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group makes members glad to be grey one member who told us: “ I knew no one when I moved to Helensburgh but after joining Grey Matters it can take me an hour to get a newspaper because of the people I meet in the street.”
Grey Matters first met in April 2012 with just eight members in attendance, now approaching its fifth birthday it is Helensburgh’s most successful forum for senior citizens. Over 240 people have attended the sessions. Its members have quizzed everyone from councillors and MSPs to local journalists at their regular meetings. But it is not just a thirst for knowledge that is satisfied by this organisation. Grey Matters combats social isolation, which is more damaging to an older person's health than an unhealthy life of smoking and drinking. Grey Matters has been nominated for an Age Scotland Award,
members will be attending the Age Scotland Awards in Perth on 29th March. In fact the group regularly have day trips and weekends away. Last year they visited Edinburgh, Blackpool, West Midlands Safari Park and Cadbury World to name just a few. Alison Gildea from Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) tells the CA: “ It was formed after a scoping exercise within the community. The findings
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RNLI seek ÂŁ20K to train local crews Helensburgh Lifeboat station has launched a funding appeal to help train the crews who are on call 24/7 and prepared to drop everything and risk their lives to save others. Helensburgh RNLI is to get a replacement Atlantic 85 class inshore rescue lifeboat towards the end of 2017. It is 8.5 metres long and takes a crew of four compared to the existing three person crew boat. It has more complex equipment than the current boat and a considerable amount of crew re-training is required. The estimated cost of this training is ÂŁ20,000. The RNLI’s spokesman Keith Shipman said: “ Our lifesaving work is essential, often difficult and sometimes dangerous. That’s why RNLI provide crew
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focus on teamwork, technical competence and safe operating procedures covering everything from boat-handling, search and rescue, and navigation, to radar training, radio communications and casualty care. RNLI Helensburgh can arrange visits for individuals and groups of all ages and endeavour to tailor the experience to suit the group. Typically visits last for about one hour or more and can include a tour of the building and its facilities and a chance to climb on board the Lifeboat. The RNLI ask for donations via JustGiving. Your details are safe and it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ HelensburghLifeboatAppeal2017
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restoration underway The next stages of the multi million pound regeneration of the town’s public park will begin this month as the wide-ranging restoration of Hermitage Park gathers pace. Hawthorn Heights Ltd, the contractors, moved on site mid-February to set up their site compound and begin Phase One, now well underway, which involves putting up temporary fencing for the tree works, tree felling and removal of roots and demolition of the toilet block. A play area design workshop was also held with a community children’s group
100 guests. A symbolic turf was cut by former Chairman of the Friends Mr Chris Packard. Fiona Baker, Chair of the Friends adds: “ We have launched a new information leaflet with details of opportunities for volunteering and getting involved in the park at the start of works ceremony. The menu style leaflet will be distributed at various local outlets including Helensburgh Library.”
Ecotourism launch A new ecotourism project for Loch Lomond and the Clyde Sea Lochs has been launched by Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The independent conservation and heritage charity for the national park area has appointed a project manager.
Phase Two will see workers start to excavate pathways, install scaffolding to the War Memorial and begin restoration of the Memorial. In partnership with Argyll and Bute Council, the Friends marked the start of the construction works in Hermitage Park with a small ceremony and tea and cakes for
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Tribute to wartime base and crew It returned to the Suffolk port when hostilities ceased, but during wartime years Catalina flying boats were a common sight on the Gareloch.
A permanent tribute to air bases and personnel in Helensburgh and Rhu is planned the Helensburgh Heritage Trust has revealed. The granite memorial will be in Kidston Park. The memorial is part of a national programme by the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust, which has erected over 50 memorials so far. It will commemorate Helensburgh Airfield (Rhu Seaplane Base and RAF Helensburgh and Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment Helensburgh) as well as the personnel and units who served there. Donald Fullarton, secretary of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust has been pursuing the venture in conjunction with the airfields trust. He explained: “It was inspired by retired Merseyside newspaper editor Robin Bird who has sourced the vast majority of the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment material for the
two books he has written. “Robin and I have been very keen and have campaigned for several years for a memorial to those MAEE personnel who lost their lives, but had been unsuccessful until the conservation trust appeared on the scene last year.” The memorial would be 1.2m high – an application for planning permission has been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council. The Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment closed after World War II, known as RAF Helensburgh, it operated primarily with flying boats after moving north from Felixstowe in 1939.
