Park Life June July 2018

Your what’s on guide and advertiser for West Stirlingshire, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Callander & Trossachs Summerfest

JUNE JULY 2018

20,000

copies printed.

Delivered by Royal Mail

14th - 29th July

Homes & Interiors Feature Top tips and guide to all things local

Kinlochard Family Highland Gathering 15th July

Bringing your local community together covering: Strathblane • Blanefield • Croftamie • Drymen • Killearn Balfron • Balmaha • Rowardennan • Gartocharn • Fintry • Buchlyvie • Arnprior • Kippen • Gargunnock Thornhill Ruskie • Port of Menteith • Callander • Kilmahog • Brig O Turk • Aberfoyle • Kinlochard • Balloch • Gartmore

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THE OAK TREE INN Muddy Boots Welcome

Loch Lomond Coffee Co. Come and taste coffee roasted by our very own Loch Lomond Coffee Co. the first coffee roasting facility in the National Park. Taste it in St Mocha and The Oak Tree, we’ve also got bags of coffee for sale.

New Balmaha Pontoon Our new pontoon has daily water bus services linking Balmaha and Luss, plus cruises around the islands. Check our website for times of sailings.

Plus watch out for new water based activities coming very soon!

Weir’s Rest Over 300,000 people have visited Weir’s Rest at Balmaha. Come and see the Tom Weir Statue, as well as the newly landscaped Weir’s Rest, with new heritage boards and beautiful views.

Green Credentials St Mocha Coffee Shops takeaway cups are fully compostable, offering strong green benefits. Also they feature a beautiful picture of Conic Hill, painted by local artist Wil Freeborn.

Tel: 01360 870357 | Email: info@theoaktreeinn.co.uk

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Sailings and events throughout the year

Steamship Sir Walter Scott D The is fully wheelchair friendly

Home of the Steamship Sir Walter Scott

International Children’s Celebration Cruises One of the special series of cruises with musical performances from National Park youth groups on board the Steamship Sir Walter Scott.

Sponsored by the Friends of Lomond and The Trossachs.

Saturday, June 2nd. Sailings 1.00pm and 2.30pm.

Mid-Summer Buffet & Evening Cruise with Shaky Enjoy a buffet in The Steamship Café followed by an evening cruise with our popular rhythm & blues and rock star Shaky.

Saturday, June 23rd. Buffet from 5.00pm.

Take time out and explore Loch Katrine • Classic steamship cruises on the iconic Sir Walter Scott • Legends of the Loch cruises on the Lady of the Lake • Family friendly special events throughout the year • Walking & cycling on the shores of Loch Katrine • The Steamship Café • Katrine Gifts - Souvenirs & Crafts • Katrinewheelz - Cycle Hire • Borg Grech Photography • Pier Café - Stronachlachar

Short breaks at Loch Katrine Eco Lodges Leave the hustle and bustle behind and enjoy a short break in one of our 8 cosy Lochs and Bens Eco Lodges (4 en-suite with underfloor heating) plus get 20% cruise and cycle hire discounts when you stay.

Alternatively park your motorhome at one of our specially designated spaces with new hook up facilities.

Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, by Callander, Stirling FK17 8HZ Tel: 01877 376315/6 • Email: enquiries@lochkatrine.com www.parklifescotland.co.uk BOOK A CRUISE ONLINE - www.lochkatrine.com

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12 Useful Numbers 18 Cyber Resilience 25 Recipe 26 Cruises Balmaha 29 Blane Valley Inn 34 Fitness Listings 35 Fit Blog 36/49 Homes & Interiors Feature 52 Highland Games 53 Public Libraries 55 Gabi Heron Interview 56-58 Local Events 62 Mugdock Events 64-65 Callander Summerfest 69 Gardening Tips 72 RSPB Events 76 Scotland’s Gardens 80 Harmony Fields 82 FADS "Journeys End�

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Competitions & Offers 23 Three Sisters Bake 58 Jurrasic Parrr 53 Macroberts 53 Scottish Homebuilding Tickets Heron House

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To enter all our competitions please visit www.parklifescotland.co.uk

The wait is nearly over!

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Coming soon – Buchanan Views, Killearn

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A stunning new development by Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Buchanan Views, Killearn An exciting development of spacious, welldesigned 3 to 5 bedroom new homes in the picturesque village of Killearn.

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Please register to find out more.

Call 0845 600 1925 or visit our website

The computer generated images shown are of typical versions of Mactaggart & Mickel house styles, the specification depicted may vary to that in the version of this house type at the above development.

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Welcome

JUNE / JULY 2018

In This Edition...

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aps Aff! The sun is out and and we have been having some great weather so hopefully it stays that way for the summer to allow our wonderful local events to go ahead.

Some of these events are new but most date back for years. All are worth supporting in some way,volunteering or enjoying the day itself with the whole family.

We apologise if we have missed your event but we do use our website and Facebook pages to

Your what’s on guide and advertiser for West Stirlingshire, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

20,000

copies printed.

Delivered by Royal Mail

AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2018

Park Life Local Food & Drink Guide for 2018

Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 28-30 Sept Balmaha Pontoon new bus boat services Bringing your local community together covering: Strathblane • Blanefield • Croftamie • Drymen • Killearn Balfron • Balmaha • Rowardennan • Gartocharn • Fintry • Buchlyvie • Arnprior • Kippen • Gargunnock Thornhill Ruskie • Port of Menteith • Callander • Kilmahog • Brig O Turk • Aberfoyle • Kinlochard • Balloch • Gartmore

update events on a daily basis so please 'like’ us, ‘follow’ us to get all the latest information.

Park Life Magazine is the perfect platform to communicate with your community. We print 20,000 copies for locals and tourists to pick up as a What's On Guide and business advertiser.

Have a lovely summer.

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Next Edition

Advertise with us!

Park Life Local Food & Drink Guide 2018 Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 28-30 Sept Balmaha Pontoon new bus boat services

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Park Life meets local business owners James Roberts and Tony Macdonald

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ames Roberts and Tony Macdonald run two recruitment businesses – Progressive Travel Recruitment and 14fiftyseven – from Port of Menteith, with staff working for them from bases all over the world.

Their new venture, 14fiftyseven, supplies PAs, nannies, other household staff and Lifestyle Managers for busy people of all kinds.

Why is the company called 14fiftyseven?

It’s a reference to the year that King James officially named this beautiful place Port of Menteith.

What inspired you to start the business? a new approach to household recruitment

We saw that traditional jobs like nanny or admin assistant could be expanded on. The people we place help clients with a variety of tasks from admin to gardening, cooking, household finances, sometimes childcare, and more. There is commercial value in employing one versatile Lifestyle Manager to do several jobs. The variety provides more job satisfaction for the employee, too.

Who would benefit the most from the services you offer?

14fiftyseven.com 01877 385 640

Anyone who needs a helping hand. It’s not a onesize-fits-all approach. Our financial advisor in Stirling employs a Lifestyle Manager who helps with paperwork for her job, but also with jobs around the house and farm, from cooking to dog walking. It’s vastly improved her work-life balance.

We recently placed a house manager in Surrey who not only looks after her employee’s home, but also helps with her hotel business. One client may be a dotcom start-up millennial, another a working parent needing an extra pair of hands.

What brought you to this area?

The peace and beauty of the Port. We moved from Glasgow and previously have lived and worked in Dubai, London and Manchester.

14fiftyseven.com 01877 385640 www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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A family business based in Thornhill Stirlingshire, covering Stirling, Perthshire, Fife, Kinross, Clacks, Lothian, Lanark, Dumbarton and more...

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Heating Oil, Commercial & Agricultural Fuels

Join us at the Stirling Show - Saturday 9th June 2018 Boiler maintenance services

Competitive pricing

Reliable delivery service

0800 833 534 www.gleaner.co.uk

COMPLETE COACH TRAVEL Your Local Private Hire Taxi Service

8 SEAT PEOPLE CARRIERS FOR LOCAL & DISTANCE WORK

GOLF TRIPS • WEDDINGS FESTIVALS • CORPORATE AIRPORT TRANSFERS

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Here’s what some of our customers had to say about our work:

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To arrange a free estimate please contact Stevie Melvin

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FREE SURVEY, QUOTATION AND DESIGN

Installation service only also available

• New builds • Renovations Extensions • • Free estimate • Kitchens, Bathrooms • Property Maintenance Design & Installation • Project Management • General joinery Services • Insurance work

All Trades Provides

Kevin Morgan - Tel 07825 006101 | www.kmjoiners.co.uk

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Useful Numbers

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Police Non-Emergency 101 Police Emergency 999 or 112 Scottish Power 0800 0270072 Stirling Council 08452 777000 Water Help Line 0800 0778 778 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 The Samaritans 24hr 08457 90 90 90

Quality Private Hire Services Airport Transfers All Western Villages Covered 6, 9 and 16 Seater Vehicles Available Mini Bus Hire

Libraries

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Strathblane 01360 770737 Drymen 01360 660751 Balfron 01360 440407 Callander 01877 331544 Balloch 01389 608989

Tel: 07956 914988

Main Street, Aberfoyle FK8 3UX E: trossachscabs@aol.com

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Aberfoyle 01877 382278 Balfron High 01360 440469 Balfron 01360 440027 Buchanan 01360 870215 Buchlyvie 01360 850311 Callander 01877 331576 Drymen 01360 660410 Fintry 01360 860204 Gartmore 01877 382343 Gargunnock 01786 860291 Killearn 01360 550430 Kippen 01786 870373 Mclaren High 01877 330156 Port of Menteith 01877 385225 Strathblane 01360 770608 Thornhill 01786 850207

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUMMER TALES FROM THE BATTLEFIELD

SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL HERO

The Battle of Stirling Bridge is over – and a soldier, abandoned and left for dead, makes his way into the woods. Lost and disoriented, he meets another fighter – then discovers he is on the enemy’s side!

Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero - who he was, where he came from, and how he fought to free the people of Scotland from oppression.

A HERO REMEMBERED

A BATTLE WON

Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life How did William Wallace become Scotland’s first the main events of William Wallace and Andrew national hero? Find out when William Wallace de Moray’s victory in 1297. meets the Caretaker of the Monument built in his honour.

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The National Wallace Monument, Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Stirling, FK9 5LF (01786) 472140 • info@nationalwallacemonument.com www.parklifescotland.co.uk www.nationalwallacemonument.com

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£2900

40 Day Guests 80 Evening Guests

Additions can be arranged, the venue can accommodate up to 120 day guests.

2018/2019/2020 DATES AVAILABLE • Venue hire • Glass of sparkling for arrival • Ceremony charge • Master of ceremonies • Half bottle of House wine for meal • Glass of sparkling for toast • Cake stand and cake knife • 3 course menu • Table stationery • Hot Filled Rolls for 80 Guests • Choice of 2 centre pieces • Dance floor • Full table linen

Subject to availability.

