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Local News | September 2018

SHOP BIDS TO BECOME TOP FUNDRAISER

The Helensburgh Cancer Research shop was the UK’s top Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser last year and it hopes to repeat that success in 2018.

The fundraising effort is headlined by the Stand Up To Cancer Family Festival on Sunday September 16.

Alison Sturgeon and the team from the shop tell us: “Last year’s festival was our first and raised nearly £3,000 despite dreadful weather.

We are hoping for a dry day and a great turnout this year. We are currently looking for stall holders, volunteers , donations of baking and raffle prizes.”

The Festival features a host of talent including local bands Hot Ratz, Cloud of Starlings and Crowded Croft , Louis Paige from Voice Kids and many other attractions like the Drakes of

There’s also a mini zoo, inflatable assault course and a stilt walking juggler.

The second big event in the SU2C Campaign is the Abba tribute Ladies night on Saturday 29 September seven till midnight .

Alison adds: “SU2C raises money for Translational Research, which turns clinical trials into treatments for cancer patients.

This follows the huge success of the Take This Ladies Night last year, which sold out in three days and raised £2,500.

“Our Helensburgh CRUK shop raised £14,829 in our two month SU2C campaign last year , with the help of the Helensburgh and Lomond community who supported our events tremendously.

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Hillwalkers have criticised Argyll and Bute Council plans for a jump in parking charges at one of Scotland’s most popular mountains.

And there are fears that the price hike could be repeated in Helensburgh’s car parks – although the council says there are “no plans at the moment.”

The council proposes a rise from £1 to £9 a day for two car parks at Arrochar, the starting point for climbing The Cobbler, one of the best-known Scottish hills, and the Arrochar Alps group of Munros.

Helen Todd, campaigns manager for Ramblers Scotland, said: “We aren’t opposed to modest charges at Scotland’s most popular car parks, when it is clear that all money raised will be invested in much-needed facilities like paths, signage and toilets.”

Davie Black of Mountaineering Scotland said: “Our members are used to seeing daily charges of £3-

£4 for parking in popular walking locations, such as at Glen Nevis and at Forest Enterprise sites.

“We regard this as a reasonable cost. However, high car parking charges can create a barrier to those wishing to exercise their right of access to the countryside, particularly those with lower incomes.

“This is all happening at a time when Scottish government policies are firmly committed to promotion of outdoor recreation for health and social wellbeing benefits.

“The huge increase from £1 to £9 that Argyll and Bute Council intends to impose targets people who have no other option to safely park a car.”

A spokesperson for Argyll and Bute Council did not comment on whether it was concerned that drivers would park on roads to avoid the charges, and said the increase, which took effect from August 27, had been brought in because of cutbacks in funding from the Scottish Government.

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RED SQUIRRELS MAKING A COMEBACK Red squirrel awareness week begins on September 24 and there’s news that the native species is making a comeback beside the Gareloch.

There has been a steep increase in sightings this year according to the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project.

Reds have been slowly making their way down the west side of Loch Lomond from Arrochar and Tarbet.”

to decline in range and numbers, allowing a complete recovery of red squirrels in areas occupied by pine martens.

Numbers of the indigenous red squirrels have declined dramatically over a period of decades, as grey squirrels spread across the UK.

She asked people to help by reporting their sightings of both red and grey squirrels on scottishsquirrels.org.uk

A similar effect has also been found to occur in several parts of Scotland where pine martens are present.

The reason for the local recovery by red squirrels is not clear, but pine martens have been spotted on the Rosneath Peninsula and research in Ireland has shown that the recovering Irish pine marten population, who hunt squirrels, is causing grey squirrels

Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and includes Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates and the Red Squirrel Survival Trust.

A spokesperson for the project said the Gareloch area was seen as important for conservation since it sits on the very edge of where the grey squirrels of the Central Belt meet the red squirrels of the Highlands.

Conservation officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling, Mary-Anne Collis, said: “The recent reports of red squirrels in Garelochhead are the most we’ve received in many years.

“We’ve had a few sightings since 2015, but only the odd individual. To some degree they are surrounded by grey squirrels, but we’ve also recently had red squirrel sightings in and around Balloch, at Stoneymollan and in Balloch Castle Country Park.

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Over the past 31 years, an annual event nestled between Ben Arthur and the Arrochar Alps has reflected a 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.

One of the organisers,Tom Jackson says: “In 2015 the focus was given a twist. 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.”

Friday night the event kicks off with The Skunnered, Andrew McMillan (Mandolin), Andy Lindsay (Percussion), Chas Cunningham (Bass), Paul Shepherd (Guitar), playing the best of folk and music to get your feet moving. Tickets are £3 in advance or £5 on the door.

