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It is Open season for visits Robin House, Balloch

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September brings with it the chance of a great free day out – and you don't have to travel more than a short distance from home.

The annual open doors week starts on Monday, September 10, with an excellent array of places to see and organised walks to join, spanning everything from a close look at the famous Maid of the Loch paddle steamer to some of the area's most architecturally interesting churches.

If you aren't a parishioner of St Patrick's RC Church or St Augustine's Episcopalian Church chances are you've never seen beyond the doors of these and other time-honoured ecclesiastical icons.

Each has its special story, and its individual and often stunningly

beautiful features to enjoy.

There are numerous events in and around Clydebank, for example tracing the area's important industrial heritage, and these could be well worth the short trip from Dumbarton, while in Old Kilpatrick Elizabeth Pitts and Susanne Hall will guide you through some of the lesserknown but intriguing facts of the area's semi-hidden past.

Meanwhile if you have never visited Clydebank Museum, or at least not recently, this could be the ideal time to go – because as a special extra on Saturday, September 10, there's an

For many people Open Week will be about getting to know a little more about buildings which are an everyday part of the landscape.

These are often of the sort it would never occur to most of

Then on Saturday, September 10, well-informed guide David Harvie will give a talk on the River Leven's close association with bridges, glass and textiles, in the course of an absorbing two and a half hour excursion running from 10am till 2.30pm.

For further details on the whole Open Week programme that's taking place in your area visit www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/ leisure-parks-events/eventsin-west-dunbartonshire/westdunbartonshire-doors-open-day/.

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It's only September, but a working party of dedicated local folk fanatics have launched the countdown for a lochside festival next summer.

The recent mini-folk festival in Balloch (staged in various licensed premises) was a trailer for what promises to be the fully-fledged relaunch of the late-lamented Loch Lomond Folk Festival, which ceased its previously 14-years unbroken run in 2014.

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The previous folk festival looked like it was going to be a permanent fixture, and certainly didn't fold because of apathy or lack of interest.

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The late Charlie Green would probably be delighted to find an annual East-West county golf derby staged in his memory.

The legendary Cardross golfer is fondly remembered in each Dunbartonshire Leisure High School Golf Championship – an annual Ryder cup-inspired match for secondary pupils.

West Dunbartonshire ideally need to win this year’s event to draw level with their Eastern counterparts, who have won two of the previous three games.

East Dunbartonshire’s team won the inaugural event in 2013, West won it back in 2014 and East came out on top again in 2015 – so there’s everything to play for.

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The Charlie Green Trophy will be held on Sunday, September 18 at Balmore Golf Club in East Dunbartonshire and the format on the day will be a mix of singles matches and fourballs.

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The Scottish SPCA is keen to encourage existing and would-be owners to consider taking on a rescue rabbit rather than buying a new bunny from a shop, as the number of abandoned, unwanted and neglected bunnies coming into its care has steadily increased over the last five years.

Joe McDade, manager of the Dumbarton centre, said: “In 2015 we rescued a staggering 669 rabbits across Scotland, which is a 20% increase on the 555 rabbits we cared for in 2010.

“This worrying trend demonstrates why we need to raise awareness of the hardships many pet rabbits face.

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A PIPING HOT PARK PLAN the precious urban green spaces bequeathed to the Burgh in yesteryear, but as the Scottish Pipe Band Championships showed the park is also a perfect performance space for a massive bands spectacular – and all the side attractions and special features that go with it.

PIPE-TASTIC: Levengrove Park plays host to the Scottish Pipeband Championships every year .

Levengrove Park in Dumbarton was already a great open air venue before this year’s epic Scottish Pipe Band Championships.

But it could be on course to become a Premier League showpiece for everything that’s great about traditional Scottish music and culture, thanks to a major development plan.

The Park has literally won the Lottery, with a £2.8million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, in a move that will see many of its original Victorian features restored to their former glory.

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Regeneration chief Councillor Patrick McGlinchey says proudly: “Once the work is completed Levengrove will be transformed, and with its stunning setting on the banks of the Clyde will offer visitors an experience which it will be hard to rival anywhere else in Scotland”.

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The National Park authorities have been teaming up with the police to prepare visitors for new rules on Loch Lomond.

The new restrictions on “wild camping” come in next year, but meanwhile the public have been encouraged to take care of the local countryside in a Respect Your Park campaign which centres on responsible camping, noise, safe fires, fishing, and other obvious considerations.

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give out Fixed Penalty Notices of £80 for littering and £200 for fly-tipping, but we’re told these powers will only be used as a last resort.

The hope is that by getting out some key messages in a friendly way the vast majority of visitors will follow the basic rules of park usage without having to be told.

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“It is important that everyone who comes here to knows how to do the right thing to help us take care of this special place.”

Chief Superintendent Stevie McAllister, Divisional Commander and Police Scotland Lead for the National Park said: “For the best part of a decade, officers based within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs area have worked closely with the National Park to deter offences such as antisocial behaviour and identify those responsible.