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Each year the charity helps hundreds of people in Helensburgh and Lomond and West Dunbartonshire. They raise funds locally and all the money raised locally is used locally. SSAFA Dunbartonshire say “ Whenever our ex-Servicemen or their dependants need us, we’ll do whatever we can to help. Our clients are changing and so are their needs. Younger veterans are increasingly likely to come forward for our assistance. The move into civilian life can be a difficult one with common issues including housing, relationships, employment and mental health.� If you would like further information on SSAFA, whether as a client or a potential volunteer, please contact Dunbartonshire@ ssafa.org.uk 0745 303 1443
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The Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafè faces a funding gap so chairperson and local hero Susie Will is hoping more backers will chip in with a £1 a week donation. The cafè has around 50 youngsters who come regularly, it faces several repairs and needs to expand. It is also forming a board to explore a community empowerment takeover of a church hall which has been abandoned for eight years. Susie said: “We didn’t get a big grant and are struggling a bit awaiting another to kick in and we don’t want to close. We have come such a long way. The Cafè has been running for five years now in that time we have saved the old tennis pavilion, replaced decking, painted, rewired, replaced windows and toilets, new kitchen water heaters and wall heaters. “We are members of Youth Scotland and pay a very competent and much loved Youth Worker a sessional wage, two sessions per week and hoping to add a 9-12yrs session.”
Susie Wills has been volunteering in and around Cove and Kilcreggan for more than 40 years. She won a Regional Hero award at the annual Argyll and Bute Volunteer of the Year celebration. She founded the youth cafe which provides fun activities for young people on the peninsula. She has been tireless in her fundraising efforts for the café ever since. The Cafè now has a dance group, a football team and there’s integration ongoing with the sailing club, West Dunbartonshire Football and Cove Park Artists retreat. Susie says: “ We’ve built a skate park for under £30,000 which is pretty clever. We have young people coming from Helensburgh and all over the peninsula to our open door hospitality, and we always have a trained and supportive ear for any young person with a problem.”
Currently the team have repairs to do, also they need to complete the skate park aesthetically, and then they hope to offer some skateboarding lessons once the Spring kicks in. “ We don’t have enough money and we don’t have enough room.
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£1 backers Hall refurb on show A donation of just £1 week via a standing order as some generous locals already do will keep the club going. If you decide you could commit we thank you profusely. We are in a funding hiatus right now, as grants don’t kick in until April. There are purple buckets in The Creggans and in The Post Office for donations. See Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafe on Facebook or call me on 07849178206.”
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Rhu and Shandon Village Hall has been serving the local community since 1905. Now it is being relaunched after a complete transformation. The Hall committee invites anyone interested to come along on Saturday March 4 between 12 noon and 3.00 pm to see the work for themselves. Sue Thornley from the management committee told the CA : “ There will be activities for children of all ages and displays by groups using the hall and meeting rooms so you can see what is currently on offer. Tea, coffee and home baking will be available.” All the work at the Hall, which includes full central heating and redecoration, has been
made possible thanks to generous funding from the Forces Covenant Fund, the Kenneth Barge Memorial Trust and fundraising events in the local community. Sue adds: “Our thanks also go to Argyll and Bute Council who, in partnership with the Management Committee, have organised and carried out the heating contract to provide the community with a warm and welcoming meeting place. No longer will we have to worry about coming to the hall on cold winter’s evenings!” https://rhuhall.org/
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We’re asking our readers if there’s anything more you’d find handy. With our bumper 36-page editions we have room for regular slots which could enhance the mag as a month long information source. We already carry essential numbers for local services and contacts for most if not all support groups. What else?
Would it be useful to publish the tide tables for sailors, sunset and sunrise times, church services or bus times? Or how about healthy living tips or a selection of the best of What’s On from our sister magazines in Bearsden & Milngavie and Dumbarton & Vale of Leven?
We say: “It’s a community magazine and we want what you want. So if you’ve got any thoughts we’d love to hear from you.� Also as we mentioned last month we’re always on the lookout for stories. So whether it is new ideas for the mag, events, information about your club or organisation or a story about a local person going over and above, please get in touch.
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The exhibition of paintings all have a local connection, and will be on display daily from now until the end of June. Mary on 01436 672601
Hotels on the Rosneath Peninsula and Loch Lomondside have won a raft of honours in the 2017 Scottish Hotel Awards.