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There will be children’s events, including the Glasgow Playbus, alongside good food, homemade pizzas, real ales and ciders and live music.

Robert Carmichael opens the stage and headlining the afternoon are Cherry Crumble, playing hits from the 90s.

Closing the stage will be the Camans, an Inveraray band featuring Craig McIntyre on vocals and guitar, Rhona Robertson on violin and Scott Mirrlees on guitar and vocals.

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Tom adds: “There will be children’s activities all day, as well as daytime displays.

We hope people will join in this new Festival for all tastes, and look forward to another 31 years of events under the peaks of the Arrochar Alps.”

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The growing popularity of Helensburgh Heroes’ Big Chair chat show events drew quite a crowd to meet perhaps the tallest man ever to visit the Burgh.

At the end of August they welcomed 6’10” Glasgow Rocks professional basketball player Kieron Achara who took to the Big Chair to discuss his life and career.

This year has proved a memorable year for Kieron. He recently captained Scotland’s basketball team to the semi finals of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and won his 100th cap for TeamGB.

in Stirling, his determination to succeed, his talent and passion for basketball and how sport is a real enabler for social change.

He said: “I go to universities in America and I see kids going in and getting degrees who statistically had more chance of going to jail than going to university. That’s what sport can do and basketball can do it really well.”

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The Helensburgh Oratorio Choir is calling for new members as they prepare to welcome acclaimed choral composer and jazz-artist Will Todd to Helensburgh later this year.

Under the enterprising leadership of Musical Director, Jonathon Swinard, the choir are about to start work on an all-swinging jazz programme featuring Will Todd’s Mass in Blue accompanied by the composer and his jazz trio.

“This is a tremendously exciting opportunity for the Oratorio Choir,” says Jonathon Swinard.

“The Mass in Blue effortlessly fuses sacred choral music with jazz and is widely considered Will Todd’s defining work. It has already received hundreds of performances across the world and we are honoured that Will and his Trio will

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After a sell-out performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah earlier this year, the choir is now welcoming new members of all voice types, but especially men, to join them for the new season which started on 28 August.

Jonathan adds: “Helensburgh really is so fortunate to have such a talented musical community and there has certainly never been a more exciting moment to join the Oratorio Choir than this one.”

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SCOTS AND SWEDES TOGETHER AGAIN A Choral Concert called Songs of Friendship for Christian Aid will feature an international cast with the welcome return to Helensburgh of Sollerökören, who were last here in 2015.

Since 2010, the Helensburgh Family Singers have been 'twinned' with a Swedish one, the Sollerökören, and has now sung with it in Scotland, Sweden, Portugal, Romania and France.

Sollerön is a village on an island in a beautiful lake in Central Sweden where Tony Kent of Helensburgh was born. It was he who established the connection,

and brought about the formation of the Helensburgh Family Singers.

Since the 2015 concert, the choirs have added to their travels and have sung in Scotland, Sweden, Portugal, Romania, France and England. The concert on 16 September includes much of the repertoire they performed in the Suffolk village of Clare last year.

Tony tells us: “This is a very welcome return of Sollerökören, to Helensburgh and as well as Swedish and Scottish songs, the programme on 16 September will include the short 'Missa Amicitia' by a member of Sollerökören, Agne Samuelsson, and two orchestral works one of which, Handel's Organ Concerto 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale', features Derek Clark as soloist.“ The soloists in the 'Missa Amicitia' will be Elspeth Davis, Tessa Charters, Iain McGinley and Ivar Murelius. The orchestra will be led by Christine Sinclair and the conductors will be Britt-Inger Nilsson and David Bruce.

The concert is being presented in support of Christian Aid, Helensburgh.

If you want to know more about the work of Christian Aid there are some stories on their website including their ‘Stronger than the Storms’ resources including a children’s film www.youtube. com/watch?v=LMd8oB6PePM

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September 2018 | Local News

WONDER OF PLANTS TALK Well known gardening personality Matthew Biggs opens the Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society’s autumn programme.

Matthew who has presented numerous television programmes, notably Channel 4’s Garden Club also stepped behind the camera to direct Meridian Television’s popular series Grass Roots.

He’s worked as a Horticultural Consultant for a garden design series on Channel 5 and is well known as a presenter of Gardeners Question Time.

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BEST OF BREWING ON SHOW The Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival, organised and staffed by local people, is the major fundraising event for the community-run Burgh Hall.

This year it is going to take place on September 22 in the Burgh Hall, Cove. Doors will open at 12 noon and last orders will be at 8pm.

