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Festival: Let's All Come Together ......... 3 Open Gardens for Charity .................... 4 Help #AYE2019 raise £5k ...................... 5 Swimmers Raise over £2k ..................... 6 Schools Score Top 50 ............................. 7 £2.5m Extension at Science Park ......... 7 BB Boys are Band Champs .................... 8 Cricket Signs New Sponsors ............... 10 Revised Hours at Hub .......................... 10 10th Birthday Concert ......................... 11 A Marathon Challenge........................ 12 Late News ............................................. 12 Major New Plans for Bearsden .......... 14 What's Up Doc? ................................... 14 Pots and Pots for Sale ......................... 17 Support Groups ................................... 17 Young Musicians Play Church ............ 18 How Should We Grow Our Own?...... 18 Big Spring Clean Up ............................ 19 New Attractions at Mugdock ............ 19 Legal Matters ....................................... 20 What’s On...................................... 21–26 It’s Your Business to Know .................. 27 Differ Open Art Display ...................... 27 Rock Garden Contest .......................... 28 Senior Savvy ......................................... 28 Trail Race is a Sell Out ......................... 30 Artist Niall is a Winner......................... 31 Ladies Invited to Lunch ....................... 31 Concert for 50th Year ......................... 32 Club Enjoys Indoor Bowls Champs .... 33 Men's Shed Opening Day ................... 33 Advertisers Index ................................. 34 direct to doors 19,500 Delivered businesses, 1,000 towaiting rooms etc.

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FESTIVAL: LET’S ALL COME TOGETHER Arts Festival, an annual event run by the Mental Health Foundation. Lee Knifton, head of MHF Scotland, said, “MHF Scotland are proud supporters and partners of such an exciting and ambitious event.�

Comedian and chef Hardeep Singh Kohli (pictured centre) out and about promoting the Bearsden Festival which takes place from 10th-19th May

The Bearsden Festival 2019 line-up has been launched with 100 partners coming together to put on 35 events over 10 days this month. The festival, now in its sixth year, takes place from 10th to 19th May. The programme of creativity and the arts offers a wealth of free events focusing on the theme of mental health and well-being. From flagship events hosted by comedian and chef Hardeep Singh Kohli and TV presenter Ali Douglas to a Wellness Zone for relaxation therapies, the promise is “there will be something for all�.

The award-winning author Lisa Ballantyne and health blogger Alex Murray-Reynolds will show festival goers how to develop creative writing and journaling skills, while author Sasha Greene will launch her new novel, Something Like Happy. The grand Opening Night at Bearsden Academy on May 10 will also feature a ceremony when the winners of the Community Awards will be announced.

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Roddy Hamilton, who founded the popular festival in 2013, said: “Mental health is something we all share and this festival is all about bringing people together to talk, be inspired and come together as part of a creative community.� For the first time, Bearsden Festival has partnered with the wellestablished Scottish Mental Health

“Thankfully, though, with initiatives such as the Bearsden Festival, we can raise awareness, educate and inspire. I'm thrilled to be part of the Bearsden Festival and I know that together we can make a difference.� The event is funded by the church, Awards for All, Glasgow Flightpath Fund, East Dunbartonshire Community Grants and other smaller grants and donations. All events, except for a fundraising dinner, are free, although some are ticketed. See www.bearsdenfestival.org.

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OPEN GARDENS FOR CHARITY The format of the gardens festival, which takes place from 12.30pm to 4pm on June 1, is similar to the nationwide Open Gardens Scheme. Tickets are available in four ways: At the Bearsden Festival; after church on the two Sundays prior to the event (New Kilpatrick Parish Church, New Halls); on June 1 from the New Halls or at the participating gardens.

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Two Bearsden couples, Ian and Fiona McMillan and Eileen and Stewart Young, came up with the ideas for the Hidden Gardens: A Festival of Flowers and Foliage, which takes place for the second time next month. Stewart said: “We are enthusiastic gardeners and we decided we wanted to raise some money for charity. It seemed

“We were delighted with the outcome last year and so we are returning with another event in 2019. “All monies raised will go towards two local mental health charities.” This year there will also be a link between the event and the Bearsden Festival, which runs from May 10 to 19.

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An African volunteer project, organised by Bearsden teenagers and dads, is inviting local people to a special fundraising event. The aim of the fundraiser on June 1 in Milngavie Town Hall is to raise enough money to pay for a new grade-two classroom, which will be located in Livingstone, Zambia. Karen Wright, a spokesperson for Africa Youth Experience (#AYE2019) project, said: “The event, from 7.30pm to 11.30pm, will include entertainment, a raffle and a surprise guest supporter. There will be a DJ and live music from local band the Cassettes. “We need to raise £5500 and we hope that as many people as possible will come along.” In July, the sons-and-dads group, who have known each other

since the boys started P1, will take a month’s trip to Botswana and Zambia. The boys all attend Bearsden Academy. At the heart of the project is a week’s stay with the charity Home For AIDS Orphans. The not-forprofit organisation works with the community to improve the living conditions of vulnerable people, especially children who have been orphaned by AIDS. The group includes three generations of the Wright family, granddad Roger, dad Jimmy, and son Tiaan. Jimmy, who was born in Zambia and lived with his parents in Botswana, is the trip’s lead. The boys

will volunteer with the orphans organisation, helping to build new hut homes, offering support and coaching children in rugby. Peter Liddle, deputy head of teaching at Bearsden Academy, said: “The school is extremely proud of the boys for developing a unique project. We’re keen to recognise their leadership of the project and we look forward to them passing on their experiences to others.” #AYE2019 has gained sponsorship from Scottish company KleerKut, branded clothing from PSL Team Sports, branding and design from Push Print and a website from Serial Affinity. To find out more about the fundraiser and to buy tickets at £15. See www.aye2019.com.