Tuesday 7th Helensburgh Photographic Sailing Club
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Knockderry Country House Hotel in Cove and the Loch Lomond Arms in Luss were both named winners in the Argyll and Lomond region. The Knockderry was named country house hotel and fine dining restaurant hotel of the year – last year it won the national title of Scotland’s most romantic hotel. And the Loch Lomond Arms has been named as the best hotel bar in the region, with three members of staff winning ‘people of excellence’ awards – bar manager Graeme Gordon, marketing manager Charlotte Colquhoun and executive chef Alan McLaughlan.
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MARCH 2017 – What's Up Doc?
Top team READY TO host valuation day Lomond and Argyll Decorative and Fine Art Society (LADFAS) has teamed up with The National Trust for Scotland and Auctioneers Lyon and Turnbull to host an antiques valuation day. It takes place at the Hill House, Helensburgh on Saturday 25th March from 11am - 4pm. People are invited to bring up to five items for valuation. Experts will be available in decorative and applied arts, paintings, ceramics, furniture (portable only), jewellery, books, manuscripts and Asian art. Charge for valuations is £10, including house entry and both tearoom and gift shop will be open. Now Celebrating its 20th Anniversary and welcoming new members, LADFAS has a current membership of 300. Meeting monthly, in the Victoria Hall, it offers a programme of lectures given by expert speakers. Each year, it arranges visits, locally and abroad, as well as
study days. Members take part in Church Recording and Heritage projects, aiming to ensure that our heritage has a future through conservation, preservation and recording. Spokesman Ian Bone says: “ Next May, we rebrand to become The Arts Society, Lomond and Argyll; The Logo will change but the programme of lectures will continue to provide opportunities for members to discover and connect with the arts as well as each other. “
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This month: SEARCH AND DESTROY... Researchers are continually finding new ways to fight cancer. Recent advances in so-called immunotherapy are being used in some cases of advanced bowel cancer. Manufactured antibodies (which we normally use to fight infections) “search and destroy” cancer cells by recognising abnormal proteins on their coat and killing them. This method is being used along with standard chemotherapy. Of course, the main treatment for bowel cancer is to remove the affected part of gut by an operation.
Sometimes this can even be done with laparoscopic or “key-hole” surgery. More people are being cured of this through early detection, either with bowel screening kits or people reporting signs sooner to their doctor. These early signs particularly apply to over-50’s and include a change in poo lasting more than 4 weeks, bleeding, ongoing stomach pains, weight loss, or feeling tired or pale. It’s best not to ignore these signs, so if there is a problem, your doctor can quickly get to the bottom of it!
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Local News – MARCH 2017
Cubs Group help Mountain Rescue
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The Helensburgh Tree Trust has planted some new trees on West Rossdhu Drive. These new birch trees fill the gaps in the verge where older trees have died.
At a recent Pack meeting, the 1st Rhu Cub Scout Pack presented a cheque for £199 to David Dodson of the Lomond Mountain Rescue Team. The children raised the money by holding a sponsored silence, an event that really challenged them, and their families were extremely generous. Mr Dodson spent an evening with the Pack, and showed them his rescue vehicle and the equipment the team uses on the hills.
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Calendar of events Wednesday 1st North Clyde Archaeological Society St. Andrew's Church Hall 7:30-8:30PM, Dr. Jing Hang will speak on The Archaeology of Chinese Textiles. Light refreshments will be provided, all are welcome.