Organiser Phil Wood says: “As always we will have a selection of real ales, at least twenty, six or seven different real ciders, red or white wine and soft drinks.

“For food there will be the usual selection of hot filled baked potatoes and cold filled rolls.

For music we will have the Kilcreggan Players, The Midgierakers and either Robert Ryan from Harmonica Lewinsky or possibly the whole band,

depending on circumstances at the time.”

As in previous years, there’s a créche for any guests who need to bring their children, children will be allowed in the eating area on the day.

Organisers will for the first time publish a list of the featured ales and ciders on their Facebook page where any late announcements or amendments will also be published.

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September 2018 | What's Up Doc?

FUN FACTS FROM THE PARK Some fascinating facts have emerged from the ÂŁ3.5 million refurbishment of Hermitage Park.

The Heritage lottery fund is the major funder, but other big contributors include Argyll and Bute Council, Armed Forces Covenant, the War Memorial Trust and many community groups and small grants.

The new drains if laid out end to end would run from Hermitage Park to the Rugby Club, a distance of 2km. The new paths cover 3.9km, the same distance as from the Hill House to Craigendoran Station.

There are enough new steps in the park to climb to the top of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh at 60m high. The kerb stones of the new paths cover a distance of 5.3km, the same distance as from Rhu Marina to Craigendoran Station.

On top of that ÂŁ102,000 worth of volunteer hours (at rates set by the Heritage Lottery Fund) need to be donated to the project. They are currently at about ÂŁ40,000 worth with three years to go.

The Friends of Hermitage Park are committed to the long term sustainability of Hermitage Park and wish to develop an endowment fund to help develop and look after Hermitage Park in the future. If anyone would like to contribute, perhaps by purchasing a commemorative tree at ÂŁ500, please contact the Friends. Details on Facebook.

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This month: GETTING STEAMED UP...

NICE, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, has approved a new steam treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This condition is very common, affecting many men beyond the age of 50.

the bladder continues to fill, this can become very painful, relieved only by passing a tube (catheter) into the bladder.

The steam treatment being pioneered is not widely available, but involves passing a tube into the prostate and puffing steam to remove some of the excess tissue and widen the passage, and may have fewer complications than surgery.

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Local News | September 2018

LOTTERY JOY FOR YOUTH CAFÉ The Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café has been awarded a grant of £13,500 from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to be used within this year.

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OLDEST TREE NOMINATED The Helensburgh Tree Trust has nominated the old yew tree at the top of Glasgow Street for the Tree of the Year competition being run by the Woodland Trust.

The entry pointed out that this very old tree predates the current street plan in the town although it is now located on a grass verge of Glasgow Street.

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This match funds the £13,500 over three years that it received part of earlier in the year from The Robertson Trust.

Susie Will, the founder of the Youth Café said: “We are delighted. The Robertson Trust have already given us three years of security by ensuring that we have salary for our youth worker for three years.

the space and get some new equipment.”

Susie adds that the Café also received £2,500 this year from TSI Argyll and Bute Council, who have supported them over the last seven years and provide premises for the Café to use.

They have also been able to buy some footballs, scooters and skateboards for use at the café.

“This enables us the luxury of planning in advance, as there have been times when we have only managed our overheads a week at a time .

Anyone interested in coming to see the youth café is welcome on Monday and Thursday evenings 6.30-8.30 and Saturday afternoons 2,30-5pm.

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12 Steps to the Perfect W When it comes to wedding planning there’s no right or wrong way to do it.

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A lot of wedding gowns can take up to six months so give yourself plenty of time. Once you have chosen your dress, turn to bridesmaid dresses that will complement your wedding gown and groomswear that will suit the style of your big day.

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Although it may feel strange telling guests what you want as a gift, it will actually make the process easier for them. Your guests will want to buy you a gift so save them the stress of trying to decide what to buy and create a wedding gift list.

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Your venue may have a list of recommended suppliers, but you might want something a little bit different so gather all the options before booking your suppliers and paying your deposits. Don't be afraid to shop around!

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Stationery

Your invitations should be sent out approximately 3-6 months in advance. It’s never too early to choose a design, style or stationery supplier that you love. Send out 'Save the Date’ cards ensuring your guests keep that date free.

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Honeymoon

If you have budgeted your honeymoon costs, then you can book straight away. If not, you can always plan a 'minimoon' for after the wedding, then spend some time saving towards your official honeymoon trip later on.

10 RSVPs & Table Plan Guests will have a deadline to reply but there will be a few to chase up! Put your guests into family and friend groups keeping those who may need nearer the exits. Once complete, get creative with your table names and table plan display.