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BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY BY PLANNING AHEAD WITH OUR SPECTACULAR SUMMER SERIES OF EVENTS

THE BOAT HOUSE BBQ Sunday 3rd June | 1pm-5pm Every second Sunday thereafter Live music

STEAK FRITES TUESDAY Every Tuesday at the Claret Jug Steak Frites and a bottle of house wine £34.95 for two *

LET LUNCH BE-GIN Saturday 9th June Enjoy a delicious lunch crafted by our chef before our mixologist takes you on a Gin tasting masterclass

THE BOAT HOUSE SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday 10th June Every second Sunday thereafter Live music 12pm-5pm

FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY 17 TH JUNE Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea at the Claret Jug and 18-holes of championship golf at The Carrick £70 per person | Quote Dad18

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PLEASE CALL 01389 310 777 ENQUIRIES@CAMERONHOUSE.CO.UK | WWW.CAMERONHOUSE.CO.UK www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Suppliers of Sustainable Scottish Firewood and Woodchip

Owoodsure assured quality woodfuel

l{ILN & FORCE DRIED LOGS All our softwood and hardwood logs are screened to remove loose bark and debris, and then either kiln or force dried to ensure all products are consistently at the correct low moisture content.

LOGS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS LENGTHS Our specialised production process enables us to cut your logs to the correct length for your appliance, to help achieve

RELIABLE & FLEXIBLE DELIVERY SERVICE

Our reliable and friendly delivery drivers will always try to deliver your logs when and where you need them.

PRODUCTS

• Force Dried Softwood Logs 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 20" lengths • Force & Kiln Dried Hardwood Logs In standard 10" lengths • Kindling Supplied in handy sacks • Woodchip Force Dried and Screened Suitable for Biomass Boilers & CHP Units 16 |

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CONSERVATORY ROOF CONVERSIONS BEFORE

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• A new super lightweight tiled roof

• Variety of tile colours available

• Fully Insulated

• “U” Value of 0.15

Providing you with a conservatory for all year round use • Extensions

• Attic Conversions

• Fitted Kitchens & Bathrooms

• Windows and Doors Replaced

• Full Roofing Service

• Timber Decking

• Hardwood Floors

• Design & Drawing Service

All Property Maintenance Undertaken

For free advice and quotations call Lorne on: 07763 790838 or 01360 771351

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Ever heard of Cyber Resilience?

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aybe not, but don’t worry if you haven’t, it’s just another term for making sure you’re not an easy target for hackers. There are a few things to check as you read on, that will help keep you or your business safe.

UPDATES

All devices now update regularly to load new versions and patches, which may make the difference between getting hacked or not. It’s not always convenient to update, especially when you’re in the middle of something, but it is definitely worth updating after work to make sure you have the latest software loaded, and that your device is secure.

HTTP (the extra S stands for secure). You should also see a padlock or similar icon next to it. These two things mean the website you are viewing is secure and any information you enter is encrypted (so hackers can’t see it). So, whenever you enter a password or card details, please make sure there is a padlock at the top of your browser and the address starts with HTTPS. Finally, please remember to never give any sensitive information over the phone, when the phone call hasn’t been initiated by you. If you do find your account has been hacked, please change the password as soon as possible.

By Graham Flett - Microcroft

PASSWORDS

How many of you use the same password for everything, or a variation of it? How old is that password? If a hacker gets hold of one password, they will try it with a combination of your Email address to access other accounts. A huge concern I hear from customers is the amount of passwords used, and how on earth are you supposed to remember them all without writing them down. A Password manager is software based solution which manages your passwords, so you don’t have to remember them all.

TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION This is an added layer of security, so a password itself isn’t enough to log in. For instance, if you set up twofactor authentication on Facebook, when you log in to a new device with your password, a one-off code will be sent to your phone to make sure it is you! So a hacker will have a hard time getting in to your account, unless they happen to have your phone as well!

HTTPS AND THE PADLOCK

When viewing a secure website you will notice the address at the top should start with HTTPS instead of

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tel: 01877 382994 mobile: 07796 002001 www.microcroft.co.uk Computer Support for Home & Small Businesses in and around the National Park

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STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

start by calling Business Gateway Starting up your own business could be the best career move you ever make. If you want to make your business dream a reality, but don’t quite know where to start, we can help.

Business Gateway Stirling offers the information, advice, workshops and online tools you need to help you set up your business with confidence. Whatever stage you’re at, we can help. All of our services are provided FREE of charge.

So if you’re thinking about starting a business, make us your first call.

Business Gateway’s advice will help me maximise international interest in my work Paul Henke Author

We can help with: Free Business Plan Template Free Business Plan Checklist Start Up Business Advice Routes to Finance

Be your own boss. Visit bgateway.com/stirling or call 01324 808266

EVENTS, WEDDINGS, PARTIES & MORE! Whatever the occasion we have a photo booth solution to suit your requirements.

• Local photo booth company • Covering all corporate and private events • Birthdays, Graduations, Weddings, Family gatherings, Corporate events • Lots of fun to be had and fabulous memories created with unlimited prints and choice of props

Phone: 0141 374 2401 Email: hello@halobooth.co.uk | www.halobooth.co.uk

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Fresh food prepared using locally sourced ingredients where possible Open 12pm - Midnight Mon - Thur & 1am Fri & Sat • Sun 12.30pm - Midnight Food served from 12pm - 9pm every day • Sunday from 12.30pm New Summer Menu & Vegetarian & Vegan Menu now available Monthly Pub Quiz

Main Street Fintry • Tel: 01360 860224

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01877 331994 E-mail: naturescorner44@gmail.com Facebook: @naturecallander We can now introduce our new refillable station with Ecover including All purpose cleaner, Washing-up liquid , Non-bio laundry liquid & Fabric softener.

With this, you can get as much or as little as you would like and at the same time you are reducing plastic waste! You can either bring in empty containers from home or we have some glass containers here for a small price and can be reused over and over again.

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Bellsfield Organic Bags available for pick up only.

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As Scotland’s oldest registered licensed premises, The Clachan Inn is steeped in history.

Large Whisky Selection • Real Ales • Beer List • Scottish Craft Gins Stone baked pizzas available sit in or takeaway.

Restaurant with extensive menu and weekly specials.

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A relaxed, informal neighbourhood bistro offering great food at great value in a warm and welcoming environment.

Lunch and Early Supper Menu £13.50 or £16.50 - 2/3 courses Full a la carte available - Extensive Wine Shop See our website for all menus, times etc.

These 3 reviews surely can’t be wrong!

Ron Mackenna Saturday Herald ‘FLAWLESS’ 28/30

Michael Deacon Saturday Telegraph ‘THE PUDDING WOULD BE WORTH GETTING FAT FOR’ 4.5/5

Joanna Blythman Sunday Herald ‘A SWEET DREAM’ 9.5/10

30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh G84 8AQ | 01436 647 522 | www.sugarboat.co.uk

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right and airy café, with stunning views and a fresh, interesting menu including delicious daily specials and fabulous home baking. Shop selling daily essentials, fruit, veg and milk, unusual gifts and speciality food and drink. Butchery department with quality meat that is locally sourced.

Blair Drummond Smiddy, Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UY Tel: 01786 235024 Email: hello@blairdrummondsmiddy.co.uk Open Daily: Monday – Sunday 9am – 5pm www.blairdrummondsmiddy.co.uk

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Changes at Three Sisters Bake

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We recently asked for feedback on changes our customers would like to see at Three Sisters Bake. Here is what you told us…

More sandwiches…lots of you asked for more sandwiches so we have introduced a range of new ones as well as bringing back some old favourites. Take a look at our menu at www.threesistersbake.co.uk to see the new line up of sandwiches and other new menu items, including our expanded range of topped mac n cheese!

Scones – “don’t ever change!” Many of you were kind enough to comment on how delicious our scones are. To celebrate their popularity we have included a voucher for a free scone below!

Bacon rolls! We have changed our weekday breakfast menu in response to popular demand to include a bacon roll. At the weekend, our new pancake brunch menu is also proving really popular with our regular morning customers.

£5 voucher MIDWEEK LUNCH

*•Minimum spend £20 •Valid until 13th July 2018; excludes 25th; 28th May •Only one voucher per table •Not valid with any other offer.

Afternoon Tea – this has always been our most popular item for a special occasion but we had lots of feedback that you’d like to see a simpler version that didn’t call for a “special occasion” to enjoy. We’ve now introduced a “classic” afternoon tea which will run alongside our existing “luxury” version. With our voucher offering 2 for £17.50, its also a very affordable mid week treat!

We’re excited about the changes and as a thank-you to our local customers for your continued support and loyalty, we have included some vouchers below to allow you to see for yourself. We look forward to welcoming lots of new and familiar faces over the coming weeks!

Gillian, Nichola & Linsey xxx

classic afternoon tea

Free Scone

*•Valid 2pm-5pm midweek •Valid until 13th July 2018; excludes 25th; 28th May •Tables must be booked in advance.

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*•Valid midweek 10-11.30am & 3pm-5pm •Valid until 13th July 2018; excludes 25th; 28th May •Not valid with any other offer.

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Time for SUMMER Golf !

Make it BUCHANAN Time!

Buchanan Castle Golf Club

We are entering our second year as a member operated club and there’s never been a better time to join us at Buchanan Castle.

So, if you have an interest in golf come along and give us a try!

Time for SUMMER Golf !

Make it BUCHANAN Time!

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We are entering our second year as a member operated club and there’s never been a better time to join us at Buchanan Castle.

So, if you have an interest in golf come along and give us a try!

£500

Buchanan Castle Golf Club

for New Members with further discounts for Family, Youth (18-24) and Juniors.Full members can introduceone Junior free of charge.

Corporate and Off Peak packages • Beautiful flat parkland course We run golf camps for junior tuition in school holidays.

Great Clubhouse facilities • We welcome families • 2 PGA teaching professionals

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May’s Summer Strawberry Tarts Ingredients for shortcrust pastry 225g butter 110g caster sugar 450g plain flour Pinch of salt

Ingredients for filling 360ml double cream, whipped 24 large fresh strawberries Strawberry piping jelly

(makes 24)

Knead all the pastry ingredients together and leave the mixture to rest for 10-15 minutes. Roll out and cut into 24 small disks, big enough to fit into patty tins (or muffin/cupcake tins). Line tins with the 24 pastry disks and bake blind in the oven (i.e don’t touch anything or be tempted to open door and peek) for 10-15

minutes at 200C, gas mark 6.

Remove from oven and leave to cool. Once they have cooled, it’s fun filling time. Place cream in a piping back and pipe approximately 1 tbsp of cream into each pastry case (less if watching those cals). Remove hulls (green bit) from strawberries and place 1 upside down onto the

For further information: 01360 660307 • 01360 870382 or info@buchananestates.co.uk

cream in each case and cover with the strawberry piping jelly. Stick the kettle on, make a cup of tea how you wish and devour your own delightful and homemade afternoon tea.

Or failing that phone May at Buchanan Castle Golf Club on 01360 660 369 and book in your orders for home baking now.

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New cruises and connections on Loch Lomond A

The recent introduction of a new pontoon in Balmaha has allowed a significant increase in boat sailings and water bus services. It is also the only pontoon on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond to have disabled access.

t the end of March, Cruise Loch Lomond began a new schedule of cruises and water bus services.

These complement the existing peak season schedule offered by Sweeney Cruises, from The Old Pier.

The Water Bus connection between Balmaha and Luss is very popular with tourists. Travelling by water also cuts down on car journeys and for Balmaha relieves pressure of car parking spaces. Balmaha and Luss are arguably Loch Lomond’s prettiest villages, both with much to offer visitors.

cream range.

There is also outstanding beauty that can be easily reached, such as nearby Inchcailloch Island, Conic Hill and the Millenium Forest Walk. Balmaha is also the home of Weir’s Rest, featuring the much visited and photographed Tom Weir Statue.

supplies between the two outlets.

Luss, also has many good options for food and drink and contains the newly opened Loch Lomond Faerie Trail.