Cove & Kilcreggan S.W.I. Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, Martin Rippon is our guest speaker and his subject is bread Making. Competitions: 1lb fruit loaf/Embroidered bookmark. All welcome. 01436 842465 or joanbeilby@hotmail.co.uk
Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall Helensburgh & District Chest, 10-11:30am, Come join us for Heart & Stroke Club coffee and a chat while the wee Unless otherwise indicated all meetings are held in Victoria Halls ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail. 10am-12noon, WED 1: Tower com or call 07717 238979 Cinema - Coffee & Film / WED 8: Quiz / WED 15: Flower Arranging / (runs every Wednesday) WED 22: David Bruce - 'What Sir Garelochhead Dog Training Walter Scott did for Hollywood!' Gibson Hall, Garelochhead / WED 29: Angela’s Seated 7pm, Puppy Socialisation; 7:30pm, Aerobics. Enquiries to Jean 01436 Puppy Obedience; 8:30pm, 674966. Advanced Obedience. Puppies accepted as soon as vaccinations Boys' Brigade Meetings are complete - no waiting list. Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 01436 831950 or jaycamcollies@ 6pm, Lots of fun and games and yahoo.com also learning crafts and other indoor and outdoor activities and (runs every Wednesday) learning new skills - when we are not out to interesting outings (fire station, bowling, gala, Dumbarton FC etc). iain@talmans1. wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115 (runs every Wednesday)
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Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome. Tartan Harmony Rehearsals 07912 284396. RNYC (runs every Wednesday) 7:30pm, If you are a lady who likes to sing, whether up in the lyrical heights of our tenor section, or down amongst the sultry tones of our basses - or anywhere in between - why not join us for a rehearsal? tartanharmony.com, or see Facebook. (runs every Thursday)
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Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12 noon, We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHS trained peer who attends each meeting. A chance for breastfeeding mums to get help, support or just a cuppa. (Runs every Thursday)
Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1pm, New members always welcome.  Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed.  For further info ring Nina on 01436 672099 or Margaret on 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon) RSGS Inspiring People: Clifton Bain, the Rainforests of Britain and Ireland Victoria Halls, Sinclair St 7:30pm, Clifton Bain has travelled down the west coast of Britain and Ireland in search of ancient woodlands of oak, birch, ash and hazel – Europe’s temperate rainforest. His talk will explore some of the best remaining examples of these woods, explaining how human history has helped shape them and the conservation challenges that lie ahead. 01738 455050 or enquiries@rsgs.org Pamper Night Helensburgh & Lomond Carers Centre, Lomond House, 29 Lomond Street, Helensburgh 6-9pm, Facials, reflexology, Indian head massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage, nail painting & various stalls including, Arbonne skin care & make-up. All treatments must be prebooked and paid for in advance, Tickets £3. John Amabile, TV presenter (60 minute makeover), will also be here on the night promoting Arbonne skincare. 01436 673444
Friday 3rd Helensburgh Writers' Circle Rhu Hall 2pm, Members read their own work. All welcome. 01436 820094 or ann.stewart1@btinternet.com Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more info contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month)
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What's On Calendar – MARCH 2017 Saturday Cafè Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10:30am-12pm, This popular café will provide an opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a cake and fellowship. For more info, contact Gordon Weir, pastor at BCF, on 07581570090 or church community worker Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk (runs first Saturday of month)
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Saturday 4th Helensburgh And West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am SAT 4: Three Trossachs Lochs SUN 12: Sallochy Trail SAT 18: The Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel. No dogs. Visit www.hwdramblers.me.uk or call 01389 731953.
Saturday 4th BPC Fundraising Ceilidh Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Hell for Leather (folk/ ceilidh/rock band), Margaret Rose Highland Dancers and Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band. Tickets £6 - available from Commodore Hotel or call CH Campbell on 07710 427535 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)
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. 01436 676024 (Patty) (runs every Tuesday 7-8:30pm & Sunday 4-5:30pm)
Monday 6th Fun First Sessions Various Locations MON: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:30pm, Colgrain Community House, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (05yrs) / THU: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (5-8yrs) / FRI: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs). For more information visit the website www.funfirst.org.uk or email mail@ funfirst.org.uk Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Cafè 6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date with what's going on at the Youth Cafè 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 more information call 01436 820352 (runs every Monday) Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1pm - 2pm, Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For more information call 07999757861 between 10pm-11pm, or visit the website at www.9wavestaichi.org (runs every Monday) The Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society Cove Burgh Hall 8pm, MON 6: Revd.Dr Neil E. Allison speaking on 'British Chaplains and Two World Wars' / MON 13: Annual general meeting, followed by a fun general knowledge quiz. Bridge Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm, Intermediate, warm welcome to new members. For more information contact Kay Reid 01436 676718 or John Mcpherson 821851. (Every Monday until May)
Art Class Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 2-4pm, Small art class for beginners. Call Hugh Scott 01436 675741 (Runs every Monday) Helensburgh CND Meeting Clyde Bar, West Clyde Street 7.30pm, Our speaker will be Graeme McCormick on the subject 'Helensburgh, Faslane and Missed Opportunities' - all welcome!
