Park Life Magazine October/November 2015

Your what’s on guide and advertiser for Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & surrounding area

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October / November 2015

WHERE TO EAT IN LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS Book now for local Festive Meals and Party nights!

PARK LIFE GUIDE FOR LOCAL GUY FAWKES AND HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS

BALMAHA’S BRAW WEEKEND 3rd-4th OCTOBER

Enjoy the flavours of Loch Lomond with stalls offering locally produced food and drink.

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

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THE OAK TREE INN Muddy Boots Welcome

Half Price Room Offer From October to just before Christmas from we have half price B&B rooms from Sunday to Thursday nights. Treat yourself with a night away in beautiful Balmaha! Check website for details.

Loyalty Discount Card

Loyalty Cards

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If you regularly visit The Oak Tree and St Mocha make sure you pick up one of our loyalty card entry forms.

Collect a stamp each time you visit then once you have six you’ll get a 10% off card for future visits.

The Village Shop Our new ‘Gift from Loch Lomond’ range is available exclusively in The Village Shop. Bottles of our limited edition ‘Balmaha Whisky’ are selling fast, available in The Village Shop while stocks last.

Christmas & New Year Throughout December you will find a selection of Christmas specials, available in addition to our normal menu. For Hogmanay book a ‘Bubbly at The Bells’ package.

Check website for details

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

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WEEKEND JAZZ & BLUES Saturday 3th O ctober Sunday 4th Oct ober Sailing at 3pm Not a standard cruise

Steeped in history and legend, Loch Katrine is the perfect place to start your Trossachs adventure.

Home of the Steamship Sir Walter Scott

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The Steamship Sir Walter Scott is fully wheelchair friendly

A SPECIAL *20% DISCOUNT TO READERS OF PARK LIFE There has never been a better time to enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine - just bring this advert along to receive this special 20% discount offer on a standard cruise.

• Classic Steamship Cruises on Sir Walter Scott • Book now for our popular “Sail with Santa” cruises and our “New Year Celebration Cruises” • Walking & Cycling on the shores of Loch Katrine • Lochside Dining in the Brenachoile Restaurant • Katrine Gifts - Souvenirs & Crafts • Katrinewheelz - Cycle hire Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, By Callander, Stirling FK17 8HZ Tel: 01877 376315/6 • Email: enquiries@lochkatrine.com www.lochkatrine.com www.parklifescotland.co.uk | * 20% Discount offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 03-01-16.

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Park Life Useful Numbers Police Non-Emergency 101 Police Emergency 999 or 112 Scottish Water 08000 0778778 Scottish Power 0800 0270072 Stirling Council 08452 777000 Libraries Strathblane 01360 770737 Drymen 01360 660751 Balfron 01360 440407 Callander 01877 331544 Balloch 01389 608989 Schools covered by Park Life Magazine 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 Balfron Tip opening times Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm Sat 10-2pm Health Centres Drymen 01360 660203 Kippen 01360 850237 Balfron 01360 440515 Aberfoyle 01877382421 Callander 01877 331000 Killearn 01360 550339 Dentist Drymen 01360 661097 NHS 24 Helpline 111

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Prepare your home for Christmas

Balmaha Braw Weekend 3 &4 Oct (pg35), Three Sisters Bake Cake soiree 12th Nov (pg33), Gartness Beer Festival 24 Oct (pg70) and of course our fashion show with Moon of Drymen on 1st Oct (pg75).

We have a great page for Halloween with a lot of local events on pg63 with the traditional Fireworks events which are always a huge success. These are just a few of the events happening over Oct and Nov and we hope to see you there, you never know we might have some good weather in October for the outdoor ones!

Our features in this edition should help you get organised for the Festive season.... it really isn’t that far away. Getting your home ready for Christmas (pg6-16) and Festive Bookings for Food & Drink (pg17-37).

Remember if you are holding an event in December or January send it in to us and we will help promote it for you in our pages and on facebook.

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All proceeds to Cancer Research UK

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So much going on for this edition with some great events not to be missed!

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Contents Get Your Home Ready for Christmas ..................................6-16 Festive Food & Drink Feature ............................................17-37 The Old Mill Review................................................................ 23 Cinema Listings ..................................................................... 59 October Events ................................................................60/61 Halloween & Fireworks! .......................................................... 63 What’s On Loch Lomond Shores ........................................... 65 What’s On November ......................................................70/71 Fitness Classes....................................................................... 80 Callander Crags ................................................................... 83 Farmers Markets .................................................................... 87

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Park Life Feature

Getting your home ready for the

Festive Season!

Lots of companies on these pages to help you get ready!

New blinds, Soft furnishings, Lighting, Carpets, getting that old comfy chair re-upholstered or even a new kitchen or stove!

David Mackay creates a range of stunning and unique furnishings for your home and garden, in a carbon thoughtful manner, from local woods and quarries around the Stirling area.

Commissions now being taken for Christmas. Phone: 07508 57 97 67

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Getting ready for the Festive Season!

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THE FABRIC GALLERY

AnHuge Individual Shop Range of Designer & Discounted Furnishing Fabrics Giving Individual Attention Furnishings A Real Find!Quality Quality Furnishings Made to Order

styles and uses THE FABRIC GALLERY, Aberfoyle Made ToofOrder Roman Blinds, Headboards, spanning a broad A real Treasure Trove Curtains, Tailored Loose Coversprice Loose Covers, Curtains, range. Here too are A surprising and rewarding Headboards, find in etc • -Wallpapers Wallpapers; Bespoke Aberfoyle is The Fabric Gallery Set off and Personalised the main street & with private parking Design Design Service • Interior Interior Cushions; Wool Throws this is a real gem of a shop. .Wallpapers On our and Home Accessories. & Gifts doorstep, although regular• Home clients Accessories Home Accessories, Gifts Sanderson; Moon; travel from Glasgow, Stirling and • Small Upholstery Antiques Voyage; Villa Nova; everywhere in the Park Life area.

GP&J Baker; Art of • Dolls Dolls House Food House Food Whether you want to buy wallpaper The Loom; Swaffer & or fabric from an incredibly huge range Quality 2nd Hand Sofas Chairs: Iliv are just a few of Quality 2nd Hand &&Chairs: of styles, have them makeSofas everything the Suppliers for you, or design the whole room.

Parker Knoll etc for details.

Multiyork; Parker Knoll etc–- call call50 forplus details available.

Second to none is the quality of the Curtain Poles / Custom soft furnishings which they(next make Main Street, Aberfoyle Main Street, Aberfoyle to the Coach House) made Tracks; Trimmings - machine sewn or hand sewn and Monday --Saturday Saturday 10am 4.30pm Monday : 10am -- 4.30pm & Zoffany Paint to order. everything in between.

Curtains; Roman Blinds; Headboards; Tailored Tel: Upstairs is a Treasure Tel: 01877 01877 382873 382873 || www.thefabricgallery.co.uk www.thefabricgallery.co.uk Removable Covers and Upholstery Trove of over 1,000 are all undertaken by staff with many square feet. There are years experience. over 100 Discounted Designer Fabrics on the roll for curtains and upholstery; The Fabric Gallery has it all.

A vast range of Fabric Remnants plus a Knowledgeable, practical and helpful huge selection of Wool Fabric off cuts advice is freely given to make the whole for the needle women and crafters. a simple and pleasurable experience .

Here is another surprise for the dolls Down stairs in the Gallery are hundreds house enthusiast, a huge range of of pattern books offering a vast array

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exclusive, handmade Doll’s House Food in perfect scale - Realistic and incredibly detailed. “TheWeeDeli” also sells worldwide on Etsy.

Always worth a visit whether you know what you want or are looking for inspiration, The Fabric Gallery is the place to visit.

THE FABRIC GALLERY, Main Street, Aberfoyle, FK8 3UG (opposite Fire Station) Tel: 01877 382873 Email: info@thefabricgallery.co.uk OPEN: 10am - 4.30pm Monday - Saturday (Closed for Holiday until 5th October)

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COLOURS OF THE WORLD Johnnie Johnnie and and Kirsty Kirsty Cuthbert Cuthbert at at the the Myreton, Myreton, Kippen Kippen Present The Nomads Tent Road Show Present The Nomads Tent Road Show th th Friday October to to Sunday Sunday 25 25th October, October, 10am 10am to to 5pm 5pm Friday 16 16th October

FForor the the past past 30 30 years years The The Nomads Tent have Nomads Tent have set set off off from from their their Edinburgh Edinburgh base base to to launch spectacular and launch spectacular and authentic authentic pop-up pop-up bazaars bazaars in in aa variety variety of of private private residences, residences, barns and barns and small small businesses businesses across across the the country. country. This This year year The Nomads Tent prepares The Nomads Tent preparesto to head head north north to to Kippen Kippen in in Stirlingshire.

Stirlingshire. Hosts, Hosts, Johnnie Johnnie and and Kirsty Kirsty Cuthbert, Cuthbert, are are delighted to be welcoming delighted to be welcoming back back the the Nomads Nomads Tent Tent after after the success of their the success of their last last road road show show in in 2012.

2012. Owners Owners of of the the Myreton Myreton near near Kippen, Kippen, aa converted converted farmhouse farmhouse and and barn barn in in aa rural rural setting setting with with views views across across the the Carse Carse of of Stirling Stirling to to Ben Ledi and Ben Ben Ledi and Ben Lomond, Lomond, Kirsty Kirsty and and Johnnie Johnnie would would like like people to come and experience people to come and experience this this colourful colourful event event as as an an enjoyable outing, as well enjoyable outing, as well as as an an opportunity to acquire opportunity to acquire beautiful, beautiful,practical practicaland andelegant elegant objects in a welcoming objects in a welcoming and and relaxed relaxedhome homeenvironment. environment.

The Nomads Tent

The The Cuthberts Cuthberts will will offer offer soup, soup, coffee, coffee, cakes cakes and tea for which donations and tea for which donations will will go go to to Strathcarron Strathcarron Hospice Hospice @ @ Home, Home, aa local local charity charity that that the the hosts hosts support. support. This This ten ten day day road show will feature oriental rugs, carpets road show will feature oriental rugs, carpets and and kilims, kilims, furniture, furniture, ceramics, ceramics, textiles textiles and and jewellery and all manner of jewellery and all manner of Christmas Christmas presents. presents.An Anevent eventnot notto tobe bemissed! missed!

KIPLING KIPLING IN IN INDIA: INDIA: an an illustrated illustrated talk talk by

by Rufus Rufus Reade.

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With excerpts from his poems & writings, Kipling tells Withstexcerpts from his poems & writings, Kipling tells his his own own story. story.

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Getting ready for Christmas!

Christmas is right around the corner so now is the time to get your home prepared and get organised with your Christmas gifts and Decor. This is our favourite time of the year at Cotterell & Co and we have handpicked the best selection of gifts and accessories for your home and your loved ones. From quirky ornaments to fine dining, our range is a one stop shop when looking for those special items for the festive season.

Christmas lights do not need to be confined to the Christmas tree! Spread the light using our ranges of fairy lights, suitable for both outdoors and indoors our gorgeous string lights will

give it the magical touch. Energy efficient and high quality LED, don’t underestimate the effects of these sparkly little creations.

The perfect prezzies to make your loved ones smile are available at the touch of a button. Luxurious velvets, sequins and tartans are perfect for this season. From pheasant and stag motifs to owl and thistle prints, our range of cushions and throws include styles and fabrics to suit everyone.

Mix and match with these festive creatures this Christmas.

Create an enchanting and welcoming dining room for your festive dinner parties.

The right centrepiece makes all the difference! Our range of candlesticks, serving trays, condiment pots and crockery will compliment your dinner table whatever theme you choose.

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• All cabinets & doors handmade in our Bridge of Weir workshop.

• Every installation is carried out by our own time served, experienced cabinetmakers.

• We can give you a truly individual, bespoke kitchen for far less than a high street showroom.

Call us now for a FREE design visit on 01505 614722 or visit www.burndale.co.uk for more details.

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Giving your home the interior it deserves

bespoke kitchen furniture fa m i ly r u n business

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www.mykitcheninteriors.com In The Scottish Stove Centre’ 63, Main Street, Croftamie,

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your home with exciting lighting, stunning mirrors and an eclectic range of furniture and home accessories plus home & business lighting specification service & bespoke handmade lampshades @

15% off instore with this ad & online enter - PL15OFF at checkout (offer excludes sale items)

Buy on line plus click & collect service available to Drymen phone 0131 319 8020 for details Glasgow - Edinburgh - Newcastle

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Getting ready for the Festive Season!

