ST2C), which runs throughout September and October The team raised £10,257 in their two month campaign last year and came fourth in the UK out of over 600 CRUK shops. Alison Sturgeon, Assistant Manager tells us they aim to beat that this year with a jam packed programme of fundraising events.

One of the top events is the “Grannies Challenge,” on September 3, a sponsored

childrens’ bike ride, which is organised by volunteer Donna Hicks and has raised £8,000 over the last three campaigns.

Donna said: “My mother, Nancy Straton died from cancer in November '14 and my sons really struggled to cope with losing their gran. At the time Ollie was 9 and Conor was 7. They decided to do something positive

in her memory and decided on a sponsored cycle.

“We initially hoped to raise maybe £200 or £300. I posted on Facebook the boys’ idea and was genuinely overwhelmed when around 20 other kids and their parents wanted to be involved. The event, then called the Three Grannies’ Challenge, was in memory of my mother, my mother-in-law Eileen Owen and my aunt Margaret Ellis, who all died from cancer. “ Last year we renamed it the Grannies Challenge in memory of all grandparents lost to

Alison says : ”We are a tiny team of two staff and a handful of volunteers but we are passionate about our fundraising and we live to put our shop and our town, firmly in the spotlight. We have live music provided by SheBoom and the Helensburgh Rock Choir.

The Animal Man Mini Zoo, an inflatable assault course, Drakes of Hazard, sumo suits, kids races and games, BBQ, stalls and more.

Entry fee will be £5 for adults and £3.50 kids, under 3s free.”

On Saturday September 9 there is a Take That tribute ladies night at the Commodore Hotel and more events in October which will feature in our next edition.

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The theme of Volunteers Week this year was ‘Volunteers are the Golden Thread that connect our Communities’ and this is certainly true in Helensburgh.

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is where a carer who, as a result of their dedication to caring, rarely socialises, becomes isolated, possibly starts to lose their social skills and eventually could become less able to interact with others.

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Local News – SEPTEMBER 2017

siona's our Commonwealth hopeful Anne of Loudounville Helensburgh power lifter Siona Garden is “absolutely delighted” to have been selected to join Team Scotland at the forthcoming Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.

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It takes place at Potchefstroom in the North West of South Africa from 10 - 17 September.

Siona, a mum of three little girls has been raising money for the trip. Costs involved are for things like fl ights, accommodation, training costs, equipment, physio, airport transfers, entrance fees, drug testing fees to name just a few.

“I was hoping that I would be selected,but when the news finally came through I was floored by the enormity of it.

“I kind of sat there stunned, I just quietly turned to my husband Trevor and said "I have just been selected to join team Scotland in South Africa" it took a good few minutes to sink in.”

Siona currently holds the Scottish Masters one records in Backsquat, Bench and Deadlift as well as holding several titles in the sport of Powerlifting.

She tells us: “ I started weight lifting to get fitter and stronger as the demands of my profession are very physical (I own a cafe and roast hogs for a living!) And discovered not only that I loved it but that I was actually quite good at it.

“We started comparing the numbers I was lifting with results from competitions and

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realised that my numbers were competitive, so I started training with a purpose and the intention to compete and I haven't looked

She said: “The trip is self funded, and taking into consideration numerous factors like fl ights, transfers, equipment, additional childcare costs, training costs, accommodation to name but a few I reckon the overall end cost is going to be around three thousand pounds.”

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Lomond School’s Clarendon House, or Torwood Villa as it was originally named, was built in the mid 19th century. Visitors will see the two extensions on either side of the original building also designed by William Leiper in 1888 and 1891.

Ardenvohr is a large and well-

It is a successful annual event organised by the Scottish Civic Trust and offers free access to over a thousand venues across the country. People are able to explore unusual or unexpected buildings and places which are normally closed to members of the public.

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Much of the internal architectural details remain and many historic club artefacts are displayed in the grand rooms.

Other buildings in the area open for tours are Cardross Parish Church, Helensburgh Parish Church and the ruins of St Peter’s Seminary at Cardross.

Also in Cardross there’s a rare chance to see St Mahew’s RC Church, the unique medieval church which recently celebrated its 550th anniversary.

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Jean Murray, secretary, said: “Some weeks we read out our work - others we write on the day giving ideas for further writing.

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Jean adds: “New members are the lifeblood of clubs like ours, new ideas and enthusiasm keeps the club fresh, and anyone with an interest in writing would be made very welcome. “The first meeting of the new session starts on Friday, 15th September at 2pm, so why not sharpen up your pencils and come along.�

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Helensburgh Oratorio Choir rehearsals resume for the new season this month in Helensburgh Parish Church Halls, with charismatic musical director Jonathon Swinard.

The winter 2017 concert is 'Sound the Trumpet, Beat the Drums', Bach Cantata 214 'Tönet ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trumpeten' and Haydn 'Paukenmesse' (Mass in Time of War), and the spring 2018 concert will be Mendelssohn's 'Elijah'. ​Conductor and pianist Jonathon Swinard studied at St. Catherine's College Oxford where he held the New Chamber Opera Repetiteur Scholarship, and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

From 2014-2016 he was engaged as Solorepetitor at the Staatstheater Nurnberg, where he conducted and played a vast range of operatic repertoire in rehearsal and concert.

