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Local hero honoured by Cancer Charity A sad but inspiring story leads our magazine this month (writes Nick Cowie). We want to tell readers about Elizabeth Boyd who volunteered in the town’s Cancer Research UK shop.

Elizabeth worked in the shop for over 25 years and as the much loved jewellery and antiques expert helped to raise tens of thousands of pounds for the charity.

This summer she was due to be presented with an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of: “Unflinching loyalty and dedication shown to the cause over many years.”

Sadly, at the age of 84, Elizabeth fell victim to the very disease she was dedicated to fighting. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed away before she could receive the honour.

Her husband George tells us: “She never even knew she had been awarded the fellowship, but I and our three daughters are immensely proud of her achievement. When I went to London for the ceremony I

was quite moved by how much people thought of Elizabeth. She was very dedicated to help fund research into the disease which in the end ended her life.”

Sir Harpul Kumar, Cancer Research UK’s Chief executive praised Elizabeth and volunteers like her at the ceremony at Merchant Taylors Hall. He said: “Cancer Research UK has made enormous progress in the fight against cancer. However progress is only possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and supporters without whom we would not be able to fund outstanding scientists doctors and nurses.

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A group of volunteers is launching a weekly Recovery Café to support people in recovery from substance misuse on September 22 in Helensburgh Parish Church.

Its aim is help people with such issues to reintegrate into society and build a support network.

Gillian Simpson Third Sector and Volunteer Support Officer tells us: “We would like to introduce ourselves as the Well Come In. We are a group of volunteers working alongside a number of agencies to set up a community based recovery Café in Helensburgh.

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

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Fun on the Shores of Loch Long open to local performers who want to grab some stage time.”

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Buddhists renovate town church studies, for example, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, greater physical and mental energy, reduced stress and anxiety, increased relaxation and improved mood, increased ability to focus attention, more positive decision making and more BUDDHIST MEDITATION: effective problem solving.”

Meditation classes are taking Meditation classes are currently place in the old Park Church and everyone is welcome taking place on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm. and Sundays from 4.00pm. to 5.30 pm. There will also be an open room for use The beautiful Park Church building in appointment please book by Helensburgh has been renovated and now has a (by phone) for walk in meditation. new role as Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Scotland's There is no cost for attending the classes however donations would first Buddhist Meditation Centre. be gratefully received. to help members of the local During a recent open day the Contact for the temple: 15 community to lead happier and teaching monk spoke of sensing Charlotte Street, Helensburgh, healthier lives.” the loving atmosphere left by 01436 676024. previous worshippers and voiced Patty (as she is better known) The Temple is also currently his intention to continue this explains that Buddhism is a looking to recruit volunteers with building's function as a place of practice that excludes no one, experience in fundraising, social peace, hope and community in it is based on finding peace media, gardening or catering. the heart of Helensburgh. within yourself through regular If you are unable to attend meditation, and encouraging Miss Napassanant Chanunitka at the Temple but would still mindfulness, kindness, from the Centre says: “All the like to participate and learn compassion, morality and ethics.

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JOB VACANCY Big changes at THE Photo Club

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The first session of the new season will start 20 September, at the Royal Northern Clyde and Yacht Club in Rhu and continue on each Tuesday evening at 7.30pm (instead of the Sailing Club).

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Already the new season's programme can be accessed as well as a small gallery. The new website is: Helensburgh-photo. co.uk. Please use the contact form on the website for any correspondence with the club and this will be answered in due course.

Secretary Moyra Connor said:

Helensburgh Photographic Club welcomes photographers of all ages and abilities. The club aims to provide a forum for sharing knowledge and improving skills.

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Glasgow based Antiques expert Anita Manning accompanied actor Alex Norton, best known for playing DCI Matt Burke in Taggart. They were seeking out some suitable treasures to auction - and they hope, make a profit for Children in Need Arusha said: “We only got two days notice. They bought two

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As part of a drive to bring live music to our area, Gibson Hall are proud to present Hotter Than Hell- tribute to legendary rock band KISS, on 30th September.

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Plans for Golf Club revealed farmland to the North.