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A GREAT RANGE OF FABRIC REMNANTS & LARGE PIECES IDEAL FOR CUSHION COVERS, BLINDS & COVERING CHAIRS.

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OPENING TIMES: WEEKENDS ONLY 12-4pm AT PANIK GALLERY, 13 MAIN STREET, KILLEARN www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Have you got a Blind spot?

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5 Reasons to call

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Suppliers of high quality made to measure blinds 1. All our blinds are manufactured locally.

2. All our components are manufactured here in the UK. 3. All our blinds comply with the child safety reguirements of BS EN 13120:2009+A1:2014 4. We are an accredited ‘Make it Safe’ dealer with the British Blind and Shutter Association.

5. All our products come as standard with a 2 year warranty.

Exclusive offers available for Parklife readers Offers Valid until 30/10/15 Quote: Parklife

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Twice as Nice Blinds & Shutters Ltd, are a family run independent retailer of high quality made to measure window blinds and shutters.

We have been installing blinds and shutters in Glasgow and the surrounding areas for the past 4 years. We have gained the experience and expertise built up over 16 years of working in the blind and shutter trade to provide a level of service second to none, whether you require a small roller blind for that awkward little window, or you would like a conservatory roof with complex shapes and sizes. Whatever the situation we are able to provide you with a solution.

For the past 3 years we have been an accredited ‘Make it Safe’ dealer with the British Blind and Shutter Association and as a company our main focus is to ensure we educate all our clients on the safety aspects of every blind we fit to keep your children safe, and installing confidence that we have your families safety in mind.

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Getting ready for the Festive Season!

C O L O U R TA L K F E AT U R I N G N E W WA L L PA P E R C O L L E C T I O N at The Flooring Studio, 82 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HS on Thursday 29th October 2015. 6.30-8.30pm Refreshments. Goody bag to take away. Please RSVP 07186-833383 WWW.FARROW-BALL.COM

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

Appointed Farrow & Ball stockist of their wallpaper, paint & accessories 82 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HS | 01786 833 383 | enquiries@theflooringstudios.com 14 |

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Getting ready for the Festive Season!

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0141 941 1852 clydebank@apollo-blinds.co.uk

Colin Johnson Traditional Upholstery Service

*Upholstery classes available Colin: 01786 850 615 E: colin.johnson6@btconnect.com The Old School House, Ruskie FK8 3LG

Eveything you need for a cozy night in!

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Getting ready for the Festive Season!

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PARK LIFE

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Winter Venison Stew perfect for cold Serves nights in, or out, at 6 The Fintry Inn! Ingredients 1kg venison shoulder diced tsp salt tbsp flour 1 tbsp rapeseed oil A knob of butter 1 small onion 2 small carrots 2 sticks of celery sliced 4 cloves garlic Small bunch thyme

6 juniper berries 10 white pepper corns Zest ½ an orange 250ml white wine 250ml veal stock 750ml chicken stock Serve with buttery mash and rosehip jelly (we make our own but you can substitute it for Cranberry Sauce).

On a tray, season venison with salt and dust with flour. Heat oil in a casserole pan, fry meat until it turns a dark caramel colour. Pour out meat and excess oil into a colander, this will stop your sauce from being greasy. Without cleaning pan add a knob of butter, carrots onion, garlic and celery and fry until golden. Add thyme, pepper, zest and crushed juniper. Put venison back in. Add wine, reduce liquid by half and cover with stocks. Simmer for 3 hours, or until meat is tender.

Leave to rest for at least half an hour before serving. Ideally this is made a day in advance. Check for seasoning, before serving with buttered mash, greens and a dollop of Rosehip Jelly.

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• Oktober Fest - all month!

• October 31st - Hallowe’en Party • November 20th - Cheese & Wine Hosted by Victoria from Liberty Wines

• Christmas Menu will be available from Friday 4th December • 05/12/15 - Monthly Ceilidh.

• 11/12/15 - Russell McNeill acoustic duet.

SOURCED INGREDIENTS WHERE POSSIBLE

• 19/12/15 Christmas Ceilidh

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• Hogmanay Party

Main Street Fintry • Tel: 01360 860224 Email: fintryinn@btconnect.com

Classic Christmas Cake

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Method

Put the dried fruit, zests and juice, alcohol, butter and sugar in a large pan set over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 mins. Tip the fruit mixture into a large bowl and leave to cool for 30 mins.

Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Line a deep 20cm cake tin with a double layer of baking parchment, then wrap a double layer of newspaper around the outside – tie with string to secure.

Add the remaining ingredients to the fruit mixture and stir well, making sure there are no pockets of flour. Tip into your prepared tin, level the top with a spatula and bake in the centre of the oven for 2 hrs.

Remove the cake from the oven, poke holes in it with a skewer and spoon over 2 tbsp of your chosen alcohol. Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin.

To store, peel off the baking parchment, then wrap well in cling film. Feed the cake with 1-2 tbsp alcohol every fortnight, until you ice it. Don’t feed the cake for the final week to give the surface a chance to dry before icing.

• 1kg mixed dried fruits (use a mix of raisins, sultanas, currants, cherries, cranberries, prunes or figs) • zest and juice 1 orange • zest and juice 1 lemon • 150ml brandy, Sherry, whisky or rum, plus extra for feeding • 250g pack butter, softened

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200g light soft brown sugar 175g plain flour 100g ground almonds Preparation ½ tsp baking powder 2 tsp mixed spice time 25mins 1 tsp ground cinnamon Cooking Time ¼ tsp ground cloves 2 hours 10 mins 100g flaked almonds 4 large eggs Enough for 1 tsp vanilla extract 12-15 slices!

Benview Shopping Enjoy lunch or coffee and some delicious home baking at Benview. Stress free shopping next door with ample parking right at the door.

FASHION SHOP

Autumn Winter stock now in. We have a great selection of ladies wear in sizes 10-20. Beautiful bags, scarf’s, gloves & jewellery perfect for gifts.

From the end of November until the end of February the Coffee Shop will be closed on a Monday.

COFFEE SHOP

With fantastic views over the Ben Ledi Hills, serving breakfasts, lunches, snacks and delicious home baking and our coffee is all freshly ground.

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WHEN: Thursday 31st December TIMES:

Seated for meal by 7pm. Band and Disco 9pm-1am

WHERE:

Gartmore House

THE MENU: Chef ’s Hearty Homemade Winter Vegetable Soup Accompanied with a Bread Roll & Butter Or Seasonal Melon with Winter Berries

FOOD:

Pre order will be taken at the time of booking

ENTERTAINMENT:

Everyone will be entertained by a Ceilidh Band & Disco This will start after the meal and take you up until 1am.

Cost: £35.00 per Adult ticket. £17.50 per Child Ticket (Child menu & Kids Zone Provided- Please ask for more details)

Chicken Stuffed with Haggis, with a Whisky Sauce Served with Winter Vegetables & Roast Potatoes Or Brie & Beetroot Tart Served with Winter Vegetables & Roast Potatoes

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For any guests attending our party nights we have special accommodation rates which are: Double/Twin Room B&B in Main House: £60.00 Family Room (Sleeps 4) B&B in Main House: £80.00 Ensuite Bunk Room in Craigmore Centre: £10 per person B&B (Minimum of 3 in Room)

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Seated for meal by 7pm Band and Disco 9pm-1am

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THE MENU: Chef ’s Hearty Homemade Winter Vegetable Soup Accompanied with a Bread Roll & Butter Or Seasonal Melon with Winter Berries

Gartmore House

FOOD:

Pre order will be taken at the time of booking

ENTERTAINMENT:

Everyone will be entertained by the local band ‘Acoustic Station’ who will start after the meal and finish at 1am.

Cost: £28.00 per ticket.

ACCOMMODATION:

For any guests attending our party nights we have special accommodation rates which are: Double/Twin Room B&B in Main House: £60.00 Family Room (Sleeps 4) B&B in Main House: £80.00 Ensuite Bunk Room in Craigmore Centre: £10 per person B&B (Minimum of 3 in Room)

Traditional Turkey With Festive Trimmings Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Chipolata Sausages, Roast Potatoes & Gravy Or Individual Christmas Pie Containing Lentils, Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Potato With All The Trimmings

Festive Cheesecake Or Ice Cream

Gartmore House, Gartmore, Stirling, FK8 3RS Tel: 01877 382991 7 days 8am - 10pm Email: mail@gartmorehouse.com www.gartmorehouse.com

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Striking the right note in Balfron

Katherine Bryan is a classical flautist and has lived in Balfron for 8 years. Her career as a performer, both as a soloist and orchestral player, takes her around the world, and she has released three solo albums. Katherine studied at the Juilliard School in New York before moving to Scotland to take up the position of Principal Flautist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, a position she has held since the unusually young age of 21.

Her third album was released in September of this year. She can be heard regularly on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. “Living in Balfron with it’s beautiful views is really inspiring when I’m preparing for my performances. I love the area and it’s surroundings. Getting music practised and ready for concerts can take a long time, so being calm and focused is really important.

Musicians travel a lot, and performing can be pretty nerve wracking at times, so coming home to Balfron is always a treat.”

Katherine’s albums are available on Amazon and ITunes. To find out more, visit www.katherinebryan.com

Ground Bean & Bistro Serving fresh coffees, home made treats, high end breakfasts, light lunches and Dinner specials- all freshly made and locally sourced.

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Join us for our new delicious festive fayre menu coming this December. The bistro is the perfect place to get together with friends and family over the festive period. Christmas bookings now available. Remember and bring your own bottle

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Don’t forget to check out our monthly themed evenings on the last Friday of every month. Everything from Italian, to Mexican, to Chinese.

Visit our Facebook page for our next theme or pop in and see us!

Come and see our range of artwork for sale, designed by local artists.

Rockhill, Main Street, Buchlyvie FK8 3LX t: 01360 850164 | www.g-bean-bistro.com | e: enquiries@g-bean-bistro.com Open: Mon & Tues 10am - 5:30pm serving breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. Closed Wed. Thurs - Sun 10am - 9:30pm serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Lunch Review The Old Mill, Killearn

A visit to The Old Mill, Killearn for lunch was an outing to which we were looking forward to with much anticipation.

Recently taken over by Mark and Alice of The Inn at Kippen renown, the couple have come to Killearn with their philosophy of good, locally produced, cooked on the premises, food. The situation of the pub and restaurant is charming. Based in an 18th Century steading the centre of which was a weaving mill.

It was a surprisingly sunny day at the beginning of September when we arrived at The Old Mill. On site parking in the courtyard: an immediate plus! We could have eaten outside in the garden - it was warm enough - but we opted for the bar. Very welcoming with low beamed ceiling, tweed upholstery and a sparkling gantry with the largest selection of interesting gin I’ve ever seen in a pub. Extremely good staff, friendly and knowledgable about the menu and the selection of beers on offer.

An eclectic menu with sandwiches, starters and light bites, lunch , dinner and on Sunday, Sunday Lunch, soup, roast of the day followed by sticky toffee pudding.

We went with the light lunch menu where we chose from Cullen Skink to braised Ayrshire oxtail fritters with apple sauce and date purée to Great Glen venison Salami with granary bread and Scottish butter. Soup of the day or a portion of chips could be added for just £2, and the chips were very good indeed.

I had the Cullen Skink which was delicious, not too creamy, plenty of smoked fish, just right and very satisfying. My friend went for the Ham and Morangie Brie sandwich (with chips) which she had as an open melted sandwich.

It looked and tasted delicious. Regrettably we had no room for pudding or coffee, but we’ll be back with larger appetites to sample the lunch menu and the dinner menu.

Reviewed by Janis and Eilidh

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SPARKLE THIS CHRISTMAS WITH OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS! Celebrate with family and friends and enjoy exceptional food, immaculate service and wonderful memories…

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Saturday 28th November Friday 4th, 11th and 18th December Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th December Package includes: • Overnight stay in a four-star bedroom • Three course meal • Half bottle of wine per person • Disco and DJ until the early hours FROM

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THE KIRKHOUSE INN Glasgow Road, Strathblane, Glasgow, G63 9AA

Newly refurbished Scottish themed restaurant & bar

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Park Life Interview with Robert Reynolds

General Manager of Culcreuch Castle Hotel I have run Culcreuch Castle & Estate since February 2007 with my wife and family. Previous to this I managed hotels in Argyll (Loch Melfort) and Caithness (Portland Arms).