“This has already proven extremely successful with crimes of this nature now significantly reduced, particularly within the East Loch Lomond and other lochshore areas and the vast majority of visitors behaving responsibly during their stay. ”However, we cannot become complacent and this launch of the ‘Respect Your Park’ allows us to build on the foundations of previous partnership operations within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.”

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Scotmid base for post of main Post Office closures the change of format may seem acceptable to regular customers.

The Post Office service will be available, seven days a week, during the store’s opening hours, 6am - 10pm, Monday to Sunday.

The opening hours will increase by an extra 67 hours and 30 minutes of Post Office service, providing an amenity claimed to be more flexible and convenient.

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Like an increasing number of Post Offices across Scotland it’s now based in a supermarket, the Scotmid Co-operative at 1a-1b Tullichewan Drive.

The most obvious feature is a combination counter in the store, where the Post Office terminal sits alongside the retail till.

Local residents and small business customers are promised a wide range of Post Office and mails services, including Special

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Other services include withdrawals using a Post Office Card Account, sending funds abroad using Moneygram, and customers can also pay bills, pre-order travel money, apply for travel insurance and top up mobile phones.

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Julia Kemp, Post Office Area Manager said: “We are making it easier for customers to get their cash, send and collect their mail and do their banking because we know how important these services are to local residents.

She added: “We are confident that this vibrant new-style Post Office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs.

“This modernisation is part of a major investment programme, the largest in the history of the Post Office, and will secure services for the future.

“The investment marks a commitment to our no more branch closure programme.”

Local News | September 2016

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cOnvenIent Grant bOOst library will remain open and opening hours won’t be affected.

Councillor Michelle McGinty, the Council’s educational services convener, said: “Our libraries receive hundreds of thousands of visits a year and online services are proving increasingly popular, with virtual visits reaching over 496,000 last year.

CONVENIENT: A £20k investment from the council has seen public toilets being built in the Balloch Library.

Balloch Library is being upgraded to include toilets for the first time – thanks to a generous £20,000 investment from the council.

The council, in partnership with the Wheatley Group, has also attracted £30,000 of Scottish Government funding to improve the library’s IT facilities.

This adds significantly to the multimedia aspect of the library’s expanding range of services.

It also arguably makes it a resource more able to act as a handy base and access point for This will enable library users to West College – and convenient access West College Scotland’s for people who find it difficult to online learning platform for the first time as well as a larger choice attend a course. of IT courses, and will see the Initial work finished at the end number of computers available of August, but while further for the public to use double to 12. upgrading is taking place the

“As a council we are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of our communities and improving life chances for young people, and fantastic library facilities are key to achieving that. I am certain this upgrade will be welcomed by our residents.”

Councillor John Mooney, depute convener, added: “Free WiFi was installed at all eight of our libraries last year and has been well-used by our residents for communicating with family, completing online job applications and researching school and college work. It is fantastic that this success to date has generated further funding, and I am sure our residents will look forward to the new and improved Balloch Library being revealed.”

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Open Morning The Principal would like to invite you and your family to join us at our Open Morning on Saturday, 8 October 2016 from 10am until 1pm.

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fIrms bId fOr rUraL tItLes Local countryside businesses of all kinds are being encouraged to enter the 2017 Scottish Rural Awards – and get their nominations in before the closing date next month.

Finalists will be announced at the end of November, with winners revealed at the Scottish Rural Awards gala dinner in March 2017 Now in their third year, the Awards are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance, and there are 11 different categories involved.

Eleven categories are up for grabs, and businesses have until Friday, October 14 to put their nomination forward.

Scottish Field editor Richard Bath said: 'More than ever, Scotland’s rural communities are displaying a quite remarkable amount of energy, innovation and imagination as they diversify existing businesses and create new and exciting opportunities from scratch.”

Jamie Stewart of the Scottish Countryside Alliance said: 'Land-

based businesses contribute over £2billion to the Scottish economy.

More than ever, Scotland’s rural communities are displaying a remarkable amount of energy “Despite the multiple challenges they face, they are hugely valuable brand ambassadors for Scotland, and many provide vital support to their local communities.

“These awards recognise the resilience, innovation and contribution that rurally-based people and businesses make to its success.’

Forms and criteria are on the Scottish Rural Awards website at www.scottishruralwards.org.

What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn

This month: THE OLYMPIC LEGACY This summer has seen huge successes at the Olympics by UK athletes, with sports as diverse as golf, tennis, rowing, gymnastics and cycling. Witnessing the rise of individuals such as our own Andy Murray, who has displayed incredible resilience and determination to reach the pinnacle of his sport by becoming a double gold medal winner, can be inspirational.

Many people are now asking what these successes mean for ordinary people, as the financial support from the country for the Olympics has been considerable. I believe we can draw two main lessons

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Alzheimers Scotland CHIPPY: Franco Palombo has been fending off the competition with the classic fish and chips

Palombo's of Balloch will find out early next year if it is the top fish and chip shop in the entire country, and as it has been in this position twice before it's far from impossible the dream result could happen.

local institution.

The now well-established business eventually moved to Alexandria, and from there to Balloch, where it has traded happily ever since.