PLANS REVEALED: Helensburgh Golf Club could be completely transformed if plans go ahead

A potential multi-million pound deal with leading housing developer Taylor Wimpey could secure Helensburgh a future as one of the finest golf clubs in Scotland.

Many of the club’s 400 members recently attended an open weekend when they had a chance to examine, question and comment on the development plans for the Club. They were due to vote on the plans at a special general meeting as we went to press.

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Waves reveal cosmic events Helensburgh’s stargazers are kicking off their 2016-17 season with a visit from Professor Martin Hendry of Glasgow University on the recent discovery of Gravitational Waves.

detect gravitational waves, and as such we are looking forward to a most interesting and up to date talk.”

Helensburgh Astronomical Society has been in existence for over 20 years. It owns a selection of telescopes and auxiliary equipment which are available to members. In association with the Astronomical Society of Glasgow it has regular access to Glasgow University’s large 16” telescope near Bearsden.

More properly known as the Astronomical Society, members meet at the Royal Northern Yacht Club, Rhu. Secretary Alan Henderson explains: “ Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein in his theory of General Relativity published in 1915.

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Safe haven for harrier chicks Two young hen harrier chicks have been satellite tagged at the MoD Coulport base as part of a national project to protect and conserve these threatened birds of prey.

The pair came from a nest of four young located at HM Naval Base Clyde’s Coulport site. All four chicks at the base on Loch Long were ringed and two, a male and a female, were tagged.

Sgt John Simpson, MoD Police wildlife crime officer, said: “The security at HM Naval Base Clyde that protects the Submarine Service also provides a sanctuary for hen harriers, the most endangered bird of prey in the UK. “We understand that hen harriers are a necessary part of a healthy functioning countryside and are pleased we can play some part in helping to protect them.”

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The satellite tagging was conducted as part of the RSPB’s part EU-funded Hen Harrier LIFE+ Project, a five-year programme

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Choir welcomes new members members are very welcome.“ The Choir works around a theme for each of their two concerts a year. Steven chooses the numbers from an eclectic range of music from classical to pop. He writes the arrangements himself, often harmonies in five parts.

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The Peninsula Choir is about to start its sixth season - and they say they’re quite unrecognisable from the miscellaneous bunch of people who first started in December of 2010. patience and dedication to the community choir concept which I imagine must be one of inclusion and having the freedom to sing for joy - not for competition or financial reward.

Eleanor Ironside from the Choir said: “As September approaches, we in the Peninsula Choir are about to start learning our repertoire for our sixth season.

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Eleanor adds: “There is no doubt that we have gelled as a team, having social nights together, and this has hugely contributed to the cohesion of the sound of our voices. It takes quite a while singing in a choir before we learn to stop concentrating entirely on our own part, and listen to the people round about us. It was rewarding when one of the professional soloists who has several times performed at our concerts, singled out this new blending of our voices which lifted our performance considerably.”

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Calendar of events Thursday 1st Fun First Sessions Various Locations MON: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (5-8yrs) / FRI: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs). Also look out for our fundraiser quiz on Friday 9th of September. Visit www.funfirst.org.uk or email mail@funfirst.org.uk Henry Taylor Wyse: Artist, Teacher, Craftsman Exhibition rooms in The Hill House 11:30am, The first-ever exhibition dedicated to this multi-talented artist, a contemporary of CR Mackintosh. Exhibits include paintings, ceramics and pamphlets on the teaching of art.

01436 673 900 or lhepburn@nts.org.uk (runs until 31st October)

B.A.S.I.C and Corner House Crèche - Junior choir sessions 13 East King Street, Helensburgh 3.30-4.30pm, P1-P3 and 4.305.30pm, P4+. £2. All welcome.

01436 679666 or email development@basicchildcare.co.uk (Runs every Thursday evening)

Friday 2nd Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more information contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month) Peninsula Choir Cove Burgh Hall 7-9pm, Come and join us and sing. No audition and no experience needed. Practices every Friday evening with a concert in January and April next year. Call 01436 675602 for info.

Saturday 3rd Summer Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am-12noon, Enjoy a chat and a coffee. Home baking. 01436 676880 or hello@helensburghcos.org (runs every Saturday in July)

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Helensburgh Heritage Trust Walk Victoria Halls in Sinclair Street 11am, Each walk will last for around two hours, and the cost is £2 per head (£1 concession). (runs every Saturday until end of September) Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street 10:30am, a great way to find out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised.