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SWIMMERS RAISE OVER £2K

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Milngavie and Bearsden Amateur Swimming Club took part in the nationwide Swimathon 2019 and collected £2,265 for the chosen good causes, Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie Cancer Care. The Swimathon at Allander Leisure Centre Pool saw each swimmer, aged between eight and 14, swim 1km, which is 40 lengths. The five relay teams,

comprising five swimmers each, swam the 25km in under two hours. Megan Girvan, one of Milngavie and Bearsden ASC’s coaches, said: “I am so proud of all of the swimmers who have given up a rare weekend off to raise money for two fantastic charities. “We wanted to do our bit as a club to take part in Swimathon 2019 and we are

During that time more than 700,000 swimmers have taken part at their local pool and raised more than £50 million for charitable causes. Milngavie and Bearsden ASC celebrates 50 years as a competitive swimming club in 2019. The aim of the club is to provide a quality teaching programme for young swimmers with abilities that range from complete beginner to aspiring internationalist. There is also a Masters squad for adult swimmers. To find out more about the club see www.mandbswim.com. To donate to the Swimathon see www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/mandbswimteam swimathon2019

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Local News | May 2019

In total, seven East Dunbartonshire secondary schools were listed in a table compiled by The Herald newspaper.

Other schools in the region include Bishopbriggs Academy (66%) Lenzie (61%), Kirkintilloch High (56%) and Turnbull High (55%).

Simon Bevis, who is the managing director at R-Biopharm Rhone (RBR), is delighted by plans for the construction work at his company’s premises.

R-Biopharm Rhone (RBR) is a manufacturer of tests to improve food safety. The company has been in Glasgow since 1986.

He said: “The extension will be used to house extra laboratory space, research and development facilities and deliver additional production capabilities.

They are a major exporter of diagnostic tests for the food industry, with 75 per cent of their turnover coming from overseas markets.

“Extra space will also be given to new offices and meeting rooms.

Phase one of the extension project at the science park on the edge of Bearsden is expected to be completed in July, while phase two, which will be a major reorganisation of the existing space, is hoped to be finished by September.

“In addition, the project will help to facilitate the creation of high value jobs in research and development, cell culture and production, as well as allowing us to bring outsourced areas of expertise in-house.”

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“However, we also have learner players who can join from as young as eight. They then progress to the band when they are ready.

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Scotland Cricket Club, Hamilton Crescent, in Partick, Glasgow, on Mondays at 9pm. They are always happy to hear from adults who would like to play the game of cricket regardless of ability. The club will play some of their home matches this season in Bearsden. The season started with a friendly match against the BBC on April 24. Midweek league matches commence this month. Anyone with an interested in cricket who would like to support the club in any way is invited to contact the club on 07810 641574.

The council has announced revised opening times for the Bearsden Community Hub. Since Easter, the hub, which offers services such as Council Tax, benefits, registration, licensing, housing and general council enquiries, will open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A recent review of earlier and later opening times, as well as Saturday opening hours, concluded that footfall was too low to continue. The same will apply to three other East Dunbartonshire hubs in Kirkintilloch, Lennoxtown and Bishopbriggs. Outwith the Monday to Friday opening hours, residents can continue to access a range of services online by visiting www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk or by calling 0300 123 4510 in emergency situations.

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A Bearsden man who broke his neck while playing rugby has taken on an ambitious London Marathon challenge for charity. Despite being paralysed from the chest down, Jim Taylor cycled the 26.2 miles on his hand bike. Aged 23, Jim’s rugby playing career was tragically cut short after an injury sustained while playing for Kelvinside Academicals. He has been in wheelchair ever since. Jim came up with the marathon idea to spur on his friend ahead of his own 26.2-mile charity bid in London on April 28. The 63-year-old wanted to match Gordon Hollerin, of

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A new 10 Year Capital Programme revealed by the council is set to include two major developments in Bearsden. There is a commitment to build a new Boclair Academy, as well as a replacement Allander Leisure Centre.

to deliver an estimated income of £63.1 million, as well as other “efficiencies and cost reduction actions”.

The Capital Programme is part of East Dunbartonshire Council’s Revenue Budget for the coming financial year.

Joint Council Leader Andrew Polson said: “While we remain constrained by a declining revenue budget, our ambitious and expanded capital programme delivers substantial new facilities across the area, including a new £30 million Boclair Academy with construction starting next year.”

The council is facing a funding gap of more than £87 million, which has been removed from the budget over the last 10 years. Financial planning projections also show that by 2023 a further £41 million in savings will be required. However, the council has plans to bridge the funding balance, including money raised in part by a Council Tax rise of 3.95 per cent

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Baldernock Garden Club's popular Annual Plant Sale takes place on 11th May

A local gardening club is returning to Milngavie this month with another plant sale, which it hopes will prove as popular as before.

“The choice is wide from alpines to herbaceous to shrubs and the occasional small tree. And all plants are sold at extremely reasonable prices.”

to display the plants and lots of space for the customers to move around. It is a popular sale.”