But far from being some sort of retro concern stuck in the past Palombo's is well up to the mark with all the important It's a fully-fledged local institution benchmarks of an increasingly demanding food industry – for which started with a shop in example it serves gluten-free Renton in 1934, when Franco's late dad, Ernie – having arrived in meals, and only sells sustainable Scotland from a town near Rome fish types.

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Palombo's is one of just six to make the grade for the UK title from the whole of Scotland, a success Franco attributes to attention to detail and particularly the style of frying – almost anyone can make good batter, he says, but the winning difference is in the cooking process.

We'll find out in January if this Balloch hot favourite has won the fish and chip equivalent of Olympic Gold.

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Help for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their properties or would like help adapting their house to their needs.

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Run by Seafish, the award for the best fish and chip shop attracts remarkable and universallyacknowledged giants of the trade, but long-established Palombo's (run by Franco Palombo) is nevertheless in a West Dunbartonshire league of its own.

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Having a big fat wedding can feel something like a big fat financial transaction.

So it's worth getting quotes from a lot of different people.Then, once you do, call in favours and get your mates involved. The more money you save on simple things, the more you can spend on other things. It's a big party and an important celebration but it's madness to put yourself in debt.

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It's also worth hunting on eBay, though read sellers' feedback carefully and ask lots of questions (more help in Ebay Buying).

A much-loved family heirloom can have more significance than a new ring – and best of all is free. So ask family members if they can dip into their jewellery boxes for hand-me-downs.

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Major savings are also possible on winter weddings due to fewer bookings.

If a winter wedding is planned, the opportunity for outdoor pictures is likely to be limited, so this may swing the decision towards a venue with a deluxe interior, including dramatic features such as a sweeping staircase, feature wall or elegant fireplace. These will provide a lovely backdrop for pictures.

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CHECK YOUR CHILD SEATS Morrisons in Dumbarton’s Glasgow Road is the venue for a free kids’ car seat checkup on 6 September.

It’s the 15th time the Good Egg Safety scheme has performed this function in the Burgh, and runs from 11am till 4pm on the day.

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The organisers say that last year nearly three quarters of child seats they checked were fitted incorrectly – and that it only takes five minutes to see if yours is correctly fitted.

A spokesman said: “Unfortunately errors on seats are very easily made, but the great news is that they tend to be easy to fix.”

The function of the Children’s Hearing system is to protect children and young people from risk of harm and provide supervision for those in need.

The Hearing members can make certain decisions for legal steps to be taken to help these children, including to determine where a child should live.

These steps may be taken because the children themselves have committed a crime or there are concerns that a parent is struggling to meet the child’s needs appropriately.

The decisions made at a Children’s Hearing can have a huge impact on a child and their family and can

ultimately interfere with their Human Rights, particularly respect for family life. Many people do not appreciate the consequences Children’s Hearings and Social Work Referral cases can have on them and are also unaware that they have the right to have their solicitor attend the hearing with them.

Legal Aid may be available to the parents and children to assist with this.

There are certain circumstances where Legal Aid is automatically available to the child. It is important that you contact your solicitor for further advice if you have any concerns regarding your child and a referral to the Children’s Reporter.

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YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR the Dumbarton & Vale Of Leven AREA.

Tee total West Dunbartonshire High School Golf Championship More info on page 22...

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Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival Lomond Shores

Hypnosong Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton

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25 sep

Charity Event Stag's Head, Dumbarton

Email next month's events by Thursday 8th September to editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk

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September 2016 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events CINEMA WITH SOUL Thurs 1st Sept

Fri 16th Sept

Bad Moms ������������������������������������ 14�00 (SS), 18�30 Finding Dory ��������������������������������������������������� 16�15 The Deep Blue Sea NT Live ��������������������19�00 The Shallows ��������������������������������������������������� 21�00

Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 16�00, 19�30 Finding Dory ���������������������������������������������������� 16�15 Cafe Society ���������������������������������������������������� 18�30 Sausage Factory ���������������������������������������������� 20�30

Fri 2nd Sept

Sat 17th Sept

The BFG ���������������������������������������������� 13�30, 16�00 Finding Dory ��������������������������������������������������� 11�30 Swallows & Amazon �����������������������������14�00,19�15 Sausage Party��������������������������������������� 14�00, 20�30 Pete’s Dragon ������������������������������������������������� 16�15 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 14�15, 19�30 Bad Moms ������������������������������������������������������ 19�30 Cafe Society ���������������������������������������������������� 18�15