Call 01436 671613, or email alison@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk (runs every Saturday) HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church 10am, An array of lovely local arts, crafts & wares on display to peruse and buy from our talented and creative members. 01436 842608 or vicechair.hlaa@gmail.com Helensburgh And West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart 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 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Monday 5th Helensburgh Community Woodlands Group AGM Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30-9:30pm, Our speaker at this year's AGM is from Community Land Scotland. All welcome. If lift required, contact Kathleen Siddle 01436 678328.

Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Cafe 6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date with what's going on see our Facebook page 'Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafe' (runs Monday & Friday) Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited.

For info call 01436 820352 (runs every Monday) Art Class Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 2-4pm, Small art class for beginners. Call Hugh Scott 01436 675741 (Runs every Monday)

Bridge Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm, Intermediate, warm welcome to new members.

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Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm, Professor Cheng Manch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For more info call 07999 757861 between 10pm11pm, or visit the website at www.9wavestaichi.org (runs every Monday)

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Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Bulb Sale United Reformed Church 9:30am, Sale of unusual bulbs for the house and garden - great value for money. Arrive early for the best selection. 01389 841 292 or aballance@btinternet.com

What's On - SEPTEMBER 2016 Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 1pm, Weekly Lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs. Contact the President, Bill Jones, on 01436 673525 or email weprjones@btinternet.com (Every Tuesday) Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. For more information email enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am)

Tuesday 6th Buddhist Meditation 15 Charlotte Street, Helensburgh (formerly Park Church) 7-8:30pm, Open house meditation for all. Join us in learning how to relax your body and heal your mind.

No need to book, no cost to attend only £1 suggested donation for refreshments.

01436 676024 (Patty) (runs every Tuesday 7-8:30pm & Sunday 4-5:30pm)

Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday)

Guided Visualisation/ Meditation Rhu Community Hall 1:30-2:30pm, Relaxing, enchanting & rejuvenating. Bring peace & balance into your life.

07884 050340 (runs every Tuesday) Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:30am-11:30am, The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. Facebook page has events and details on. See the www.facebook.com/ Helensburghslingmeet (runs 1st Tuesday of the month) Helensburgh & District Men's Shed Hermitage Park Pavilion 10am-noon, Come along and find out more and share skills with like-minded people. helensburghmensshed@hotmail.com (runs every Tuesday) Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. scotland@swimtime.org or call 0131 278 0444 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am)

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Wednesday 7th Boys' Brigade Meetings Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7pm, Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Company meets every Wednesday at Helensburgh Parish Church Halls. All boys of school age are welcome. We have a wide range of activities and as this is our centenary year some special events and trips are planned.

01436 679909 or iain@talmans1. wanadoo.co.uk (runs every Wednesday) Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Unless otherwise indicated all meetings are held in the Jubilee Room of the Victoria Halls from 10.00am-12 noon WED 7: Outing to Cardwell Bay and Millport / WED 14: AGM and Angela's Seated Aerobics / WED 21: ’Tales from the Sawmill’ / WED 28: Speaker from Luss Estates.

Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966.

Cove & Kilcreggan SWI Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, We are looking forward to the start of our new session and a demonstration of Indian cookery from our guest speaker Rita Turner. Competitions:- 3 pancakes/ Flower arrangement in a soup can (label left on) All welcome. 01436 842465 or joanbeilby@hotmail.co.uk

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail. com or call 07717 238979 (runs every Wednesday)

Garelochhead Dog Training Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm, Puppy Socialisation; 7:30pm, Puppy Obedience; 8:30pm, Advanced Obedience. Puppies accepted as soon as vaccinations are complete - no waiting list.

01436 831950 or jaycamcollies@yahoo.com (runs every Wednesday) Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome.

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Calendar of events Wednesday 7th North Clyde Archaeological Society Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, Our AGM. New members are welcome to attend.

Any clarifications required by members in advance may be addressed to the Secretary, Sandra Kelly. See website for contact details.

Thursday 8th Fundraising Fashion Show Commodore Hotel 6:30pm, Colours Fundraising Fashion Show will host a fashion show. Tickets £5 available from the Carers Centre, Lomond House, 29 Lomond Street, Helensburgh G984 9PW or from The Commodore Hotel.