The Baldernock Gardening Club Annual Plant Sale takes place on Saturday May 11 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in Milngavie Town Hall. This is the second year the sale has been held at the venue and the club believes this contributed to the success of last year’s event.

All the plants on sale, apart from one section of bedding plants, are grown by the members and taken as cuttings or plant-splits from their own gardens. The array of plants on offer range from the exotic to traditional.

Willie Anderson, chairman of the club, said: “Last year, we were able to get everything under one roof, with plenty of room

Willie added: “The provenance and quality of the plants on sale is excellent, with many plants not often seen in garden centres.

Another popular part of the sale is the home baking made by the members. Customers can buy the cakes to enjoy with a hot drink in the tea room. Baldernock Gardening Club was founded three decades ago in the local parish of Baldernock before moving to Milngavie in 2011 after outgrowing its premises. The club members meet on the first Tuesday of each month from September to May. The annual sale raises funds to support the club throughout the rest of the year. To find out more see: www.baldernockgarden.org.

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A weekend of concerts takes place early next month and will feature the cream of young musical talent from the local area. Bearsden Cross Church and Milngavie Music Club are collaborating on the summer music weekend project.

Corbett, also from Milngavie, will appear as soloist with the Clydeside Strings, also at the church.

Milngavie-born pianist Philip Sharp will give a morning coffee concert in the church on 1st June at 11.30am. Coffee will be served from 10.45am.

He will play tango-influenced pieces by the famous Argentinian accordionist and composer Astor Piazzolla.

Philip is making a name for himself as a performer and teacher at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

Clydeside Strings, conducted by Bob Nelson, will perform music by Mozart, Handel, Corelli, Grieg and Glazunov, among others.

His programme of Russian piano music will include pieces by Rachmaninov and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

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Residents can have their say on a draft of East Dunbartonshire's Food Growing Strategy. The plan, in partnership with Greenspace Scotland, outlines the benefits of engaging in food growing activities and the council's approach to delivering more opportunities for communities. This month, on 23rd May, from 3pm to 7pm, there is a drop-in session at Milngavie Town Hall. You can also view the strategy at Community Hubs and libraries, as well as on-line until 9th June. For further information, email communitygrowing@ eastdunbarton.gov.uk.

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BIG SPRING NEW ATTRACTIONS AT MUGDOCK CLEAN UP Some 55 volunteers, including staff from Tesco and McDonald’s, turned out for a Big Spring Clean in Milngavie recently. They collected 82 bags of litter in Craigton Woods, Lennox Park, car parks and streets. The event was organised by the Clean Sweep branch of Milngavie in Bloom as part of a Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign.

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Mugdock Country Park has unveiled two new attractions for families amid news of its four-star tourism rating. The popular local park has created a new barbecue hut for families and groups, as well as a children's Toadstool Trail. The latest hut complements the existing BBQ sites and provides an indoor alternative for up to 20 people. The Toadstool Trail, which was funded through Tesco Bags of Help, takes small children on a tour of woodland creatures, with information panels and a quiz. Meanwhile, VisitScotland also confirmed that the park has retained its four-star rating. The tourism organisation praised the "excellent standard of visitor experience" and "hard work" put

in by everyone involved to ensure it kept its grading. Jim Gibbons, chair of Mugdock Country Park Joint Management Committee, said: “I'm delighted to welcome these new attractions to the park and I'm sure they will prove popular with our many visitors. “I'm also pleased to acknowledge that Mugdock has retained its four-star rating. We won't be resting on any laurels though -because our aim now is to secure five stars." For more information on events and attractions at Mugdock see www.mugdock-country-park.org. uk or call 0141 956 6100.

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The Bearsden Fiddlers Come and join us to celebrate 50 years of Highland music and culture in Milngavie Town Hall, Friday 10th May, 7.30 pm Tickets £10 each, Children Free

Contact: 0141 772 4932

GAELIC CELEBRATIONS AT MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK Sunday 2nd June 2019, 11am to 4pm Mugdock Country Park and East Dunbartonshire Council are hosting a Gaelic Celebration Day with a mixture of music, theatre, outdoor activities and food and drink.

All the Park businesses will also be open for the day and ready to welcome you. Entry is FREE, though there will be a charge for refreshments and some activities.

The day is funded by the Gaelic Language Act Implementation Fund 2018-19 (GLAIF) and will be a celebration of the Gaelic language and culture for both Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers.

Look out for further information on the Park’s website, Facebook Page and Twitter.

There will be a free theatre programme (which will require advanced booking) along with a variety of music performances throughout the day. Orienteering and a climbing wall will be on offer at Gallowhill and you can enjoy a selection of refreshments from Park outlets and our visiting vendors.

GET INVOLVED - we are looking for volunteer Gaelic Ambassadors to welcome and sing post visitors on the day. A knowledge of Gaelic is desirable though not essential. If you’re interested then please call on 0141 956 6100 or email to mugdockoffice@eastdunbarton.gov.uk.

MUGDOCK CASTLE VOLUNTEER CASTLE STEWARDS We are currently looking to recruit more volunteers to staff our Castle Tower over the summer months (weekends only). If you think this would interest you then please give the Park a call on 0141 956 6100 to discuss.

MAY EVENTS Visit our website or Facebook page to see what’s happening in the Park this May.