Sat 3rd Sept

Sun 18th Sept

Secret Life of Pets �������������������������������������������� 11�30 The BFG ����������������������������������������������� 14�15, 20�15 Finding Dory ��������������������������������������������10�00 (AS) Swallows & Amazon����������������������������� 14�30, 18�15 The BFG ���������������������������������������������������������� 14�00 Bad Moms�������������������������������������������� 18�00, 12�30 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 14�15, 19�30 Cafe Society ���������������������������������������������������� 18�15 Sun 4th Sept Sausage Party�������������������������������������������������� 20�30 Swallows & Amazons �������������������������� 14�00, 16�30 Finding Dory ��������������������������������������������������� 14�15 Mon 19th Sept Bad Moms ������������������������������������������� 16�15, 19�15 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 16�00, 19�30 Suicide Squad ������������������������������������������������� 19�30 Secret Life of Pets �������������������������������������������� 16�15 Cafe Society ���������������������������������������������������� 18:30 Mon 5th Sept Swallows & Amazons �������������������������� 14�00, 16�15 Sausage Party�������������������������������������������������� 20�30 Bad Moms ������������������������������������������� 14�15, 19�15 Tues 20th Sept Pete’s Dragon ������������������������������������������������� 16�30 War Dogs ��������������������������������������11�00 (PB), 19�30 The BFG ��������������������������������������������������������� 19�30 Pete’s Dragon ��������������������������������������� 16�00, 20�30 Tues 6th Sept The Mechanic: Resurrection����������������������������� 16�15 Swallows/Amazons �����������������������������11(PB), 16�15 The Purge: Election Year ���������������������������������� 18�30 Bad Moms�������������������������������������������� 14�15, 19�15 Wed 21st Sept Pete’s Dragon ��������������������������������������� 14�00, 16�30 Suicide Squad�������������������������������������������������� 19�30 Pete’s Dragon ��������������������������������� 10�00 (TT),16�00 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 14�00, 19�30 Wed 7th Sept Cafe Society ���������������������������������������������������� 18�30 Swallows/Amazons �����������������������������10(TT), 16�15 Sausage Party�������������������������������������������������� 20�30 Pete’s Dragon ������������������������������������������������� 16�30 The BFG ���������������������������������������������������������� 19�15 Thurs 22nd Sept Bad Moms������������������������������������������������������� 19�30 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������� 14�00(SS), 20�30 Finding Dory ���������������������������������������������������� 16�15 Thurs 8th Sept Swallows/Amazons ������������������������ 14:00(SS), 16�15 Threepenny Opera NT Live����������������������19�00 Bad Moms�������������������������������������������� 14�15, 19�30 Sausage Party�������������������������������������������������� 18�30 Pete’s Dragon ��������������������������������������� 14�15, 19�30 Fri 23rd Sept Nick Cave: One More Time ����������������������21�00 Kubo & the 2 Strings ���������������������������� 14�00, 16�15 Fri 9th Sept The Magnificent 7 ������������������������������� 14�15, 19�15 Swallows & Amazons ��������������������������� 14�00, 16�00 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������������������ 19�30 The Mechanic: Resurrection����������������������������� 18�30 War Dogs �������������������������������������������������������� 19�30 Sat 24th Sept The Purge: Election Year ���������������������������������� 20�30 Kubo & the 2 Strings ���������������������������� 11�30, 16�45 The Magnificent 7 �������������������������������� 14�00, 19�30 Sat 10th Sept Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 14�15, 19�15 War Dogs �������������������������������������������� 14�00, 19�30 Pete’s Dragon ������������������������������������������������ 14�15 Sun 25th Sept The Mechanic : Resurrection���������������������������� 18�15 Kubo & the 2 Strings ���������������������������� 11�30, 16�45 The Purge: Election Year ���������������������������������� 20�30 The Magnificent 7 ������������������������������� 14�00, 19�00 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 14�15, 20�30 Sun 11th Sept War Dogs ��������������������������������������������� 14�00, 19�30 Michael Buble: Tour Stop 148 �����������������18�00 Secret Life of Pets �������������������������������������������� 14�15 Mon 26th Sept The Mechanic: Resurrection����������������������������� 18�15 The Purge: Election Year ���������������������������������� 20�30 The Magnificent 7 ������������������������������� 16�00, 19�30 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 13�30, 16�15 Mon 12th Sept Norma ROH Live ��������������������������������������19�15 Finding Dory ���������������������������������������������������� 16�00 The Mechanic: Resurrection����������������������������� 18�15 Tues 27th Sept Helensburgh Folk Concert �����������������������19�30 Kubo 2 Strings �������������������������������11�00 (PB), 16�00 War Dogs �������������������������������������������������������� 20�30 Bridget Jones Baby ��������������������������������13�30,19�15 The Magnificent 7 ������������������������������� 16�15, 19�30 Tues 13th Sept War Dogs ��������������������������������������11�00 (PB), 19�30 Swallows & Amazons �������������������������������������� 16�00 The Purge: Election Year ��������������������������������� 18�15 The Mechanic: Resurrection����������������������������� 20�30

Wed 14th Sept

Wed 28th Sept

Thursday 1st Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm, Use a modern computer with fast wi-fi connection, Free. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Weekly, also on Wednesday with additional 1:30pm class)

Friday 2nd

Regional Qualifiers Dalmuir Golf Course 1:30pm, Qualifiers for the Charlie Green Trophy on Sunday 18th at Balmore Golf Club. craig.thompson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk (More information on page 5) Summer Cheese & Wine Evening Denny Tank Museum 7:30pm, RNLI Fundraiser.