Macmillan Drop-In Helensburgh Library 1:15-3:00pm, Providing information & support for people affected by cancer. To contact Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service call 01586 555932, or email macmillan@argyllbute.gov.uk (runs every Monday)
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MARCH 2017 – What's On Calendar
Calendar of events Tuesday 7th Stay and Play Cove Burgh Hall Meets twice a week. TUE: 12:45-2:45pm, (£2 per child, £1 for babies under 1 or additional children) / WED: 9:45-10:45 (£1). Coffee and tea for the grown-up and snack provided for the little ones. Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 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 & 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)
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Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am)
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Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Billy Carruthers will be showing and telling us about perennials including paeonies. Visitors welcome. 01389 841292 or aballance@btinternet.com
Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Come along and find fresh home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of month)
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 and hire as well. See www.facebook. com/Helensburghslingmeet/ (runs 1st Tuesday of the month) Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. scotland@ swimtime.org or call 0131 278 0444 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am) Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7:30pm, Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members. 01436674966 or riddington88@hotmail.com (runs every tuesday)
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Thursday 9th Cove & Kilcreggan Film Society Cove Burgh Hall 7:30pm, A Walk in the Woods (2015) Tuck shop, or you’re welcome to bring your own, including BYOB. 01436 840024 Helensburgh Art Club Sailing Club 7:30pm, when Norman McNally will be giving an appraisal of members' work. New members welcome. helensburghartclub.co.uk.
Allender Jazz Band Colgrain Bowling Club 7:30pm, A Jazzy fund-raising night proceeds going to Lomond & Clyde Community Orchestra and The local Dementia Support Group. jobone@yahoo.co.uk Hottest Show in Town Chance or No Chance Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm, As part of the Boys Brigade Centenary Celebrations the BB is going to host a TV game show called Chance or No Chance. The setting of the show will be based on a TV studio with a live studio audience and access to the show will by tickets only. The contestants for the show will be drawn from the studio audience and the prizes will range from BB badges to cash prizes of 50 pence to £100. 07780 479047 or douglasw507@btinternet.com Tartan Harmony and Friends Spring Concert Helensburgh Sailing Club 7:30pm, This will be their first concert under the direction of Sian Winstanley and they're looking forward to sharing some of the entertaining and lovely songs they've been learning since she joined them. 07825551895 or adriennespy@gmail.com
Queen II Gibson Hall, Garelochhead bringing with them their show filled with hits like Don't Friday 10th Stop Me. Tickets are priced at Helensburgh Writers' Circle £10, or concessions are £7.50, Rhu Hall available from Tickets Scotland 2pm, Why not come along and or locally at Eureka or the Post read and discuss poetry? New Office in Garelochhead, and members welcome. 01436 820094 SOS Shoe Repair or Humbles in or ann.stewart1@btinternet.com Helensburgh.
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What's On Calendar – MARCH 2017 Helensburgh CND Conference – Life After Trident Helensburgh Parish Church 1–5pm, Tickets available from Eventbrite, Scottish CND, Helensburgh CND. Tickets £5 waged, £3 unwaged/concession. Who Let The Dads Out? Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9.30-10.45am, This unique toddlers group invites dads and male carers to take wee ones along and enjoy fellowship, toys, crafts and a chance to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cup of coffee. For info, call 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs second Saturday of month) Broom Bezzums Gig Three Villages Hall, Arrochar 7pm, Multi-award-winning, powerful live acoustic duo comprising the talents and striking stage presence of Andrew Cadie and Mark Bloomer. Broom Bezzums, firmly established in the German acoustic scene have been performing together for 10 years, are three-time winners of the German Rock and Pop Prize. Tickets £10 from Hall or Post Office. threevillages.org.uk/threevillages-hall
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Tuesday 21 Larchfield Book Launch Lomond School 7pm, riverrun books invites you to join Polly Clark for the launch of her debut novel. Polly will be in conversation with literary agent Jenny Brown and signing copies. To reserve a place, email: elizabeth. masters@quercusbooks.co.uk
Helensburgh Jobs Fair Victoria Hall, Helensburgh 10.30am-1pm, Come and speak to employers about job opportunities and careers.
Tuesday 14th Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls 2pm, Mrs Pamela Stoddart who will be demonstrating flower arrangements using the theme "Spring Melody". All welcome, Telephone 01436 673066.