Friday 9th Fun First Fundraiser Quiz Night Helensburgh Rugby Club 7.30pm, for the Quiz starting at 8pm. You can get tickets from Helensburgh Library or from any Fun First session. www.funfirst.org.uk

Sunday 11th

Wednesday 14th

Glenarn Plant Sale Glenarn Garden, Rhu 2-5pm, Glenarn will be hosting a large plant sale with a selection of rhododendrons and magnolias propagated from the collection of special plants. Tea and coffee with homemade scones available.

01436 678364 or stewartcrew@ hotmail.com

Monday 12th Saturday 10th Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of every month) Craft and Table Top Sale United Reformed Church Hall, West Princes St, Helensburgh 10am-2pm, Helensburgh Savoy will be holding a fundraising Craft and Table Top event, also selling home made soups, freshly cooked bacon rolls and home baking. Entry £1 includes a tea/ coffee/juice. Many talented local crafters taking part. Tables £10.

Email or phone to book.

01436 671341 or info@ helensburghsavoy.org.uk

Cardross SWI Meeting Cardross Church Halls 7:30pm, Speaker Claire MorganStuart. Aloe Vera products for health and beauty. Competitions: 3 Pancakes / Photograph of an animal. All Welcome. For more information call Mary on 01389 84139.

Helensburgh Writers' Workshop Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7:30-9:30pm, First meeting of new season – a chance to welcome new members, look at the programme for the next few months and discuss writing produced over the summer. www. helensburghwriters.co.uk. 01436 676852 or rsboak@yahoo.co.uk Millig (Helensburgh) WRI Brownie Hall, John Street 7:30pm, A talk by "Cancer Support Scotland". If you wish to enter, competitions are Pretty cup and saucer and/ or 3 plain scones.

For more information call 07930 156225 or email helencrodger@yahoo. co.uk

Tuesday 13th Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls 2pm, Audrey Buchan from Crieff with her demonstration 'Reminiscing' plus free refreshments. It's also 'Bring Friends Free' day! Enjoy an afternoon of Flowers, Friendship & Fun! 01436 673066 or helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Frazer Henderson will be giving us a talk on his visit to Kyrgyzstan in search of wild tulips. All welcome. 01389 841 292 or email aballance@btinternet.com

Thursday 15th Helensburgh Art Club Helensburgh Sailing Club 7:30pm, Dr Maureen Park will be giving a talk entitled "Albrecht Durer - A Great Renaissance Master”. All welcome. info@ helensburghartclub.co.uk Luss SWI Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, Tartan Harmony will be entertaining us at the opening meeting. All welcome. anne@ farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1pm, New members welcome.

Partners required but we may be able to match people if needed.

Why not give it a go! For info Nina Park on 01436 672099 or Margaret Shaw on 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon)

Friday 16th Afternoon Tea with Music St Michael's & All Angels Church 2-4pm, Enjoy homemade scones, pastries and sandwiches with your choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee. Accompanied by our pianist, perfect for a relaxing afternoon with friends. £4 per person all proceeds to Christian Aid. 01436 679565 or reclyffe_ lambert@yahoo.co.uk Scottish Chamber Orcehestra Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert & Spohr, performed by Alexander Janiczek and Maximiliano Martín on clarinet. Tickets £16 available from www.sco.org.uk

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Action Day Hermitage Park 2pm, The Friends of Hermitage Park working with Argyll & Bute Council to make improvements to Hermitage Park, tidying, clearing, gardening and many other tasks in preparation for the major restoration starting in the autumn. Meet at shelter, all welcome. 01436 672722 or kiloran23@icloud.com

Amnesty International Local Group Coach House Inn, Cardross 7:30pm, All are welcome to attend. For more information call 01436 678490 or just turn up.

RSPB Local Group Outing Outside Helensburgh Swimming Pool 8am, An outing to the Musselburgh & Edinburgh Area to look for autumn migrants and wintering sea ducks. Bring a drink & packed lunch & dress for the outdoors. Call 01436 821178 or email johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk

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Saturday 17th Indoor Car Boot sale 11am, Hermitage Academy PTA are hosting their next Car Boot Sale. To book a table call (evenings only); 01436 678882.