Culcreuch Castle

COUNTRY ESTATE • HOTEL • WEDDING VENUE

The main Castle business is a hotel, restaurant and wedding venue although we do have a couple of tenant farmers on the estate as well so a bit of agriculture thrown in. We also have self-catering lodges set on the hillside behind the Castle overlooking the Lomond Hills.

What is your main type business at Culcreuch?

Most people think of Culcreuch as a wedding venue and yes it is true that we host many weddings throughout the year, but we do also welcome people from all over the world to stay here at the Castle and our Dungeon Diner is becoming more and more popular. We were recently awarded our first AA Rosette for the Castle Dining Room and we are quietly confident that 2016 will see us achieve our second AA Rosette. Our food is freshly prepared using as much Scottish produce as possible and all our desserts are homemade – and delicious! We are also members of the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame.

Festive Season at the Castle

Come and relax over the festive period by one of our roaring fires. Walk on the estate in beautiful winter surroundings and come in to warm yourself by the log burning stove with perhaps a small glass of mulled wine or chef’s own eggnog.

You can enjoy the informal setting of our 700 year old Dungeon Diner for lunch or dinner and choose from either our Christmas menu or our full bar menu.

It is a hidden gem what would you like to tell people about the Castle that they might not know?

Each year we host a number of Charity events with local organisations and have been the finishing location for the Strathendrick Car Rally for many years. A great sight with some 80 classic cars parked outside on the front lawn.

I can imagine The Festive period is a magical time for you at work, do you have any big celebrations organised?

This year we have three December weddings so that will be wonderful along with our annual OAP Christmas lunch which is always great fun. We close on the 25th/26th so that our staff can be at home with their families. One of my sons, his partner and my daughter were away travelling the world last year so my wife & I are really looking forward to Christmas as they will all be home.

Image: The Fabric Photography

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For a small supplement enhance your experience by booking a candlelit dinner in our oak panelled Dining Room with its cosy open fire from Wednesday to Sunday. The evening will start with chef’s canapés and a glass of prosecco in the Drawing Room while you peruse the menu. A wee warming shot of homemade soup will be served at your table along with our artisan bread. After a superb dinner you can either stay at your table or retire to the Drawing Room with coffee and a warm mince pie.

P lease call us for details and booking.

Culcreuch Castle Hotel & Estate, Fintry G63 0LW T: 01360 860555

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Main Street, Aberfoyle FK8 3UG

Welcome to our Winter Warmers.

Lunch Platters with Three Homemade Tasting Soups, Hunk of Freshly Baked Bread and your choice of Smoked Salmon, Ham Hough Terrine or Smoked Applewood Cheese.

Fantastic Lunch Option for only £6.95.

• Hot Stone Steakhouse Grill • Pizza • Burger Menu • Gluten Free Menu featuring Burgers & Pizzas Turnberry Trained Chefs, ‘Specialities’ are • Our Vegetarian and Fish Dishes • Kids Cinema with Cinema Tray • Dogs Welcome • Free Wifi MORNING COFFEE AND CAKE 11AM QUICK LUNCHES & LIGHT BITES 12 - 5pm FULL MENU & BLACK ROCK GRILL AVAILABLE 12md - 8:30pm DINNER SERVICE TILL 9:30pm FRI & SAT (BOOKINGS) OPEN SEVEN DAYS

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For all your special events large or small contact Siobhan Smith Hall co-ordinator Tel: 07467 173065 Email: gartmore-hall@outlook.com www.gartmorevillagehall.co.uk GartmoreVillageHall

Gartmore village hall ‘ The Hall thats Got it all’ Offering weekly classes in yoga, Pilates, circuit training, meditation, after school gymnastics classes, parents and toddlers group, monthly cinema club showing all the latest releases. And much more!

Available to hire for all your special events large or small.

Gartmore Village Hall is fully accessible for wheelchair and disabled visitors.

Delicatessen & Coffee Shop

Soups, Tasty Lunches and Homemade Cakes Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Christmas Hampers Extensive range of Wines, Beers & Ciders Main Street, Kippen FK8 3DN

T: 01786 870077

Take away available WrGifts & Cards apping Se rvice A vailable

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Nestled between Balloch, Stirling and Glasgow in Croftamie near Drymen. On the doorstep to Loch Lomond. Dining out for that special occasion, or just passing through, we always offer you a warm welcome. Enjoy casual dining at great prices without compromising on quality or standards. Just call in to enjoy our exceptional dishes.

• Traditional Sunday Lunches • Beer Garden • Childrens Play Area • Christmas Bookings now being taken Croftamie, Near Drymen G63 0EU | t: 01360 660358 | www.thewayfarersrestaurant.co.uk

Book Now Christmas Day Lunch - 4 course menu £45, smaller portion for kids & seniors £27.50

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Leny Road, Callander • www.poppieshotel.com

Poppies is one of the most charming Hotels and Restaurants in the Trossachs.

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A short drive will bring you to a destination for good fresh quality food, cooked with care and served in delightful surroundings.

SPECIAL EARLY EVENING MENU (6-7PM) 2 Course £13.95 3 Course £17.95 Must be one of the best quality and value dining options for miles around!

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5th October

For details visit www.callanderjazz.com

For reservations call 01877 330329 or email info@poppieshotel.com

COFFEE SHOP & ICE CREAM PARLOUR area new courtyard Vintage Bus & to St Mocha! on so g in m co

Artisan Roasted Speciality Coffee • Teas Own brands of Loch Lomond Luxury & Bal-Moo-Ha Ice Creams Lunch Menu • Snacks & Home Baking. www.theoaktreeinn.co.uk - Next to the Oak Tree Inn & Village Shop, Balmaha Facebook.com/StMocha twitter.com/stmochacoffee

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Duntreath Castle Weddings We offer you a privately tailored glamorous venue quite unlike anything else.

T: 01360 770215 | E: juliet@edmonstone.com www.duntreathcastle.co.uk

BUCHLYVIE POTTERY SHOP & COFFEE KILN CAFE

Beautiful Porcelain Pottery, Home baking & tasty breakfast & lunches ALL made on the premises.

Plus a great atmosphere & the best Coffee around!

Make the most of your visit; Spend over ÂŁ10 in the Pottery and get 10% off your food and drink and Vice Verse!

ÂŁ10 spend = 10% discount! Just mention Park Life Advert.

Coffee Kiln is now taking evening bookings for private functions.

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AnniVeRsaRY Cake SoiRee

at Killearn Village Hall!

As the first anniversary of Three Sisters Bake in Killearn Village Hall approaches, we would like to say a huge thank you to the people of Killearn (and those who travel to eat our cakes from across the Endrick Valley!), for making us so incredibly welcome as newcomers to the beautiful area.

from 6.30pm-8.30pm. We helped to the launch the Big Beatson Bake Off with Great British Bake Off’s Scottish finalist, James Morton, aiming to encourage people to organise their very own Bake Offs or Bake sales to raise money for the Beatson Cancer Charity, a cause very close to our hearts at Three Sisters Bake.

To celebrate our first birthday, and by way of a small thank you to all of our lovey customers, we will be hosting an Open House Cake Soiree at the café in aid of the Beatson Cancer Charity.

Our Beatson Cake Soiree is an open invitation to come along and sample a variety of delights from a Three Sisters Bake cake extravaganza along with a complimentary cocktail. The event will be free of charge, with a small donation to the Beatson Cancer Charity requested in exchange for an

Our Beatson Cake Soiree, part of the ‘Big Beatson Bake Off’, will be held on Thursday 12th November

evening of cake eating!

We’ll also be using the evening as an opportunity to officially unveil our brand new range of gifts and accessories in the Craft Boutique as we begin to turn our attention toward Christmas preparations! Our craft boutique stocks a wide range of handmade gifts and crafts, including Balfron based craft businesses, Snapdragon and My Baboo.

We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible along to our Beatson Cake Soiree, please email killearn@threesistersbake.co.uk for your free ticket!

Proud supporters of the Scottish Charity Number SC044442.

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Great Taste 2015 announces new stars and cookroom ltd is a winner The world’s most coveted blind-tasted food awards, Great Taste, has just released the Great Taste stars of 2015 and cookroom ltd is amongst the producers celebrating as its Buntata (indian potato) savoury pie and its Oaty crunch biscuits are both now able to proudly carry the little gold and black Great Taste logo.

For cookroom ltd this adds to the eleven Great Taste awards already achieved for other products over the last few years.

Morag added “These awards come hot on the heels of another accolade where cookroom’s Scotch Egg was judged as overall champion by Paul Hollywood. Together with the Great Taste Awards this has been an exceptional few days for our business.”

Awarded Gold in the UK Great Taste Awards 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Supreme Champion Scotch Egg Award as judged by Paul Hollywood at Car Fest North 2015

cookroom

• Craft bakery - award wining sweet and savoury bakes, hand made in small batches in Scotland.

• Catering - delicious food created with passion for your special occasion.

• Classes - bring out the baker in you at our small friendly classes.

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Balmaha’s Braw Weekend, organised

by The Oak Tree Inn and sponsored

by Deanston Distillery is a festival of food, drink, music and entertainment on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Starting at 11am on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October the day will feature music, family entertainment and cooking demonstrations. There will also be a craft fair and children’s amusements.

Performing on stage will be children’s theatre group The McDougalls (Pictured above), with three performances each day of their funny food shows. Local musicians The Well Plaid Ceilidh Band, The Loch Lomond Ukulale Orchestra along with Linsey & Ken Campbell will be playing live on both days. On Sunday afternoon Balfron’s Dance Central Group will have a special show.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland St Mocha Coffee Shop will be hosting a Mad Hatters Tea Party on a vintage bus with views over the loch. Enjoy a tea served by the characters from the story.

A food & drink showcase tent will showcase produce by Deanston Distillery, Fallen Brewery, Loch Lomond Brewery, Scotia Spice, Truffle Events, Skinners of Kippen and Creiff Fish.

The Oak Tree Inn will be serving festival food with fish & chips, pizza, sausage & mash and burgers cooked fresh throughout the weekend. There will also be a special pizza station for

kids, where they can create and cook their own masterpieces!

A large building will contain the festival bar that will be open from 11am-Midnight on both days.

This will also be the home of food and drink demonstrations with a food and drink experts providing demonstrations and master classes

throughout both days.

There will also be a craft fair and children’s face painting and amusements.

On the Saturday night from 6pmmidnight enjoy a Beer, Whisky and Music festival. A strong line up of music acts for the evening includes Dave Arcari, The Zips, Mick Hargan and Have Mercy Las Vegas (Pictured above).

The festival will conclude on the Sunday night with the Ian Muir Ceilidh Band, featuring a piper and Highland dancer.

Most of the activities will be under cover; entry is free as is parking.

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Park Life’s Scotch Broth Soup Recipe Ingredients 1kg neck of mutton or lamb 75g pearl barley 1 large onion 75g split peas or fresh peas 1 large leek 3 wee swedes 1 Turnip water depending on thickness required - try 2.5 litres 3 carrots 2 tbl spoons of chopped parsley salt and pepper

How To Make Scotch Broth 1. Pre soak the barley and split peas 2. Chop all the vegetables 3. Melt a wee bit of lard/cooking oil and add the chopped onion. Once softened add the water and meat (you can just add stock rather than boil meat) and boil, skimming off any fatty deposits from the top.

4. After boiling for about half an hour add the barley and peas and simmer for another 30 minutes.

5. Add the remaining vegetables.

6. If used, remove the bone and strip off the meat and return this to the pot.

7. Add parsley before serving.

Great with warmed bread rolls!

Originally from Persia and its bordering lands, the Felted Trellised The fleet of 24 yurts range in size from the Nomadic Tent, or Yurt, has been in existence for over 2,000 years. 2 person, 8 foot in diameter yurt to the Mega 40 footer, which caters to banqueting 150 people. Sale or leasing possibilities create affordable options, particularly for campsites.