Irene Wotherspoon from the Oratorio says: “ Rehearsals begin 7.30 Tuesday 5th September.

New singers welcome, especially tenors and basses. Joining the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir is a fantastic way to sing wonderful music and meet new people.

“We perform with a professional orchestra and soloists, singing a wide range of music covering over 400 years of composition.

The choir provides its members with the opportunity to improve their singing skills through professionally-run workshops as well as providing a chance to enhance the cultural life of the local community.” www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk.

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Rhu Hall, which has undergone a complete refurbishment, is hosting a fun filled autumn themed evening for all the family.

There will be crafts for the children to make, enjoy a hot dog around the campfire then the amazing storyteller Susan and Onion will keep the kids entertained with traditional stories while adults enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine (byob). The evening ends with a good old sing song around the campfire.

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Councillor Barbara Morgan has taken on the role as advocate for servicemen and women and veterans and represent their interests on the council.

Tartan Harmony, a local ladies acapella group is welcoming new members this summer. Tartan Harmony has been singing together since 2009.

Adrienne Spy from the group tells us: “ We mostly sing locally, and think of ourselves as a community choir, but we're not averse to travelling either, with trips to Ireland and the Glasgow City chambers amongst our most recent 'singouts'. “We've even performed at the King's Theatre as part of the Dolly Parton musical '9 to 5' event. We sing a wide mixture of songs, from barbershop to Queen.�

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Adrienne adds: “We hold an open rehearsal policy, Our chorus members are fun-loving and dedicated ladies who work together to deliver a consistently high standard of entertainment.

We focus on building vocal and performing skills within a supportive environment and we welcome any ladies aged 16 or over who are interested in joining us. “So feel free to turn up just to see how we rehearse and whether you think you would enjoy joining us.� www.tartanharmony.com and Facebook

“I look forward to building on the already strong relationships we have with the armed forces here in Argyll and Bute, and to strengthening ties between serving troops, veterans and their families, and the communities in which they work and live.�

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Volunteers help to enhanCe parK Late News the names will again be crisp and clear.

Friend of the Park Fiona Baker says: “The playground designs are just being finalised now and it looks very exciting. Our consultation group includes, 3, 6 and 10 year olds and we are grateful for extra input on suitable equipment for disabled children.

Volunteers have helped to create a new drystone wall as part of the park resoration.

A beautiful stretch of new drystone wall built by the West of Scotland Drystone Walling Association and volunteers led by Norman Muir features in the Hermitage Park restoration.

Almost all of the major drainage works have now been completed and the new paths laid out.

The original path edges were made up of stones from the demolished house and mill, these stones have been stockpiled and are being used elsewhere in the park. including in the new drystone wall and in repairs to

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the edge of the Millig Burn.

The restoration of the War Memorial and Memorial Garden is progressing well and it is expected scaffolding will go up on the memorial itself in the next few weeks for the repair and conservation works there.

This will include re-cutting the badly weathered lettering so all

“ We hope to include two parallel 30m long zip-wires, a sand and water feature so children can make sand castles and sculptures, trampolines including one for wheelchair users and lots of marvellous new equipment in addition to relocating the equipment from the existing playpark.”

“During the temporary closure of the park the Japanese shelter was removed and the pavilion has finally been demolished. We have recycled as much as possible from these structures and we sent approximately 6 tonnes of metal and 104 cubic metres of wood to recycling and things such as the old water tank will be re-purposed as a water butt in the Demonstration Garden.”

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SEPTEMBER 2017 – What's Up Doc?

rnli honour fundraiser wendy The RNLI Helensburgh Fundraising Committee held a small tea party recently in honour of Wendy Lightoller.

She has been awarded a certiďŹ cate for Excellence in Volunteering.

Wendy joined the RNLI Helensburgh Fundraising Committee in 1990 and has organised Flag Day since 1998.

Her organisational skills have raised significant funds for the RNLI over the past 19 years.

The RNLI Press officer said: “The RNLI Fundraising Teams are the often unsung lifeboat volunteers.

They work throughout the year holding fundraising events and rattling collecting boxes on Lifeboat Day. Their tireless efforts are not always noticed by the public but they make a vital contribution to saving lives at sea. “The Helensburgh Lifeboat

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This month: A BLISTERING RASH!

maintains a 365 day, 24 hour readiness, and there must always be crew members available to help those in peril at sea.

All Lifeboat crew members are trained to an extremely high standard, and training at Helensburgh has always been taken seriously, to ensure that every member of the Helensburgh Lifeboat crew is fully prepared for responding to any emergency at sea.�

The RNLI can arrange visits for individuals and groups of all ages, and endeavour to tailor the experience to suit the group.

Typically visits last for about one hour visit www.helensburgh-lifeboats. org.uk

affects about 1000 people per year and about 600 require hospital admission with complications of shingles.

Every year about 7,000 people in Scotland get shingles.

It’s caused by a virus called Varicella Zoster, which causes chickenpox, but after recovery some virus survives and lies inactive in your body’s nervous system. If it later re-activates to cause shingles, it passes down a nerve to cause painful blisters on the skin, so the rash is contained within a “band� on one side of the body.