*Please think about car sharing and using outlying car parks on the day as it will get very busy at the main car park.

Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, G62 8EL Tel: 0141 956 6100 Email: mugdockoffice@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

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May 2019 | Legal Matters

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This month: RIGHTS OF CO-HABITEES People in Scotland regularly use the term “common law wife� or “common law husband�. These terms in fact belong to a time long forgotten where co-habitation was frowned upon and unmarried couples often held themselves out to be married to friends, neighbours and even family members. The common law of Scotland protected such couples upon separation or death. However, for the common law to apply couples had to prove that the wider community, in fact, believed them to be married. The position of modern cohabitants was not codified until 2006 with the advent of the Family Law (Scotland) Act that year. In terms of that Act, co-habitants now have rights in certain property; have the right to apply for financial provision following separation, and;

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Calendar of events Wednesday 1st Toddler Time Allander Evangelical Church 9.30-11am. Open to all parents and carers for kids aged 0-3 with craft, toys, refreshments, singing and a short thought for the day. Toddler Time is an excellent place to get to know other parents in the local area. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Runs Monday-Wednesday every week

Baby and Toddler Group New Kilpatrick Church New Halls, Kirk Place, Bearsden G61 3RT 9.30-11.30am. A small, friendly group, welcoming parents, carers and grandparents and all children up to nursery stage. 0141 942 8827 • mail@nkchurch.org.uk

Every Tuesday-Thursday during term-time

Bearsden Art Club Annual Exhibition Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie 2pm. A wide variety of unique new works by local artists on display for sale including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolours, pastel and silk paintings, ceramics and other creative exhibits. Artists in residence will provide demonstrations and answer any questions. 0141 942 0267 • filden@btinternet.com Runs until 23rd May

Art Classes – Art at the Grange 2 Grange Avenue, Milngavie Offering art classes suitable for all ages and levels. Please see our website for full listings. 0141 384 2655 www.artatthegrange.com

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Milngavie Town Hall, Station Rd, Milngavie, G62 8BZ 7:30pm. The classes are for all abilities ranging from beginners to advance level within a social dancing class. 07902 127370 Weekly until 8th May

Defence and Martial Arts

Douglas Academy, Milngavie 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors. Have you ever wanted to learn self defence but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment. 4 week block. bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com www.bearsdenmartialarts.org

Breathe Easy

Community Room, Waitrose, Milngavie 2pm. Long term lung sufferers and carers meet to share and learn. 0141 956 1791 bill.underes@virginmedia.com First Wednesday of every month except June, December & January

#One2Seven

Allander Evangelical Church 6.30-8pm. Our One2Seven club is for all kids in Primary 1-7. We teach bible stories, sing, play games, do crafts and lots more. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Weekly

Meditation & Mindfulness

Bearsden Hall, Lesser Hall 11.15am. Experience the wonderful benefits of meditation and feel realigned and de-stressed. No booking required. Weekly

St Paul's Lunch Club

St Paul's Church, Milngavie 12-1pm. Come enjoy home made soup, assorted rolls and delicious home baking, all for a very modest cost. All are welcome for a warm friendly atmosphere. 07803 934688 • annsmacleod@gmail.com Weekly

Weekly

Thursday 2nd Stamp & Postcard Group

Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am-12pm. Drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp or postcard collecting. 07833 706962

Forever Active (55+)

Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk

Westerton Over Sixties Club

Westerton Hall 2-4pm. Board games, tea and biscuits, chat. All welcome. Come and enjoy the fun. 0141 570 0791 • ellen.gray@outlook.com

Adult Ballet Class

Weekly

St Andrew’s Church Hall, Stewart St 7.30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility. 07443 417371

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Weekly during term time

Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret McBain. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com

Gill’s Yoga Class

Milngavie Cricket Club

Weekly

The Grazings, Doune 6pm. Milngavie play Doune in the opening League match. New players and supporters welcome. 07810 641574 • redtriker@hotmail.com

Westerton Scottish Country Dance Club

Lets Dance: Weekly Workshops

Weekly

Westerton Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. No need for partner. Esther Liddell: 0141 942 4468 Noreen Simpson: 07851 398 264

Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults. Lorna: 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Weekly

Social Bridge

Baljaffray Parish Church 6:30pm. Please come along and join us, no partner required. jeanf.kent@gmail.com

THURSDAY 2nd: Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café Fraser Centre, Milngavie 1.30-3.30pm

MONDAY 6th: Evening Dementia Carers Group, Bearsden

Weekly until June

An Introduction to Self Yoga Class

All Saints’ Church Hall, Bearsden 8-9pm. New members welcome. 07963 936780 • jane.tait@ntlworld.com

Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm

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Milngavie Youth Café – 11am-12pm

TUESDAY 7th: Carers Chair Yoga,

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What's On Calendar | May 2019 Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes

Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 6-7pm. FREE lesson (spaces limited). Taught by a child specialist and martial arts practitioner of over 30 years standing. Open to ages 4 years upwards! 07548 551069 • admin@shintenbudo.com

Come & Connect Milngavie Library 2pm. Bring along your portable device for help in how to use it. 0141 956 2776 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Weekly

Saturday 4th

Ladies Afternoon Meeting

Pilates

Allander Evangelical Church 2pm. Around 30 women meet regularly for fellowship and to hear from guest speakers on their Christian testimony and experience. All women welcome. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Weekly