Wednesday 15th RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street 7:30pm, Birding in Madagascar. A talk by John Clark on the wildlife & scenery encountered during a trip around Madagascar. 01436 821178 or laighfield@gmail.com Golden Time Cafè Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30am-12pm, This cafè offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a cuppa whilst being entertained by live musical entertainment and readings. For more info, contact Gordon Weir on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www. bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk (runs 3rd Wednesday of month)
Friday 17th Helensburgh Writers' Circle Rhu Hall 2pm, Members read their own work. All welcome. For more info call 01436 820094 or email ann.stewart1@btinternet.com
Thursday 23rd Saturday 18th Helensburgh Music Society Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:45pm, Helensburgh Music Society presents the Icaria Duo, a young and dynamic flute and harp duo. They are a versatile duo with a large repertoire. Their enchanting programme will include Histoire du Tango Piazzolla, Sonata for Flute and Harp - Donizetti, Carmen FantasyBorne. A 'not-to-be missed' concert!
M&Co Fashion Show in Aid of Alzheimer Scotland Sinclair Street,Helensburgh 7pm, Approximately 20 models from children to grandparents, all strutting their stuff and displaying the lovely ranges of clothing. Tickets £6 from Alzheimer Scotland Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre 23-25 West Princes Street. Helensburgh Art Club Sailing Club 7:30pm, Joint meeting with the Photographic Club on 'Still Life'. New members welcome. www. helensburghartclub.co.uk.
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Calendar of events Thursday 23rd Helensburgh and District Beekeepers Association Rhu Parish Church Hall 7:15pm, Speaker, Ian Craig, MBE, will give a presentation titled, 'The Variable Brood Chamber'. All welcome. 01301 702295 or secretary@helensburghbees.com
Friday 24th Helensburgh Writers' Circle Rhu Hall 2pm, Can you write a 1000 word romantic story? If you can, come and join us. 01436 820094 or ann. stewart1@btinternet.com
Saturday 25th Messy Church United Reformed Church 10:30-12:30pm, Craft & stories for children 0-11yrs, parents & carers. Easter theme. 01436 679565 or reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk. Spring Concert Victoria Halls 7:45pm, Programme includes Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf' & music by Brahms and Verdi. www.h-o-s.co.uk
Antiques Valuation Day Hill House 11am-4pm, 'Antiques Road Show' style valuation of your treasures by Lyon & Turnbull, auctioneers. Experts available in: decorative and applied arts, paintings, ceramics, silver, furniture (portable only), jewellery, books, manuscripts and Asian art. More info by emailing chair@ladfas.org.uk or phone 01436 679444 Lomond And Clyde Community Orchestra Spring Concert Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am, Free entry. Programme includes: Sibelius; Finlandia, Verdi; Aida, Simon and Garfunkel Medley. Conductor Leon Reimer. Coffee and cakes after the concert. For further information visit www.locco.org.uk Rock 'n' Rhu Rhu Community Centre 8pm, The Rhu & Shandon Gala is hosting a fundraising rock night. Lucky 13 and Crackerman rock the Rhu hall. Tickets £10 available from the Rhu Inn. For more information email rhugala@ outlook.com
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Sunday 26th Spring Concert Victoria Halls 3pm, Family-friendly concert, including Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'. www.h-o-s.co.uk Charity Car Boot Sale Loch Lomond Shores Overspill Carpark 10am-1pm, ÂŁ6 per car; ÂŁ10 per van. All proceeds go to charity. All welcome.
Thursday 30th Fun First Easter Party Victoria Halls 10-11:15am, Come along for some FUN! Tickets available at any Fun First Session.
Friday 31st Helensburgh Writers' Circle Rhu Hall 2pm, Members will be reading their own work. All welcome. 01436 820094.
Saturday April 29 Dumbartonshire Federation SWI Location TBC 10:30am, Come and view home baking and hand crafted goods. All welcome. 01389 841 417
Save the Children Musical Evening Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, The evening will feature Jonathan Kennedy, baritone, and Beth Taylor, mezzo-soprano, both of whom were soloists in the Oratorio Choir’s 'Peace on Earth' concert in December. Tickets, £15, include a canapÊ-style buffet and can be purchased at the office of Helensburgh Parish Church.
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Glitter and glitz at DANCE fest JOB VACANCY The town’s biggest event that few people have heard of begins this month when the British Association of Teachers of Dancing welcome hundreds of dancers and their families. The event is the Helensburgh Stage Festival and Scottish Theatre Championships. Graham Craig from the Victoria Halls says:� The BATD have been coming to the Victoria Halls for around 20 years, there are around 300 dancers, parents and assorted family members in the halls each day. “Every room is in use as a changing room and everything is covered in glitter. Dancers and their families come from all over Scotland to compete in the Scottish Championships.