If your immune system has been weakened by age, stress, illness or certain medicines you are at more risk of developing shingles.

The shingles vaccine protects by boosting immunity and is available to those most at risk, people aged 70 or more.

It reduces the risk of shingles by about a third and it will be less severe even if you are affected.

GPs prescribe antiviral drugs, if caught within 3 days or sometimes a week of the rash appearing.

These limit the spread of the rash and reduces the risk of “post-herpetic neuralgia� – pain after the rash which can last up to a year. This pain

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performers who want to grab some stage time.”

Headlining the afternoon are The Skunnered playing the best of folk and music to get your feet moving. Also up are Cherry Crumble, an energetic 3 piece rock band exclusively playing hits from the 90's.

The Skunnered will entertain the crowd this year playing hits from the 90's

Over the past 30 years, an annual event nestled between Ben Arthur and the Arrochar Alps has reflected great community spirit and a commitment of fundraising for vital charities.

Over that time the Arrochar and Tarbet Gala raised over £100,000 for charities, with a regular commitment to leukaemia charities, CHAS the Children’s Hospice and local charities.

Now in its third year as a music focused event, GalaFest is quickly becoming the newest addition to the festival calendar, and definitely the best gig on Loch

Long in 2017.

Organiser Tom Jackson said: “ This is an all-day event, with a free music and food festival from 12 noon until 6 PM. There will be children’s events, including the Glasgow Playbus, alongside good food, homemade pizzas, real ales and ciders and live music. We will showcase the best of local talent – and are still open to local

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The evening continues the focus on music, with a ticketed event to see and dance to. Hot Ratz, from Helensburgh, open the evening playing a range of acoustic covers.

The evening headliners are Dr Hip and the Blues Operation.

With hand-made pizzas and a specialist menu at the community owned restaurant, the Pit Stop Diner, there will be food all day and local craft beers and ciders to taste. There’s also a specialist Gin Bar to tempt the connoisseur.

There will be children’s activities all day, as well as a daytime displays.

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This month: MEDIATION Mediation is rapidly increasing in popularity as an alternative to disputes resolution through litigation. Although court action can sometimes be unavoidable in certain circumstances, it can also be stressful, lengthy and expensive.

Mediation is a flexible process that uses a third, independent party to help both sides come to an agreement themselves. The mediator does not represent either party and should not be judgmental or provide legal advice. The purpose is to allow you to find your own solution.

Mediation is entirely confidential and operates on a without prejudice basis. This means that, should matters not be resolved, anything discussed

should not later be used in any future court action.

Mediation can be utilised in any number of circumstances, including contract disputes, neighbour disputes or family matters. It is a voluntary process and will only take place if both parties agree to participate. (Although, there is such a thing as court appointed mediation).

The reason for this is that it is recognised that mediation will only be successful if the parties come together willingly and with an open mind.

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Calendar of events Friday 1st Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more information contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month)

Saturday 2nd September at the Oak Tree Gallery 27 East King Street 10am-12noon, Comic Creations Workshop with Debbie Dennet.

Aged 12 and over / TUE 5: 10am-12noon, Art classes with Sofia Perina-Miller. THU 7: 1:303:30pm, Beginners Watercolour Class with Alastair Hodgson.

For further class details call 01436 672132 Saturday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10:30am-12pm, This popular café provides an opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a cake and fellowship. For more information, contact Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs first Saturday of month)

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

Call 01436 671613, or email alison@argylltsi.org.uk (runs every Saturday) Weekend Nature Walks RSPB Loch Lomond 11am, The new trails make it much easier to explore the reserve, but going off path (with wellies) will give you even more of an insight into the amazing wildlife found here. 01389 830670 or loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk (runs every Saturday and Sunday until mid-October) Savoy Coffee, Craft and Table Top Sale United Reformed Church Hall 10am, Freshly made-to-order bacon rolls and home made soup will also be on the menu, and with an array of crafts and preloved articles, there will be something for everyone. £1 admission includes a hot drink.

For more information email info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk or 01436671341

Mull Theatre's 'Face' Cove Burgh Hall 8pm, Two sisters give us their distinctive views on life, love and death in Peter Arnott's 'hilarious symphony of rancour'.

Tickets £10, Doors open 7.30.

Bar and raffle.

Sunday 3rd Hill House Plant Sale Hill House, Helensburgh 11:30-4pm, Large plant sale of shrubs, herbaceous and alpines held in the gardens of The Hill House. Tearoom available inside.

Admission free, but donations welcome in aid of Scotland's Gardens Charities. 01436 678364 or stewartcrew@hotmail.com

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MacMillan Drop-In Helensburgh Library 1:15-3:00pm, Providing information & support for people affected by cancer. 01586 555932, or email macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk. (runs every Monday)

Fun First Sessions Various Locations MON: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:30pm, Colgrain Community House, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (05yrs) / THU: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (5-8yrs) / FRI: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs).www.funfirst.org.uk or mail@funfirst.org.uk

Tuesday 5th Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Rehearsals Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7.30pm, New singers welcome, especially tenors and basses! www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk.