Arrochar 10K Arrochar 10:30am, This new event will be run over a scenic multi-terrain course. We would encourage local runners to sign up and be part of it. Entries being taken at www.entrycentral.com. For more information call 07901 753610 or email runarrochar@gmail.com

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Tuesday 20th Helensburgh Photographic Club New Season Royal Northern Clyde and Yacht Club, Rhu 7.30pm, TUE 20: opening night and overview of the coming year, sharing images, camera techniques and informative camera chat / TUE 27: Submissions for the Eddie Aird competition.

Helensburgh-photo.co.uk. or see Facebook Helensburgh Photographic Club. (runs every Tuesday evening)

Wednesday 21st RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Red Kites. A talk

by Duncan Orr-Ewing (RSPB Scotland Head of Species & Land Management) on the status of Red Kites. 01436 821178 or johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk

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GalaFest Three Villages Hall, Arrochar All-day event, with a free music and food festival from 12 noon until 6pm. There will be children’s events, alongside good food, real ale and live music. The evening continues the focus on music, with a ticketed event to see and dance to The Shiverin’ Sheiks: The daytime event is free. The evening event is £8 (concessions £5 and earlybird tickets £6).

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Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival Cove Burgh Hall 12noon, There will be food all day, family area and live music.

All proceeds to the CBH. For further information contact: Andy Gill on 01436 842137.

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Helensburgh Bowling Club - Open Day Helensburgh Bowling Club 11am-3pm, come along and discuss your potential with members and directors over a cup of coffee and to play if you so wish on both greens (trainers or similar flat footwear) and carpets.

A free acquaint course will be organised in the two weeks following the open day. Families most welcome.

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Helensburgh Writers' Workshop Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 7:30-9:30pm, HWW member Marie Harrison will talk about the Open University creative writing course she has recently completed and we’ll try some writing exercises. www.helensburghwriters. co.uk. 01436 676852 or rsboak@ yahoo.co.uk

Messy Church St Margaret's Church Churchill Square 10:30-12:30pm, Craft and stories with a theme of "Joseph" for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers. All children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Register on the day, admission free. Includes soup and lunch. 01436 679565

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Calendar of events Helensburgh Astronomical Society Royal Northern Yacht Club, Rhu Alzheimer Memory Walk 7:30pm, The season kicks off with Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh a talk by Professor Martin Hendry 2pm, Registration 1:30pm. 3.2k leisurely walk along the sea front of Glasgow University on the recent discovery of Gravitational memorywalksscotland.org.

Waves. Topics this season include “Building the world’s biggest Monday 26th telescope” and “Hunting ExoHelensburgh Writers' planets using spectrography”.

Workshop The society exists to provide a Helensburgh Parish Church Halls local forum for those interested 7:30-9:30pm, Following last in astronomy, and new members week's talk on the Open / visitors aged 18 or over are most University creative writing course, welcome. A nominal charge of we'll develop themes and share £5 applies to non-members. See a completed piece of writing. www.hel-astro-soc.org.uk where more www.helensburghwriters.co.uk. 01436 info on the society and the winter 676852 or rsboak@yahoo.co.uk programme can be found. (talks take place last Wednesday of each month) Wednesday 28th

Sunday 25th

Helensburgh Heritage Trust Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre (former Clyde St School) 7:30pm, The well-known Helensburgh architect William Leiper died 100 years ago. Ewan Kennedy will tell us about his legacy in our new venue at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre. 01436 675484 or snobleg84@gmail.com

Thursday 29th Helensburgh Community Council Monthly Meeting Victoria Halls 7pm, Open to the public - you are very welcome to attend.

For more info and agenda visit www.helensburghcommunitycouncil. co.uk or email burtonna@ helensburghcommunitycouncil.co.uk

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Hotter Than Hell Kiss Tribute Gibson Hall Garelochhead 7:30pm, KISS tribute Hotter Than Hell, all ages welcome, but please be aware of what to expect from a Kiss show before bringing younger family members! Licensed bar. Tickets £10/conc. £7.50. 01436 811234 or gibsonhallcommittee@gmail.com Big Quiz Night United Reformed Church Hall 7:30pm, Test your knowledge at Helensburgh Savoy's annual quiz night. Entry £3 per person, includes nibbles, teams of up to 6. There will be a bar and raffle.