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The Dressmaker Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly (Kate Winslet) returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com Island Discovery Waterbus Loch Lomond Shores 11am, Sailing to Inchmurrin & Inchcailloch and explore these lovely islands. lochlomondshores.com Feel the Beat Ben View Dumbarton 7:30pm Come along and sing or play drums, keyboard, guitar or any wind or string instrument.

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Saturday 3rd Open Water Swimming Event Loch Ard 6am, Loch Ard is one of the smallest fresh water lochs in Scotland. Its sheltered location means it is ideal for Open Water Swimming. Event includes a 1k, 2k, 3k, 5k, 10k and 12.5k swim. www.vigourevents.com/#!loch-ard/c1u2k Music on the Maid Maid of the Loch, The Pier Road, Balloch 7:30pm, The Lomond Folk Club will be playing traditional & contemporary folk music. All proceeds will go to the "Maid to Sail" Appeal. eventbrite/ musiconthemaid

Kubo & the 2 String, �����������������������������10(TT), 16�15 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������ 13�30, 19�30 The Magnificent 7 ����������������������������������������� 16�00 Cymbeline RSC Live �������������������������������� 19�00

Thurs 15th Sept

Secret Life of Pets ������������������������� 14�00 (SS), 19�30 Fri 30th Sept The Mechanic: Resurrection���������������������������� 18�30 The Magnificent 7 ��������������������������������16�00,19�30 War Dogs ������������������������������������������������������� 19�30 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������������������ 18�30 The Purge: Election Year ���������������������������������� 20�30 Captain Fantastic��������������������������������������������� 21�00

Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Cookery demos, scrumptious suppliers, live music & much more. lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk (Also on Sunday)

All roofing work undertaken Specialists Roughcasting All UPVC facias & soffits Groundwork & Slabbing Walls & Patios All exterior painting work

(PB) - Parent & Baby Tuesdays (TT) - Tower Tot Wednesdays (SS) - Silver Screen Thursdays (AS) - Screenings for Autism Monthly

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at the Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, dept at 9:30am, SAT 3: Ramblers 'Walk About Scotland' 20 walks available. Balloch Park.(Check Ramblers Scotland website) / SAT 10: Ben Donich and East Ridge / SUN 25: The Kelpies and Skinflats Nature Reserve. No dogs. Call 01389 731953 or visit www.hwdramblers.me.uk

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War Dogs ��������������������������������������������� 14�00, 19�30 Thur 29th Sept Secret Life of Pets �������������������������������������������� 14�15 The Mechanic: Resurrection ���������������������������� 18�30 The Magnificent 7 ������������������������� 14�00 (SS), 19�15 The Purge: Election Year ���������������������������������� 18�30 Kubo & the 2 Strings ��������������������������������������� 16�00 Bridget Jones Baby ������������������������������� 16�30, 19�30

To book tickets go to helensburghboxoffice.com or call 01436 820369 79-81 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TR

Maw Broon’s Street Party St Augustine’s Church 10am, To celebrate the 80th Birthday of the Broons, this year’s Community Fair will have a Glebe Street theme. 01389 734514

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What's On Calendar | September 2016

DOORS OPEN DAY & WEEK Monday 5th Friday 9th • St Mungo's Scottish Episcopal Church, Alexandria.

• Strathleven House, Strathleven Ind Est. • St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Dumbarton.

• St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Dumbarton.

• Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank, Dumbarton.

• Clydebank Town Hall Gallery and Museum, Clydebank.

• Kilbowie St Andrew’s Parish Church, Clydebank.

• Our Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, Clydebank.

• St Margaret’s Church, Clydebank.

Saturday 10th • Garden at Robin House, Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), Balloch.

• Maid of the Loch Paddle Steamer and Slipway, Balloch • Carrochan, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Head Quarters, Balloch. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk (More information on p3)

Excel Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am, For business or just for personal interest. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Weekly)

West Dunbartonshire Leisure High School Golf Championship Dalmuir Golf Course 1:30pm, For the first time this qualifying event will be open to high school golfers from Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh. craig.thimpson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Run ‘n’ Park 2k & 5k Balloch Park Main Gate, 9:30am, Children under 11 should be accompanied throughout the run by a parent or guardian.

Runpark.leaguerepublic.com (Runs every Saturday)

Monday 5th Storytime @ Balmaha National Park Visitor Centre, Balmaha 1pm, Storytelling, short walk and activities based around popular childrens storybooks.

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Monday 5th Mousemates Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Learn computing skills in a friendly group of over 50s and enjoy a chat over a cuppa.