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Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! 01436 820352 (runs every Monday)

Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1-4pm, Intermediate. No Partners required. Phone Kay on 01436 676718 or John on 01436 821851 (runs every Monday until June)

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What's On Calendar – SEPTEMBER 2017 The Hut Helensburgh Baptist Church 7-8:30pm, For pupils in P7 to S2.

Games, challenges, and a look at what the Bible says to various topics. youthworker@contraflow.org.uk (runs every Tuesday) Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm, Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members. +441436674966 or riddington88@ hotmail.com (runs every Tuesday)

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:30-11:30am, The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. Facebook page has events and details on. The events will have the address on a few days before. See the www. facebook.com/Helensburghslingmeet/ (runs 1st Tuesday of the month)

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Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 1pm, Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs. Contact the President, Bill Jones, on 01436-673525 or email gordonburgess1@hotmail.co.uk (Every Tuesday) Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday) Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. www.helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am) Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. scotland@ swimtime.org or call 0131 278 0444 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am)

North Clyde Archaeology Society.

Helensburgh Parish Church, Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh.

7:30pm. Come along to our 2017 AGM. All welcome.

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls 10am-12noon, WED 6: Coffee in Clynder with Vivien and Tony Dance / WED 13: Angela's Seated Aerobics & AGM / WED 20: Community Police - 'Fraud & Scams' / WED 27: Music with Catherine & Robert Kirk, and Barry Anderson. 01436 674966.

Boys' Brigade Meetings Helensburgh Parish Church Halls, Colquhoun Street 6pm, Helensburgh Boys' Brigade meet on Wednesdays during school session time. Age groups: ages 5-7: 18.00-19.15; ages 8-10 18.30-19.30; ages 11-19 19.3021.30. 07810 801115 or iaintalman@ btinternet.com (runs every Wednesday) Healing Plants Workshop RSPB Loch Lomond 2pm, Enjoy a walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond while looking at wild plants and thinking about their health benefits and healing properties.

After the walk we will prepare some homemade remedies to take home. Booking essential.

Cost: £10 (RSPB members £8). loch. lomond@rspb.org.uk or 01389 830670

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Cove and Kilcreggan S.W.I. Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, We are looking forward to the start of our new session when our guest speaker Emma Louise Livingstone will be telling us about the Dogs Trust.

Competitions: 3 chocolate truffles/ A favourite piece of jewellery.

All welcome. 01436842465 or joanbeilby@hotmail.co.uk Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome.

07912 284396. (runs every Wednesday) Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail. com or call 07717 238979 (runs every Wednesday) An Introduction to Jewellery Making Oak Tree Gallery, 27 East King Street, Helensburgh 1:30-3:30 & 7-9pm, Email: hillibeads@gmail.com or call into the Oak Tree Gallery for more information and to book.

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Crafts for Kids Oak Tree Gallery, 27 East King St After-School Craft Club. Aged 8 and over. craftsforkids@gmail.com or call into the Oak Tree Gallery for more information and to book.

Thursday 7th Thursday Café 30 Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh 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. For more information, contact Gordon on 07581570090 or church Fiona on 07854262255.

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Calendar of events Thursday 7th B.A.S.I.C and Corner House Crèche - Junior Choir Sessions The Tower, Helensburgh 3.30-4.30pm, P2+. £3. All welcome. For more information call 01436 679666 or email development@basicchildcare.co.uk (Runs every Thursday evening) Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12 noon, We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHS trained peer that attends each meeting. A chance for breastfeeding mums to get help, support or just a cuppa.

We meet every week even during holidays.

(Runs every Thursday) Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1pm, New members always welcome. Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed. Why not come and give it a go! For further information ring Nina Park on 01436 672099 or Margaret Shaw on 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon)

HD Helensburgh Parish Church 7-9pm, For Pupils in S3 to S6.

Discussions on how and why the Bible is relevant to our lives today, plus games and food. For more information please contact youthworker@contraflow.org.uk (runs every Thursday) Copd Choir Dr Mclachlan's Surgery 6:15pm, Do you have breathing problems? Would you like to join a singing group just for you? Fun informal song and a cuppa.

For more info contact 01436 678105 (Meet 1st Thursday each month) The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 12 - 3pm, The café is run by volunteers and is aimed at a range of different people. They may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or feel socially isolated. (We welcome anyone who wants to come along.) We offer a friendly environment, a bite to eat and a chance to chat and make new friends. www.facebook.com/ WelcomeToRecovery/ (runs every Thursday)

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Who Let The Dads Out Bethesda Christian 9.30am and 10.45am, This unique toddlers group invites dads and male carers to take wee ones along and enjoy fellowship.

There will be plenty of toys, crafts and a chance to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cup of coffee.

For more information, contact Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs second Saturday of month)

Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of every month) HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church 10-3pm, Come along and meet our talented local crafters. There is also a tearoom with home baking to raise money for Linn Botanic Gardens. Tel no. 01436 268160 or hlaa.web@gmail.com.

Take This - Ladies Night Commodore Hotel 7pm-midnight, Featuring Take This (Take That tribute act), DJ Stuart Maule, Urbaniks Dancers and a Fashion Show by Laura Kate. Loads of fabulous raffle prizes to be won. Tickets £10 (includes buffet) available from Cancer Research UK, 2 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh. Proceeds to Stand up to Cancer and Cancer Research.