St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie 9:30am. Kick start your weekend with Pilates Matwork. A general level class for adults where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome. Mats are provided and booking essential. 07493 140708 • amgpilates@outlook.com Weekly

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Circle Dancing

St Andrew's Church, Milngavie 2-4pm. A style of dance done in a circle or semi-circle to musical accompaniment. All welcome. No partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk Weekly

Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls)

Venue to be conďŹ rmed 7pm. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment. 0141 942 5241

Allander Evangelical Church 9.30-11am. Dads bring along their kids (aged 0-4 years) and while the kids play with the numerous toys provided the dads enjoy a bacon roll with tea or coffee and chat with other dads. ÂŁ2.50 per dad. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Fortnightly

The Scottish Rock Garden Club: Glasgow Show Milngavie Town Hall 11:30am. Show plants, tearoom, plants for sale and seed sales. Admission free. 01360 440701 • glasgow.show@gmail.com More information on page 28

First Thursday of the month

Jog Scotland

Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free. jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com Weekly

Cairns Church Hall 11am. Prime Movers exercise class with Margaret McBain for those 60+. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Friday 3rd St Joseph's Church Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class. 07443 417371 Weekly

BADMINTONscotland

Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Club. 07825 054629 Weekly

Charity Car Boot Sale Tesco Car Park 7am-12pm. ÂŁ10 per car or small vans. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity.

Milngavie Cricket Club West of Scotland Cricket Club, Partick 9pm. Indoor practice at the West of Scotland Cricket Club. New players of all levels, and supporters, will be made very welcome. 07810 641574 • redtriker@hotmail.com Weekly

Army Cadets Force ACF Hut, Strathblane Road, Milngavie 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of militarythemed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs. Weekly

Social Sewing Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Enjoya wee cup of tea and a chat. Bring your own machine, the project you're working on and we can share stories of our makes and swap patterns and fabric in the future! Please contact for the address. 07715 104550 • sewciable.glasgow@gmail.com Weekly

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique St Andrews Church, Bearsden 5.30pm. Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels. First class free. Booking essential. 07880 630065 • FB @sculptcallanetics Weekly

New Kilpatrick New Halls 7.30-9.30pm. Join us on Monday evenings. Enjoy weekly fun at our friendly Scottish country dancing club learning dances to great music. No need to bring a partner. 0141 563 8790 • treasurerNKCDC@gmail.com Weekly

First Sunday of every month

Forest School: Musical Sticks Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Search the woodland floor for sticks of different shapes and sizes and turn them into something musical. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. ÂŁ7. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

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Friendship House CafĂŠ 17 Park Road, Milngavie G62 6PJ 10am-4pm. CafĂŠ run by volunteers from local churches. We offer a selection of home baking, hot drinks, a choice of soups and a warm welcome. 0141 956 5661 Runs Monday to Friday

Adult Tap Class Cairns Church Hall 11am. Tap class with Margaret McBain. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Bumps and Bundles Bearsden Baptist Church 9.30am. Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday. 0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members (pairs) and visitors welcome to this friendly, competitive club. 0141 942 8262 www.bridgewebs.com/antonine Weekly

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Calendar of events Cheery Ladies Keep Fit

Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class. 0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

Self Defence & Martial Arts

Bearsden Academy 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors. Have you ever wanted to learn self defence but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment. bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly during term-time

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

iPads the Next Step

Bearsden Library 2pm. Intermediate-level session is intended for those users who feel confident using their iPad. 0141 777 3021 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Tuesday 7th 1st Bearsden Boys Brigade Hall 6.30 & 7.30pm. Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels. First class free. Booking essential. 07880 630065 • Facebook: @sculptcallanetics Weekly

Cairns Church Hall 7.30pm. Polishing up our singing for our May concerts. It's never too late to join! 0141 942 1945 info@milngavie-choir.org.uk www.milngavie-choir.btck.co.uk

Main Hall, Bearsden Cross Church 7.30pm. Westerton Male Voice Choir warmly welcomes fresh voices. You don't have to be an experienced singer and will have the chance to view and participate in a rehearsal evening. 0141 956 5868 • www.wmvc.scot alistair.angus@googlemail.com Weekly

Senior School Drop-in

Wednesday 8th Milngavie Cricket Club

Kelvin Choir

Coffee Morning and Plant Sale

Bearsden Baptist Church 10am. Annual popular coffee morning and fabulous plant sale in aid of Mission Aviation Fellowship, who provide vital and life-saving air transport services to very remote communities around the world. Come early for the plants! office@bearsdenbaptistchurch.com

Weekly during term-time

Allander Indoor Bowling Club Whist Drive

The Fraser Centre 1:15pm. £1, includes tea and biscuits/cake. New members welcome.