Cambusbeg Farm, Callander FK17 8LJ | Email: paul@redkiteyurts.com | Tel: 01877 330 943

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Your love is our passion

At House for an Art Lover we are passionate about weddings.

This Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired house, set in the grounds of Bellahouston Park, is the perfect setting for your special day.

Late availability for Winter 2015/16

SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNT QUOTE - Parklife Winter Special (new bookings only)

For further information on weddings please visit our website

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John Currie BR ICK & STONEWOR K

Tr aditional Stonework and PavingSkills Specialist For Your Home & Garden

LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LTD From initial consultation a nd full colour design to complete garden build... all u nder one roof!

Stone Walling & Traditional Brickwork Natural Indian & York Stone Paving Specialist • Bespoke Stone Walling & Tr aditional Brickwork Barn & Property Renovation Features • StepsPaving Dry Stone&Walling & Paths Natural Indian York Stone Specialist Lime Mortar Work &Renovation Repointing • Barn & Property • Fireplaces Patios Bespoke & Slabbing Features General Building & Property Maintenance Dry Stone walling Lime Mortar Work & Repointing CALL TODAY FOR FREE ADVICE & QUOTATION Steps & paths T: 01360 550087 M: 07966 864811 Patios & Slabbing E: johncurrie@hotmail.com Fireplaces

General Building & Property Maintenance

The very best local call plants today for free Autumn & produce advice & quotation • spring bulbsTelephone 01360 550087 Mobile and 07966 864811 • locally grown evergreens conifers • locally grown shrubs and climbers Email johncurrie@hotmail.com

Full design package Stone work Timber work Garden features Artificial lawns supplied & laid Turf supplied & laid Drainage

It’s time to get planting! Take a look at our wide selection of:

Or visit our Farm Shop to stock up on the last crop of our home grown fruit and vegetables.

And with Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get organised.

Order your turkeys and local produce Hampers now!

01786 841 719 / 01877 339 993 www.cruachanlandscaping.co.uk

Benview Garden Centre At the Ward Toll Balfron Station G63 0QZ Opening hours: Mon - Sat 9.30am to 4.30pm, Sun 11am - 4.30pm

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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

BARCLAY’S LANDSCAPING of Milngavie

LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE • MONO BLOCK DRIVEWAYS & PAVING • FENCING • DRAINAGE • PLANTING & TURFING • ARTIFICIAL TURF SPECIALIST • PATIOS • BRICKWORK • TREE SURGERY

FREE ESTIMATES & COMPETITIVE RATES Telephone: 0141 956 6480 Mobile: 07969 426 588 Check Facebook for our monthly offers

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DECORATIVE STONE, GRAVEL & SAND for all your landscaping & building needs

Unit 11 Cloberfield, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 7LN

Tel: 0141 956 4583

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm Email: allander.aggregates@btconnect.com www.allanderaggregates.co.uk

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Decorative Gravels • Building Sand • Sharp Sand • Kiln Dried Sand • Red Granite Sand Top Soil/Compost • Bark/Composting Bark • Feature & Rockery Stones Cement/Postcrete • Type1/Ballast/Whin Dust • Fencing Material/Panels Garden Sheds/Gazebos • Walling Stone • Paving/Driveways • Membrane/Terram Drainage channels & pipe • Firewood • Rocksalt • Cold Tar

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STIRLINGSHIRE CARAVANS AND MOTORHOMES NCC Approved Workshop Full Caravan Service from £180 Motorhome Habitation Motorhome & Caravan - Repairs, Services & MOTs Insurance Work Accepted Motor Movers Supplied & Fitted Window Replacement Secure Caravan & Motorhome Storage with 24 Hour CCTV Caravan & Motorhome sales - see our website for more details.

IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION OR ADVICE PLEASE GIVE US A CALL ON

01786 489022

The Yard, Sauchenford, Plean, FK7 8AP • TEL : 01786 489022 or 07776 438147 EMAIL : stirlingshirecaravans1@gmail.com • WEBSITE : www.stirlingshirecaravans.co.uk

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GROUNDWORKS | LANDSCAPING | BUILDING

• Landscaping • Drainage & Construction • Lawncare & Turfing • Fencing & Decking • Foundation excavation and groundworks • Garage building & conversions • Internal flooring works • Extensions & attic conversions

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 01877 381212 for a FREE consultation. kenny.stewart@scotiagardens.co.uk

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Over 30 years’ experience

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JOINERY SERVICES

Colin Cafferty Your Local Joiner

• Major Refurbishments • Home Improvements • Timber Outbuildings • Fencing and Decking • General Maintenance • Minor Repairs

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Mob: 07787 935020

All Enquiries Welcome

Dumbarton Tel: 01389 733 729 • Polmadie Tel: 0141 422 1261 Paisley Tel: 0141 848 0599 • Stirling Tel: 01786 451 012 *free delivery applies to online purchase only

Email: cjcafferty@btinternet.com

Buy Online

www.thepaintshed.com

Strathendrick Decorating & Plastering

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

Ames Taping. Coving and all types of Plasterwork.

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MJM GAS SERVICES

M: 07852 305884

E: mjmgasservices@live.co.uk www.mjmgasservices@live.co.uk Gas Safe Reg, 555014

• Gas/Oil/LPG • Central Heating • New builds/Extensions • Gas Safety Certificates

• Boiler Replacement • Boiler Service/Repair • Bathrooms • Renovations

All Types Of Work Undertaken

Jon MacIsaac

Tel: 07917391738

Email: jonmacisaac1000@aol.com

Park Life Interview with John Ross Man Aboot the Hoose

In the summer of 2013 John Ross decided, after many years working on North Sea oil rigs, that he wanted to spend more time at home. John always enjoyed upgrading and renovating his own homes over the past 20 years and knew he would enjoy helping other people to do the same.

In October 2013 John launched Man Aboot the Hoose.

Based in Arnprior he is perfectly positioned to offer a professional local service to customers from Stirling to Killearn and Aberfoyle. He has seen his customer base steadily increase over the last two years.

What has surprised you most about your business?

How many regular customers I have already. Most people book me for a couple of small jobs initially and then before I leave they are booking me to come back to tackle a list! They see how efficiently I work and so know they will get value for money.

What have been the most popular jobs?

It really depends on the season. I do a lot of outdoor work in the summer such as fencing and repairing or erecting sheds. Now we are into Autumn people are looking to freshen up inside and so I am busy with various tiling work, and also installing new kitchens.

What job do you enjoy the most?

Every day is different which is the real pleasure of the business. I really enjoy tiling, either floors or walls. Tiling can transform a room within a few days! Customers usually can’t believe what a difference can be made in a day.

What do you plan for year three of Man Aboot the Hoose?

I really enjoy fitting kitchens as this can transform a house. I have had great testimonials from my customers. They were delighted to have someone who could fit the kitchen, as well as do the tiling and flooring. It saved them a lot of phoning around! I plan to build on this over the next year.

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G Ford & Son PA I N T E R S & Decorating Since 1946

D E C O R AT O R S ‘A Brush with Tradition’

For more information please contact us on t: 01360 860777 t: 0141 334 9714 e: david@artistsandangels.com www.gfordandson.co.uk

Endrick Decorators Of Killearn Professional, fully guaranteed, high standard of work carried out by qualified tradesmen.

Interior and Exterior • Painting • Coving Paper Hanging • Ames Taping

Plastering Service Now Available Call Timmy Kearney for a free, no obligation quote.

Westerton Farm Cottage, Killearn G63 9LE Email: Endrick.decorators@btinternet.com

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Need it Done Right?

DUNRITE PLUMBING Pride in Workmanship

Minor repairs to complete installation

Complete Bathrooms and Kitchens 4x4 Van for all weather conditions No call out charge FREE Estimates Fully Insured

T: 01360 550799 M: 07772944521 E: Dunrite.plumbing33@yahoo.co.uk

STEWART REID Plumbing Services Bathroom Suites, Kitchens & Central Heating Fitted Boiler Exchanges Gutters repaired Fitted & cleared No call out fees

STEWART HOLLINGTON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Established Since 1983

FREE ESTIMATES

from a tapwasher to a complete heating system

All plumbing enquiries contact Stewart: 07590 843607 / 01360 770847 sreidplumbing@hotmail.com

t: 01877 385231 m: 07885 841735

Your local bagged pellet supplier for Biomass and Equine use.

We are a family run company based in the West of Glasgow.

We deliver promptly and will handle any delivery from 4x4 access, tight driveways and other special requirements.

Our prices start from ÂŁ267 per m3 of pellets inc. of VAT & delivery.

Exclusive offer 5% OFF with your first order when you quote: Parklife Unit 9, New Albion Industrial Estate, Halley Street, Glasgow G13 4DT Tel: 0141 952 7108 Email: enquiries@woodpelletsglasgow.com

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Suzuki ATV’s Official and authorised Suzuki ATV dealers with a full range from compact 250cc Ozark to the flagship 750cc King quad.

Used ATV’s

Large range of tractors in stock from all popular makes including Massey Ferguson, John Deere, Case, Zetor & Ford etc.

Large range of quads and ATV’s in stock from all popular makes including Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha.

Fleming Tractor Attachments

Wessex ATV Attachments

Your local dealer for Fleming offering a comprehensive range of machinery for agriculture and countryside care.

Your local dealer for Wessex who manufactures the UK’s largest range of professional ATV equipment.

Low loader deliveries throughout the UK on a weekly basis.

Competitive prices are matched with experience of transporting tractors and agricultural machinery. www.parklifescotland.co.uk

Official and authorised Arctic Cat dealers with a full range of utility, sport and side by side ATV’s.

Used Tractors

UK Low Loader Delivery

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Park Life | Business

Natural Stone

Architectural ~ Walling ~ Paving ~ Ornamental All Enquiries Welcome

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

www.tradstocks.co.uk

SPECIAL PROJECTS LIMITED

24 hour hotline

01563 549 049

Tanker Services & Waste Disposal Contractors

Need your Septic Tank emptied?

We cater for both domestic & commercial customers. All our tankers have wash down facilities.

Contact us on

01563 549049 or traffic@billybowietankers.co.uk www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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T: 01786 842 225 www.wilsonsgas.co.uk E: info@wilsonsgas.co.uk

Hardwood

LOGS • Net bags of logs • Net bags of kindling • Net bags of peat • Bulk bags of logs

Barn dried, delivered & stacked.

Call Blair day or evening

01786 870328

E: wdbuchanan@btinternet.com

Keep Cosy this Autumn Suppliers of Boilers, Gas Fires & Cookers Install & Service of Gas Appliances Safety Checks & Landlord Certificates Domestic and Commercial Gas Repairs

• Fully seasoned firewood logs & kindling.

• Delivered in bags or bulk loads.

• Best prices guaranteed.

LOMOND LOGS LTD

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Order your regular supplies from Andrew on m: 07793 158817, t: 01360 660911 or by email: andrew@lomondlogs.co.uk www.lomondlogs.co.uk

Park Life | Local Logs & Fuels

KILN DRIED HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD LOGS KINDLING ALSO AVAILABLE Firewood Suppliers

AUTUMN OFFERS •

Cubic Meter of kiln dried softwood £65 with FREE bag of kindling and 10 eco friendly firelighters

•

Cubic meter of seasoned hardwood £85 with FREE bag of kindling and 10 eco friendly firelighters

DISCOUNTS FOR LARGER LOADS. CALL DAWN ON 07795 966 514 OR EMAIL TARTANTIMBER@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

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Home Heating Fuels

• Domestic Heating Oil • Commercial & Agricultural Fuels • Wood Pellets & Wood Chip for Biomass Heating Systems • Bottled & Bulk LPG • Lubricants, Greases & Pink Paraffin • Tank Suppliers & Installers

Trust us to keep your homes warm and business running.

Reliable, Fast & Friendly Service.

Call Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm 24hr answerphone service.