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society ANNUAL BULB SALE United Reformed Church 9:30am-12pm, An opportunity to buy unusual bulbs and old favourites at bargain prices.

Come early to avoid disappointment. Kathleen.

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Sunday 10th From Hel' n Back Starting from Helensburgh (Hermitage Academy) 11am, The course uses the 3 Lochs Way and John Muir Way to provide a stunning off-road route that packs an impressive 1253ft of elevation into 12.5km. It's not easy but it's worth it. From Hel' n back is now open to runners aged 18 years or older. Prizes for winning runners in men, women, local & vet categories. Memento for all finishers. Famous Dino's ice cream, H.A.A.C homebaking for all runners! To enter visit https:// www.entrycentral.com/helnback. Email laurajohnstone11@hotmail.com

Monday 11th Helensburgh Writers Workshop Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, Writers workshop restarts.

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What's On Calendar – SEPTEMBER 2017 Millig (Helensburgh).S.W.I. Brownie Hall, John Street 7:30pm, The members of Millig SWI wish to start the new season with a talk by Gill Aitkenhead on her "Life as Vice-Lord Lt of the County". The competitions are a House Pot Plant and/or 3 pieces of Traybake, uncooked.

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Tuesday 12th Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls 2pm, A fantastic floral demonstration by Katy Herme and afternoon of friendship. This is also our Bring Friends Free afternoon. 01436 673066.

AGM James Street Community Gardens Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30-8:30pm, Open to all; come along and see the display of the work that has been done so far. An opportunity to ask the committee questions on the project. reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565

Wednesday 13th Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1-4:30pm, New members are warmly welcomed. Please come along. Susan Muir 01436 674202 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Hall, Sinclair Street, 7:30pm, We will have Lesley Watson and Dougal Philip who will be telling us about Judging Gardens at Chelsea Flower Show.

All welcome. aballance@btinternet. com or 01389841292

Friday 15th Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, Members will be reading out some of their work from the summer. All welcome. 01436 831106 jeanianmurray@btinternet.com

Afternoon Tea with Music Helensburgh Parish Church 2-4pm, Enjoy homemade scones, cakes and sandwiches with your choice of tea or coffee.

Accompanied by our pianist, perfect for a relaxing afternoon with friends.01436 679565 or reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 16th Arrochar 10k Arrochar 10:30am, back for the second year. Take up the challenge of this varied-terrain 10k. Be part of the fun by competing or helping out on the day. To enter log on to entrycentral.com. Please email runarrochar@gmail.com with offers of help or for further information.

RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street 7:30pm, Saving Scotand's Red Squirrels - a talk by Mary-Anne Collis on the current work to protect Red Squirrels in the National Park & surrounding area.

01436 821178 or laighfield@gmail.com Helensburgh Astronomical Society Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, Start of 2017/18 session with a lecture by Dr Chris Messenger of the Institute of Gravitational Research at Glasgow University. The subject will be on Recent Developments in Gravitational Wave Research.

Thursday 21st Hermitage Park Action Day Meet at Sinclair Street Gates 2-4pm, Please bring sturdy footwear and gloves and any personal tools. The Friends have loppers, rakes, and spades.

Friday 22nd

MsFits Theatre's 'Stick Granny on the Roof Rack' Cove Burgh Hall 8pm, One-woman show with Fiona Knowles (of the very funny Woman on the Verge of a T Junction), written by Rona Munro. Tickets £10, Doors open 7.30. Bar and raffle.

Wednesday 20th Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am-12pm, This café offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a cuppa whilst being entertained by live musical entertainment and readings and runs on the third Wednesday of every month.

For more information, contact Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

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Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, We will be writing on the day. If you would like to try writing, join us for this session.

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God and Creation - a Reflection in Creation Time St Michael's & All Angels Church 10:30 Ecumenical Service 11–4:30 Displays - Looking at the seven days of creation. What has become of our beautiful world and what is our response? 5pm Closing Service. Members of Helensburgh and Lomond Eco Congregations will be there to help if required. reclyffe_lambert@ yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565

Saturday 23rd Craft Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church 10am–12pm, There will be tea, coffee, juice and cake along with local stalls, craft packs, glitter tattoos, face painting.

RSPB Local Group Outing Outside Helensburgh Pool 8am, A group outing to East Lothian to look for sea ducks and early migrants. 01436 8211780 or laighfield@gmail.com Architecture of The Hill House Outside The Hill House 11am & 2pm, For Doors Open Day in Helensburgh - guided tours of the architecture of the exterior of this iconic early-20th-century building. Booking essential. thehillhouse@nts.org.uk 01436 673 900 (also runs Sunday 24th)

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Calendar of events Saturday 23rd Autumn Family Event Rhu Hall 5:30–8pm, There will be crafts for the children to make, enjoy a hot dog around the campfire then our amazing storyteller Susan and Onion will keep the kids entertained with traditional stories while you enjoy a cuppa or a glass wine (byob) and we shall finish the night with a good old sing-song around the campfire. Tickets can be reserved and campfire songs requested by messaging us on Facebook or emailing rhuhallmac@gmail.com Cost £5 per child and £3 per adult.

Doors Open Day Argyll and Bute Council and the Helensburgh Heritage Trust are looking for volunteers to get involved and play their part.