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Stag & Hen Dos

Hopefully your awesome bridesmaids and amazing best man will have this covered but make sure you know if there's anything you need to prepare for, pack or pay for so you can factor this into your planning and your budget.

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Final Touches

Decide on your wedding songs and wedding readings for the ceremony.

Think about who is going to do speeches at the reception and order any thank you gifts that you want to give to those who have really helped during the planning process.

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Calendar of events Saturday 1st Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers West Highland Way north of Rowardennan.

Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. An undulating woodland walk along the east shore of Loch Lomond close to and above the loch. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

10am-12pm: explores light and shadow; 2-4pm: explores point of view in photography. £12 per child including drink, snack and activity sheet to take home. Suitable for kids age 8+ and bring your own camera (a phone camera is fine!).

07545 592357 kp@kathrynpolleyphotography.com www.kathrynpolleyphotography.com

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

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service 01586 555932

Retrospective Exhibition 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.

macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk Weekly Bridge Victoria Halls

Runs until 31st October

1-4pm. Intermediate. Warm welcome to new members.

Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street

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

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.

Sunday 2nd

01436 671613 alison@argylltsi.org.uk Weekly

Lomond School Community Orienteering Event Lomond School Sports Centre

Children's Art Class

The Photo Experience Junior Class The Oak Tree Gallery, Helensburgh

Monday 3rd

The Oak Tree Gallery, Helensburgh 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th: 1pm.

St Joseph's Lower Hall, Helensburgh 8th: 1.30pm. £10 A fun art class aimed at children Aged 8 and over. All materials and snack included.

07581 658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com The All Sorts Cove Burgh Hall Doors open 7.15pm. Tickets £10.00. The All Sorts, female a cappella group.

www.coveburghhall.org.uk/what-son/cove-burgh-hall/

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Working and living in the community

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11am-2pm. FREE event open to all the family and offers a wide range of orienteering courses for all ages and abilities within Duchess Wood. Anyone interested in attending can just turn up on the day. Parking and registration will be located at the Lomond School Sports Centre on Rhu Road Higher.

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 next monthly meeting of The University of the Third Age (U3A).

The speaker will be Jim Livingston on the subject of “The International Rescue Corps”.

www.u3asites.org.uk/helensburgh

c.hoole@lomondschool.com

Sunday 2nd Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool

Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. SUN: 8.30-9.30am, TUE: 6-7.30pm & FRI: 6-7.30pm www.

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.

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07999 757861 www.9wavestaichi.org Weekly

Plant Sale James Street Community Gardens

Geein’ It Laldy: Ukulele Group Helensburgh Parish Church Halls

12-4pm. Formerly held at the Hill House but relocated due to building works. Advisable to come early and bring boxes and trays. Donations of traybakes for the homebaking are very welcome. Admission by donation.

Home made teas from £3. All proceeds to James Street Community Gardens and SGS Beneficiaries.

01436 678364 stewartcrew@hotmail.com 01436 679565 reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk

2-4pm. If you play the ukulele then why not come along and join us to strum along!

geeinitlaldy@outlook.com Weekly Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm. Always stimulating and friendly!

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What's On Calendar | September 2018 Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café 6.30-8.30pm. Keep up to date with what’s going on; see Facebook ‘Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café’

Weekly (Monday & Thursday)

Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play Cove Burgh Hall

Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church 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: 9:45-10:45am (£1 per child). Coffee and tea for the grown-ups and snack provided for the little ones.

Weekly

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 088 911 2456youn@armymail.mod.uk armycadets.com/county/argylland-sutherland-highlandersbattalion-acf Weekly

Tuesday 4th Helensburgh, Argyll and 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. See Facebook for events and details.

www.facebook.com/ Helensburghslingmeet First Tuesday of every month Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club

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 Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm. Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members. Adult Basic Skills Course starts on Tues 11th.

01436 674966 riddington88@hotmail.com Weekly 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.

07790085988 kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk Weekly

01436 678789 Weekly

Wednesday 5th

Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall

michaeljane57@me.com Weekly

07717 238979

2pm. Tea and chat, table top games and speakers. New members welcome

Fortnightly Helensburgh Boy’s Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church 6.30-7.45pm: Anchor boys (ages 5-8) and Junior (8-11) section. 7.30-9.30pm: Company Section (ages 11-18). We are in need of volunteers to help with the Company Section as we have lost all of our officers. All welcome.

Captain Iain Talman 07810 801115 firsthelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly Walking Football Hermitage Academy, Games Hall 7-8pm. £3. 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.

samgemmell49@hotmail.co.uk paulcampbell0001@aol.com www.facebook.com/hfcwalk Weekly

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Thursday 6th Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12noon. We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHStrained peer that attends each meeting.