01360 660264 | www.jamesdbilsland.com Email: enquiries@jamesdbilsland.com Fax: 01360 660001 | Parkview, Croftamie, Glasgow G63 0EU

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Professional Service • Ceramic Tiling • Plastering

T: 01360 440381 | M: 07776 388231 E: mckaytiling@tesco.net

10 Manse Road, Aberfoyle, FK8 3XA

DRYMEN TILING Professional Tiling Services All Aspects of Wall & Floor Tiling Internal & External Tel: David on 07810 194226 drymentiling@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/drymentiling 50 |

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Park Life | Business

CONSERVATORY ROOF CONVERSIONS • 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 & 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 www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Call us today: 01360 770708 07968 831313 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: Velux Windows Chimney Work Insurance and General Roughcasting and Leadwork

23 Kirkland Avenue, Blanefield, Glasgow G63 9BY

• Kitchens,

• Renovations Bathrooms Design • Extensions and Installation

• General joinery • Insurance work

• Free estimate

All Trades Provided

www.gs-roofing.co.uk

homeworx

Re-roofing Slating and Tiling Soffit and Fascia Guttering services

info@gs-roofing.co.uk

property maintenance and repairs

painting and decorating (interior and exterior) ceramic tiling hardwood and laminate floor fitting joinery plastering all work considered

for a free quote, call 01360 550542 or 07870 329349

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Does converting to renewable heat still make sense?

Converting to a heat pump or biomass boiler has made a lot of sense if you have been heating with an oil or LPG boiler. What about now given that the price of oil is comparatively low?

A heating system is an investment over a number of years so a view on the future price of fuel needs to be considered. The price of oil has, traditionally, been volatile and it is unlikely that it will remain at its current level for too long. In 2004, the price of domestic heating oil was around 20p/litre rising to a peak in 2012 of over 60p/litre.

It is now just under 40p/litre, at the time of writing.

Another important factor is the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which pays householders over 7 years for renewable heat produced. Generous tariffs are still available for those installing a renewable

heating system like a ground or air source heat pump, biomass boiler or solar thermal panels. However, judging by published proposals to substantially reduce the generation tariff for domestic solar PV (from 12.47p/ kWh to 1.63p/kWh) from January next year and the Westminster government’s intention to radically reduce the DECC budget, the future of the generous RHI tariffs is uncertain.

Despite the current oil price, now could be the perfect time to convert from fossil fuel to renewable heat and take advantage of the current, generous RHI tariff rates.

There is also the Home Energy Scotland renewables loan scheme with up to £10,000 available towards heat pumps and biomass boilers. Up to 75% of the installation cost can be borrowed interest free and repaid up to 12 years.

Convert to renewable heating Receive generous RHI payments!

The government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is paid over 7 years and rewards you for installing a heat pump, biomass boiler or solar thermal panels. This generous incentive is on top of the savings on your heating bills. Interest-free loans available up to £10,000!

• Air Source Heat Pump • Ground Source Heat Pump • Pellet, Chip and Log Boilers • Solar Thermal Panels • Free site survey • Free RHI projection • Local company • Over 2,000 installations • Own installation teams • 10 years’ experience • Multi-technology capability

APPROVED INSTALLER

ACT NOW BEFORE RHI TARIFF REDUCES!

t. 0141 332 5684 w. www.ecolivinguk.com

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Is Equity Release right for you?

Are you starting, growing or just want to improve your business?

Approachable, practical and pro-active accounting, tax and business service.

Contact Stuart McDonagh FCA for a free initial consultation SYKAM & Co, Chartered Accountants, Balfron

T: 07791 718861 E: enquiries@sykamandco.co.uk W: www.sykamandco.co.uk

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Are you over 55 and considering unlocking value from your home?

Equity Release allows you to free up cash from the value of your home without the stress of having to sell up & move.

Equity Release will allow you to remain in your home & release cash to use for whatever purpose you want.

With equity release you: • Can pay off existing Mortgage • You can draw down your borrowings in instalments • Can keep paying the Interest for Life • You can pay back up to 10% pa of the amount borrowed

Call us today for a FREE personal consultation or visit our website Vision Equity Release, 21 Moffat Avenue, Carronshore, Falkirk, FK2 8TB T/F: 01324 559 976 E: info@visionfinancial.co.uk www.visionequityrelease.co.uk Vision Equity Release is a trading name of Vision Lifestyle Financial Planning Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in Scotland, Registered No. SC392478. Registered address, 21 Moffat Avenue, Carronshore, Falkirk, FK2 8TB. This is a lifetime mortgage. To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustration. A fee may be payable for Equity Release Advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances, but we estimate it to be £499. Equity Release can reduce the value of your estate, state benefits may be affected and other fees may apply.

Park Life | Business

JONATHAN SMITH CONSULTING LTD WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

Mastermind your financial future We provide an experienced wealth management service and offer specialist advice in a wide range of areas including: • Investment planning • Retirement planning • Inheritance Tax planning For further details contact Jonathan Smith on:

Tel: 0141 341 2800 Email: jonathan.smith@sjpp.co.uk

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MW CONSULTANTS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Advice on renewable and sustainable living.

We can design, or redesign, your home to effectively meet the demands of modern living as well as enhance the value of your property.

t: 07799 778086 e: murraygwatt@yahoo.co.uk

www.mw-consultants.co.uk www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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One to One Friendly Jargon-free Computer Training.

Computer tuition in your own home on your own computer or tablet!

In Your Place At Your Pace Training available for: home users and small businesses

For more info call Gail on

07930 527051

Email: gail@geminisolutionz.co.uk

www.geminisolutionz.co.uk

mending broken windows and rotten apples

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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If you have seen the little Get Windows 10 icon on the task bar of your PC you will now be able to upgrade your computer to the latest version of Windows. Windows 10 is available for free to Windows 7 and 8, 8.1 users until 28th July 2016. After this date the upgrade will no longer be free. If you have an older machine running XP or Vista you have to pay for your upgrade and will probably need to upgrade your hardware so that the operating system actually runs.

For users who get the upgrade for free, if you decide to take the plunge and upgrade just make sure your laptop is plugged into the mains, follow the instructions on the screen then let it run. Your programs and settings should remain. The odd website or two may need to be added back on to your Start menu but your data and programs should be there.

Before you start I would recommend you back up your data to either the cloud, a pen drive or an external drive, whatever you normally use to keep your data safe. Once you have upgraded to Windows 10, if you feel that you need some training to get going please give me a call and I will come to your home and go through Windows 10 with you. Call Gail on 07930 527051.

Park Life | Business

Andrew Anderson & Sons FUNERAL DIRECTORS Est. 1969

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

We are pleased to offer Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans.

“Creating peace of mind for you and your family”

“Stand sure that we will look after you and your family”.

For all enquiries, call: 01877 330398 Email: info@anderson-funerals.co.uk www.anderson-funerals.co.uk

Funeral Home, Glenartney Road, Callander, FK17 8EB.

A wide range of memorial stones are available. We can also clean and add further inscription to existing family memorials.

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 www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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HUBBARDS RECYCLING FACILITY

GARTOCHARN DON’T JUST SCRAP YOUR CAR

RECYCLE IT! Instant Payment

£

For: Cars, Vans, Trucks & Trailers

For: Cars, Vans, Trucks, & Trailers

Ferrous & Non Metals D.V.L.A. Certificate of Ferrous Destruction Supplied D.V.L.A. Certificate of Destruction Supplied

Phone Jack or Julie on 01389 830319 ALAN ROBINSON

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST

(established 27 years)

ALL JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN “We Fully project manage the job from start to finish, taking care of Installation, Electrics, Plastering, Plumbing.”

“CMC will work with you to create a beautiful new Kitchen or Bathroom to suit your budget.”

tes and advice Call for estima

“We believe people want simple honest advice”

Dumbarton: 01389 762324 Drymen: 01360 661161 | Mobile: 07831 127234

Call us now for a free estimate: t: 01389 720 412 m: 07776 061 471

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Cinema Listings

Park Life | Business

Strathendrcik Film Society

See website for listings www.film-society.org Films Start at 7.30pm. Balfron High School Theatre

6 Nov The

Producers Alice

20 Nov Still

Gartmore Community Cinema

www.gartmorevillagehall.co.uk

2 October Big

Hero 6 (PG) Budapest Hotel (15) 13 November The Fault in our Stars (12) 14 November The Mission (PG) 3 October Grand

Doors open 7pm, film starts at 8pm Licensed Bar from 7pm-11pm For info, contact Gordon Thomson 01877 382782 Annual membership of £10 gives reduced entry to films. Members: £2 per film.

Non-members: £4 per film.

Children: £2 per film

Mugdock Cinema

Booking essential, call 0141 956 6100 or book online Cost £3 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Mon 12 Oct 7.30pm

Back to the Future (PG) Mon 26 Oct 7.30pm

Rear Window (PG) Mon 23 Nov 7.30pm

The Manchurian Candidate (12A) Mon 30 Nov 7.30pm

It’s a Wonderful Life (U)

LOCH LOMOND SHORES SEALIFE CENTRE - CINEMA To celebrate the relaunch of our cinema showings, take advantage of our amazing discounted offer just £2.50 for children and £3.50 for adults!

Visit our website for details www.visitsealife.com/ loch-lomond/cinema

Fri 16th Oct 1pm doors open 12.30pm

Minions

7.30pm doors open 7pm

The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sat 31st Oct

5.30pm doors open 5pm

Hotel Transylvania 2

8.30pm doors open 8pm Macbeth

Sat 28th Nov 5.30pm doors open 5pm Pan

8.30pm doors open 8pm James

Bond Spectre

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October Events...

See pg 63 for Halloweeen & Guy Fawkes See pg 67 for Loch Lomond Shores Events See pg 59 Local Cinema

Moon Fashion Show Oct 1st See page 75

Killearn Kirk Beetle Drive Kirk Halls Fri 2nd Oct 6.30pm - 8pm Cost is £4 adult ,£2 child and light refreshments will be served. There wilL also be a raffle . Come along and join in a game that’s suitable for all.

Anne O’Neill ( 550605) or Katy Withers (449358)

A captivating performance where two soldiers from opposing sides meet after The Battle of Stirling Bridge. Actors will perform Tales from the Battlefield.

Open 10am-5pm www.nationalwallacemonument.com

The Nomads Tent Sale

Oct 16th -25th 10am-5pm See page 9

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre

2nd-4th October www.callanderjazz.com

Balmaha Braw Festival

Tir na nOg Events

Oct 3-4 See page 35

The National Wallace Monument Tales from the Battlefield Oct 10,11,14,17 & 18 Various times

Yurt Building one day course 17th Oct 9am-4pm £75pp Red Kite Yurts, Cambusbeg Farm, Callander See page 36

Gartness Beer Festival

See page 68 Sun 11th Oct & Sun 1st Nov – Faeries and Folklore trail: Sun 25th Oct: Monthly Nature Club Sat 31st Oct – Sun1st Nov: Autumnal Craft weekend Sun 29th Nov: Monthly Nature Club

Callander Jazz & Blues Festival

Book in the Tir na nOg shop or at www.tirnanog.co.uk or call 01360 449300

(See pg 63 for HalloweenThe Haunted Woods) Sat 10th Oct - A Cabaret of Elsewhere Dinner (optional, £12/15) from 6pm, Show (£10/8) from 7.15pm

Sat 24th Oct See page 70

Broadband Open Day Killearn Village Hall Sat 24th Oct 10.30 to 3.30 Exhibitors such as Digital Scotland, Community Broadband Scotland and STEP, as well as a help desk to give information to individuals about the advent of Next Generation Broadband in Killearn.

Camphill Blair Drummond Autumn Bazzar Wed 28th Oct & Thurs 29th Oct See page 72

TRY SOMETHING NEW TODAY...

Segway Trekking is one of our new activities...

These unique machines are fascinating and fun to operate.

Suitable for all above 10 years old and below 17 stone. The 45 min session includes indoor training followed by an outdoor experience for £20.

Pony Trekking- age 4 & above £18 (1 hour) £32 (2 hours) Reduction for families of 4 and more. Pony Rides £10 (1/2

hour sessions).

Other activities include orienteering, Shetland driving and Nordic walking.

• Saturday openings • 2 late evening openings (Mon & Thur) Additional Activities • Own a pony for half a day (Sat Morning) • 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 (age & weight restrictions apply) • Segway parties( as above) • Children`s pony parties • Guided walks( by arrangement) • Open day on the 31st of Oct 11 & 3pm The theme will be Animal Talent. www.castlerednock.com Email rednocktrekking@yahoo.com

Tel: 01877 385276 | 07801 699497

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‘Les Trois Blondes play Parisian Cafe Music St Mary’s Church, Aberfoyle 30th Oct at 7.30 pm £10 To book call Mark 01786 870710 concerts0310@yahoo.co.uk

The Golden Years Club Bingo Kirk Halls Fri 30th Oct 6.30pm-8pm Tea and baking will be served The cost is £4 adult ,£2 child. This is a game for ALL ages, so come along as a family, with friends, young and old and take your chances at winning fun prizes . Peter Rea (550432),Bob Ballantyne (550310) Anne O’Neill or Doreen Snedden.