Volunteers are needed to help steward the event and provide information and assistance to visitors during the weekend of Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2017. If you would like to be part of Open Doors Day 2017, or for more info email DoorsOpenDays@argyll-bute.gov.uk

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SU2C Festival Helensburgh Rugby and Cricket Club 12pm, We have live Music provided by SheBoom and the Helensburgh Rock Choir.

The Animal Man Mini Zoo, an inflatable assault course, sumo suits , kids races and games , BBQ , stalls etc and more tbc. Entry fee will be £5 for adults and £3.50 kids, under 3's free.

Helensburgh Heritage Trust Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre 7:30pm, Prof John Hume on the History of Churches in Dunbartonshire. snobleg84@gmail. com or 01436 675484

Messy Church United Reformed Church 10:30-12:30pm, Craft and stories for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers. The theme is Moses. reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565

Helensburgh & District Beekeeping Association Rhu Church Hall 7:15pm, Reviewing the experiences of beekeepers in the year to date - including honey yields & lessons learnt. secretary@ helensburghbees.com or 07918168009

'Pop-Up' Handbag Shop Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, handbag shop & afternoon tea. In aid of Craigrownie Parish Church Tickets £5. 01436 842184 or caldwelljeanette@yahoo.com

Friday 29th

David Reid Exhibition Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-5pm, The exhibition will consist of approx. 175 unframed paintings, all of which will be for sale by donation. (Suggested minimum donation between £25 and £45.) All proceeds will be divided between Helensburgh Parish Church and The Iona Community. (also runs Sunday 24th 12:30pm4pm)

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Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall 2pm, Members will be reading out their work.For more information call 01436 831106 or jeanianmurray@btinternet.com Helensburgh Savoy Quiz Night United Reformed Church Hall 7:30pm, helping raise funds towards the upcoming stage production of "Sister Act, the Musical". Bar and raffle along with a varied and fun quiz. £3 per person with teams of up to 6. For more information email info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk or 01436671341

Helensburgh Child Contact Centre Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am, Homebaking, jewellery, bric-a-brac and book stalls.

Come and support this small charity which works to bring together parents and children who no longer live together.

07780 880 660 or coordinator@ helensburghcontactcentre.org.uk

Sunday 1st October Wild Food Foraging RSPB Loch Lomond 2pm, We will be sharing recipes, foraging tips and trying one or two tasty treats for ourselves.

Booking essential. £10 (members £8). 01389 830670 or loch.lomond@ rspb.org.uk

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RECORD ENTRY FOR 10K

The Arrochar 10K race is being staged for the second time this month. 150 runners are expected to take part on a multi-terrain scenic route.

Dawn Gourlay, Event Administrator says: “It has one significant hill on the course. We limited entries last year to 120 and this year increased it to 150 - this number however will never be exceeded as part of the run necessitates crossing the A83. The entries are all taken for this year and we have a waiting list. “ The race is on Saturday 16th September and it starts at 10.30am. The runners are all invited back to the Three Villages Hall for free coffee and cake - the prize giving also takes place in the hall - anticipated about

12 noon.

Dawn adds: “We have great community involvement, last year we had help from the local GP surgery, the scouts, cadets, camera club, mountain rescue, 3V hall coffee morning group and many local and not so local volunteers to marshal - all in all it was a great day. The sun shone which also helped.

“We were able to give small donations to some of the groups that helped us and hope to be able to do the same again this year.”

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The first phase of a longawaited path between Rosneath and the caravan park is set to go ahead thanks to funding worth £250,000.

There has been concern for many years over safety on the stretch of the B833 between the village and Rosneath Castle Caravan Park, which is often used by visitors and locals who have to dodge oncoming traffic.

Now funding from Sustrans Community Links programme, aimed at creating a cycle network infrastructure for everyday journeys, will see Argyll and Bute Council build the first phase of a new shared use path for walkers and cyclists which it is hoped will encourage more people to take exercise on daily trips.

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Helensburgh Rugby Club is looking forward to the coming season and officials says that there’s a “positive feeling” for the upcoming year.

Pre-season training is underway with good numbers attending with a new coaching team, new club captain Liam Flanagan and Vice Captain Connor Slader and a new and fast flowing way of playing it should be an exciting time at Ardencaple.

In a recent statement the club said: “Liam epitomises all that we are looking for at Helensburgh.

He has the respect of all the players, supporters and club members. His commitment to the club has never been in doubt and will do anything to help the club or fellow club members.”

Head coach David Calderwood has been impressed with the commitment of the players so far, as the Ardencaple side look to bounce back after a poor season last year which saw them pick up just one win.

He said in a recent interview: “There’s a lot more fitness involved, there’s been lots more

circuits and running. Hopefully their base fitness will be higher which will allow us to work more on the technical side of things. I don’t see why we can’t finish in the top half of the league. I know the teams we played against last year and the new teams that have come in” Stuart Ashdown from the Club said:” We are looking forward to our first home game on the 9th of September against Stewartry and the 23rd of September against Cambuslang kick off for both games is 3pm so come along and support your local team.”

The club’s main sponsor is Silvers Marine, but there are other sponsorship opportunities for players or match balls and home games.”