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

Weekly 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.comWelcomeToRecovery 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 Margaret Shaw 01436 672155

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Cardross, Colgrain & Craigendoran Senior Citizens Association Cardross Parish Church Halls

Dancing on the last Friday of every month From 8pm with live ceilidh band Osprey Suite - Commodore Hotel

10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

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7.30pm. NCAS's first meeting of the 2018/19 season is the AGM plus two short talks given by Society members.

All welcome. 07532456282

Helensburgh & District Highland Association

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.

12.45pm for 1pm. Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

Mike Jane 01436 821282

10-11.30am. Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome. Enquiries to Maria.

North Clyde Archaeological Society AGM Helensburgh Parish Church Halls

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Calendar of events Helensburgh Girls' Brigade The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church

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.

07921189074 gbhelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly

HGHS Annual Bulb Sale United Reform Church

Friday 7th

Explorers (P1-P3) meet 7-8pm; Juniors (P4-P7) and Brigaders (S1-S6) meet 7-8.30pm. All girls welcome.

Film and Reminiscence Afternoon Dementia Resource Centre

Saturday 8th

1.30pm. 'Annie Get Your Gun'.

01436 642199 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 Weekly

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Ben Venue (Hill of the Caves) from Loch Ard

Depart 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

Student Art Class Helensburgh Parish Church 6th & 13th: 4pm.

The Oak Tree Gallery, Helensburgh 20th & 27th: 4pm.

9.30am. Annual HGHS Bulb Sale; once they're gone, they're gone.

01436676648 moragyoung@ymail.com Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm. Fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish and craft stalls.

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Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls 2pm. Helensburgh Flower Club holds its first meeting of the new session. It is our "bring a friend free" day and we look forward to welcoming everyone for an interesting and fun afternoon.

helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com

Second Saturday every month HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church Halls

7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details.

10am-3pm. Come along and meet our talented local crafters. The Tea Jenny will be there with a pop-up tearoom.

Wednesday 12th

1.30-4.30pm. Raising funds for the RNLI. Teas, coffees and home baking will be on sale by the Dumbarton Branch of the RNLI. The charge for 1 item to be valued is £3, up to 3 items £5, over 3 items £10.

01389 841435 Printmaking Workshop St Josephs Lower Hall, Helensburgh 3pm. £15. Explore printmaking techniques. Suitable for all abilities. All materials and refreshments included.

07581 658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com

CARDROSS

Tuesday 11th

Helensburgh Digital Photography Club The Tower

Antiques Valuation Day St Patrick's Church Hall, Dumbarton

07581 658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com karlynsclasses.com

QUIZ NIGHT 9pm

Gordon Weir 07581570090 Fiona Weir 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk 2nd Saturday every month

01436 268160 hlaa.web@gmail.com

£10. Art class aimed at students in upper primary and secondary school. All materials and refreshments included.

THURSDAY

Kiddiwinks Bethesda Christian Fellowship

Every second Tuesday

Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group St. Michael's Church Hall 7.30pm. Rehearsals for the upcoming production of the Dolly Parton musical, "9 to 5". Anyone interested in taking part should come along and see what's involved. 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 Weekly HGHS "The Wonder Of Plants" Victoria Hall, Helensburgh

7.30pm. Our demonstration is "Belly Dancing" by Eleanor Trevena.

7.30pm. £5. The first evening meeting of our 2018/19 Programme opens with Matthew Biggs presenting “The Wonder Of Plants”. Come along, bring some friends and enjoy the light refreshments following the talk.

All visitors welcome. See page 12 for further information.

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Saturday 15th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Balerno, Pentlands, Water of Leith, central Edinburgh to Leith Ocean Terminal

Friday 14th Wedding Dresses through the Ages Exhibition Helensburgh URC

4-7pm. Wedding Dresses through the Ages from 1940 to present day will be on display and chart the changes in bridal fashion over the decades – a unique event. Light refreshments available. 01436 672352

helensburgh24@gmail.com Also on 15th (10am-5pm)

Depart 8:26am. Meet at Helensburgh Central railway station to catch the 08:26 train to Haymarket. Train to Haymarket Station and then bus to Balerno. A pleasant, surprisingly rural walk from Balerno (21.5km), at the foot of the Pentlands, alongside the Water of Leith through central Edinburgh to the rejuvenated area at Leith Ocean Terminal. For those wanting a shorter walk the main walk can be left at Slateford (9km) or Dean Village (15km). Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Sunday 16th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Loch Ard Forestry Walk.

Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From the Aberfoyle Visitor Centre Car Park, cross the River Forth and follow the road for a short distance before joining a tarmac track to reach the start of the forest track. There follows a gentle walk with views of Loch Ard before joining a path with views of the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Sollerön and Helensburgh Family Singers Concert for Christian Aid Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. Helensburgh Family Singers together with the Swedish Choir from Sollerön. A concert including Swedish and Scottish songs of friendship, a specially composed Mass, Soloists: Elspeth Davis (soprano), Tessa Charters (contralto), Iain McGinley (tenor), Ivar Murelius (bass) plus piano solos; William Boyce: Symphony no. 4 in F, Handel: Organ concerto No 13, piano soloist Derek Clark Retiring.

2-4pm. £4 per person all proceeds to Christian Aid. A small concert of Cello duets will be performed in the interval

by Elspeth Munro and Anne Binnie.

Enjoy homemade scones, cakes and sandwiches with your choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee, perfect for a relaxing afternoon with friends.

01436 679565 reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre

Stand Up To Cancer Family Festival Helensburgh Rugby & Cricket Club

7-9pm. Tickets £10, payable on entry.

Sample a range of Loch Lomond Whiskies while a brand ambassador gives an interactive presentation. An opportunity to refine your whisky palate at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre. Booking required.

12-5pm. Adults: £5; Kids: £3.50 ; Under 3's: Free. A fun day out for all the family with live music, kids activities, BBQ, bar and stalls, tombola and raffle prizes. Entry wristbands on sale at the Cancer Research UK shop, Helensburgh and on the day. 01436 674547

01436 658886 HLCCEvents@argyll-bute.gov.uk

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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.

Saturday 22nd RSPB Local Group Outing Helensburgh Swimming Pool

01436 676880 office@helensburghcos.org

8am. The first outing of the new season is to the Edinburgh/ Musselburgh area to look for early migrants. 01436 821178

Wednesday 19th

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September Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am-12pm. This month the caf´ 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 RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, Helensburgh

Friday 14th Winter is coming so time to stock up on logs Christian Aid Afternoon 7.30pm. St Kilda & Mingulay - an illustrated talk by David Palmar on the Tea with Music with our leading pre Christmas special prices... wildlife of St Kilda & Mingulay.

Helensburgh Parish Church

Thursday 20th

01436 821178 laighfield@gmail.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meall na Fearna.

Depart 8.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com Loch Lomond Live Drymen’s Show Field 11am-10.30pm. Loch Lomond Live is a new family-friendly festival promoting local culture and featuring entertainment, attractions, and live music, alongside food and drink produce. @lochlomondlive

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Friday 28th

Ardardan Scarecrow Festival Ardardan Estate

2pm. Members will be reading from their own work. New members and visitors welcome.

It’s a great display through our woods of Scarecrows created by local families and organisations. No entry fee to Scarecrow Festival, inflatable kids corner (£4 per child), Ardardan BBQ on the go.

01389 849188 hannah@ardardan.co.uk Craft and Book Sale URC Hall 10-2pm. £2, includes a bottomless cup of tea or coffee (kids entry free, includes squash). Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group are hosting a Coffee, Craft and Book Sale to raise funds towards the upcoming November stage production of "9 to 5, the Musical". A wide selection of locally crafted items for sale and a selection of second-hand books at bargain prices. Savoy's famous soups, bacon rolls and delicious home baking.

Sunday 23rd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Redlees Park and Bothwell Castle Circuit including a section of the Clyde Walkway.

Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. We start with a visit to the anti-aircraft battery in Redlees Urban Park, which is very rural, before following a rough country path through fields and woods to the David Livingstone Centre. We then cross the Clyde on a footbridge and follow a wooded section of the Clyde Walkway to Bothwell Castle. We return by following the Clyde Walkway north, crossing the Clyde again on another footbridge. The route undulates with a couple of short steep gradients.

Distance: 11km. Ascend 200m to a height of 80m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01436 671341 info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Real Ale Festival Cove Burgh Hall

Wednesday 26th

11am-8pm. Food all day, family area and live music. As always we will have a selection of real ales, 6 or 7 different real ciders, red or white wine and soft drinks. For more information go to page 12.

www.coveburghhall.org.uk/ what-s-on/cove-burgh-hall/

Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinson's Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1:30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice.