Doors open 7pm. 01436 671341 or info@helensburghsavoy.org.uk

Saturday 1st October Coffee Morning United Reformed Church, West Princes Street 10am-12pm, Please join us for a coffee morning in aid of the Hermitage Park Development Fund.

Information will be available about the park regeneration. Home baking, plant stall, books / CDs etc. Donations gratefully received. Please phone Margaret 01436 675226.

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Helensburgh Art Club Sailing Club 7:30pm, Helen Swan will be giving a talk entitled "My Jewellery Journey - the Changes and Influences". All welcome. www.helensburghartclub.co.uk

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James Lamb: One Scotsman, One Monk, One Incredible Year Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, 'RSGS Inspiring People Talks Programme in partnership with Tiso'. James will discuss trekking and his charity work in Nepal. enquiries@rsgs.org

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Local News - SEPTEMBER 2016

Old race inspires

new event

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.

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

Catwalk show at THE Commodore Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO are having a Fundraising Fashion Show at Commodore Hotel, 8th September.

Colours Fundraising Fashion Shows are hosting the show in the Osprey Suite, Doors open

6.30pm, show starts 7pm.

Colours Fashion Shows are well established as the leading provider of professional fundraising events.

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There are four stages of Mini Tennis; Tots (ages 3-5), Red (ages 5-8), Orange (ages 8-9), and Green (ages 9-10), each with their own court size and type of ball. This tailored approach enables players to develop vital skills and techniques at an early age.

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The Club has two teams. They play Saturdays throughout the season and there is always transport available.

Last year they were able to field two teams in the District League and they both did very well, but due to the departures they have lost players, leaving the future of two teams in doubt.

LIzzie Kershaw Yates tells us: “We hold practice at 1930- 2100 Tuesday evenings at Lomond School Astro turf pitches and all are welcome even if you cannot commit to every Saturday

matches. We are currently on the lookout for new players and umpires and a regular coach.

“New players should be female and over the age of 12, beginners welcome and those who have not played since school and everyone in between. Two of our senior ladies this year played for Scotland in the home nations tournament and several of our U18s played for the District last year. We are friendly social club and keen to have new players.”

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A budget of £1.65m has been made available to keep roads clear in Argyll and Bute this winter.

The council’s winter maintenance arrangements include 40 vehicles, nearly 15,000 tonnes of salt and 12 monitoring stations to check weather and road conditions.

Ellen Morton, policy lead for roads and amenity services, said:“Despite the financial challenges the council faces we recognise that winter maintenance is a vital service which is why we have, as we did last year, made an extra £500,000 available, giving a budget of around £1,650,000 to keep Argyll and Bute moving during the winter months.

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club installs LIFESAVING defib Craighelen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, in association with CPR/Defibrillator Association Helensburgh (CDA) has joined the growing number of premises that have installed defibrillators.

Each defib cabinet costs around £1500. Club representatives met with Keith Shipman from CDA who outlined a number of options open to them.

They agreed a partnership to install a community defib outside the club, so that not just the members could benefit, but that it would be available to the community 24hrs a day.

CDA Helensburgh say: We are dedicated to saving people's lives by installing public access defibrillators and training the public in CPR skills and how a Defibrillator works.

“The first 10 mins are critical following cardiac arrest with the same chance of survival reducing by up to 10 percent for every minute that defibrillation is delayed.

“Our aim is that 90 percent of the

population is within ½ a mile of a defibrillator accessible 24 hours a day.”

CDA part fund the procurement and installation together with maintenance and training. The club made the commitment to raise £1000 towards the costs so a fund raising effort was started.

Kurt Hart from the club said: “We raised the funds through a sponsored cycle undertaken by members of the club and CBF gym and a fundraising night.