Balmaha’s Oak Tree Inn and St Mocha Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlour provide excellent food and drink, including Loch Lomond’s first ice

Over in the beautiful conservation village of Luss you’ll find a seasonal St Mocha on the pier, in fact the boats are used to transport staff and

The Oak Tree Inn has the latest boat timetable on their website www.theoaktreeinn.co.uk

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Cruise Loch Lomond are this year celebrating their 40th year in business and the journey across the loch between the two village of course provides the opportunity to get beautiful views of the loch.

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As of 1st May 2018 Lisa and Kevin are very excited to be proud owners of the Inn at Kippen.

We are looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy our menu in our family friendly relaxed bar, restaurant and beer garden. We also accommodate pets in both the bar and our bedrooms.

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The Blane Valley Inn is back open, under new ownership.

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he pub is now owned and operated by The Fraser Family, drawing on their many years of success with The Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha.

Park Life Magazine visited recently to sample the new menu and to meet one of the owners Stuart Fraser, who said ‘We’ve long admired the BV Inn and when the opportunity came to own it we jumped at the chance. We’ve freshened up the look and made some positive changes, however as you can see the pub hasn’t lost any of its character’.

We started our meal with the 5 C’s soup, featuring carrot, coriander, cumin, chilli

and coconut which was a delicious starter. Onto main course and there were lots of good options to choose from and were tempted by the Confit Duck Leg, in the end though opting for a Crispy Spiced Chicken burger, with pulled pork and cheese, amazing! To finish Sticky Toffee Pudding, rounded off with a St Mocha Cappuccino.

Stuart explained that the opening of the Blane Valley Inn provided the opportunity to introduce a St Mocha Coffee Shop, ‘Especially during the day we wanted to create an environment where people can meet friends, chill out, enjoy good coffee and maybe a cake. We roast the coffee in Balmaha

and serve it here, already we’ve had a number of people purchase bags of the coffee beans from our Loch Lomond Coffee Co. to use at home, or give as gifts’.

There is a good selection of Scottish gin, whisky, local beers and ales, as well as a comprehensive wine list available. The team plan to add to the menu over the coming months and welcome any feedback or suggestions.

Our visit was on a Thursday and teams were starting to assemble for the Blane Valley Inn quiz night, a local tradition. It was good to see the good food and drink that the Fraser Family have introduced, along with a light, bright look and warm welcome.

The Blane Valley Inn Open Under New Ownership The Blane Valley Inn is now owned by the Fraser family, owners of The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha. Open daily, serving great food and drink with an exciting new menu and the introduction of St Mocha Coffee. Dining reservations on 01360 770303.

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Tir na nOg holistic centre

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T Soup Dragon Cafe vegan & gluten free options 01360 440756

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the gin thing

he distinctive designs and porcelain forms of Alison Borthwick which have built up into 5 extensive ranges, will no longer be available after this year when she steps down from 35 years of pottery production. As she hands over the reins to her daughter Eilidh and son-in-law Craig.

The pair have already begun developing a new generation of contemporary ceramic designs from Eilidhs' own background in Illustration (BAhons) at GSA and her textile design company All that is Braw. And Craig currently being trained up as production potter...Exciting times ahead!

The coffee shop will also be changing hands this summer, more on which to follow, but will be operating in much the same way alongside the pottery shop. The in house production of wonderful home baking, homemade soups, lunches with the emphasis on quality and value and of course great coffee!...Watch this space!

Main Street, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire FK8 3LP (on A811) 01360 850405 | www.buchlyviepotteryshop.com Open 7 days 10am till 6pm

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Stay at the gateway to the glorious Trossachs

Recently refurbished to

✩✩✩ Awarded by Visit Scotland

The Rob Roy Hotel is wonderfully situated in idyllic countryside at the gateway to the glorious Trossachs and is set within Scotland’s first National Park.

There are 103 en-suite bedrooms, all tastefully decorated and recently refurbished. The splendours of Loch Katrine, Callender, Historic Stirling and Loch Lomond are all witthin easy striking distance, and the hotel is an ideal centre for touring the Trossachs, Perthshire and the Highlands. A lounge menu offering freshly produced local food is available throughout the day in the Thistle Bar, and the Tartan Room is an excellent spot for lunch or an evening meal, whilst The Ballroom hosts a popular Dinner Dance most Saturdays throughout the year.

Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3UX | Tel: 01877 382 245 | Email: info@robroyhotel.co.uk | www.robroyhotel.co.uk

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Designer 1 0 % LOYA LT Y D I S C O U N T Warm days, calm sparking seas‌ on a particularly memorable holiday Sheila looked out to sea and found the constant motion of the water very calming.

Creative sketches flowed as Sheila began capturing the movement in her new design and the myriad of colours in her new enamel colourway.

Sea Motion complements many of Sheila’s designer rings in yellow, white & rose gold, silver and platinum.

Join Sheila at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch for the launch of her new collection 26 - 29 July

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0344 897 8000 Consistency is key to get results whether it’s to lose body fat, increase fitness levels or build muscle. One reason that consistency can go downhill is that most people live busy lives, work, family etc and workouts are typically one of the first activities to be sacrificed.

Here are my tips for staying consistent…

1. Set short term and long term goals.

2. Write out a plan for at least a few weeks. It makes it easier to stay on track with your goals.

3. Keep a diary of your workouts. If you are weight training take a note of your weight, reps and rest periods so you can track your progress.

4. Schedule your workouts into your diary and keep to them, just like they are a meeting, appointment or other activity that you wouldn’t cancel.

5. Track your nutrition.

6. Be realistic. Don’t expect to go to the gym 6 days a week if you have other commitments. Start gradually then you can increase your sessions.

7. You won’t always feel motivated. To be honest, nobody feels motivated all the time, but if you are disciplined it will become a habit. Skipping workouts can be a habit too, so avoid the temptation.

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QUALITY KITCHEN FACELIFTS

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TOWN & COUNTRY DESIGNS & COFFEE SHOP ACCESSORIES • CARDS • COFFEE SHOP • LIGHT LUNCHES • BAKING

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f you haven't the opportunity to pop into Town & Country Designs & Coffee Shop for a while why not take a look at the fabulous gifts and accessories available all year round.The gift shop is packed with luxury candles, picture frames, stylish gift ideas and accessories providing a backdrop of visual delights to capture your attention while you sip your way through a cafetiere of rich, full bodied coffee and enjoy a piece of delicious Homemade cake.

Fabric Wallpaper Lighting Furniture Lamps Mirrors Rugs Chandeliers

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ou can then take a short walk down to the Panik Gallery where there is a SALE shop open every weekend 12-4pm, an Aladdin’s cave of fabulous fabric pieces, lamps & interior accessories all at a great discounted prices.

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Steven Burgess Furniture & Interiors in Arnprior recently celebrated

21 years in business.

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ot only do they sell furniture, sofas & kitchens from their stunning Showroom but they have a very successful interior design consultancy.

Fiona Kilgore and Peggy Gourlie, the Interior Designers, are kept busy with both residential and commercial interior projects. Currently they are involved in a couple of Show Homes in the Central Belt, private new builds and everything in between from a complete country house makeover to smaller projects – a single room, curtains, colourings and restyling of homes in the area. Both girls were asked what was proving to be popular on the interiors front this summer.

Without doubt hues of green are very popular and this colour can be looked upon as a neutral colour when styled with natural wood and fabric textures including velvet. The green colour way can range from a soft sage to a mossy green right through to a bright emerald.

Add tactile cushions and woven throws and statement glass accessories or a pop of a contrasting zingy colour to tie it all together. With the popular resurgence of dramatic house plants the addition of lush foliage can add style and freshness to any room.

Fiona said ”We are exhibiting at the Ideal Home Scotland Show at the end of the month at the SECC Glasgow and we will be showcasing some of our new furniture designs along with a few new Scottish Designers work – including stunning textiles from Emilie Georgia. Emilie is a talented Scottish Designer inspired by the natural world. She is well respected for her use of colour on linen, velvet and cotton and her designs are very different - we are delighted to welcome her to our stand over the course of the exhibition.” She added “Our own Exhibition stand will be reflecting some very dramatic interiors – big bold wallpapers – indeed very different with fabrics in vibrant zingy colours.

Just as popular are inky blues – both for walls and furniture. Don’t just go for one shade of blue – a selection of different blue tones can add interest and depth to any interiors project Wallpaper is big again this year with large scale designs proving popular with endless big, bold, colourful designs from wallpaper manufacturers.

Flooring is always popular however the demand for a herringbone floor instead of a plain wooden floor is still a top 5 choice for Clients.

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If you are looking for interiors advice contact Fiona or Peggy on 01786 870685 or email info@stevenburgess.co.uk

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e have now moved to our NEW premises and are very excited about being able to supply you with a fantastic range of wall coverings and co ordinating fabrics. We now have a fabulous selection from Voyage Decoration, Iliv, and Pip Studio, offering an eclectic mix from the bold and beautiful to the subtle and sublime!

A curtain and blind making service is also available with selected fabrics. Why not have a bespoke chair or sofa made from Voyage Decoration, choose the style, fabric and design and they will make you a truly individual piece!

Home Interiors & Domestic Flooring 2A Cross Street, Callander FK17 8EA Tel: 01877 339067 watsinteriors@gmail.com www.watsinteriors-flooring.co.uk www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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edrooms are often overlooked when it comes to interior design makeovers, we often ‘make do’ with a new duvet set and gloss over the tired looking décor. Here are a few makeover ideas that can be done over a weekend to transform your bedroom into an attractive, relaxing space.

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1. Old or flatpack furniture can be transformed into a unique piece by changing the knobs or handles and papering the doors or drawers with a striking wallpaper design. Choose a design that incorporates your existing colour scheme with a scale that suits the dimensions of the room.

2. The latest trend for bedroom storage is open shelving, storage ladders are especially popular and are less expensive than traditional chest of drawers and cupboards. Clothing can be stored in pretty baskets and, sitting along decorative items such as photo frames and ornaments, can become an attractive feature in itself.

Traditional upholstery classes, Day, Evening & Weeklong classes Cushion making & revamp service, curtain making & track for sale

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3. Bedrooms are ideal places to display personal mementoes such a postcards, concert tickets and precious photos to remind you of happy times. By using an attractive pinboard you can change the display from time to time to keep it up to date and fresh.

4. And finally, don’t forget the difference that a recovered or new headboard can make to a bedroom.

A customised headboard allows you to choose a fabric with colours that will bring your new scheme together and will make the whole room looked ‘finished’.

Above all, have fun with your ideas and, if you are looking for inspiration, check out Pinterest and Instagram.

Article by Katharine Crawford www.headforthebed.co.uk See pg 40

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DOORS

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Looking to spruce up your home, but without splashing too much cash? We take a look at some key interiors trends and how to brighten up your home without emptying your bank account.

Upcycling... ... a way of creatively reusing items you already own into something new and exciting.

If Pinterest is anything to go by, upcycling is one of the most popular trends today – and can save you lots.

Instead of ripping out those old kitchen cabinets, why not give them a makeover? A lick of the right paint and some new door handles will transform your whole space or try Dream Doors pg38 or Dream Kitchen Makeover pg42 to give your kitchen a new look.