The Lade Inn, Callander Scottish Folk Music Evenings 8.30pm-Midnight Fri Oct 2 &10, Nov 14 & 21 Pure Malt Sat Oct 3 Tarneybackle Duo Sat Oct 17 & Nov28 Haggerdash Sat Oct 24 Mak-a-Din Sat Oct 31 & Nov 7 Baran

Come along and see world class wheelchair curling Wed 28th Oct 1pm-2pm The Peak Stirling Wheelchair curling - never tried it?

Here is your chance Come along to the Try Curling session at the Peak, Stirling.

There will be people there to help and show you the ropes.

Judy Mackenzie (judymackenzie@tiscali.co.uk) Jacky McLaren (jackymclaren@talktalk.net)

Monday Club at Gartmore House 11am to 1.30pm £3.50 New club for the more senior members of the Strathard community with the specific aim of getting people together for a weekly activity followed by Lunch.

Transport can be provided.

Contact us on 01877 382991 for more details

nursery • montessori • forest pre school 20 Teviot Street, Yorkhill 0141 337 6543

12 Balfron Road, Killearn 01360 550 916

Forest pre school opening September 2015 Leading edge centre for innovation & excellence for the Under 5’s State of the art Montessori facilities & materials New born unit & active toddler unit with outside decking In partnership with Stirling Council Internal courtyard & outdoor garden For enquiries or enrolment contact: Shona Watters 01360 550916 • Vicki Inglis 0141 3376543 or visit our website at www.mymulberrybush.com

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If you want to LOOK GOOD & FEEL GOOD - go with

The Leo Look!

The Leo Look is a new Image Consultancy for women – and the aim is to make you look and feel your best.

Accredited through the Alicia Kite Academy, Karen and Helen’s philosophy is “let us help you to create your own individual style so that you will feel special and confident, as well as looking great all of the time.”

We look at age, body structure, personality, lifestyle and budget – every aspect of the client’s life. From this information we develop a plan that you feel comfortable and happy with.

The wardrobe makeover means we will help you reinvent your existing clothes and accessories, using our professional training to make sure you achieve the best look possible.

Our personal shopping experience has the option of shopping with you or shopping on your behalf, looking at the best styles to flatter your figure and make the most of your features. This could be an opportunity to spoil yourself or maybe you just need someone to help you to look your best for that very special occasion – a wedding, graduation, corporate event, charity ball, etc.

If you dread selecting suitable clothing for your holiday and you don’t enjoy the hassle of packing then let the Leo Look do it all for you and ease the preholiday stress.

The Leo Look

Contact Karen - 07807 173145 or Helen - 07802 950123 E: theleolook@gmail.com www.facebook.com/TheLeoLook

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WIN! WITH PARK LIFE MAGAZINE &

The Leo Look

2 prizes both offering FREE wardrobe makeover for 4 hours each (value £160) for 4 hours per person x 2 people and option of follow up half price personal shop. (£40 per hour).

To enter visit www.parklifescotland.co.uk

Halloween Frights!

Park Life | Business

Mudgock Country Park - Fright Night!

Thurs 29, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct 6.30pm, 7.45pm and 9pm Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £8. Age restrictions apply. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Loch Lomond Sealife Centre - Spooky Seas

24th Oct- 1st Nov £13.20 pp under 3’s foc, 30% discount when booking online. Come and meet some of the residents of the deep at Sea Life Loch Lomond this Halloween. Come face to face with fearsome sharks and slithery eels and find out why it is humans who are the real monsters! www.visitsealife.co.uk/loch-lomond Tel: 01389 721500

Tir na nOg Thurs 29th, Fri 30th, Sat 31st 5-9pm The Haunted Woods of Elsewhere. Join the otherworldly spirits of Elsewhere for an evening of moonlit misadventures on our woodland walk, along with spooky stories, traditional ghoulish games and eerie entertainment. This evening will begin with gentle ghostliness for younger souls, and become increasingly terrifying as the moon rises higher. Refreshments available at Macmillan’s Kitchen. Book in the Tir na nOg shop or at www.tirnanog.co.uk or call 01360 449300

Loch Lomond Shores Fri 30th 5pm. Plays in the Park – Witchy Walk Open air walking theatre for families, Halloween special.

Booking essential at itison.com

The Fintry Inn Halloween Party 31st Oct 8pm. Prizes for Best dressed!

Buchanan Castle Golf Club Kids Halloween Party on the driving range.

Fri 30th Oct 4-6pm

The Old Mill Killearn Sat 31 Oct - Halloween Party with DJ

Fireworks Nights!

The Glebe Killearn Sat 7th Nov Fireworks at The Rowardennan Hotel Sat 7th Nov 7pm. In Aid of MacMillans Cancer Research £5 door entry to charity. Free cup of soup/bread. www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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

Outdoor adventure activities for all ages and abilities

Full Size Games Hall 20m swimming Pool Outdoor Tennis Modern Fitness Suite Fitness Classes 30ft Climbing Wall www.mclarenleisure.co.uk Mollands Road, Callander FK17 8JP | Tel: 01877 330000

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

Guitar Tuition Andy (B.A.Hons) Professional Tuition Complete beginner to advanced levels. Training and entry to grade exams H: 01389 830 445 M: 0778 376 3678 andyguitartuition@hotmail.com

WIN a Family Pass for 4!

To Loch Lomond Sealife Aquarium To enter simply visit

www.parklifescotland.co.uk

Join us every Saturday at Balfron High School Call Mark on 01389 386117 or 07715 301841 Web: www.razzamataz.co.uk email: balfron@razzamataz.co.uk

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What’s on at Loch Lomond Shores

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SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS Santa Train, running from the 15th November right through until Christmas Eve, hop on board the Santa Train for some festive cheer.

OCTOBER

Thursday 15th Face painting, glitter tattoos & balloon twisting 12-5pm Meet superhero Iron Man 12-4pm Shopping Mall Friday 16th Face painting, glitter tattoos & balloon twisting Shopping Mall – 12-5pm

Sunday 4th Farmer’s Market The Gathering - 10am-3pm Saturday 10th Arttoon caricatures Shopping Mall 12pm -4pm Monday 12th Meet Frozen Princesses Anna & Elsa Shopping Mall 1-3pm Tuesday 13th Drakes of Hazzard FREE Dog and Duck Show The Meadow – 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm Wednesday 14th Peter Pan inspired free arts & crafts Shopping Mall 12-4pm

shop

Sunday 18th Farmer’s Market The Gathering - 10am-3pm Friday 30th Plays in the Park – Witchy Walk Open air walking theatre for families, Halloween special. Booking essential at itison.com - 5pm Saturday 31st Artisan Craft Market The Gathering – 10am-4pm

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NOVEMBER Sunday 1st Artisan Craft Market The Gathering – 10am-4pm Farmer’s Market The Gathering - 10am-3pm Sunday 15th Festive Lights switch on 12-6pm Artisan Craft Market Farmer’s Market The Gathering Visit the website for details.

Saturday 28th Artisan Craft Market Visit the website for details.

Sunday 29th Artisan Craft Market Visit the website for details.

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Close to home, far from ordinary DISCOVER something special this winter

Open daily from 9.30am Free parking Balloch G83 8QL 01389 751031

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Exciting New Family Ev

Woodland Ligh Bringing the woodland to life is the inspiration behind the beguiling Woodland Light Experience. The natural habitat is transformed into a magical theatre of light and shadow play, set against the backdrop of dark autumnal skies.

Suitable for the entire family, both adults and children will be in awe of the beautiful lighting effects, dazzling projections and the breathtaking finale featuring light,

music and water. Children, with their keen senses and curious minds, might spot something altogether more magical in the woodland.

name, to ensure the best creative

Owner and Director at Woodland Experiences, Kenny wanted people to see the woodland as never before, and to be engaged and enchanted by the trees at night. He worked alongside award-winning NL Productions, who boast an impressive portfolio of events to their

“The woodland is a living and

and technical input available. Kenny is delighted with the results:

breathing space that is teeming with life. At night it’s also a place that fires the imagination. I wanted to capture that, and the lighting does give that sense of something alive and magical with the trees.”

Woodland Light Experience • Open 12th – 25th November

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Event in Central Scotland

ht Experience Folklore and fairytales are rich with stories that feature the mystery and enchantment of the forest. With clever lighting effects, this woodland experience fuels the imagination of both adults and children. If the moonlight is just right, it is sometimes possible to catch a glimpse of the elusive community of Woodlanders that live there.

Running from the 12th – 25th November, the theme for 2015 is

ALIVE. Seeing the woodland as a living space is the inspiration behind the theme this year, and the professional lighting sympathetically enhances and captures that organic feel.

Situated just twenty-five minutes north of Glasgow, at Balfron Station - with swift access from Stirling, Glasgow, Perth and Edinburgh - the venue is second to none for accessibility and has

ample free parking on-site.

To keep chills at bay, there will a stand serving some rather famous gourmet meat pies. Acclaimed award-winning local butcher T & R Skinner of the Extraordinary Sausage Co. are currently planning the menu, but we expect their top quality, melt-in-the-mouth pies made with locally sourced meat - to be a favourite with visitors.

Santa’s Woodland Experience and Woodland Lights

Experience “ALIVE” new for 2015 Light Show: Our spectacular light show “ALIVE” is a walking experience and is fully accessible to all

Santa Experience: Take a tour of the woodland onboard Santa’s very own tractor and trailer and then meet Santa himself!

Woodland Lights Experience “ALIVE” Opens 12th November 2015; Santa’s Woodland Experience Opens 27th November 2015

Book online

www.woodlandexperiences.co.uk North Ballochruin Farm, Balfron Station, G63 0LE

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Peloton Bike Shop can provide exactly the bike sHtire Costs art you need, at precisely the moment you need it. £8 .0fro0m

Cycling is our hobby, passion, life!

Looking for a new bike? Look no further than Peloton bike shop Drymen.

From children’s bikes to adults, road bikes, MTB, hybrids and now Electric bikes. We also offer a custom build service.

Bike servicing with 3 different options. 1st - Safety check - £30 • 2nd - Standard service - £55 • 3rd Premium - £99 Bike hire is still available but only until late October. Lapierre stockist. Follow us on Facebook for all up to date offers.

Pre-booking is available and recommended - just contact Helen or Graeme on 01360 66 1430.

1 Stirling Road, Drymen G63 0BP E: pelotonbikes@gmail.com www.pelotonbikeshop.co.uk

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Light up the Forest - Faeries & Folklore!

Saturday 10th October, 6.30-9pm Cost £5 per person, children under 4 go free.

Real Christmas Trees for sale 1st-22nd December Pick your tree, enjoy a mince pie in the cafe and take part in our festive activities!

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Duke’s Pass, Aberfoyle FK8 3SX Call us on 0300 067 6615 or email thelodge@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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At Kelvinside Academy

Small Class Sizes make for

Big Smiles

Open Morning Thursday 29th October 9.30 - 11.30am

Junior & Senior School Tours: 33 Kirklee Road, G12 0SW Nursery Tours: By appointment, Balgray Campus

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4TH GARTNESS CHARITY

BEER FESTIVAL Saturday 24th October 2015 at Gartness Farm - from 5pm ‘til 9pm www.gartnessbeerfestival.co.uk

Tickets £22 - includes: commemorative festival pint glass • 3 beer samples ‘Mhor Fish’ fish & chips • live music • transport*

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Novemebe See pg 63 for Halloweeen & Guy Fawkes See pg 67 for Loch Lomond Shores Events See pg 59 Local Cinema Gartmore Gigs

The Lindisfarne Story Gartmore Village Hall Sun 1 Nov 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 Tickets from Gartmore Community Shop or online www.wegottickets.com All profits to Gartmore Community Shop

Wonderland Christmas Shopping Evenings (See page 62) 11 and 12 Nov 6 - 9pm

Preview Christmas Goodies! 10% off all stock & drinkies!