Gill MacGregor 07771 632243 helensburghpsg@gmail.com

Helensburgh Writing Circle Rhu & Shandon Community Hall

01436 831106 jeanianmurray@btinternet.com Ceilidh Dance Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh

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Saturday 29th

Saturday 29th

NCT Lomond Nearly New Sale Victoria Halls

Stand Up To Cancer ABBA Tribute Ladies Night Commodore Hotel

9-11am. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN. The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Nearly New Sales are a fabulous way to BAG A BARGAIN by finding (and selling) good quality used baby, children and maternity clothes, nursery equipment, toys, books and games.

07896 741214 nns.lomond@nct.org.uk Lomond School Open Morning Lomond School 10am-1pm. Includes a tour of the school and activities that showcase the work and achievements of the school and pupils.

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

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Argyll and Bute Council’s Trading Standards team is warning people to be aware of doorstep coldcallers, after receiving reports of traders turning up unplanned at peoples’ homes.

The council says they must, before carrying out any work at your property, provide you with written details that include the name and address of the trader, the price and details of the work involved.

You must also be given a 14 day cooling-off period in writing.

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OUR £1,000 COMMUNITY CHEST WINNERS ARE REVEALED We’re delighted to announce the winners of our Community Chest initiative in association with leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey West Scotland.

You, our readers, nominated your worthy causes from the local area to win a share of £1,000. The voting was tied for first place and joint awards of £400 each have been made to Grey Matters and Helensburgh and Lomond Autism. The remaining £200 is awarded to Visiting Friends SCIO. Each of the groups will use their cash boost from Taylor Wimpey to carry on their vital work and support in the local area.

On receiving the cash award, Laura Hogg from Helensburgh & Lomond Autism said: “We are overwhelmed with gratitude to be selected by our local community as joint winners. We are already thinking of ways we can put the funds to great use, such as fun holiday activities. We really do appreciate this.”

Alison Gildea who organises Grey Matters said: “The group

are delighted! Thank you so much. Grey Matters is about giving older people a voice in their community, but it’s also about tackling loneliness and isolation in older people. The group doesn’t take a break and operates all year round, including holiday times when people are often more isolated. The money from the Community Chest will fund festive activities so people have something to look forward to over the Christmas and New Year period.”

Visiting Friends representatives Jayne Burnett and Ian Davis said: “Thank you! Visiting Friends is thrilled to receive this money, because it will ensure that we can continue to make a difference to the lives of lonely and socially isolated, elderly people in our community. It will be used to fund social activities for our clients and volunteers,

Pictured left to right: Stuart Mainland, Editor of the Community Advertiser; Emma Carter, Taylor Wimpey Sales Executive; Isa MacKinnon, Grey Matters; Fiona Neeson & Laura Hogg, Helensburgh & Lomond Autism; Jayne Burnett & Ian Davis, Visiting Friends; and Gavin Richardson, Taylor Wimpey Sales Executive

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Loch Lomond Live – which takes place at Drymen’s Show Field on September 22 and 23 – have launched the LLL: Upcoming competition on Facebook, offering the chance for a talented local act to perform a “stripped back” set on their Session Stage on the Saturday.

The Community Advertiser has teamed up with Loch Lomond Events to offer you a chance to win tickets to the Loch Lomond Live music festival.

Tide Lines will be one of the headliners at this year's Loch Lomond Live

Organiser Ross Coutts said: “We’re very keen to support local bands too - around a third of our line-up is from nearby areas.“

This will effectively launch the brand new festival, and is a high profile opportunity that could help some talented performer reach a larger audience.

The festival welcomes acts including Donnie Munro (exRunrig) and Highland group Tide Lines to the national park, as well as popular festival acts Clann an Drumma, Trail West and Rollin Drones, and around 5,000 visitors are expected to descend on the area over the weekend.

Have Mercy Las Vegas and Dave Arcari are probably the two most well-known, but the likes of Folky Macfolk Face, The Foz & The Super Pumas are doing really well, and I’m sure they’ll all put on a great live performance”.

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As well as the live music, festivalgoers can enjoy local food and drink produce, plus a host of activities, attractions and family fun across the weekend.

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Free entry & free parking plus refreshments, home baking, hot buttered crumpets and soup will be on sale at the PTA tea and coffee stand.

All money raised will go back to supporting our school clubs and extra curricular activities. Please come along and support our fundraising efforts.

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ORCHESTRA COMPETITION The Community Advertiser has teamed up with Scottish Fiddle Orchestra to offer you a chance to win tickets to the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert.

HELENSBURGH COUPLE’S ART ON SHOW A retrospective exhibition of artists Ted and Elizabeth Odling opened on September 1st at Helensburgh Library.The couple lived in Helensburgh for 18 years from 1965 to 1982.

and film. Both he and Elizabeth worked as freelance artists for, amongst others, the BBC and the National Trust for Scotland.