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Going green... ...inject some green into your home, and create your own jungle in your lounge by adding lots of houseplants! ‘Indoor jungles’ are a funky and bohemian way to improve your indoor aesthetic, plus lots of research has gone into the benefits of having plants in your house – they can be calm and relaxing, and improve air quality. Benview Garden Centre, Oakwood Garden Centre and Loch Lomond Homes & Garden Centre have a large variety of plants for indoor and outdoor to give you that jungle look!

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...where you lay your head should be a sanctuary… a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. Popular colours for bedrooms just now are pale pinks and calming greys – why not paint a feature wall, instead of the whole room?

This can save you some time and money, as well as being bang on trend! Head for the Bed pg 40 for a new luxurious head board or Wonderland in Balfron and Town & country Designs have lovely ideas to brighten up your home this year. www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Sisal, Coir and Unnatural Flooring: Just like Parquet wood, sisal herringbone designs are very popular and add interest. Design your own rug or add sisal as a runner to the stairs to create country look. We work with renown companies such as Alternative Flooring, Crucial Trading

82 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HS | 01786 833 383 | enquiries@theflooringstudios.com

A collection of the UK’s leading flooring brands presented by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Unrivalled customer service and value for money.

Warm stone and cool blue grey carpet colours are very popular. Our Ovation Saxony carpet range is soft and deep, and easy to clean, while Brintons Bell Twist woven wilton is one of the most hardwearing carpets for stairs. Rustic big loop pile carpets are very much on trend – our own chunky Palermo range would add texture to any room.

If you are looking to create a more classical look, then luxurious and soft 100% wool Velvet pile carpet such as Versailles or Fairway would be a great choice.

and Fibre, who offer great service and product choice.

Alternatively, for busy family areas explore Unnatural Flooring ranges such New England washable sisal.

Luxury vinyl: Amtico have recently introduced Spacia Parquet collection meaning you can create an elegant herringbone floor at an affordable entry level price. Luxury vinyl tiles are warmer underfoot than ceramic and are water as well as scratch resistant making them a practrical choice for any area of the house. Beautiful in bathrooms and shower rooms, metallic and shimmer effect luxury vinyl tiles such as Moduleo Azuriet or Amtico Abstract collection always get customers attention.

A collection of the UK’s leading flooring brands presented by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Unrivalled customer service and value for money.

Wool & Man-Made Carpet: Statement stairs and stair runners are leading the trend – choose Margo Selby stripe from Alternative Flooring to add a pop of colour. Unify interior décor colour scheme and inject some personality using Roger Oates multi coloured Venetian Flatweave rugs and runners.

82 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HS | 01786 833 383 | enquiries@theflooringstudios.com

2018 Trends advice from The Flooring Studio

Engineered Wood Flooring: For those looking for more natural look our Woodpecker range offers a selection of engineered wood from Scandinavian grey washed boards to traditional parquet flooring.

Visit our recently refurbished showroom or visit our new website www.theflooringstudios.com to find out more.

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THINNER’S A WINNER IN WORKTOPS

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Robert Campbell explains the benefits of Origina® for a stunning new look...

Origina® is the fancy sounding name TREND Transformations applies to its kitchen worktop and bathroom surfaces.

It’s beautiful, tough, durable and much thinner than other materials like granite, marble, engineered stone or solid synthetics, but equals or exceeds them in technical performance terms.

To prove it, TREND Transformations offers an unrivalled lifetime material warranty.

So, with the millionth Origina® already installed worldwide, what makes this distinctive material a winner in the kitchen and bathroom?

LIGHTWEIGHT – Origina® is at least two thirds lighter than other materials, so needs less reinforcement and can be installed vertically and horizontally.

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TOUGHER – the slimline profile doesn’t compromise strength and, unlike granite slab, Origina® survives the dropped bowling ball test without breaking.

LASTING – TREND Transformations’ Origina® retains its luxurious good looks for so long, it is guaranteed against a lifetime of wear and tear.

EASYCARE – unlike granite, marble and engineered stone, which need regular sealing and maintenance, Origina® just requires a wipe over with a damp cloth.

RESISTANT – Origina® is certificated to be highly resistant to liquids, chemicals, scratches, impact and burns and is harder than natural materials.

GREENER – made using a high percentage of recycled content like postconsumer glass and recovered granite and quartz, Origina® is green by design.

AFFORDABLE – Origina® is fitted over existing worktops and other surfaces, making it cheaper, easier and less disruptive to install, with less waste.

VERSATILE – fit it on top of worktops, vanities or wash stands, on floors, stairways and pool surrounds, as splashbacks, shower liners and panels.

BEAUTIFUL – made with Italian granite, quartz or recycled glass, it’s beautiful in black, refined in earthen tones, brilliantin white and bold in primary colours. But perhaps the biggest appeal of TREND Transformations Origina® is that it will be measured-up, made off-site and installed by our factory in Meikleour.

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Free tickets to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show

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he Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Scotland’s largest consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers, is back at the SEC Glasgow on June 16 & 17 2018. The Glasgow show had a record breaking year, in 2017, delivering over 9,000 visitors, a twelve per cent year on year increase.

According to a recent survey -

• Visitors had an average budget of £101K over the following 12 months • 71 percent of visitors were planning on working on a live project during the following year • 79 percent of visitors made purchases at the show or were considering doing so following their attendance, while 73 percent of people had or were likely to request a quote from an exhibitor Snap up a pair of free tickets to this essential event, where, over two days, you’ll be able to talk to architects, designers, legal experts, craftspeople and self-build specialists and suppliers of everything from flooring and roof tiles to windows, doors and heating systems.

Visitors to the show can

• Meet over 140 local and national specialist suppliers – see, touch and try 1000s of products.

• Bring plans, ideas and questions and get free personalised one-to-one advice in a 15 minute consultation with one of our experts, architects, planners or builders • Check out 22 educational masterclasses and 8 in-depth seminars each day offering practical answers to common questions

Feeds & Stoves due for expansion in 2018

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family run business, situated on the high street in Callander, Perthshire settled in the beautiful Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park – Gateway to the Highlands. Established in 1999 by Dawn & Davie the business has continued to grow over the years and now offers a wide range of services. Feeds and Stoves has a variety of pet food, treats, supplements, beds, bedding and toys, everything for hamsters to horses, poultry supplies to wild bird food.

Feeds and Stoves can also supply and install Wood Burning and Multi Fuel Stoves and are registered with HETAS to provide you with the confidence that your stove will be installed correctly and in line with building regulations. Within the shop there is a selection log baskets and fireside accessories to complete the finished look. As well as Stove installers they are fully qualified Chimney Sweeps and provide yearly reminder cards for sweeping and maintenance packages.

As fuel suppliers, a specially designed kiln to dry firewood was built 3 years ago and now provide Scottish kiln dried hardwood & softwood logs which are BSL registered. Alongside the popular firewood deliveries you can now add kindling, eco firelighters, coal, peat, sawdust briquettes and bottled J Gas. Delivering not only to domestic customers but to trade including garages, shops and camp sites.

Pop into the shop for a warm and friendly welcome or call Dawn for advice.

The show is taking place at the SEC, Glasgow on June 16 -17. Opening hours: Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. For more information contact 0844 858 6754 * or homebuildingshow.co.uk/glasgow

To claim 2 free tickets worth £24* visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/pr23 *Saving based on two standard door price tickets.

Children 16 and under go free.

Complete stove solutions from sale, installation and maintenance to fuel and accessories

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Park Life Magazine

Aug-Sept Edition 2018 Your what’s on guide and advertiser for West Stirlingshire, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

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AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2018

Park Life Local Food & Drink Guide for 2018

coming soon!

Our next edition covers August & September 2018 Copy deadline is 6th July.

Park Life Local Food & Drink Guide 2018 Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 28-30 Sept Balmaha Pontoon new bus boat services Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 28-30 Sept Balmaha Pontoon new bus boat services Bringing your local community together covering: Strathblane • Blanefield • Croftamie • Drymen • Killearn Balfron • Balmaha • Rowardennan • Gartocharn • Fintry • Buchlyvie • Arnprior • Kippen • Gargunnock Thornhill Ruskie • Port of Menteith • Callander • Kilmahog • Brig O Turk • Aberfoyle • Kinlochard • Balloch • Gartmore

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Get set for summer and book onto some of the great events happening at Mugdock!

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Become a friend of Mugdock and provide valuable support to the sustainability and development of this wonderful park.

Benefits include: • 10% off our Visitor Centre Shop • Priority Booking for Theatre Tickets • Regular offers & promotions from park businesses • Family £25pa, Single £15pa

Mugdock Castle Tower is open to the public most weekends 2-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) during the summer months. Please call or check our website to confirm a specific date in advance.

Adults £2, Child £1.50 Under 5’s free

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cottish Highland Games are among the most popular events in the country, with our visitors and residents alike. If you visit us any time between May and September, you are bound to catch a gathering somewhere in the country, for a great family day out.

JUNE

JULY

Cornhill Highland Games

Kenmore Highland Games

2nd June

4th July

Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games

Luss Highland Games 7th July

Tomintoul Highland Games

2nd June

Forres Highland Games

21st July

7th July

Balquhidder Highland Games

Thornton Highland Gathering

21st July

7th July

Loch Lomond Highland Games

City of Inverness Highland Games

14th July

21st July

Alva Games

Burntisland Highland Games

14th July

TBC

Braemar Junior Highland Games

Taynuilt Highland Games

14th July

Arisaig Highland Games

Markinch Highland Games 3rd June

Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games 9th June

Strathmore Highland Games 10th June

Ardrossan Highland Games 10th June

Oldmeldrum Sports & Highland Games 16th June

Aberdeen Highland Games 17th June

Tain Highland Gathering 14th July

Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games

Mull Highland Games 19th July

Lochcarron Highland Games 21st July

21st July 25th July

Durness Highland Gathering 27th July

15th July

Airth Highland Games

Drumtochty Highland Games

Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games

Dufftown Highland Games

23rd June

15th July

28th July

Lorne Highland Games

Burntisland Highland Games

Halkirk Highland Games

24th June

16th July

28th July

Ceres Highland Games

Inveraray Highland Games

St Andrews Highland Games

30th June

17th July

29th July

Cupar Highland Games 17th June

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Why are our public libraries so important?

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ell, they are vital for the community providing a welcoming, safe, and accessible space for all to enjoy. Our libraries Balfron Library are champions (Stirling Council Website) of community engagement, offering an array of services from reading clubs to computer classes, children’s events to local history groups. On top of borrowing books, you can also borrow CDs and DVDs, and a variety of electronic resources such as e-books, audiobooks and online magazines. You can use library PCs to access the internet, and even research your family history and genealogy through library archive services.

Joining your local library couldn’t be easier: Visit the library that you want to join and speak to a librarian.

You fill in a simple form, show your ID, and then your library card can be used in all community libraries in the council area – remember library services are free!

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In the Park Life area, we have access to some fantastic libraries mostly covered by Stirling Council area – and local villages without libraries are visited by a fantastic Mobile Library service either weekly or fortnightly, and there is also an Outreach service available to those who can’t make it to their library for health reasons. Some communities are supplementing this fantastic service with their own initiatives to encourage reading more too. In Gartmore, Aberfoyle, and Kinlochard ‘Wee Free Trossachs Libraries’ are popping up – small ‘honesty boxes’ housing a community book sharing project where you can borrow a book, and then put one back.

Reading has been proven to help de-stress, and keep your brain strong – and can even help you sleep better.

Libraries are wonderful places, and in this day and age we need them more than ever!