Saturday 11th

Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3.30pm. After school, the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative coursework. These are flexible and messy spaces perfect for painting, spraying and constructing. Studios are staffed but not tutor-led. 0141 777 3143

Weekly until May 14th

Weekly

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

Milngavie Choir

82 Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden, G61 1NZ 7:30pm. Come and join us for the fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome. All welcome. 07902 127370

Westerton Male Voice Choir

Stirling County Cricket Club 6pm. Milngavie play Callander CC in a Stirlingshire Development League fixture. New players and supporters welcome. 07810 641574 • redtriker@hotmail.com

Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm. Love to sing? Come and join Kelvin Choir. Kelvin Choir is a four-part, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. kelvin.choir@virginmedia.com www.kelvinchoir.com

Mosshead Primary Spring Fair

Mosshead Primary School, Bearsden 11am-2.30pm. Join us for an outstanding Fair of fantastic family fun and food. The Magic Juggler, Graham Benson will guide this year's activities including fun games, inflatables, stalls, nerf wars, petting zoo, beat the goalie, prizes galore and a classic car display. Everyone welcome. mossheadpta@gmail.com

Sun Kids

Jog Scotland

St. Paul's Church, Milngavie 4.30-6.15pm. Fun activities for children P17. Games, crafts, Bible stories, snacks. All children welcome. Find us on Facebook. Cost £1. 07933 711810 • hazel.buchan@gmail.com

Weekly

Monday 13th

Weekly until Mid-May

Allander Leisure Centre 6.30pm. For mixed to any ability. laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

The Arts Society Bearsden & Milngavie New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden 2pm. Meet up with like-minded people and share your curiosity with the arts. www.bmdfas.org.uk

Second Monday of every month (Sep-Jun)

Milngavie Flower Club

Saturday 11th Baldernock Gardening Club: Annual Plant Sale

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25 MAY Fun filled family day out on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond... Livestock Judging: Cattle, Sheep, Clydesdales, Highland Ponies, Light Horses. Raymond Irvine and Jennifer McAllister (with "Elfie" their very cute Swiss Valais Blacknose pet lamb) will present the prizes to our champion livestock during the Grand Parade. Other Classes: WRI, Schools, Bake Off, Dogs, Rabbits. Entertainment: Helicopter Rides, Fun Fair, Craft Tent, Live Bands, Pet's Tent and Trade Stands. Main Ring Attractions: Drakes of Hazard, Mark Wyllie demonstrates Indian Runner Ducks dog trialing, Heavy Horse Displays, Vintage Tractors, Mounted Archery and Children's Races. Catering: Hot and Cold Food and Bar.

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Milngavie Town Hall 1:30pm. Large selection of member grown plants and boxed bedding plants. Tea room, delicious home baking, garden bric-à-brac, willow crafts. 0141 942 5504 mbonthron@ntlworld.com More info on page 17

Milngavie Town Hall, Main Hall 7.30pm. Our demonstrator is Karine Murray from East Kilbride. Her title is. 'The Market Garden'. All interested are welcome. elbirnam@btinternet.com

Auditions for Anne Frank and Peter van Daan

Milngavie Town Hall, Lesser Hall 7.30pm. Looking for young actors to play Anne Frank and Peter van Daan in an amateur community production taking place in October. Unpaid as amateur role. pamelacowan90@gmail.com

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What's On Calendar | May 2019 Craigdhu Writers

Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am. Our group of creative thinkers meet to enjoy each other’s readings and writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend our relaxed and friendly creative environment. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com

Sculpt Callanetics: Boot Camp St Andrews Church, Bearsden 2-5pm. Lose up to 12 inches in 3 hours. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. 07880 630065 • FB @sculptcallanetics

Milngavie Cricket Club

Garscube Estate (Glasgow University) 6pm. Milngavie play Stirling CCC in their first home league fixture in their new ground. New players and supporters welcome. 07810 641574 • redtriker@hotmail.com

Thursday 16th

Monday 18th Cinema Club: The Odd Couple

Mugdock Theatre 2-4pm. When fussy Felix (Jack Lemmon) becomes suicidal over his impending divorce, he accepts an offer to move in with his best friend, messy Oscar (Walter Matthau). Felix drives Oscar crazy with his obsession over his soon-to-be ex. Oscar tries to get him out of his funk by arranging a double date with two wacky British neighbours, Cecily (Monica Evans) and Gwendolyn (Carole Shelley). When the plan backfires and Felix grows even more despondent, his friendship with Oscar is put to the test. £4. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

Tuesday 14th Tablet Tips

Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie 2pm. This is a free drop in session. Bring along your portable device for help in how to use it. 0141 777 3180 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Wednesday 15th Yarn Spinning Taster Class

Gavin's Mill, 3 Gavin's Mill Road, Tesco Carpark 7.30pm. Experience the art of yarn spinning with Odet Beauvoisin. 0141 955 0437 office@gavinsmill.org

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An Hour with Milngavie Choir

Friday 17th

Monday 20th

Tablet Tips in the Garden Suburb

Social Line Dancing

St Andrews Church, Park Road, MIlngavie 8pm. A programme of choral music from the concert hall, the opera house and the cinema, with time to socialise over refreshments. Tickets £8. Students free. Tickets from choir members, Purple Edge and the Iron Chef. www.milngavie-choir.btck.co.uk

Sunday 19th Bearsden Choir: Mass in B Minor. J S Bach Glasgow City Halls 4pm. £20 / £17.50 / £5. Tickets from City Halls Box Office, Choir members or email. enquiries@bearsdenchoir.co.uk

Third Wednesday of the month

Milngavie Folk Club: Dougie McLean

Baljaffray Parish Church 7.30pm. Scotland's foremost folk/roots troubadour, renowned for his meaningful, haunting music. Dougie is internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, music for The Last of the Mohicans and inspired performances. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Milngavie Cricket Club

St Andrews Church, Park Road, MIlngavie 3pm. A programme of choral music from the concert hall, the opera house and the cinema. Tickets £8. Students free. Tickets from choir members, Purple Edge and the Iron Chef. www.milngavie-choir.btck.co.uk