Three Sisters Bake (See page 33)

Cake Soiree Bake off event Thurs 12th Nov Cost- Donations welcome 6.30pm-8.30pm Supporting The Beatson Cancer Charity To get your free ticket please email killearn@threesistersbake.co.uk

Strathcarron Hospice Pre Xmas Fayre Sat 14th Nov 10am-3pm. McLintock Hall

Killearn Kirk Jumble Sale

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WIN A FAMILY TICKET FOR MACROBERT ART CENTRE’S CHRISTMAS PANTO! Christmas is all wrapped up at Macrobert Arts Centre with a fantastic new Panto written by and starring Johnny McKnight called The Little Mermaid and Robin, a lovely new show for ages 3 to 6 (and their grown-ups).

Enter this competition for the chance to win a *family ticket (for 4 people) to see The Little Mermaid For full details of all Christmas events at Macrobert Arts Centre visit www.macrobertartscentre.org or call 01786 466 666.

To enter simply visit www.patklifescotland.co.uk *Subject to availability, & excluding performances between 21 & 27 Dec 2015

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Sat 14th Nov. Kirk Halls 10am - 1pm Entry is £1 and lots of “Goodies” will be sold . Clothes, bric-a-brac, Books, Toys, CDs and DVDs, household goods, furniture, “nearly new” items,jewellery, handbags, accessories, garden and sport equipment as well as miscellaneous items .Contacts Richard Drew (440544), Anne O’Neill (550605) , Helen Gee (550831) and Katy Withers (449358)

Edenmill’s Food Festival/Family Day Out 28th and 29th Nov 10am - 5pm Entry: Adult £4, Children £2 over 3 yrs £10 for a family (2 adults & 2 children) Come and join us for a weekend of festivities and merriment. Discover fabulous gift ideas, delicious festive food and great local produce. Children can enjoy festive face painting, meet our friendly farm animals, reindeer and see Santa in his grotto!

Free mulled wine on arrival.

There’s festive fun for all the family at Edenmill Farm.

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Fintry Accordion and Fiddle Association

Monday 26th Oct - David Vernon Monday 23rd Nov- Seamus O”Sullivan.

Fintry Sports Club 7.30pm Everyone is welcome to listen to traditional Scottish Music played by invited Guest Artistes and local players.

The Old Mill, Killearn

THE 2015

House Folk Scottish Music Festival

OCTOBER Sat 3rd – Live Music Rewind 80’s Covers Band Sun 4th – Pub Quiz with Banksy Sat 17th – Live Music South River Blues Band (9.30pm) Sat 24th – Live Music Dave & the Turtles (9.30pm) Fri 30th – Gin Tasting with Gin Club Scotland Sat 31st – Halloween Party – DJ’s NOVOMBER Sat 7th - Bonfire Night Sun 8th – Pub Quiz with Banksy Fri 13th Comedy Night

House Folk Music Festival 11th-13th Nov See pg 71 for advert

Country Living Christmas Fair

Nov 19th -22nd SECC. See page 4

The Green Gallery

Ladies Night 27th 7pm-9pm Sat 28th Sun29th 10-4 Nov In aid of Artlink Central.

Woodland Light Experience ALIVE 12-25 Nov See page 66

Santa’s Woodland Experience Opens 27th Nov See page 67

PTA Christmas Fayre at Beaconhurst School Bridge of Allan Sat 28th Nov 10am-2pm www.beaconhurst.com

Kippen Christmas Market

Kippen Village Hall Nov 28th 1pm-4pm See page 60

Guides/Brownies/Rainbows/Cubs Christmas Fayre Drymen Wed 2nd Dec 6.30pm-8pm

11th to 13th November This Celtic music festival is now in its 8th year and takes place in three highly intimate venues over three nights in the wonderful setting of Kinlochard in the Trossachs.

The concerts offer an expo of bagpipe, accordion, strings, fiddle, vocals and flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish styles.

Each night differs from the other but all include a blend of great music for everyone with a mix of folk, modern and traditional styles. Late night jamming session in the stables bar after the Friday 13th concert with artists!

For concert details and tickets please visit

www.scottishmusicfestival.co.uk Or call: 07742 621 907 (booking in advance advisable)

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invite you to join us at our

Autumn Bazaar Come and bring your friends and do some EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Wednesday 28TH October 4pm – 7.30pm AND

Thursday 29th October 10am –3.30pm Entry £5 All funds raised from the entry fee go to the Camphill Blair Drummond Appeal Fund Free Parking Available at the Safari Park

On Walk Up Prices When You Book Tickets Online up to 24 hours in advance Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Online discount can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. 30% discount only valid on tickets booked online and at least 24 hours in advance. Please see website for full details.

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Academic Ties Awarded at Lomond School

Following a fantastic set of SQA Examination results, Lomond School awarded Academic Ties to pupils in S5 and S6 to recognise top achievements.

Looking at pre-appeal results, around 44% of last years’ Senior 4 pupils were presented with a Silver academic tie for attaining 6 or more grade A’s in their National 5 exams - over 80% of Lomond pupils attained 6 or more National 5 awards in S4.

Almost all of Lomond’s leavers were successful in their applications to Further and Higher Education

Institutions. This was one of the key drivers in the school’s decision to stick with a curriculum that allows pupils to study 8 National 5 subjects in S3 and S4 as Mr Dodson, Head of Careers and Future Destinations at Lomond explains: “Five good passes at Higher is the ‘gold standard’ entry to the top universities in Scotland. However, university entry is becoming more and more competitive, and universities will sometimes look at pupils’ S4 results when trying to differentiate between

In their all-important Higher year, 32% of pupils achieved a Gold Academic tie for 4 or more Highers at Grade A. Pre- appeal, Lomond’s Higher passes were up 8% on 2014 and 42% of the cohort attained 5 Highers or more.

Significantly, A grade awards increased by 10% on last year.

The Academic Ties are presented at a special Assembly and worn as part of the recipient’s uniform, as well as being a keepsake of their time at school.

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FINTRY SPORTS CLUB

FITNESS GYM SPECIAL DEAL £90 per year all inclusive With 700 members, the Club is the largest community-run provider of sports and recreational facilities in West Stirlingshire.

Indoor Bowling • Squash • Fitness Room • Strathendrick Rugby Club • Fintry Football Club Members Lounge • Meeting rooms • Parent and Toddlers’ Room Top-Class catering for all types of function - weddings, parties, reunions - See website for photographs Friday Evening is our special dining night - booking essential Snacks, Breakfasts and Lunches served every day

A charity providing sports and recreation facilities in West Stirling. SC001505

Tel: 01360 860205

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Macrobert Arts Centre presents

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Macrobert Arts Centre presents a Frozen Charlotte and Aberdeen Performing Arts co-production

A new show for everyone aged 3 to 6 (and their grown-ups)

A brand new panto written by and starring Johnny McKnight

WED 25 NOV - SUN 3 JAN Tickets from £9

Tue 1 - Sun 27 Dec

Tickets: £9 / £32 Wee Group Saver

Book tickets for both shows:

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Stylish women’s clothing, accessories and much more, including a wide selection of bags, jewellery, hosiery and scarves.

Moon

Jewellery by Orli and Envy

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New Autumn and Winter stock now in Gift vouchers available winter opening hours:

from end of October to end of March - closed sunday and monday Main Street, Drymen, Stirlingshire G63 0BG tel: 01360 660523

Stylish women’s clothing, accessories and much more

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Thursday 1st October • 7 for 7.30pm

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We have just recently returned from the Isle of Harris where Aye in the Sky has been promoting tourism on the island and has been taking aerial video and photographs of a number of unique self-catering properties. This includes the famous Blacksheep House which received the Grand Designs Home of the Year award in 2008.

Internal video and photography of properties was also carried out. This can be combined with aerial footage to give a complete package.

Two drones are now being operated, with the new bigger drone having the ability to carry much larger cameras. This

means that higher resolution images can now be taken at 24 megapixels. 4K (Ultra HD) video can now also be offered.

Why not give your loved ones a special Christmas or birthday gift of your home from a completely unique perspective. Prices start at only £95. Book now and beat the Christmas rush.

Aye in the Sky holds the necessary CAA permission for aerial work, along with full public liability insurance and a remote pilot qualification.

Visit us at: www.ayeinthesky.com Tel: 07411 519383

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• Wide range of Ladies, Gents & Juniors golfwear & equipment • Beginners & Junior classes • Christmas Vouchers available • Winter Coaching Package 1st Nov-31st Mar only £170 for unlimited tuition (50 range balls to be purchased each lesson)

Kids Halloween Party on the Driving Range Fri 30th Oct 4-6pm

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Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek Gartocharn Monday 12.15pm 07759 182236 Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek Gartocharn Thursday 6pm 07759 182236 Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek Blanefield Thursday 9.45am & 8pm 07759 182236 Zumba - Jane Strathblane Saturday 10am 07968 968944 Zumba - Jane Killearn Wednesday 7.45pm 07968 968944 Killearn Health & Fitness Slow Flow Yoga Killearn Monday 2-3pm 01360 5513338 Group Personal Training Killearn Monday 8-9pm 01360 5513338 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Killearn Tuesday 10.30am-12pm 01360 5513338 Slow Flow Yoga Killearn Tuesday 2-3pm 01360 5513338 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Killearn Tuesday 6-7.30pm 01360 5513338 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Killearn Thursday 10.30am-12pm 01360 5513338 Slow Flow Yoga Killearn Thursday 2-3pm 01360 5513338 Group Personal Training Killearn Thursday 6-7pm & 8-9pm 01360 5513338 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Killearn Friday 10.30am-12pm 01360 5513338 Introductory Class is Free Cheerobics Balfron Mon 8.30pm 07917 541163 Body Revive Dance Central Balfron Tue/Thur 10.30am & 8.30pm 07917 541163 Kore Kickboxing Balfron High School Mon & Thur 8pm - 9.30pm 07813 884202 Taekwondo Rainbow (4-8 yrs) Balfron High School Wednesday 5-6pm 07963 080078 Taekwondo Juniors & Adults (8 yrs plus) Balfron High School Wednesday 6-7pm 07963 080078 Ladies Netball Balfron High School Wednesday 8 -9pm All Abilities welcome Balfron Gymnastics Club Balfron High School Saturday 10.30-5pm balfrongymnastics@mail.com The Yoga Place – Killearn Pilates Monday 11.30am-12.30pm Kellie Mysore programme Monday 9:30am-11am Siobhan Yin Restorative Yoga Monday 6:45pm - 8pm Adelaide Mindful Movement Yoga Tuesday 10:30am - 11:50am Craig Ashtanga for beginners Yoga Tuesday 1pm-2pm Elaine Ashtanga Beginner led class Tuesday 6:15pm - 7:25pm Siobhan Full led Primary Ashtanga Tuesday 7:30pm - 9pm Siobhan Mysore programme Wednesday 9:30am -11am Siobhan Gentle Hatha flow Yoga Wednesday 11:30am - 12:50pm Gillian Physio rehabilitation to movement Wednesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm Francoise Pilates Wednesday 6.15pm - 7:15pm Kellie Mysore programme Thursday 9:30am -11am Siobhan Seasonal Vinyasa yoga Thursday 12-1pm/1pm-2pm Elaine Breathwork and gentle Hatha Yoga Friday 1:30pm-2:45pm Siobhan Mindful Movement Yoga Thursday 7:30pm-8:50pm Craig Full led primary series Friday 9:30pm - 11am Siobhan Mysore programme with Pranayama Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am Siobhan Pre-natal Yoga Thursday 6pm - 7.15pm Siobhan Strictly seniors-60+ dance fitness(no partner required) Tuesday 10-11am Buchlyvie village hall commencing 18th August Thursday 10.45am -11.45am Killearn village hall commencing 20th August Monday 1.30pm-2.30pm McClintock hall Balfron commencing 24th August Contact details - Kellie currie 07858 226761 or email soledanceuk@icloud.com Metafit Kfit Strathblane Village club Tuesday 7.15pm 07766 073675 Corefit Kfit Strathblane Village club Tuesday 7.45pm 07766 073675 Metafit Kfit Strathblane Village club Friday 9.30am 07766 073675 Legs, Bums and Tums Kfit Strathblane Village club Friday 10am 07766 073675

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NEW BUSINESS TO THE PARK LIFE AREA

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Callander Crags 4km/2.5miles & will take about 1.5 hours This circuit takes you high above Callander through mixed woodland to visit Callander Crags and the Jubilee Cairn, please note there are some steep sections, can be slippery when wet.