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*Win a Family Ticket (any 4 people) to experience What the Moon Saw at Macrobert Arts Centre – Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jul. Share a magical journey through the night for ages 3+ that is inspired by a story by Hans Christian Andersen. *Subject to availability, no refunds or exchanges & offered at the discretion of Macrobert Arts Centre.

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Park Life Interview with Gabi Heron of Heron House Early Years I

t is widely acknowledged that nurturing in pre-school years is of vital importance to the positive development of children. Within the Stirling Council local authority there is an aspiration for Stirling to be the best place in Scotland for children to grow up in.

Gabi Heron, owner of Heron House Early Years in Killearn, is a big supporter of this goal. Over the last 23 years Gabi and her team have provided positive nurturing, care and support for many children. She has also taken on a bigger advisory role, representing private providers on a number of key committees.

Gabi and her team are rightly proud of the headline from the HMIE inspection of Heron House earlier this year which said ‘the setting has a welcoming and inclusive ethos where children are nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential.’

At the heart of the success of Heron House are the loyal long standing staff, Gabi says ‘my team are amazing,

hardworking and positive people eager to enhance their own skills. We are pleased to have trained over 20 Modern Apprentices during the last two decades.

Also many of the team are parents themselves and understand the issues that working parents face’.

Straight after our interview Gabi and her team were going away for a weekend of bonding and team building in Dumfries.

The nursery plays an important role in the village, with the children regularly visiting the glen, local park and shops, as well as singing for the residents of the nearby Abbeyfield elderly home. There are solid links with local nurseries and schools. Heron House Early Years facilitates work experience opportunities for Balfron High School's young people to experience hands on knowledge of my "World at work".

Gabi has exciting news. From 2020 the funded hours of Early Learning and Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds will double. This will be FREE at point of delivery! No fees in advance thus facilitating parental choice and provider neutral settings.This will establish affordable, quality ELC across the sector and give Stirling's children the best possible start to life.

For Gabi the conversation though always moves back to the children and how they are nurtured and supported across their formative years, as she says ‘children want to and need to know that we are interested in what they say and do and of course that we will observe, listen and respond positively’.

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Events June-July Loch Katrine

pg3

The Wallace Monument pg13 Mugdock Events

pg51

Highland Games

pg52

Macrobert Art Centre

pg59

Doune The Rabbit Hole

pg60

Lodge Forest Visitor Centre pg61 Mugdock Country Park

pg62

Callander Summer Fest pg64/65 RSPB

pg72

Farmers Markets

pg84

Scotlands Open Gardens pg76

Gargunnock Show 2nd June

Gargunnock is a confined show and entries are taken on the showfield on the day of the show. Classes for Dairy Cattle, Native and Continental

Cattle, Native and Continental Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Clydesdales, Highland Ponies, Baking, Floral Art, Children's Painting and Vintage Vehicles. On field entertainments include the Gargunnock Show Obstacle Race, Musical Wheelbarrows, Toss teh Sheaf, Pet's Parade, Childrens' Races & Vintage Vehicle parade.

Gargunnock Show are delighted to welcome. Gargunnock Hill Race, Doune Pipe Band,Pig Racing.

Green Gallery Big Weekend & Scottish Summer Exhibition

2nd-3rd June 10-4pm £5 a car entrance free 2 fun days out for all the family with local suppliers of food and drink, art and crafts, garden goodies and all round nice stuff! If you’re a foodie, arty, interiors loving, lifestyle and

TRY SOMETHING NEW TODAY...

• Pony Club & Sunday morning 10am-12pm • Riding lessons for children on Sunday afternoon & 3.30-5pm on week nights and adult lessons on weekdays • Pony/Horse share opportunities • Adult lessons weekdays • Horsemanship workshops led by Johnnie Smith • Horse management sessions (evenings and weekdays) • Segways in the shed 1/2 hr sessions of indoor challenges & parties • Children`s pony parties

www.castlerednock.com Email rednocktrekking@yahoo.com Visit our Facebook page for further information

Tel: 01877 385276 | 07801 699497

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gardening type person you will love this. Or, if you just fancy a day out there really is something for everyone. There’s even a marquee if we have to combat Scottish summer weather. Wood fired pizzas for lunch/ fabulous home baking and tearoom www.greengallery.com

Gartmore Village Hall Jazz Night: David Series Contemporary Jazz Quartet

Fri 1st June, 7.30pm

Strathblane Nursery & Primary Summer Fayre June 2nd 12-2pm

The Killearn 10k Trail Race Sat 2nd Jun. 2pm www.killearn10k.com

Water Park • Kayaking • Hamster Ball Canoeing • Fishing • Archery

Outdoor adventure activities for all ages and abilities Groups • Children Corporate Groups Group and Fun Days Take advantage of our equipment hire experience, we hire all equipment including Canoe and Bike Hire!

Go Country, Kinlochard, nr Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3TL Tel: 01877 387750 0845 6437089 lo-call rate Email: info@gocountry.co.uk www.gocountry.co.uk

Clay Pigeon & Rifle Shooting • Mountain Biking Gorge Walking • Climbing & Abseiling

Events June-July Killearn Beer festival

Forth Valley Art Beat

West Winds Music from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Drymen, Croftamie & Buchanan Gala Day

www.forthvalleyartbeat.com

This is a 40 strong Wind Band which will ‘blow up a storm’.

Sat 2nd Jun 2pm

Sat 9thJune

Gala day parade. Nursery rhymes themed floats. Drymen X factor.

Scarecrow competition. Is a knockout & Junior its a knockout

Kippen St Fayre

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Sat 9th June 10am-4pm

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Gartmore Gala Day Sat 9th June

Jumble Sale Killearn Church Hall

Sat 9th June 10am - 12noon Entrance £1.00 For more information call 01360 551076

9th - 17th June

Callander Kirk Delta Concert Band from Vancouver, Canada.

Thurs 14th June at 7.30pm.

Supported by Callander Chorale

Spectrum Choral Academy from Seattle, Washington State, USA. This is a group of 20 singers aged 11 to 20.

Sat 4th August at 7.30pm.

Supported by Callander Chorale.

Admission £5 at the door (schoolchildren free) Proceeds to local charities.

Further information form Ian Milligan - 01877 330396

Smith Gallery See pg 8

Tues 26th June at 7.30pm.

The Affordable Art Show

Supported by Callander Kirk Junior Choir.

24th June-17th July

Men of Note Male Voice Choir from Ontario, Canada.

Tir na nOg Summer Fayre

Thurs 5th July at 7.30pm.

Jun 23rd 7.30pm

Supported be Callander Chorale.

www.tirnanog.co.uk

Summer Solstice Firewalk

Wooden play equipment for the garden

Get them playing outside with friends and have endless fun!

For more ideas for everyone and to order contact us today.

01577 840570 www.caledoniaplay.com www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Events June-July The Scottish Womens Institute 14th Jul - 27th Aug

Tues- Sat 10am-5pm Celebrating 100 years and Stirling Clackmannan and West Perth Federation are holding a Handcraft exhibition in The Smith Gallery Stirling.

Contact Liz 01360 660550 or 07867 510103

Mugstock Festival

Bookbugs Tues 19th June

27th 30th July

10am-10.30am – songs, stories, rhymes and lots of fun with Bookbug. 0-4 years. Free

Knit and Natter 25th June

Drymen Library

10.30am-12.30pm come along and bring your knitting/ crochet. Coffee and biscuits and a good old natter. Free

Heartstart Class

Summer Reading Challenge

01360 660751

Tues 5th June 7pm-9pm

Learn essential life saving skills with Trossachs Search & Rescue, including CPR and use of a defibrillator. Call the library to book a space. Free

Fabric Fun Thurs 14th June

8-11 years – 3.45pm-5.15pm.

Limited spaces so call library to book. Free

Sat 29th June encouraging children to read over the long summer holidays with fantastic books and prizes along the way. Complete the challenge and receive a certificate and medal.

This year’s theme is ‘Mischief Makers’. Find out more information and sign up at the library at the end of June. Free.

Generous residents do it again for CRUK

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ith a final total in excess of £10,800 for last month's House to House collection in aid of Cancer Research UK, Strathendrick residents have once more made a significant contribution to the vital work of the organisation. Strathendrick Local Committee members are delighted with the result and would like to thank everyone who donated. They also extend their thanks to the many volunteer collectors for their time and effort without whom this tremendous fundraiser would not be possible.

If you would like to hear more about the work of CRUK, including the impact that gifts in wills have on their pioneering research, you can attend their event at the Glasgow Science Centre on Wednesday 6th June. More details from Katy Williamson, Regional Legacy Manager - Scotland at 0131 339 7903/07918 072369 email katy.williamson@cancer.org.uk.

The committee’s annual Ladies’ Luncheon will take place on Sunday 30th September at Culcreuch Castle, Fintry.

More details to follow.

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www.mugstock.org MugStock is a festival for all ages.

It’s a jolly civilised affair, safe for kids and fun for grown ups. There’s a nice selection of food and drink available with a choice of novel street food vendors, a proper indoor restaurant, and 2 cafes serving terrific homemade soup, rolls etc.

MugStock features a diverse range of excellent music in a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, including a cute wee 50 seat theatre

Mclaren Leisure

Trossachs Summer Festival & Family Ceilidh

Sat 28th July 12-3pm 8pm-late www.mclarenleisure.co.uk 01877 330000

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get ready for a simulating street fayre!

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his year’s Kippen Street Fayre, which takes place on Sat 9th June 2018, is set to reach new heights with the addition of a new simulator ride. The simulator is just one of a number of new attractions at the Fayre and you can also look forward to a pop up beer tent outside the Cross Keys and a vintage gin trailer. The Inn at Kippen is also organising some special events so check our website www.kippenstreetfayre.com for updates.

Many new stall holders and local businesses will be joining some of your old favourites and you can also look forward to musical entertainment, a fun dog show and sausage making demonstrations.

The theme for this year’s Street Fayre will be Disney characters so get planning – there are hundreds of films to choose from and lots of fantastic characters – old and new to inspire you.

You can look forward to great raffle prizes, lots of great food and drink including pop up cafes in the Reading Rooms and local church. We already have some great shopping lined up with everything from bespoke jewellery, gorgeous designer cards & prints to fabulous

textile sculptures and gifts. So if you are looking for something special, individual and local then this is the place to come.

The Street Fayre opens at 10am and there will be events throughout the day until 4pm. While this is definitely one of the main events in the Kippen calendar we would love to welcome visitors from the surrounding villages and further afield. So please save the date in your diary and tell your friends, family and work colleagues to help spread the work.

For more information www.kippenstreetfayre. com or follow us on Facebook for regular updates follow us on Facebook at The Kippen Street Fayre.

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ntre e C r o it is V t s e r o F The Lodge Open daily, June -

10am-5pm and July

- 10am-6pm

Whats on at the Lodge this Summer Family Nature Clubs: 20th and 21st July - Build your own Bird box Build and decorate your own bird box to give the birds a home to rear their chicks next year.

27th and 28th July - Aquatic adventures What aquatic beasties can you find in the stream while having a paddle and doing some stream dipping.

3rd and 4th August - Moths and butterflies Come and empty the moth trap full of creatures that fly at night, then hunt for butterflies in the woodland.

10th and 11th August - Wildlife watchers Come and learn about the different species found in the woodland. Learn some bird species and look for animal tracks.

7th and 18th August - Tremendous trees Come and learn about the trees that make up the Queen Elizabeth Forest park and what lives in them. Try your hand at some wild art Summer Trail Come and take part in our themed trail and learn how the clever Red Squirrel outwits the Pine Marten, pick up a quiz from the Lodge and follow the clues to the waterfall.