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Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Discover the amazing world of insects and beasties on this family event in Mugdock’s woodlands and ponds. Booking essential. £3. 0141 956 6100

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Upper Hall, St Andrews Church, Bearsden 6.45pm. Club's Annual Supper Meal at 7pm. Demonstration at 8.15pm from Karine Murray from East Kilbride, titled "Dont Stop Me Now". Tickets are £15 and are available from committee members. 0141 942 4152

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Tuesday 21st U3A Annual General Meeting St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am. U3A Annual General Meeting. 07592 501648 https://u3asites.org.uk/bam

Gargunnock Cricket Ground, Meiklewood 6pm. Milngavie play Kippen CC in league fixture at Gargunnock. New players and supporters welcome. 07810 641574 redtriker@hotmail.com

Thursday 23rd Sensational Safari: Wonderful Welly Walk!

Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm. Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Pull on your wellies and explore the woodlands and streams of the Country Park on this 3-hour adventure with the Ranger Service. Booking essential. £10. 0141 956 6100

Friday 24th Beautiful Bluebells of Mugdock Wood

Mugdock Country Park 1.30-4pm. Come along and witness one of spring’s greatest displays on this wander through Mugdock Wood Site of Special Scientific Interest. The glorious carpet of bluebells is well worth seeing! Learn more about the history and wildlife of this fascinating and ancient woodland. Booking essential. £5. 0141 956 6100

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Calendar of events Sunday 26th Walk: Mugdock and Beyond

Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm. Mugdock is just one part of a network of amazing countryside. Come and explore the fascinating wider area on this Ranger led cultural and natural history walk. Booking essential. £5. 0141 956 6100

Bearsden Library 2pm. Introduction into using your device to view TV and try out Podcasts. 0141 777 3180 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

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Milngavie Library 2pm. This will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your SmartPhone. 0141 956 2776 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Stirling County Cricket Ground 6pm. Milngavie travel to Stirling for a league fixture versus Stirling County. New players and supporters welcome. Please phone or email for further details. 07810 641574 redtriker@hotmail.com Westerton Hall, Bearsden 7pm. Residents living in the Bearsden West area are welcome to come along and discuss local issues which impact on their community – roads, pavements, transport, cleansing, education, social care, green spaces etc. Please email or come along to the meeting if there is any issue you would like to raise. 0141 570 2960 bearsdenwest@gmail.com

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Mugdock Country Park 1-3.30pm. Learn bushcraft skills with the Ranger Service and make some memories on this woodland adventure afternoon. Have a go at skills such as animal tracking, shelter building. Booking essential. £15 for one adult and one child. 0141 956 6100

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Friday 31st Wednesday 29th Milngavie Folk Club: James Grant

Baljaffray Parish Church 7.30pm. Ex-Love and Money man ploughs a folkier furrow with his solo career. Drawing from a broad palette of pop, folk, soul, country and blues influences, James twins darkly literate, melodically lush songcraft with his richly potent vocals and virtuoso guitar work, leavening his performances with dashes of wickedly acerbic humour. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

City of Glasgow Wind Orchestra Concert Killermont Parish Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. Music for everyone, played by this 50-60 piece fabulous wind orchestra. Tickets priced £7 are available at the door and include refreshments. All proceeds to charity. David Sherry: 0141 580 0240

Saturday 1st June Milngavie Art Club Annual Exhibition

Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie G62 8BZ 10am-1pm & 2-5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the Opening Event on 1st June at 2pm for 2.30pm to be entertained by guest speaker, TV comedy script writer and stand-up comedian Dr Phil Differ. Free admission and disabled access. 0141 956 5536 • enquiries@milngavieart.org Exhibition runs until Thursday 4th July Closed Sundays & Mondays Further information on P27

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IT’S YOUR BUSINESS TO KNOW DIFFER OPENS On Friday 17th May, there will be drop-in sessions when local business people can meet various departments within East Dunbartonshire Council and partner organisations throughout the enterprise network.

East Dunbartonshire Business Week 2019 kicks-off on 13th May and is inviting businesses and start-ups to join their workshops and networking events

Later that day, the East Dunbartonshire Business Awards will take place and the winners of the nine categories, as well as the overall winner, will be announced. A spokesperson said: “There is a lot to offer many different businesses, from new-start to those that are already established.

Start-up and established businesses are encouraged to sign up to a range of training workshops and networking events this month. The programme of sessions is part of East Dunbartonshire Business Week 2019, taking place from May 13 to 17. Topics for events include social media on a shoestring, selling with confidence, LinkedIn for business and customer service excellence.

There will be a day devoted to self-employment, which is aimed at anyone who is thinking about following this course with their work or career, The Business Week will run a “regain your work-life balance” session in conjunction with the Bearsden Festival on Monday 13th May.

“The programme offers sessions in a range of venues in Bearsden and Milngavie, as well as in Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch. We hope as many people will attend as possible.” East Dunbartonshire Business Week 2019 is a partnership project between East Dunbartonshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Business Gateway and East Dunbartonshire Business Works. To find out more see: www.bgateway.com/local-offices/ east-dunbartonshire/events.

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Milngavie Art Club is delighted to welcome guest speaker and stand-up comedian Dr Phil Differ (pictured) to open their Annual Exhibition 2019. The exhibition launches on June 1 at 2.30pm in Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, and runs until July 4. Every June for four weeks, the art club displays a wide range of artworks by members and most items are for sale. The general public is very welcome to see the exhibition and entry is free. Lillie Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Call 0141 956 5536 for further information. Also see www.milngavieart.org.