The BATD Theatre Dance Council International 2017 Scottish Theatre Championships at Helensburgh Stage Festival runs from 31st March - 9th April. Organisers tell us: “ It is a top event in the dance calendar. The stages host a glittering array of talent with competitors in Juvenile, Junior and Senior Tap, Ballet, Modern, Song and Dance putting on performances of the highest possible standards.� Local dance luminaries involved
include Ian Mcleod who started his professional career as a soloist with Scottish Ballet before going into the theatre world where he was a principal dancer in London’s West End and performed in many TV shows, films and music videos. He has been teaching and choreographing for the last 30 years.
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Parents at Rhu Primary School are once again holding their Spring Fair 13 May 2017 in the school grounds from 11-2pm
The highland dancing competition day will still be held at Victoria Halls. The Opening Parade at 12 noon Sunday, 18 June will leave from the Town clock then turn right along East King Street to the Park for the official opening. There will still only be one entry fee for both events and further details will be confirmed nearer the time.
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Rhu Primary School Association is giving early warning not to throw out any bikes that have been outgrown. Hold on to it and and you can sell it at the Fair. The school asks for a donation of 20% of the bike sale price (you can give more) and the seller keeps the rest of the money, or the bike if it doesn’t sell. It is also giving early notice to book stalls for the Fair as there is usually more demand than space available. Contact rhufair@gmail.com
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Luss, 01436 860430 l FRI 3: Robert Carmichael l SAT 4: On The Wagon l FRI 10: Scott MacDonald l SAT 11: On The Wagon l FRI 17: Paul Murdoch l SAT 18: Robert Carmichael l FRI 24: Damien Swail l SAT 25: On The Wagon l FRI 31: Joe Quinn
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Broom Bezzums is a multi-award winning, powerful live acoustic duo compromising the talents and striking stage presence of Andrew Cadie and Mark Bloomer. Andrew Cadie, a folk musician and composer from Northumberland and Mark Bloomer, rock drummer turned singer-songwriter from the Black Country married and settled with their wives in Germany and spend most of the year gigging on the continent, where people love their powerful songs, impressive musicality and British humour. Now a local audience can enjoy their music based on Anglo – Celtic traditions and flavoured by Andrew’s Northumbrian homeland and the formidable rock heritage of Mark’s Black
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For rock fans Queen II are returning to the Gibson Hall, Garelochhead on Saturday March 11th, bringing with them their show filled with hits like Don't Stop Me Now, Killer Queen, and Crazy Little Thing Called Love along with some lesser known gems for everyone to join in singing, and get the hall rocking. This is the third time that the band have played Garelochhead, and they're looking forward to seeing everybody back again, with a few new faces too. Tickets are priced at £10, or concessions are £7.50, available from Tickets Scotland or locally at Eureka or the Post Office in Garelochhead, and SOS Shoe Repair or Humbles in Helensburgh.
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Outdoor SPORT show BABCOCK SPONSOR 10k Babcock announced as the new sponsor of what was previously the Polaroid 10k Series. Race Director of the Babcock Helensburgh 10k and Chair of the Babcock 10k Series Organising Committee, Kevin Johnson was keen to acknowledge the outstanding commitment of Polaroid over the past thirty three years. The new series will include two of the established races in Helensburgh on Thursday May 4th at 7.30pm and Dumbarton on Thursday 11th May at 7.30pm, with a new race, promoted by Shettleston Harriers in Glasgow on Sunday 28th May at 9.30am.
The Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoors Pursuits Show returns to Glasgow this month. Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow, from March 10 to 12, the event offers the chance to check out 100 top brands from a variety of sports. Highlights include Pinarello, Canyon, Cube, Merida, Santa Cruz, Cervelo and BTWIN from the cycling world and running brands Newton, On, Altra, Ronhill, Hilly, Craft, and Kalenji. A guest theatre will welcome sporting celebrities, including cycling legend Graeme Obree and top Scottish marathon running brothers Derek and Callum Hawkins.
cycle in 12 hours live at the show. The event promises something for every age and fitness level, with fun activities for kids such as an assault course, climbing wall and mountain bike trail.
As one of the area’s largest employers, Babcock is an important part of the local community and proud to support the 10k series. The Babcock 10k Series will build upon the traditions established by its’ predecessor and offer exciting competitive opportunities to all, from recreational runner
Adults can race on an indoor cycling track, try the latest road bikes from Bike Swanky and test their skills on an e-mountain bike course. There will be a number of running and triathlon challenges, as well as the chance to win a place in the New York Marathon.