Call: The Lodge on 0300 067 6615 or Email: thelodge@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Mugdock Events June-July Mugdock Country Park Forest School, Mugdock – Creative Wood Sunday 3rd June, 2pm – 4pm Booking essential Cost £7

Cinema Club: Cat Ballou Monday 4th June, 7.30pm at Mugdock Theatre Booking essentialCost £4 each.

Walk – Torrance to Bishopbriggs, Ramble with the Blackbird

Tuesday 5th June, 7pm – 9pm

www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk 0141 956 6100 River Dipping and Pond Digging, Milngavie

Sunday 24th June River Dip: 1pm – 2pm Pond Dig: 2 - 3pm Booking essential Free

Walk – The Meikle Maiden, Lennoxtown Tuesday 26th June, 6pm - 9pm Booking essential Cost £5

Children’s Cinema Club: Paddington 2 Sunday 24th June, 11am at Mugdock Theatre

A bird focused Ranger led walk, through some of our amazing local countryside. Booking essential Cost £5

Booking essential Cost £3 each

Lets Dance - Weekly Workshops

Booking essential Cost £10 adults and £6 child

Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th June at Mugdock Weekly dance classes for children and adults.

Lorna Pickford on 01360 551689/07500213473.

Come & try Conservation Volunteering, Kirkintilloch Saturday 9th June, 10.30am – 12pm

Booking essential Free

Cinema Club: My Cousin Rachel

Monday 18th June, 7.30pm at Mugdock Theatre Booking essential Cost £4

Midsummer Melody, Mugdock Wednesday 21st June, 7pm – 9pm

Booking essential Cost £3

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McAlister in Wonderland Saturday 30th June, 7pm in Mugdock Theatre

July 2018

Walk – Lennoxtown to Strathblane, Fungi, Fungi everywhere!

Tuesday 3rd July, 7pm – 9pm Booking essential Cost £5

Bumblebee Safaris, Mugdock Thursday 5th July

Family event 1.45pm – 2.30pm Adults only event 2.45pm – 3.30pm Booking essential Donations to Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Spinning Workshop with Sealy MacWheely

Sunday 8th July, 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm at Mugdock

Learn to Spin on Drop Spindle and Spinning Wheel. 2 hr workshop for £30pp. No experience required, all materials and equipment provided. www.sealymacwheely.com katie@sealymacwheely.com

Fizzgig Theatre presents Treasure Island Sunday 8th July, 2pm or 4pm at Mugdock Tickets Price: £11.50 adult/£7.50 child. Booking essential

Marvellous Minibeasts of Redmoss, Milton of Campsie

Tuesday 10th July, 2:30-3:30pm Cost £1

Marvellous Minibeasts of the Moss, Lenzie Thursday 12th July, 1:30 - 3pm Cost £1

Sensational Safari: Map Reading Made Easy!

Friday 13th July, 1pm – 4pm Booking essential Cost £10

Come & try Conservation Volunteering, Kirkintilloch Saturday 14th July, 10.30 - 12pm Free

Mugdock Sensational Safari: Geological Hi Jinks!

Friday 20th July, 1pm – 4pm Booking essential Cost £10

Second Sound Record Fair Sat 21st & Sun 22nd July, 10am-5pm in Mugdock Theatre Free

Dig a Pond at Boghead Wood, Kirkintilloch

Sunday 22nd July, 2- 3:30pm Free

Minibeasts of Merkland, Kirkintilloch

Tuesday 24th July, 1:30 - 3pm Cost £1

Sensational Safari: Woodland Adventure!

Thursday 26th July, 1pm – 4pm Booking essential Cost £10

MUGSTOCK FESTIVAL

Mugdock Country Park, Friday 27th-Sunday 29th July Mugstock 2018 will take place, for the third year running, in Mugdock Country Park, last weekend of July.

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Callander Summerfest

Email: callanderfest@gmail.com www.incallander.co.uk

SATURDAY 14 JULY Weekend of Cocktails 14th-15th July 10am-7pm Spirit of Callander, Main Street. Entry free Summerfest Market 14th-15th July 12noon-5pm Ancaster Square Face and Body Art 12-5pm Ancaster Square FOC Callander Brass 1pm Ancaster Square FOC Loch Lomond Ukulele Orchestra 2.30pm & 3.30pm Ancaster Square Cocktail Extravaganza Evening 7.30pm-10pm Spirit of Callander, Main Street. £20 adult The Purple, White and Green: Suffragette Stories 8pm Callander Hostel, Bridgend £8 adult

SUNDAY 15 JULY Pop-up Cycle Hub 11am-5pm Ancaster Square Film: Suffragette (2015) cert 12A 8pm Masonic Hall, Craigard Road £6 adult £3 under 16s, doors 7.30pm

MONDAY 16 JULY Bushcraft and Den Building.

10am-3.30pm, Trossachs Tryst, Invertrossachs Road rosie@fabb.org.uk or call 01877 331200. £10 Try your Hand at Mahjong 2-4pm Ancaster Square FOC Scottish Country Dancing 2-3.30pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road. £6 adult £3 under 16s.

Places limited, so book in advance

TUESDAY 17 JULY Make a Felt Picture in a Day 11am-3.30pm Trossachs Tryst, Invertrossachs Road. £15 each Try your Hand at Mahjong 2-4pm Ancaster Square

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY Furniture Painting Workshop 10am–4pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road. £50 to include use of tools and materials.

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Town Stroll 7pm Ancaster Square http://trustinthepark.org/walk-inthe-park/ Try Taekwondo FOC 7-8pm McLaren Leisure Centre, Mollands Road Ethel Moorhead and the Wallace’s Sword – a Suffragette’s Protest 8pm Masonic Hall, Craigard Road £6 adult

THURSDAY 19 JULY Funky Science - On Tour 10am-12noon Trossachs Tryst, Invertrossachs Road Rise of the Robots 2-4pm £8.50 per person www.bookwhen.com/funkyscience Mountain Bike Rides or All-Ability Cycle 10am-12noon Trossachs Tryst, Invertrossachs Road rosie@fabb.org.uk 01877 331200.

Thursday Threads 2-4pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road Dougie MacLean in Concert 8pm Callander Kirk, South Church St £20 adult £10 under 16s.

FRIDAY 20 JULY Mischief-makers: easy crafts for children 4-8 years 2-3pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road FOC Wandering Minstrel: Nico G 1-7pm Callander’s Cafes FOC Try your hand at Mahjong 2-4pm Ancaster Square Mini Gin Festival 7.30-10pm Spirit of Callander, Main St £20 adult Callander Capers 8pm McLaren High School, Mollands Rd £ 8 adult, £4 under 16s.

SATURDAY 21 JULY Weekend of Gin! 21st-22nd July FOC 10am-8pm Spirit of Callander, Main St Gin Bar open 6-8pm Fun & Games in Ancaster Square FOC. 11am-4pm Ancaster Square

Summerfest Market 12-5pm Ancaster Square Stirling Tool Library FOC 11am-5pm Ancaster Square Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (2017) (Cert.15) 8pm Masonic Hall, Craigard Road £6, doors open 7.30pm

SUNDAY 22 JULY Drawing from Nature 10am-4pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road. £30 Suitable for age 16+.

Film: CoCo (2017) cert. PG 2pm Masonic Hall, Craigard Road £6 adult, £3 under 16s (must be accompanied) Doors open 1.30pm.

MONDAY 23 JULY Mountain Bike Rides or All-Ability Cycle To book contacting rosie@fabb.org.uk or call 01877 331200.

Wandering Minstrel 1pm Applejacks, 2pm Ben Ledi Coffee Company, 3pm Deli Ecosse, 4pm Bridgend Café

TUESDAY 24 JULY Ways of Drawing & Painting from Life 10am-3.30pm Callander Hostel £65 per person Repair Café with Transition Stirling 10am-4pm Trossachs Tryst FOC Féis Fhoirt Ceilidh Trail FOC 2-3.45pm Ancaster Square www.feisfhoirt.org.uk.

Liz Campbell’s Highland Dancers 23rd -27th July 4-5pm Ancaster Square

WEDNESDAY 25 JULY Callander Ramble around Loch Venachar 9.30am Ancaster Square FOC Introduction to Glass Fusion 1-4pm The Studio, Lenymede, Leny Road FK17 8AJ www.lynneschroder.co.uk Wandering Minstrel 1-4pm Callander’s Cafes 1pm Applejacks, 2pm Ben Ledi Coffee Company, 3pm Deli Ecosse, 4pm Bridgend Café

Callander Summerfest

Sat 14 July to 29 July

Email: callanderfest@gmail.com www.incallander.co.uk

Town Stroll 7pm Ancaster Square Callander Chorale & Rusty Strings 8pm Callander Kirk, South Church St £6 adult, £3 under 16s. Doors 7pm.

THURSDAY 26 JULY Bushcraft and Den Building 10am-3.30pm, Trossachs Tryst, Invertrossachs Road rosie@fabb.org.uk or call 01877 331200. £10 Mischief Makers: craft session for older kids (8+) 2-3pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road Natural Callander: Writers’ Workshop 2-4 pm Callander Hostel, Bridgend £3 to include tea/coffee.

Photography Workshop for Young People 2-5pm Callander Hostel, Bridgend

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Doune Bassoon 8pm Callander Hostel, Bridgend £10 adult, £5 under 16s.

SATURDAY 28 JULY Felting for Little Fingers 10am-12 noon St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road Trossachs Summer Festival 12noon-3pm, McLaren Leisure Centre, Mollands Road Throw a Pot with James Mounter 2-5pm Ancaster Square FOC Summer Festival Birthday Ceilidh Visit www.mclarenleisure.co.uk for more details.

SUNDAY 29 JULY Gig in the Garden 12noon-4pm Trossachs Tryst Throw a Pot with James Mounter 2-5pm Ancaster Square FOC

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Natural Callander: Poetry Performance 7pm Callander Hostel, Bridgend FOC Jenne McClure & The Stirling Crisis 8pm Bridgend Cafe, Bridgend £6 adults, £3 under 16s.

Summer Holiday Activities

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Our summer holiday programme is jam packed with activities to suit all ages.

Swim School Kids Camp (P1-7) Motivate (4-5 years) Family Fun Sessions Trossachs Tiny Tots

School Holiday Activities Swimming Pool Sports Hall Fitness Suite Parties 3G Pitch Soft Play www.mclarenleisure.co.uk

Visit our website fore more details

Trossachs Summer Festival (12:00 -15:00) 28.07.18 & Family Ceilidh (20:00 till Late) An afternoon of fun and adventure for all the family, visit our website for more details.