Take a walk on the wild side...

Stage 1

Start from the Callander Crags car park which is found by taking the minor road north from the main street in Callander signed for Bracklinn Falls and the Golf Course. At the entrance to the golf course bear left and follow the road uphill for another 300 metres until the car park on the left is reached. From here follow the marked path uphill passing the information board and the barrier. This route follows the red marker posts.

Stage 2

Follow the track uphill through lovely mixed woodland. Soon a clear junction is reached, turn right here and head uphill. Cross a small bridge and ignore a path which crosses the main route and keep climbing uphill with a couple of wide zig zags. A picnic bench is passed and soon after the path emerges into an area of clear ground with a bench at the top. From here the line of crags can be seen straight ahead. The path climbs steep stone steps to reach the top of the crags, with great views back over Callander.

Stage 3

At the top of the steps turn right for a short, but strenuous, detour to the Jubilee Cairn. Erected in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, the cairn commands an excellent viewpoint out over Callander and as far as the Wallace Monument near Stirling and to the north into an empty landscape of rolling hills, with a tremendous contrast between the two directions. From the cairn return back to the top of the steps and then continue straight ahead to follow the line of the Crags downhill.

Stage 4

The wide path descends gently through birch trees and then more mixed native woodland. To the right Ben Ledi can be seen and also excellent views over Callander to the left. Take care in wet weather when the tree roots and rocky sections can be slippery.

Stage 5

After a while a small bridge is crossed and pine trees dominate. After a picnic table is passed there are beech trees and the path continues to descend, steeply in places. Near the bottom, houses come into sight and the path bears left. Ignore a wide path leading right into Callander and continue in the woods.

Stage 6

Just before a bench is reached turn left uphill following the red marker posts. The path climbs through the woods before reaching the end of a track and turning right. Heading gently downhill, it is only a short walk back to the car park and the start of the walk. If you fancy combining this walk with a short trip to view the Bracklinn Falls turn left out of the car park and follow the road uphill until a metal sign points the way along the footpath to the Falls.

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Accountants/Financial Advisors Baxter Accounting JMC Chartered Accountants Sykam & Co Chartered Accountants St James Place Wealth Mgt Vision lifestyle financial planning ltd

Activities / Entertainment

54 54 54 55 54

Castle Rednock Activities 60 Camphill Blairdrummond 72 Fintry Sports Centre 74 Gartness Beer Festival 70 Go Country 64 House Folk Scottish Music Festival 71 Kippen Christmas Market 60 Loch Lomond Shores 65 Loch Katrine Cruises 3 MacRoberts Centre 74 McLaren Leisure Centre 64 Peloton Bike Shop 68 The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre 68 Woodland Experiences 66/67

Architects/Consultants Malcolm Parry Architects MW Consultants

55 55

Stirlingshire Caravans

40

The Leo Look The Sewing Room

62 86

Caravans

Image Consultancy/ Alterations Computer Services Gemini Solutionz Kappa Computer Microcroft

56 56 56

Buchlyvie Electrical Stewart Hollington

43 45

Electrical

Food, Drink & Accomodation

Ardoch 36 Blane Valley Inn 24 Benview Coffee Shop 19 Buchlyvie Pottery/Coffee Kiln Cafe 32 Cookroom 34 Culcreuch Castle & Estate 27 Duntreath Castle 32 Gartmore House 20/21 Gartmore Village Hall 29 Ground Bean and Bistro 22 House for an Art Lover 37 Inn at Kippen 34 Kirkhouse Inn 26 MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel 25 Poppies Hotel & Restaurant 31 Red Kite Yurts 36 RhubarbLime 29 Siena 88 St Mocha 31 The Faerie Tree Inn 28 The Fintry Inn 18 The Lade Inn 30 The Oak Tree Inn 2 The Old Mill Bar & Restaurant 23 The Wayfarers 30 84 |

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Three Sisters Bake

Funeral Services

32/33

Andrew Anderson & Sons 57 John Coubrough Funeral Directors 57

Shops & Galleries

Christine Thomson Art The Olde Christmas Shoppe Moon Wonderland

62 77 75 62

Allander Aggregates Ltd Barclay’s Landscaping Benview Garden Centre Craig Tree Services Cruachan Landscaping Fraser Robb Gordon Agri Ltd John Currie Brick and Stonework Scotia Contracts Ltd

39 39 38 39 38 40 46 38 41

Gardening & Outdoors

Health & Wellbeing

C Beauty @ The Yoga Place 81 Clements hearing services 78/79 Killearn Fitness Health & Wellbeing 81 Klassy Kuts 82 Physio Fit Scotland 82 Remedial Massage 86 Salann Halotheraphy 81 Tir Na Nog 81 The Yoga Place Killearn 82

Homes & Interiors

Apollo Blinds 15 Burndale Workshop 10 Colin Johnson Traditional Upholstery 15 Cotterell & Co 11 Edge of the wood 15 Elspeth Bennie artist blacksmith 12 J Walker Interiors 12 Kitchen & Bathroom Interiors 10 Screwit 15 Sticks and Stones Furniture 6 Sparkle Carpets 7 The Aga Shop 13 The Fabric Gallery 8 The Flooring Studio 14 Town & Country Designs Coffee Shop 12 Twice as Nice Blinds and Shutters 13 The Nomads Tent 9

Hardwood Logs James D Bilsland Ltd Lomond Logs Ltd Tartan Timber W.Wilson & Sons

48 49 48 49 48

Endrick Decorators of Killearn G Ford & Son Jack Brand Decorating Strathendrick Decorators The Paint Shed

44 44 4 42 42

K9 Fitness Scotia Pet Supplies Ltd

86 86

Painting & Decorating

Pet Care/Services Photography

Aye in the Sky 76 Paul Saunders Media & Photography 76

Plumbers

Dunrite Plumbing JTM Plumbing & Heating MJM gas services Stewart Reid

45 43 43 45

Eco Living

53

The Pro Shop

76

Ardstove Stirling Stove Centre Tartan Stoves

4 16 16

Renewable Energy Sports

Stoves

Trades & Services

Guitar Tuition by Andrew Heron House Early Years Kelvinside Academy Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre Lomond School Mulberry Bush Razzamataz

64 77 69 72 73 61 64

The Cat’s Pyjamas The Laundry Lady

86 82

Scotia Spice

87

Aberfoyle Satellite Company 58 Adrian Pirie 85 A Ferguson Plastering 85 Alastair Wilson Joinery 50 Appliance Repairs & Spares 58 Bathroom Transformations 7 Billy Bowie Special Project Ltd 47 CJ Cafferty 42 CMC Home Improvements 58 C-Mix 85 Drymen Tiling 50 Fowler & Son 85 G&S Roofing Ltd 52 Homeworx Killearn 52 Household & Ind Floor sanding services 85 Hubbards 58 K M Joiners 52 Lorne Howell Joiners & Builders 51 Man Aboot the Hoose 43 Man Aboot the Hoose 85 McKay Tiling 50 MH Planning 45 Render Mender 50 RM Contractors 50 SD Garage Doors 16 Tradstocks 47

Glasgow Wood Pellets

45

Night & Day

Kids Section

Laundry & Domestic Services Local Produce Logs & Fuels

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FRESH LOCAL CONCRETE SUPPLIED 07771 562 661 www.cmix.co.uk

Fowler & Son CHIMNEY SWEEPS Modern sweeping with a traditional twist.

• Only pay for what you use

• No Waste

• Deliveries from 1m3

• No Part load charges

• Barrow Service

• No waiting charges

A. Ferguson Plastering

Free No Obligation Quotes

Cowls supplied & fitted

General Building • Plastering • Roughcasting Decorating • Kitchen Fittings • Bathroom Fitting Plumbing • Electrical

T: 01436 670124 M: 07875 068510

Roman Rd, Balfron, G63 OPW Mob: 07470 806265 Tel: 01360 440 065 E: a.ferguson_plasterers@hotmail.co.uk

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“THE CAT’S PYJAMAS” DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES Established 2010

Holiday Lets Office Cleaning Including Carpet Cleaning Fully Insured 01360 440901 | 07960 156044 | fatcat10@mac.com

www.thecatspyjamascleaning.co.uk

Mags K9 Fitness Mags

Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service • • • •

Competitive Prices Disclosure Scotland Fully Insured Emergency Cover

Contact Mags on 0751 565 4007

Back or Neck Pain, Sports Injury, Muscle Tension, Arthritis, Stress These are some of the many conditions that benefit from deep tissue massage therapy.

Availability: Weekdays, Evenings & Sunday

Christine Campbell

Dip; Remedial, Sports & Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Hypertonx

T: 01786 870165 M: 07840 270132

Premium dog food delivered to your door • Foods to suit all dogs from family pets to working dogs • Well-balanced and complete • Maintain health and condition • Value for money • Already popular with many owners, kennels, & breeders

Trust in our many years’ experience

FREE

DELIVERY

Telephone: 01259 739194 or visit our website for full details

www.scotiapetsupplies.co.uk

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Farmers Markets

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.

BOQUHAN FARMERS MARKET

FRANCE FARM FRIDAYS

Every Friday; 9am-5pm Beside Millennium Hall, Gartocharn Family run market with a huge selection of local produce including fruit & veg, cooked meats, cheese, eggs, butcher meats.

A selection of breads from Mhor bread also available.

Wednesday & Thursday each week; 7am – 2pm Boquhan Estate Wednesday – fruit, veg & dairy products.

Thursday- additional fresh fish, bread, jams cakes & Edenmill fresh meats.

BENVIEW FARMSHOP

MILNGAVIE FARMERS MARKET

Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30pm Sun 10.30-4.30pm From 1st March Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-5pm Farm shop stocking veg, cheeses, preserves, biscuits, cakes etc 01360 850525 www.benviewgardencentre.co.uk Ward Toll, Balfron Station G63 0QZ.

LOCH LOMOND SHORES FARMERS MARKET

9am - 5pm Wed to Sun Edenmill deliver to local areas every Friday. If you would like to place an order, give the shop a call (01360 771 707) on a Wednesday, and your order will be delivered straight to your door on Friday, at no extra cost!

1st Wednesday of the month; 10am-2pm 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.

1st & 3rd 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.

STIRLING FARMERS MARKET

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

EDENMILL FARM SHOP

KILLEARN COUNTRY MARKET

Local Produce & Crafts Diary Dates 2015 - Sun 4th Oct, Sun 1st Nov, Sun 6th Dec Killearn Village Hall 1-4pm Come along and support local!

True Punjabi Cooking

Punjabi cooking kits and cookery school www.scotiaspice.co.uk T: 01360 449399

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Siena

Authentic

Italian

Restaurant

Now autumn is with us, come and enjoy the Bistro back upstairs with its intimate atmosphere and cosy surroundings.

Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

New seasonal menu

Now taking bookings for our festive menu below.

Available from December 3rd An authentic Tuscan Festive meal CROSTINI Little ciabatta toasts topped with a selection of marinated vegetables and cured meats Penne Carbonara

PASTA Gnocchi Bolognaise

Fusilli Pomodoro

Main Courses

WINTER RISOTTO Butternut squash and goats cheese in rich creamy arborio rice TURKEY PARCELS Turkey breast stuffed with cranberry and chestnut stuffing.

With all the trimmings SIRLOIN PUCCINI A prime sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, with porcini mushroom sauce VIAREGGIO FISH STEW Combining Mediterranean fish with Scottish favourites, mussels and shellfish in a slightly spicy tomato stew.

A selection of vegetables and potatoes is served for the table

Desserts

TIRAMISU Coffee infused sponge layered with marsarla flavoured mascarpone.

COMPOTE OF WINTER FRUITS AND BERRIES Served on vanilla ice cream MARASHINO PANNACOTTA A delicately set dessert with a hint of Amaretto liqueur.

Served with a cherry sauce.

AFFOGATO A scoop of ice cream topped with chocolate sauce and a shot of espresso

ÂŁ25.00 per person

The Square, Drymen G63 0BJ Tel 01360 660458 E sienacatering@gmail.com