“On the night we had a BBQ prepared by Tam Milne & John Colman, local band "Student Disco Club" and a raffle (Prizes provided

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The Riverbank Bar & Restaurant 41 West Clyde St, 01436 674252 l WED: Prize Quiz Night with Adam lTHU: Steak Night l FRI & SAT: Live DJs playing requests l Food served daily, 12-9pm

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With ales called Bee Blonde, Redhawk, Stone the Crows, Honey Combers you can guess the theme of the 15th Cove and yes, Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival’ is “The Birds and Bees.�

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“But fear not,� say the organisers, “while some of our beers and ciders may have an avian or apian tag, the most important criterion is still flavour, and we’ll be looking to supply thirsty drinkers with a variety of great-tasting ales and ciders. “Altogether there’ll be twenty real ales, with a range of tastes and strengths, and six ciders, ranging from sweet to dry.�

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The Real Ale Fest is a familyfriendly affair. The Craigrownie Park fundraisers will provide a children’s space with lots of paper, crayons, chalks and activities, as well as teas, coffees, soft drinks, juices and sweets, and there’s an outdoor tented family area.

Afternoon music includes the Dumfries-based folk duo, Brownlee and Blantern, with more music in the late afternoon/ early evening. The Real Ale Fest, organised and staffed by locals, is the major fund-raising event for the community-run Burgh Hall and attracts visitors from all over the country.

Buses run on the hour from Helensburgh, with return buses from Coulport leaving on the hour until 10 pm. Cove Burgh Hall, Saturday, 24 September, 12 noon–8 pm. Entry fee £4, includes a souvenir glass, and tasting notes.

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SCO returning to Helensburgh making him a superb concerto soloist. He combines his position at the SCO with international solo and chamber music engagements and masterclasses all around the world. He completes this programme with the soaring melodies of Louis Spohr’s Second Clarinet Concerto.”

WELCOME RETURN: The Orchestra are returning to Victoria Halls with an exciting new programme

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) make a welcome return to Helensburgh to perform in the Victoria Halls on Friday 16 September 2016 at 7.30pm.

Opening with Beethoven’s dramatic Coriolan Overture, this concert is directed from the violin

by SCO Associate Artist Alexander Janiczek.

Jess Conway orchestra spokesperson said: ”Janiczek is a leading musician in his field, having lead both the SCO and Chamber Orchestra of Europe in the past, and now performing as soloist and chamber musician across the world.

“His energy and creativity on stage make him a popular collaborator with the Orchestra.

Janiczek closes the programme with Mozart’s ever-popular and optimistic Symphony No 36 and also brings Schubert’s delightful German Dances to the programme, arranged by Webern.

“SCO Principal Clarinet Maximiliano Martín is known for his charisma and energy on stage,

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This concert forms part of the Orchestra’s extensive summer touring programme which runs from May to September and will this year showcase the talents of SCO Principal Players as soloists.

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The programme: BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture / SPOHR Clarinet Concerto No 2 in E-flat major op 57 / SCHUBERT arr WEBERN German Dances op.posth. D820 / MOZART Symphony No 36 in C ‘Linz’ Tickets from Victoria Halls Box Office, Sinclair St, Helensburgh or on the SCO website – www.sco. org.uk.

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Morar Lodge Care Home recognised

by Houses of Parliament Morar Lodge Care home has been recognised as a centre of Excellence in care by the Care Review Board House of Parliament Westminster.

Contact us...

01436 678 009 www.morarlodge.com 54 Glasgow Street, Helensburgh, G84 9NS

Management and staff have been applauded for their high qualifications, experience and skill ensuring delivery of 24 hour

nursing care specialising in the complex need of the elderly.

We have single rooms and limited apartments which allow couples and relatives to live together in this comfortable homely environment.

Please get in touch today to see how we can help.

Houses of Parliament Recognised Center of Excellence, 2015

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Fancy becoming a lifeguard?

Venue Meadow Centre, Dumbarton Times 9.00am-5.30pm Dates

Course 1 – Mon 17 Oct to Sat 22 Oct Course 2 - Sat 19 Nov & Sun 20 Nov, Sat 26 Nov & Sun 27 Nov, Sat 3 Dec & Sun 4 Dec

For further information email wdlt-training@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or visit our website www.wdleisure.net West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is a recognised Scottish Charity: SC 042999 VAT Registered: GB 129 7502; and Company Registered: SC413707 Delivering services on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council