01877 330 000

Mollands Road, Callander, FK17 8JP

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Kinlochard Family Highland Gathering 2018 Sunday 15th July 11:30 - Pipe Band Parade from the Forest Hills Noon - Official opening by our Chieftan

Bring your dog and enter the dog show • Childrens races Bouncy castle • Duck race • Crafts Face painting and other activities Piping Competition • ‘Have-a-go’ Heavies • Highland Dancing Local art sale • Loch Ard History Group Live music from the Ukelele Band & Feis Fhoirt Teas, Cakes, Mhor Burgers, Licensed Bar with Loch Lomond Ales

Free Entry - Free Shuttle Bus From Aberfoyle Starting at 11am

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Graham Sandals

Cabins, bothies & huts in home grown Scottish larch Unit 5 Craigarnhall, Bridge of Allan, Stirling FK9 4NG Tel: 01786 841788 • Mobile: 07773 809345

Fantastic varieties of Rhododendrons & Azaleas owering now

Huge range of Wild Bird food & Pet Supplies

There is still time to order your bespoke hanging basket

Café by Macmillan’s

Garden Sundries - Bulbs - Plants - Pet Care Gifts & Food - Tool Sharpening - Composts

T: 01360 850525 Email: info@benviewgardencentre.co.uk www.benviewgardencentre.co.uk

Ward Toll, Aberfoyle, G63 0QZ

Bedding plants, fruit, shrubs, roses, trees & much more. www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Craig Tree Care

Professional Tree Surgeons

full range of work with trees including: • Pruning & reduction • Tree removal & replacement • Consultancy & advice • Conservation & preservation

t: 01360 449 275 | m: 07725 834 846

WASP CONTROL LOCAL AREA SERVICE Phone: 01360 770748 Mobile: 07934 421944

All types of quality timber buildings built to your own specification.

Fencing, gates & decking Agent for Lidget Compton Concrete Garages Kersie Bank, Kersie Terrace, South Alloa, Stirlingshire FK7 7NJ Open Tel 01324 831033 / 0777 057 4461 www.patersonsgardenbuildings.co.uk 7 days

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Park Life invites the team at Fraser C Robb to share some gardening tips We all love our gardens and enjoy spending time in them. Many enjoy working in them, as much as relaxing in them, but you rarely here anyone telling you how much they love weeding!

If you were to analyse the time you spend working in your garden each year you wouldn’t be too surprised to discover that a very large amount of it can involve weeding. We’ve got some tips from our friends at Fraser C Robb to help get that job over and done with, as quickly and effectively as possible.

Prevention of course is as we know better than cure. Mulching with a thick 8cm layer of bark chippings will help keep those weeds at bay.

This is best done in the spring and as well as helping to prevent weeds it will also help to keep moisture in the soil.

Weeds can survive for years in soil, waiting for the right weather conditions. They germinate at lower temperatures all set to grow and spread quickly. The task is to remove not only the weed itself but its roots, otherwise they can re-grow.

Weeding is best done by a long handled tool.

To tackle weeds on paths, use a knife or paving brush. On lawns weeds a herbicide gel can be used. In severe cases you can use a weed and feed products.

Don’t forget Fraser C Robb stock all kinds of garden and ground care equipment. Call in to get expert advice.

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MACINTOSH

FENCING

CONTRACTING

For all your equestrian, agricultural & garden fencing needs

As farmers and horse owners we understand the importance of excellent fencing and services NEW POO HOOVERING PADDOCK CLEANING

Monthly price plans available to help you keep on top of your poo picking. Helps reduce worm burden and risk of equine grass sickness.

10% discount on paddock cleaning if you mention this advert!

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All types of fencing erected, no job too big or small Fence maintenance Garden & tree clearing & maintenance Paddock maintenance,fencing, spraying & harrowing

Talk to us about how we can help you Free no obligation quotes • Quality service guaranteed MacIntosh Fencing

Contact James Macintosh on 07969 506305 or Hannah MacIntosh on 07875 321788 or email us on macintoshfencing@gmail.com

John Currie BR ICK & STONEWOR K

Stonework and PavingSkills Specialist Tr aditional

Stone Your Walling &Home Traditional For & Brickwork Garden Natural Indian & York Stone Paving Specialist Barn & Property Renovation • Bespoke Features Stone Walling & Traditional Dry Stone Walling • Steps &Brickwork Paths NaturalLime Indian & York Stone Paving Specialist Mortar Work & Repointing • Patios Barn & & Property Slabbing •Renovation Fireplaces Bespoke Features General Building & Property Maintenance Dry Stone walling CALL TODAY FOR FREE ADVICE & QUOTATION Lime Mortar Work & Repointing T: 01360 440893 M: 07966 864811 Steps & paths

E: johncurrie@hotmail.com Patios & Slabbing www.johncurriebrickandstonework.co.uk Fireplaces

General Building & Property Maintenance

call today for free advice & quotation Telephone 01360 550087 Mobile 07966 864811 discuss your project and get EmailTojohncurrie@hotmail.com

a free estimate please call Dugie on Tel: 07734 069952

www.dugieclarkstonework.co.uk

Garages & Bothies Bridge Repairs New Houses & Extensions Garden Features Dry Stone Dykes Building Conservation Patios & Paving Private & Commercial Work Shandon Wood, Ruskie, Stirling FK8 3LG | Tel: 07734 069952Tel: 01786 850764 | Email: dugieclarkcm@btinternet.com

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SCOTIA CONTRACTS

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GROUNDWORKS | LANDSCAPING | BUILDING

• Site clearance, excavations, foundations and driveway construction.

• Land drainage, Drainage and septic tank installation.

• Extensions, remodelling and conversions.

• Garage, garden room and holiday cabin construction.

• Patios, fencing, decking and turfing.

We take great care and pride in the work we do, so if you like what you see please feel free to call us on 07818 002770 for a FREE consultation. kenny.stewart@scotiacontracts.co.uk

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Professional Tree Surgeons • Tree Removals • Tree Pruning • Hedge Cutting • Stump Removal • Tree Surveys • Logs

Butterfly Walk Saturday 9 June 11am – 3pm Sunny days in June are when RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond comes alive with beautiful butterflies. Join the team on an adventurous walk as we go in search some of the butterflies found here. We’ll be looking out for the small pearl bordered fritillary in particular, as well as the others that call this place home. We’ll be walking over muddy, uneven ground so wellies are essential to take part.

Please bring a packed lunch with you to have out on the reserve. £8, £6.50 for members (booking required)

Wild Food Foraging Saturday 30 June 2 – 4pm Plants are full of healing properties and surrounded in myth and mystery. Join RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for a walk to look at some of the properties of the plants found here and then make some remedies to take home for yourself. £10, £8 for members (booking required)

Our qualified, insured and experienced team is based in Doune, specialising in all aspects of tree surgery and arboriculture.

Call or email Malcolm Roy for a free, no obligation quote.

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From tiny bugs, to beautiful butterflies and frogs we’ll be spending the day exploring the grassy meadows and ponds. Wellies are recommended as the meadows can be quite muddy and some of the activities will be taking place off path. £5, £4 for members. Adults go free (booking required) 72 |

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CompaCt Cordless range by • Lightweight • Powerful Stihl Compact Brushcutter FSA 56

£199

• Easy to use • Battery Powered

Stihl Compact Headge Trimmer HSA 56

£199

Price includes VAT, Battery & Charger

Stihl Compact Chainsaw MSA 120 C-BQ

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Stirling Road, Drymen, Glasgow G63 0AA  www.frasercrobb.co.uk

Stihl Compact Blower BGA 56

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Natural Stone

Architectural ~ Walling ~ Paving ~ Ornamental All Enquiries Welcome

Thornhill: 01786 850400 | Livingston: 01506 873081 | info@tradstocks.co.uk

www.tradstocks.co.uk

Repairs & Services, Secure Storage with 24 Hour CCTV. Caravan and Motorhome sales.

We also fit satellite systems, solar chargers and motor movers.

01786 489022 The Yard, Sauchenford, Plean, FK7 8AP

www.stirlingshirecaravans.co.uk

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GLASGOW STUMP REMOVAL

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Glasgow, Edinburgh & Stirling Tree & Hedge Stump Removal What we do with your unwanted tree stumps.

Using lawn-friendly specialist stump grinding machines, Glasgow Stump Removal will grind your tree stumps into mulch, removing stumps 6 to 12 inches below ground level. The mulch is used to fill the hole to ground level.

This enables the ground to be restored back to grass or flower bed, or it can be paved over.

We use various machines to efficiently and effectively grind stumps of different sizes and in awkward access locations.

Arborist Services We also provide full arborist services through our associates, including felling, crown thinning and lifting, pollarding etc.

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Private Residential/Garden Commercial Businesses Tree Service Companies Councils Landscape Professionals Building and Roads Contractors Utilities Contractors Agricultural Industry

Free quote & best price call or text Mike on

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Scotland's Gardens www.scotlandsgardens.org GARGUNNOCK HOUSE GARDEN Gargunnock FK8 3AZ 14th March – 28th September (not Saturday or Sunday) 11am – 3.30pm Disabled Access: Full £4, accompanied children free *Children’s Hospice Association receives 30%, Gargunnock Community Centre receives 30%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries

DUNTREATH CASTLE

Blanefield G63 9AJ T: 01360 770215 E: juliet@edmonstone.com www.duntreathcastle.co.uk By arrangement 1 February - 30 November Disabled Access: Full Admission: £4, accompanied children free *All proceeds to SG Beneficiaries

THE MILL HOUSE

Kippen Road, Fintry, Stirlingshire G63 0YD Mrs Katherine Cowtan T:01360 860009 E:cowtan@weefoot.com Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/ Sunday, 9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17 June 10am - 5pm (2018) Admission by donation. *All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries.

KIPPEN VILLAGE

West Stirlingshire FK8 3DN The Gardeners of Kippen Village Sunday 17 June, 1:30pm - 5:30pm (2018) Admission £5.00, children free. * Start-Up Stirling 30% & Alzheimer Scotland 30%.

THORNTREE

Arnprior FK8 3EY Mark and Carol Seymour T:01786 870710 E:info@thorntreebarn.co.uk W: www.thorntreebarn.co.uk Sunday 24 June, 2pm - 5pm (2018) Admission £4.00, children free. * Forth Driving Group RDA SCIO 60%.

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Archibald Billett

F U N E R A L D I R E C T O R S Expertise & experience to ensure you give your loved one the perfect send off.

Archibald Billett Funeral Directors provide both traditional burial and cremation packages to suit all.

We can arrange memorials and Floral Tributes on request. Pre paid funeral plans through Golden Charter are available to give your family peace of mind.

Independent Funeral Director

Established Since 1955

Tel: 07718 759908 | Tel: 01877 382829 | Gualann, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RP

LOCAL PLUMBING AND GAS WORK CARRIED OUT 24 HOURS Local affordable Gas Safe Plumbing company for all types of gas and plumbing work that you require small jobs or big jobs.

Full Bathroom and Kitchen renovations carried out to suit all budgets • One Standard Hourly • Free Quotes rate any time of day • Oap Discounts • Fixed prices available • Gas Safe Registered • No callout charges

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Thistle Plumbing Services

Tel: 07725 939021 www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Strathendrick Decorating Plastering & Joinery

John Gault m: 07748 283947 Allan Denton m: 07984 549933 Joe McLaren m: 07980 983995 Email: strathdp@hotmail.com Interior, Exterior Paint Work.

Ames Taping. Coving and all types of Plasterwork. Joinery.

John Coubrough & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Est. 1961

Grant Coubrough, with over 35 years of experience can be depended upon to provide a professional, caring and dignified service in your time of loss. All funeral packages, including floral tributes, catering needs and memorial stones can be taken care of.

Golden Charter Funeral Plans are also available

• 24 Hour Service

“TULMORE”, 27 Castlehill Loan, Kippen FK8 3DZ. TEL: 01786 870737 • 07702 490285 78 |

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STEWART REID

Plumbing Services

Bathroom Suites Supplied & Fitted from £1495 Kitches & Central Heating fitted Boiler Exchanges

Outdoor Taps Fitted from £59

Central Heating Systems Power Flush from £399

Gutters repaired Fitted & cleared

No call out fees

All plumbing enquiries contact Stewart: 07938 473604 / 07938 473571 Stewart.reid3467@gmail.com

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Time served quality tradesmen

We are a family business providing a range of services throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas in Stirlingshire. All our quotations are free of charge and carry no obligation.