To advertise, call Charlotte or Debbie now on 01436 672424

For the calendar of events and full information about the club hcrfc@hotmail.com plus facebook helensburgh rugby club and helensburghrfc.co.uk

Local Business – SEPTEMBER 2017

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Want a wide range of entertainment to suit your mood and taste?

Look no further than the Community Advertiser’s guide. Whether 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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The Coach House Inn Main Rd, 01389 841358 • THU: Quiz Night • SAT: Live Music

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Gibson Hall Community Centre Garelochhead, 01436 811234 • Contact for listings

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To advertise, call Charlotte or Debbie now on 01436 672424

Nightlife – SEPTEMBER 2017 HELENSBURGH

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Clyde Bar

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62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257 • SAT 2: Blues Mama • SAT 9: Fue Fighters (Foo Fighters tribute) • FRI 15: Substance presents All Things Funky (house/funk dance nite) • SAT 16: Rongo Doc • FRI 22: Hicks (Trash Blues) • SAT 23: Diamonds In The Sky (Charity Dance) • FRI 29: Everywhere • More info at theclydebar.com or Facebook

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

The Logie Baird

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

The Kilcreggan Hotel Argyll Rd, 01436 842243 • Contact for entertainment details

Loch Lomond The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430

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• Contact for entertainment details

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SEPTEMBER 2017 – Local News

A romantic hotel star

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Lomondside hotel Cameron House wins accolades of one sort or another on an almost routine basis, but this year the honours were really special.

The luxury destination attraction (and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Spa, etc) won two particularly excellent titles at the recent Scottish Hospitality Awards – general manager of the year, and romantic hotel of the year.

That is something like a dream ticket for any hotel, as it confirms both the efficiency of what is obviously a very complex organisation, and at the same time recognises the allure of the place from a customer’s point of view.

The promotional material for Cameron House Hotel extols excellent service, refined elegance, and – in a flight of gastronomic hyperbole – “a symphony of flavours” in the restaurant.

Now the shimmering prose can focus even more closely on the hotel as a deluxe wedding and other special occasions venue.

The hotel describes itself as a place “where glamour and romanticism meet culture and history”, and when a top national award scheme comes to pretty much the same conclusion it has to be good for business.

With Lomondside leisure amenities becoming ever more diverse, this is one enterprise which seems determined to keep its iconic position in a notoriously competitive high end market – and being officially the most romantic in the country is great news.

Nautical theme Ale Fest The Cove Real Ale Festival has a nautical theme this year - so organisers invite you to push the boat out.

The team behind the event say: “As always, we will have a great range of ales and ciders, home cooked food and live music, somewhere to park the children and hopefully, after last year's storm, we will have better weather.”

The theme of this year's Festival will feature ales and breweries with a shipbuilding or nautical twist. The Festival takes place on Saturday 23rd September, organised and staffed by locals, it is the major fund-raising event for the community-run Burgh Hall and attracts visitors from all over the country.

Buses from Helensburgh run to the hall every half hour.

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To advertise, call Charlotte or Debbie now on 01436 672424

Local News – SEPTEMBER 2017

melanie’s sweet taste of suCCess Business Gateway has helped 104 fledgling companies start up in Argyll and Bute, and supported nearly 1,000 existing businesses many in Helensburgh and Lomond.

It’s part of a year of success for Business Gateway , which supports local firms.

One of those helped was a former Army medic who formed her own chocolate business and is seeing her products go down a treat.

Melanie Neil, who is based in Helensburgh, launched CocoaMo in 2014 with support from Business Gateway, creating artisan chocolates using local and organic ingredients and single origin cocoa.

She said: “I was keen to make Business Gateway my first stop before I launched CocoaMo, as I had no previous business experience. My adviser was a wealth of information, providing me with details from accounting to food standards contacts.

This help, along with everything I learned from attending the free courses Business Gateway host, has been invaluable to me and CocoaMo’s growth.”

Melanie has continued

to benefit from support and in 2016 was a winner in the Business Gateway competition to secure a trade stand at the Best of the West festival.

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After taking early retirement from her position as a medical professional with the Army, Melanie, a keen baker, wanted to master the techniques of a professional chocolatier.

She began working on her first collection after taking an intensive chocolate Master Chef course.