01389 767115. Also on Tuesday Beginners Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Basics of computing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

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Guided Walks and Bus Tour Various locations in your local area MON 5: 2:30pm, The Clydebank Heritage Trail / WED 7: 2:30pm, From Romans until the Industrial Revolution in Duntocher and Hardgate with Sam Gibson and David Carson. Meet at the Goldenhill Park gate at Hardgate Roundabout / THU 8: 2:30pm, Old Kilpatricks story with Elizabeth Pitts and Susanne Hall. Meet outside the Scout Hall in Ferry Road / SAT 10: 2:30pm, The River Leven with David Harvie, meet at Dumbarton Bridge. For more details please visit: www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk Regular Events The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals (1:30-2:30pm), Monthly Book Club (6:30-7:30pm - last Mon of the month), Metafit (6:30-7pm) / Pilates (7:30-8:30pm) / TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:304:30pm) / The Cutty Kids (6-8pm) / WED: Little Rascals (9:3011:30am), Zumba (7-8pm) / THU: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4pm) / Myre Girls Group (6-8:30pm) / FRI: Senior Citizens Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm). For more details please visit www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Tuesday 6th Crochet Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, With a new instructor, join our friendly class for all skill levels and all ages. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Weekly) Free Child Car Seats Checks Morrisons, Dumbarton 11am, Free checks. hievents.co.uk/dumbarton Android Tablet Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:30pm, Join our popular informal class. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Weekly) Langcraigs Hillwalking Club For weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria. Tuesday evening meetings start 8pm at Ben View Resource Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton.

TUE 6: Club night - 2017 Programme / FRI 9-SUN 11: Family and Friends weekend, Bridge of Orchy / SAT 10: Beinn Achaladair / TUE 20: Guest Speaker (to be confirmed) / SUN 25: Beinn Lochain (Lochgoilhead). For further information contact Phil Gaunt 01389 763662 or email langcraigshillwalkingclub@yahoo.co.uk

Celebrating 20 years in criminal & civil legal practice Private and Legal Aid appointments available in our Alexandria or Dumbarton offices with our practising partners Roddy Boag, Tom Brown and Bill Cairns.

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Calendar of events Wednesday 7th 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 info email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com or call 07717 238979 (runs every Wednesday) A Wee Look Back 26 Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, Series recommences with 90 minutes of archive film of our local area and further afield. £2 admission at door includes tea and buns at the interval. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10:20am, Friendly walks around Balloch lasting between 45minutes to an hour. Weekly. cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org.uk iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 6:30-8pm, Fun, friendly class and learn how to make the most of your ipad. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Weekly)

Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am, We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning, all welcome. 07757 944 749 (Jacqueline) Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm, Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk (Weekly) Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 10am-11am, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.MacDonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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Thursday 8th Silverton and Overtoun Community Council Meeting Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 7:30pm All welcome to attend for advice and discussion on local matters. Presentation by the Planning Agent for Lidl supermarket about the proposal for a Lidl on the former Allied Distillers site. rose@kosmoid.fsnet.co.uk

Saturday 10th Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, Arts, crafts and games. 0141 526 2400 (Weekly)

Writers Alexandria Library 6pm, Writers are invited to meet and share their work.

07922 833 472 (Laura) (Weekly) Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Ave, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' weekly program.

Boys & Girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack!. events@wargamesandminiatures.com (Weekly)

Friday 9th Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine’s Church, High Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. Local band AGM will host the event as usual and will feature Christine Sparks, Robert Ryan, Willie Cresswell, Salud along with many other performers on the night. £5 entry, BYOB and glass. Facebook: Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall, Church Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Ellis County providing the live music this month. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw. thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com

Hypnosong Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Hilarious signing hypnotist show where you could be the star. www.hypnosong.com

Wednesday 14th Lennox Heritage Society Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, The new season begins with a presentation by Lorna Stevenson of the Glasgow Women's Library on West Dunbartonshire Women's History Group's latest project which is to gather oral/written histories, recipes, wartime women's clothing. Membership of Lennox Heritage Society is available on the night. £10 for 8 monthly talks between September and April. tommycrocket@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday 15th Job Club Longcrags Community Centre 6:30pm, Make/update your CV, search jobs online over a cuppa – 6 weeks. Call 01389 767115, email: mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk or Facebook: Bellsmyre Digital Community

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What's On Calendar | September 2016

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme

All weekly classes

Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs)

Player Development (9-14yrs)

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs)

Futsal (8-12yrs)

FRI: Alexandria Community Centre 10-10:45am / SUN: Antonine Sports Centre, 9:30-10:15am

MON: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm / WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am-12pm / FRI: Dalmuir Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm FRI: Our Lady & St Patrick's, 4:305:30pm / SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am / SAT: Playdrome, 9-10am SUN: Antonine Sports Centre, 10:30-11:30am

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs)

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm

Ready, Steady, Roll!

TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:3011:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs) / WED: Playdrome, 1:302:15pm (3-4yrs) / THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (3-4yrs) & Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3.4yrs) / FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-4yrs)

Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw (5-11yrs)

WED: Vale of Leven, MON: 5-6pm Playdrome, 6-7pm / THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm

Badminton

TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-11yrs) & 6-7pm (12-16yrs) FRI: Alexandria Community Centre, 6-7pm (8-11yrs)

Basketball (8-14yrs)

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 6-7pm

Football

Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (910yrs). WED: 4:30-5:30pm (5yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (6yrs) / Our Lady & St Patrick's High School, FRI: 5:30-6:30pm (5-9yrs) / Dumbarton Academy, SAT: 11am-12pm (5-6yrs) / Playdrome, TUE: 5-6pm (5-8yrs) & SAT: 10-11am (5-7yrs) & 11am-12pm (8-10yrs) / Antonine Sports Centre, SUN: 11:30am-12:30pm (5-6yrs)

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm & Clydebank High School 4-5:30pm TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 6-7pm / WED: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm / FRI: Dalmuir Community Centre, 6:30-7:30pm

Girls Football

THU: Concord Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)

Goalkeeping

MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (811yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)

Disability Football

TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm (5-12yrs) & WED: 6-7pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs) / TUE: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs)/ WED: Antonine Sports Centre, 3:154:15pm (5-7yrs), 4:15-5:15pm (57yrs) & 5:15-6:15pm (8-10yrs) THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs) / THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs).

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Thursday 15th Luss SWI Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, Tartan Harmony will entertain us at the opening, new members welcome. For more details please email. anne@farstay-lochlomond.co.uk Knit ’n’ Coffee Club Longcrags Community Centre 1pm, Join our friendly class with Morag. New members welcome.

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Friday 16th Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, Friendly, dynamic club is open to all ages. 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Classic Film Club Moonstruck Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, Classics Film season begins with Moonstruck (1987) starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. Membership available on the night. £10 for 5 feature films. Alternatives Café open before and after screening. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

The Vale of Leven Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Parish Church 7:30pm, The speaker will be Wilma Morrison whose topic will be "The Forgotten Princess". Come along for a most interesting evening. New members and visitors are always very welcome. For more details please email valeofleventg@gmail.com

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Calendar of events Sunday 18th Famers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Our award winning market takes place on every first and third Sunday of the month. Wth lots of produce of offer and snack vans including BBQ to keep the hunger away while you're browsing, 10am-until the produce runs out. www.lochlomondshores.com

Artisan Crafts Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, A mix of quirky, unusual, artisan, craft and food stalls. Also on Sunday. Facebook.

Last Monday Group Dumbarton Riverside Parish Church 7:30pm, Topical discussion each month. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

Musical Film Club Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, Cabaret (1972) starring Liza Minelli, Michael York and Joel Grey. Membership available on the day. ÂŁ10 for 5 feature films to incl tea and buns concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Alpha The Cutty Sark Community Centre, Bellsmyre 7:30pm, You are invited to a supper to experience a film, My Greatest Adventure (Alpha) and to explore further, more information at alpha.org

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Northcoast 500 Contact for meeting point 10:30am, A motorcycle group for anyone. Holding monthly meet ups and trips, today is 516-mile scenic route around the north coast. meetup/lochlomondbikers / lochlomondbikers@gmail.com

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Charity Event Stag’s Head, Dumbarton 9am, Charity walk up the crags then back to the Stagshead, Holy Pistol will be playing from 3 with a Barry Ferguson Q&A at 2pm.

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Bellsmyre Digital Photography Club Langcrags Community Centre 7pm, For all levels of skill and experience. New members welcome. 01389 767115 90s Rave The Cutty Sark Centre 7pm, Join us as we relive the clubland scene from the 90s.

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CASH BONUS FOR CHAS Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) says it’s thrilled to have received a welcome £10,000 donation from home, garden and leisure retailer The Range.

It’s vital cash that will go straight towards funding the day to day care for children and young people who have life-shortening conditions for which there is no known cure – as at the Robin House hospice in Balloch and the other CHAS hospice in Kinross.

Spiritual care, transition guidance and bereavement support are just a few of the vital services that CHAS can offer, to ensure that children and their families can make the most of the time they have together.

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The funds will go a long way in helping us to continue to deliver quality, specialised care and support to those that need it most.

CHAS’ services are completely free of charge to the families that need them. It is the only children’s hospice service in Scotland, and to continue to offer its unique service to families, it relies on the generosity of the public, corporate sponsors – like The Range - and its band of volunteers.

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Not only does it keep the children fit and healthy, it also gives them an opportunity to spend quality time with others of their own age in a nurturing and fun environment.”

child, I cannot stress enough how essential the Dunbartonshire Disability Sports Club is to our weekly routine.

Club-goers can also enjoy social swimming on a Sunday or participate in coached swim lessons on Monday nights; all of which aims to improve their mobility and enhances their general health.

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ARTISTS CASH FOR RIDERS on a sofa! Seven is their largest pony at 15,3hh, very much a gentle giant. She loves apples and carrots added to her food bucket, but is sensitive to midges and buttercups.

EXHIBITION: The original works will be on sale to help raise funds for disabled riders

A group of established artists from the Cardross area have been painting together throughout the summer to produce a wonderful exhibition of original artworks.

The aim is to raise funds for Gareloch Riding for the Disabled.

This organisation was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through the provision of horse riding.

connect with animals ,when they might otherwise feel isolated.