Together they created short films for the BBC including Tam o’ Shanter (Robert Burns) and the traditional Scottish ballad, Sir Patrick Spens.

“Elizabeth also produced many illustrations for the Radio Times during the 1950s and her work is marked by a close attention to detail seen in her drawings and engravings.”

We have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert held at the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 15th September.

To enter the Orchestra Competition, email editor@ communityadvertiser.co.uk with "Orchestra Competition" in the subject line. Include your name, address, phone number and answer the following question: Which concert hall is the Scottish Fiddle orchestra playing in on 15th September?

The deadline for entries is 5pm Monday 10th September

Throughout their careers, Ted and Elizabeth often worked as a team producing murals for the Burns Club in Irvine, The Burns Cottage Museum, Culzean Castle and Chatelherault Country Park. Their murals at the Burns Club in Irving are still in existence.

Their daughter Noelle tells us that over 40 works will be on display until the end of October including paintings, drawings, lino prints, mural work and diverse art and craft objects, representing the wide span of their creative output.

From 1949 to 1982, Ted was a member of staff at the Glasgow

School of Art where he introduced many innovative teaching techniques and was latterly Head of the Foundation Year.

Noelle said: “His work was informed by a keen interest in science and technology and included an early experiment in 3D television as well as photography

Ted and Elizabeth and their children spent holidays in Argyll, in Benderloch, Seil and Lismore.

During these times, Ted produced many sensitive watercolour sketches of west coast scenes and Elizabeth, when not occupied by family life, created detailed drawings of natural objects. They finally moved to the Isle of Lismore on Ted’s retirement in 1982.

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LOVELY VIEWS FOR 10K RUNNERS EVENTS AND One of the most picturesque running events takes place this month when FESTIVALS FUND the unique Arrochar 10K is back for the third year running.

This is a multi-terrain race run under a permit from Scottish Athletics and is open to anyone aged 16 or over. The field is limited to 150 runners, who will start at 10.30 am on the 15th September and tackle a multi terrain course amidst views of the Arrochar Alps and in particular the famous Cobbler munro.

Organiser Dawn Gourley said: “The runners move smoothly out of sight on level forestry road through farmland and then power up the Succoth Hill through Forestry Commission land glimpsing wonderful views of Loch Long and Arrochar down below.

The current records are very commendable, given the ‘occasional evil nature’ of the course. The male record is held

by David Savage in a time of 36 minutes and 10 seconds and the female record is held by Simone Charnock at 43 minutes and 20 seconds.

This is a significant day for the local community and the course is very well marshalled with

“They then descend a mountain bike trail and are marshalled responsibly across the road entering the Argyll Forest at Ardgartan. In the second half of the race they accelerate along the Lochside on flattish pavement with views of Loch Long and Arrochar throughout and Ben Lomond sneaking into the picture before the finish line.”

particular help from a variety of local community groups.

Competitors and their supporters all congregate in the local Village Hall for coffee, home baking and copious prizes, donated by various generous sponsors.

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A grant worth £1.6m will help people living in Argyll and Bute to make their homes more energyefficient and warmer and dryer this winter.

Argyll and Bute Council has been awarded a grant of £1,675,930 from the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: Area Based Scheme to help residents make energy efficiency improvements to their properties such as wall insulation, underfloor insulation, cavity wall insulation and loft insulation.

people living in band D and above with an energy rating of E or below – which can be estimated through contacting Home Energy Scotland.

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Basic up to £23,000 DOE – OTE £30,000

Experienced Telesales Executive Looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in sales from any sales sector such as office furniture, office supplies, franking machines, IT equipment, IT products, telecoms, financial products, digital print services, call centre sales coupled with a desire to pursue a career in Media sales selling advertising space in one of our four successful magazines.

Starting salary Basic £19,000 – OTE £26,000 with scope to grow

Trainee Advertising Telesales Executive Bright bubbly and talkative? Like to negotiate? Bored with the job you are in?

Why not try a career in advertising sales, we are looking for someone that is driven, ambitious, tenacious and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, you will have strong communication skills and want to provide your customers with a fantastic advertising opportunity in one of our four glossy magazines.

Starting salary Basic £17,000 – OTE £24,000 with scope to grow All jobs Monday-Friday 37.5 hours pw

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Ferguson Flooring (Scotland) Ltd. 8 Ash Road, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, Dumbarton G82 2RS 01389 298349 | www.fergusonflooring.com Featured floor: Urban Spotted Gum KP141

Available in a wide range of designs, colours, textures and formats Can be personalised with designs strips or complementary borders

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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.

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

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