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Council Leader and Policy Lead for Economic Development, Councillor Aileen Morton, said: “We are proud to be one of Scotland’s most promising regions. Together with the Council and our other partners, Business Gateway is helping build a prosperous future, boost the economy, and make Argyll and Bute an attractive place in which to invest, work and live.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Company Name........................................................Page A & M Timber................................................................ 32 A-Z Property Maintenance .......................................... 23 A1 Road Surfacing.......................................................... 4 Admin Design............................................................... 27 Advert Index.................................................................. 34 Advertising and Design (Oxford) Ltd.......................... 26 ALPS................................................................................. 8 Anne Of Loudenville...................................................... 5 Beauty Within............................................................... 18 Befrienders.................................................................... 27 Buchanan Construction................................................ 34 Business Gateway......................................................... 29 Cafe At Kilcreggan....................................................... 19 Cardross Golf Club........................................................ 29 Cheaper Car Insurance................................................... 1 Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd............................................ 33 Clearline Aerial and Sattellite Solutions ...................... 2 Clyde Pest Control Services ........................................... 7 Cmc Home Improvements.............................................. 3 Cole AD.......................................................................... 26 Commodore Hotel........................................................ 10 Craigdhu Joinery............................................................. 6 CSS Gardening Services................................................ 32 D Nicolson & Son ........................................................... 7 David Wilson Handyman.............................................. 20 Denny Theatre.............................................................. 25 Dg Joinery....................................................................... 2 Diamond Domestics...................................................... 28 Domestic Solutions......................................................... 2 Drumfork Farm Livery.................................................... 6 DYMPNA GOWARD PODIATRY SERVICES................... 14 E S Fencing.................................................................... 33 Emmaculate Dance Company ....................................... 9 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd................................... 12 Fit For Life....................................................................... 9 Fmk Flooring................................................................. 10 Fowler & Sons.................................................................. 3 Fusebox.......................................................................... 20 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk............................................................... 25 H.G.S Garden Services..................................................... 8 Halcyon Hypnotherapy................................................ 28 Heavinly Beauty............................................................ 18 Helensburgh Golf Club................................................. 20 Helensburgh Golf Club................................................. 20 Helensburgh Ironing Service........................................ 24 Hi Tech Hearing Solutions............................................ 17 Human Givens Practitioner.......................................... 10 Intuition......................................................................... 31 Inverclyde Windows....................................................... 1 James & Colin Spy......................................................... 30 James Auld Funeral Directors........................................ 8 Jamie Hamilton Plumbing.............................................. 2 JB Joiners & Builders....................................................... 4 Jimmy The Joiner............................................................ 8 Joans Carers................................................................... 11 Joe Evans......................................................................... 6 John Dobbin.................................................................... 2 John Kane Funeral Directors........................................ 24 John Macaulay Landscapes.......................................... 14 K Glass & Glazing.......................................................... 25 Kerry Mobile Hairdressers.............................................. 3 Keys Galore..................................................................... 2

To advertise, call Charlotte or Debbie now on 01436 672424

Lady Bears Repairs........................................................ 19 Ledgerwoods Electrical Services.................................. 17 Loch Lomond Tree Surgeons........................................ 11 Lomond Home and Garden Services........................... 31 Lomond School............................................................. 13 Mackinnon Fencing...................................................... 27 Magical Maids................................................................. 8 Mark Joyce Decor........................................................ 11 Mia Bella ....................................................................... 18 MICHAEL CORMACK...................................................... 4 Minted Valets................................................................ 31 Morar Lodge Care Home............................................... 6 Murdoch Gardening Services....................................... 22 Murray Auto Service Ltd................................................ 7 Murray Motors................................................................ 4 Nicki McKenzie Tutoring.............................................. 27 Nicol J Slee....................................................................... 6 Night & Day Windows.................................................. 35 No20 B&B...................................................................... 16 Old Mill Chimneys........................................................... 7 Organic Architects.......................................................... 7 Oven Gleamers Glasgow North..................................... 7 Pegasus Flat Roofing ................................................... 22 Powerdoors Ltd............................................................... 1 Premier Roofing Contractors......................................... 1 Preston Fleming.............................................................. 1 Rd Massage Therapies.................................................. 22 Rm Plastering & Painting............................................... 8 Rubber Roofit............................................................... 16 Safety Critical Medical Services Ltd............................. 34 Scot West Credit Union................................................ 11 Scratch 2 Shine.............................................................. 10 SD Garage Doors Limited............................................. 11 Shrubs............................................................................ 27 SMC Joinery .................................................................. 27 Sorbus Tree Services..................................................... 17 Sovereign Blinds............................................................. 5 Sparkle........................................................................... 33 Steven Guitar Tuition .................................................... 3 Strathgair Accountancy Practice.................................... 4 Support.......................................................................... 17 The Cameron Club........................................................ 28 The Drymen Inn............................................................ 35 The Gingerbread Man.................................................... 9 The Ice Cream Cart Company...................................... 18 The Kitchen Depot ....................................................... 36 The Lomond Clinic........................................................ 16 The Paint Shed.............................................................. 30 The Property Bureau.................................................... 15 The Slanj ....................................................................... 19 The Spex Store Ltd........................................................ 14 The Wedding Planner................................................... 19 Thermaseal...................................................................... 1 Thermaseal...................................................................... 3 Thistle Blinds................................................................... 6 TwinkleToes to go .......................................................... 9 Vapourz......................................................................... 23 Wcc West Coast Group Ltd............................................ 5 Windows & Conservatory .............................................. 5 Wood Made Good.......................................................... 3 Woodyard/Hubbards.................................................... 34 Your Friday Girl............................................................... 7 Zest For Life..................................................................... 5

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'Seems like

we're in

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At The Kitchen Depot, we have always prided ourselves in our family values, on always being prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that our customers are treated exactly as we would like to be treated ourselves - with courtesy, consideration and professionalism.

But lest we ever become complacent, we actively encourage ongoing feedback - here's what Mr Lee Sanderson has to say:

"The most incredible thing about The Kitchen Depot has been your sky-high levels of customer service. Too often a company will promote customer service as a core value, only to reveal a hollow promise when they don't live up to it."

Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."

"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison."

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