Ultra cyclist Katie Ford will attempt to break the Guinness The SEC, Glasgow is around 40 World Record for the greatest minutes away on the train from simulated distance on a static Helensburgh. See website www.scottishcyclingrunningoutdoorpursuitsshow.co.uk
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to Olympian, whilst providing memorable experiences for those whose goal is simply to take part and complete the distance. Series entrants will receive a More Mile technical running t-shirt and each race will feature a specially struck medal, for all finishers, depicting the local icons of Hill House; Dumbarton Castle and The People’s Palace. Goody bags will be crammed full of useful accessories from retail running partner, Start Fitness. Category and spot prizes worth more than £3,000 will be on offer from Start Fitness and More Mile, across the series. AG Barr’s Strathmore Water brand will refresh and rehydrate the runners. Entries are now open at entrycentral and for more information visit us on Facebook and at Babcock10kSeries.co.uk
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ADVERTISERS INDEX Company Name.................................................................. Page @Helensburgh . ...................................................................... 23 A & M Timber.......................................................................... 17 A1 Road Surfacing.................................................................... 3 Abbeyfield............................................................................... 16 Admin Design......................................................................... 23 Advertising and Design (Oxford) Ltd.................................... 24 Anne Of Loudenville................................................................ 5 Argyll Chandlers..................................................................... 16 Ark Decking and Timber........................................................ 26 Black & Lizars.......................................................................... 15 Business Gateway................................................................... 13 Caledonia Property Bureau...................................................... 9 Cheaper Car Insurance............................................................. 1 Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd...................................................... 29 Cleaning company ................................................................... 4 Clydeside Domestics ................................................................ 9 CMC Home Improvements....................................................... 3 Commodore Hotel.................................................................. 27 Conservatory Renovation Company..................................... 29 Craigdhu Joinery..................................................................... 20 David Wilson Handyman.......................................................... 2 DC Cairney................................................................................. 8 DG Joinery................................................................................. 2 Diamond Domestics................................................................ 11 Domestic Solutions................................................................... 2 Double Six............................................................................... 18 Drumfork Farm Livery.............................................................. 6 Drymen Show.......................................................................... 22 Dympna Goward Podiatry Services....................................... 14 E S Fencing................................................................................ 7 Eden Garden Design............................................................... 29 EH Noble & Son....................................................................... 12 Elegance Boutique of Helensburgh...................................... 19 F Hamilton & Son...................................................................... 8 Financial Investment 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Keys Galore............................................................................... 2 KPS Property Services............................................................... 6 Kw Building & Joinery Ltd...............................................5 & 10 Lapis Contracts Ltd................................................................. 12 LC Roofing................................................................................. 8 Ledgerwoods Electrical Services............................................ 10 Loch Lomond Tree Surgeons.................................................. 25 Lomond & Trossachs Fuels...................................................... 27 Lomond Home and Garden Services..................................... 17 Lomond Sheds......................................................................... 31 Lorimer-Hill Landscapes & Tree Surgeon................................ 5 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Doors..................................................................... 26 Sheila Fleet.............................................................................. 18 Shrubs...................................................................................... 31 SK Joinery................................................................................ 16 SMB Property Maintenance................................................... 27 Sovereign Blinds....................................................................... 5 Sparkle..................................................................................... 32 Style Paving Ltd....................................................................... 10 T M Smith Plastering ............................................................... 2 The Bay Garden Company..................................................... 14 The Cameron Club.................................................................. 20 The Coffee Club...................................................................... 31 The Cutting Room.................................................................. 19 The Ice Cream Cart Company................................................ 18 The Kitchen Depot ................................................................ 36 The Logie Baird......................................................................... 9 The media shop (ref business gateway)............................... 15 The Paint Shed........................................................................ 28 The Snack Shack . ................................................................... 14 Thermaseal..........................................................................1 & 3 Thistle Blinds............................................................................. 7 Victim Support Scotland......................................................... 32 VIP Nails................................................................................... 19 WCC West Coast Group Ltd..................................................... 1 West Dumbartonshire Lesuire............................................... 35 William Jardine Carpets......................................................... 33 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company........................... 5 Wood Made Good.................................................................... 3 Your Friday Girl......................................................................... 3
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"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison." Well, thanks for that, Mr Sanderson - please excuse us while we blush with pride. When it comes to looking after our customers, The Kitchen Depot is never knowingly undersold.
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