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“She prefers the slow pace. Bruce is 9 years old, loves attention, a bit of a show off and enjoys looking at himself in the arena mirror. Bella is 7 years old, loves to snooze and has been known to snore. She goes to dressage competitions and is very patient with the younger riders. “Do come along to this exhibition of very talented ladies at Helensburgh Sailing Club and perhaps pick up an original piece of artwork whilst enjoying some home baking and fabulous views. All in the knowledge that you are helping support a very worthwhile charity.�

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Lomond Park Hotel

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The Fountain Tavern 9 Bank St, 01389 604929 l Friendly local, “the local’s local”

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tHanKs tO eXpert paneL Twelve dedicated Children’s Panel members have been honoured for long service, throwing into focus the effort these volunteers put into helping vulnerable local children.

Panel members were officially thanked by the council for their contribution at a special reception where Irene Murdoch from Dumbarton and Janet Crabtree from Clydebank were congratulated on 15 years’ service.

Others were similarly honoured for their commitment, and 18 new Panel members received certificates to recognise successful completion of their training.

Helensburgh resident Mike Palmer, who convenes the support team that oversees the panel locally, also received a special award to mark his retiral after 24 years of service.

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communal achievement was also used as an opportunity to raise awareness of what the Children’s Panel tries to do.

Councillor Hazel Sorrell, the council’s representative on the West Dunbartonshire Area Support Team, said: “We are dedicated to improving life chances for children and young people and the Children’s Panel has a key part to play in achieving that.

“It is fantastic to see so many local people dedicate their time to a service that makes a real difference to children going through difficulties.”

Children’s Hearings Scotland Board member Marian Martin

added: “Having grown up in West Dunbartonshire I know what good neighbours the people here can be to other families.

“Helping children and young people who have experienced difficult lives reach their full potential is important to them. Both the panel members and the area support team members deserve this recognition of the important work they do and the value they add to the community.”

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THE ARDESS GOOD LIFE If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the rat race for the life of a simple cottage of olden times now’s your big chance.

In a special two-day free event called Ben Lomond Clanscape the National Trust for Scotland is inviting visitors to experience some of the daily realities of life in the days before microwaves, the internet and Pokemon.

At the recently-thatched cruckframed building at Ardess, Rowardennan, a variety of traditional skills will be on display, from spinning yarn to stone carving – or you may fancy mowing a meadow with a scythe.

Then, to the strains of live traditional music, you can learn rope-making techniques before relaxing with tea and bannocks around the fire.

COTTAGE LIFE: Experience the life of your ancestors in Rowardennan

were teeming with life – before the coming of the sheep, and the Clearances, ended a hard but proud way of life.

The reality, with starvation often never far away, was a little different from the homespun idyll some yearn for today.

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If this all sounds a bit like a clip from Rob Roy that’s entirely deliberate, because the whole idea is to give people an inkling No booking is required - you can of how people survived at a time arrive at any time – and while when today’s “remote Highlands” it’s a free event donations are

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Headlining the afternoon are The Anderson Sisters, a local act with acoustic guitars and original songs, reflecting accomplished and experienced musicians. Also on stage will be a range of local talent, with a mix of classic songs and original music.

Over the past 30 years, an annual event nestled between Ben Arthur and the Arrochar Alps has reflected a vibrant community spirit and commitment to vital charity fundraising.

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drink. Now in its second year as a music focused event, GalaFest is planning a day to suit all.

GalaFest spokesman 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, alongside good food, real ale and live music. We will showcase the best of local talent – and are still

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The evening continues the focus on music, with a ticketed event to see and dance to The Shiverin’ Sheiks: ”a bombastic force of 50s tunefulness, with a handsome mix of country, gospel, dancefloor Rock’n’Roll and Doo-wop.”

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 to taste.

Tom adds: “We hope people will join in this new Festival for all the Tastes, and look forward to another 30 years of events under the peaks of the Arrochar Alps.”

Diary date: Saturday 24th September 12 – 6PM and 7:30 PM til Late. Three Villages Hall – Arrochar

Local News | September 2016

Old race inspires new event

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An annual cross country race which last took place in Arrochar in 1947 is being reinstated after the winner of that event returned his cup.

Before you recycle any of your old newspapers you may have lying around, why not put them to good use. By placing a few sheets of newspaper at the bottom of your bin, it helps to soak up any accidental spills or any unwanted odours.

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One of the organisers Dawn Gourlay tells us: “This summer, the winner of that race, Mr Bichard, returned his Winner's Cup to the Arrochar, Tarbet & Ardlui Heritage Group. The return of the cup inspired us to launch a new Arrochar race using a 10K format. “This is being held on Saturday 17th September starting at 10.30am. The race starts at Stronafyne and covers a very scenic route, partly on forestry roads and then on pavement alongside Loch Long back to Arrochar. “The race is open to all aged 15 and above but given the history of the previous event it is hoped that people from the locality will take part as runners, marshals,

supporters and spectators.�

Each runner will receive a medal and a goody bag. There will be a range of prizes awarded. Prize giving will be held in the Three Villages Hall in Arrochar after the end of the race with free coffee and cake for all runners. Details: www.entrycentral.com/Arrochar_10k.

Entry limited to 120 runners.

Contact lrunarrochar@gmail.com

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