Services:

• Re-roofing • Guttering Services • Insurance & General • Slating & Tiling • Velux Windows • Roughcasting & Leadwork • Soffit & Fascia • Chimney Work

www.gs-roofing.co.uk • info@gs-roofing.co.uk 23 Kirkland Avenue, Blanefield, Glasgow G63 9BY

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armony Fields at Tir na nOg is an exciting new therapeutic community venue brought to you by local charity Glendrick Roost Animal Welfare Centre!

The main charity sanctuary near gartmore remains home to most

of the rescued animals and can host tours by appointment, as well as offering volunteering, work experience and Duke of Edinburgh placements.

Harmony Fields is a much needed haven in a hectic world, where you can spend some quiet time connecting with a selection of our animals in a peaceful, healing environment. There will be regular sessions focusing on mindfulness and meditation with animals, as well musical sessions, craft activities and various other soul soothing ways to calm your mind...in a world constantly pushing for us all to be DOING, at Harmony Fields you can step back and JUST BE!

drop ins on Saturdays from 12-4pm, the rest of the time you can book peaceful individual, group or family time connecting with the animals, or come along to one of the increasingly regular events and sessions!

More info can be found on the Facebook page Harmony Fields, website coming soon!

Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss how we can help you just BREATHE, CONNECT, BE! We are keen to hear from local people who'd be interested in getting involved...we are a community venue and we are here for you!

It is currently only open for public

Andrew Anderson & Sons Funeral Directors Est.1969

“Stand Sure we will look after you & your family”

We are proud to offer a 24 hour caring and professional service to the local community.

A wide range of memorial stones are available.

We can also clean and add further inscriptions to existing family memorials.

CALLANDER

Funeral Home, Glenartney Road, Callander, FK17 8EB

Tel: 01877 330 398

BALFRON

64b Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow, G63 0TW

Tel: 01360 441 023

Email: info@anderson-funerals.co.uk • www.anderson-funerals.co.uk

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STEWART HOLLINGTON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Established Since 1983

t: 01877 385231 m: 07885 841735

built on trust

solicitors & estate agents

Out-of-Hours and Home Appointments available.

• Wills and Executries • Power of Attorney • Asset Protection • Buying and Selling Property

Suzie Falconer Your Local Solicitor

0141 847 4946 suzie.falconer@walkerlaird.co.uk

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Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society

are presenting

"JOURNEY'S END"

by R.C. Sherriff Directed by Jonny North.

September 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th September 2018.

Jonny North has lived with his family at Boquhan House all his life. He is a very busy businessman but still makes time to devote to participation in F.A.D.S. committee and productions!

He is very much a "hands-on" participant and has a great collection of "everything" re props and antiquities.

He could in fact, be accused of holding on to the past and has always wanted to direct "Journey's End", a play set in the World War One trenches.

Captain Arthur Jewell North M.C. Northumberland Fusiliers. 1893 - 1918 We then asked, "what is it about and where can we see it?" He answered, "the play is set in Northern France during WW1 leading up to the battle of St. Quentin, March 1918.Set over the course of four days leading up to a massive German attack on the British trenches in 1918, "Journey's End" charts the tension and claustrophobia as the new recruit to the company, Lieutenant Raleigh, discovers that Captain Stanhope, his former childhood friend and hero has changed almost beyond recognition."

R.C.Sherriff served as an officer in WWI and wrote ‘Journey’s End’ ten years after the war ended. You get the impression his writing has been greatly influenced by his experiences.

Jonny visits his grandfathers grave near Ypres As this year is the centenary of the end of WW1 it is very fitting that the production should take place in 2018.

When he was asked "why this play?" he answered. "I saw this play whilst I was at school and it left a deep impression with me. This will be my first step into the shoes of the director of a play. It's been my ambition for some time and I always had this play in mind when I thought of my Grandfather who was killed around the same time and whose grave I visited only last year. I feel there will be many in our community who lost family in this dark period in our history and who will want to reflect, on this, the centenary as a mark of respect for what they endured."

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“I wanted to perpetuate the memory of me I had known” His other works include: Goodbye Mr Chips, The Four Feathers, The Invisible Man and the Dam Busters.

F.A.D.S. production will take place at The Playground, a converted barn, on Alan Cuthbert's farm, (a mile along the Fintry road heading from Killearn) this autumn between Wednesday 26th and Saturday 29th September.

Tickets will be available from the usual contacts and outlets. Look out for posters with information in your area.

We would also like to invite anyone with stories, memories and memorabilia that may be used in a planned exhibition of local peoples past and present of this war that will accompany this production to contact Jean Woodburn --woodbuje@btinternet.com or phone 01360 440 745. It is important to remember those who fought and fell a hundred years on.

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Farmers Markets Buying local, regional produce at the market means lower food miles and benefits the local economy in terms of employment and growth.

FRANCE FARM FRIDAYS Every Friday; 9am-5pm Beside Millennium Hall, Gartocharn family run market, selection of local produce including fruit & veg, cooked meats, cheese, eggs, butcher meats.

MILNGAVIE FARMERS MARKET 1st Wednesday of the month; 10am2pm Douglas Street. A weekday market, which is extremely well supported locally. A wide variety of producers from all over Scotland in a splendid central position give this market a tremendous traditional atmosphere. www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

LOCH LOMOND SHORES FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday of the month; 10am-4pm Balloch Most panoramic location of any Scottish market. A magnificent selection of produce, nearby parking, wonderful shopping in the Lomond Shore Gateway Centre, picnic areas and restaurants.

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STIRLING FARMERS MARKET

CALEDONIAN MARTS FARM SHOP, STIRLING

2nd Sat of each month; 10am-4pm Port Street, Stirling.

A very busy and well organised market with a superb cross section of produce from all over Central Scotland. The market is located in the pedestrian area of the city centre (outside M&S) and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations. www.stirlingfarmersmarket.co.uk

Tueday, Wednesday,Thursday 8am-2pm. 01786 450922 Fruit. & vegetable, Traditional handmade bread, fresh fish & shellfish and The Mart Cafe. www.caledonia-marts.com

BENVIEW FARMSHOP Incredibly well stocked and loads of Gift ideas.

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-5pm.

Farm shop stocking veg, cheeses, preserves, biscuits, cakes.

Tel: 01360 850525 www.benviewgardencentre.co.uk Ward Toll, Balfron Station G63 0QZ.

KILLEARN COUNTRY MARKET Killearn Village Hall First Saturday of the month 10am-1.30pm www.kcfc.co.uk

GLASGOW FARMERS MARKET 2nd and 4th Sat in the month 10am-2pm Mansfield Park, Hyndland Street, Dumbarton This market usually has around 40 stalls selling farm produce, locally grown vegetables, Scottish beef, lamb, venison and wild boar. A range of speciality producers have chutneys, jams, locally produced honeys and breads on offer as well as a good selection of Scottish cheeses. Fresh salmon and trout are usually available. Shellfish and other seafood are on sale when in season www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk 0141 287 2500

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Accounting, Legal Business Baxter Accounting Business Gateway Forth Valley Walker Laird

Activities/Kids/Events

7 81 19 81

Buchanan Castle Golf club 24 Caledonian Play 57 Callander Summerfest 63 Castle Rednock Trekking Centre 56 Doon the Rabbit Hole 60 Go Country 56 Halo Booth 19 Heron House Early Years 54/55 Jurrasic Parrr 60 Kinlochard Rob Roy Mini Highland games 66 Loch Katrine Cruises 3 MacRoberts Centre 59 McLaren Leisure Centre 65 Mugdock Country Park 62 The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre 61 Wallace Monument 13

Architects & Consultants Malcolm Parry Architects MH Planning Morris Architects MW Consultants

37 37 37 37

Stirlingshire Caravans Trossachs Cabs

74 12

E Mac Bus

10

Microcroft

18

Hutton creative design Skep Design

27 12

Buchlyvie Electrical Stewart Hollington West Group Electrical

83 81 87

Caravans

Bus, Car & Taxi Hire Computers Design Services Electricians

Food, Drink & Accomodation

Blair drummond smiddy Farm shop 22 Buchanan Castle Estates 25 Buchlyvie Pottery Shop & Coffee Kiln 30 Cameron House Hotel 15 Inn at Kippen 28 Natures corner 20 86 |

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Puddingstone Place Rob Roy Hotel Sugar Boat The Blane Valley Inn The Clachan Inn The Fintry Inn The Gin Thing The Oak Tree Inn Three Sisters Bake

Funeral Services

20 31 22 29 21 20 30 2 23

Andrew Anderson & Sons 80 Archibald Billet 77 John Coubrough Funeral Directors 78

Galleries & Gift Shops Moon 27 Sheila Fleet Jewellery 32/33 Smithy Gallery 8 Wonderland 41

Gardening & Outdoors

Benview Garden Centre 67 Craig Tree Services 68 Cruachan Landscaping 69 Dugie Clark Clachan Mhor 70 Fraser Robb 73 Glasgow Stump Removal 75 Graham Sandals Timber Buidings 67 John Currie Brick and Stonework 70 Lenzie Blacksmith 68 Macintosh Fencing 70 Paterson Garden Buildings Ltd 68 Scotia Contracts Ltd 71 T D Trees 72 Tradstocks 74 Wasp Control 68

Health & Wellbeing

Remedial & Sports massage therapy 35 Slimming World 35 Tir Na Nog 30

Homes & Interiors

Apollo Blinds 38 Colin Johnson Traditional Upholstery 43 Dream Doors 38 Dream Kitchen Makeover 42 Edge of the wood 41 Elspeth Bennie artist blacksmith 43 Head for the Bed 40 J Walker Interiors 42 The Flooring Studio 40 Town & Country Designs Coffee Shop 39

Watsinteriors 41 Trend Transformatiions 47

Laundry Services The Laundry Lady

Fuels/Stoves

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Calido 9 Stirling Stove Centre 42 Feeds & Stoves 49 Wood for Fuel 16 Gleaner Oils Ltd 10

Painters & Decorators

Blain Painters Endrick Decorators of Killearn Jack Brand Decorating Strathendrick Decorators

83 85 83 78

Feeds & Stoves Muddy Paws

49 9

Pet Services

Photography

Paul Saunders Media & Photography Paul Saunders Media & Photography

Plumbers

31 50

Dunrite Plumbing 85 Stewart Reid Plumbing Services 79 Thistle Plumbing Services 77

Property

Corum 88 MacTaggart & Mickle 5

Trades & Services

Aberfoyle Satellite Company 77 Adrian Pirie 81 Appliance Repairs & Spares 83 Bathroom Transformations 11 C-Mix 85 Drymen Tiling 83 GS Roofing Ltd 79 Homeworx Killearn 87 Household & Industrial Floor sanding services 79 KM Joiners 11 Lorne Howell Joiners & Builders 17 RM Contractors 87 SD Garage Doors 40 Simon Head Joinery 87 Your Heating Ltd 9

Weddings

House for an Art Lover

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homeworx

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painting and decorating (interior and exterior) ceramic tiling hardwood and laminate floor fitting joinery

all work considered

imon Head Joinery Services

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