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How can you help tackle malnutrition? An unusual competition that will judge a variety of rare and extraordinary plants is being held in Milngavie this month. The Scottish Rock Garden Club: West of Scotland Group brings the show to Milngavie Town Hall on Saturday May 4, from 11.30am to 3.30pm. The event includes more than 100 competitive classes of flowers and plants, mostly alpine mountain, woodland and moorland, originating from some of the wildest and most inhospitable regions of the world. Most of the classes are for members only, although there is a non-member section. The event will also include sale stalls. The Scottish Rock Garden Club was founded in Edinburgh in 1933 by a small group of enthusiasts who were interested

in promoting the cultivation of alpine and rock garden plants. Originally formed to host meetings and shows, over the years the SRGC has added a journal and conferences along with an international seed exchange. Now a registered charity, the club has grown with thousands of enthusiastic members in 38 countries worldwide. The West of Scotland group is one of many in the UK. For further details about the competition, contact Richard Green, the show’s secretary, on 01360 440701, or email: glasgow.show@gmail.com. Also see: www.srgc.net.

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A local trail running race sold out all 300 entries in less than a week. The popular 8.4-mile race takes place on the West Highland Way and on trails at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday June 2.

“We now have a waiting list with names being added to that. It’s proving to be a very popular wee event.”

It is organised by the 20th Glasgow (1st Milngavie) Scout Group and any funds raised from the event will go towards much-needed improvements and repairs to the Scout Hall and its grounds.

The fastest time for the race is Del Young who ran 52 minutes and 10 seconds in 2016. The fastest female also scored her time of 1:03:12 in the same year.

Graeme Reid, who founded the race some five years ago, said: “The entries sold out in a record-breaking time. “We opened on the Monday and had sold out by the Saturday night. That’s a record by several weeks.

One of the big highlights of the race, as well as the scenic trails, is the post-race cake. Graeme said: “All finishers receive a medal and as much tea, coffee and cake as they can eat! The cake is very popular.” To join the waiting list visit: www.entrycentral.com/ Milngavie-Trail-Race.

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ARTIST NIALL IS A WINNER LADIES INVITED TO LUNCH

The winners of an artwork contest have been announced as the annual exhibition of Bearsden Art Club continues at a local gallery. This year’s Gregor Ian Smith Award has been presented to Niall A Logan for his painting entitled Balmore Haughs in Autumn. The subject for the award was “Country life” (pictured above left). Three other members of the historic art club have been highly commended for their contributions. There are Leslie Wiseman-Orr with her work, Hen with Cup and Saucer; Laurie Hunter for Autumn Bonfire; and Shona Pike for Tentie Hare.

Another award, the Millennium Bowl is presented to a member of Bearden Art Club art classes, who has shown the most progress over the past year. Fiona Martin, with her artwork Snowy Peaks (pictured above right), has been announced as the winner. Highly commended is Geanette Mumford for A Morning in Paris and Ruth Boddie for Low Tide: The Pittenweem Skerries. There is another award that will be handed out after the visiting public to the art club’s

exhibition at Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, has been finalised. Visitors to the exhibition cast their vote for their favourite painting of the exhibition. The Bearsden Art Club exhibition continues until 23rd May and is open to all to attend. Many of the artworks are for sale. There will be free live music, sponsored by the art club, performed on 4th May, from 2pm to 4.30pm. To find out more about the exhibition or to enquire about joining the club see www. bearsdenart.org.uk. Note that Littlie Art Gallery is open daily except Sundays and Mondays.

A charity that was founded in Milngavie is holding a Ladies’ Lunch next month. The annual event organised in aid of Dyslexia Scotwest is on June 1 at the Marriot Hotel, Glasgow, from 11am to 4pm. The tickets are priced at £39 each and include a complimentary champagne reception on arrival followed by a two-course lunch and then coffee while enjoying live music from Christy Harkins. Ladies can also browse a selection of stalls selling an array of exclusive items, and have a chance to win some great prizes in a raffle and a luxury tombola. To buy tickets call 0141 357 5700 or see www.dyslexiasw.com.

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CONCERT FOR 50th YEAR A special anniversary event is set to celebrate 50 years of a local Gaelic language and heritage group. On May 10, Comunn an Taobh-an-Iar will host a 50th anniversary concert in Milngavie Town Hall. Guest performers will include the Bearsden Fiddlers, as well as a variety of other artists.

It was on June 18, 1969, that a group of residents in Bearsden and Milngavie formed Comunn an Taobhan-Iar with the overall aim of promoting the culture and language of their Highland heritage. The Bearsden Fiddlers has a strong connection with the association because they were initially formed by players who were associated with Comunn an Taobh-an-Iar.

The group’s objectives are to promote, uphold and foster the Gaelic language, as well as the music and cultural heritage of the Gael. The group’s president, Peter MacDonald, said: “For the sake of our Gaelic language, music and culture I hope that Comunn an Taobh-an-Iar will continue for many years to come."

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CLUB ENJOYS INDOOR BOWLS CHAMPS

MEN’S SHED OPENING DAY George V Park, Bearsden, will be opened by TV presenter Hazel Irvine.

A successful winter season of indoor bowls was rounded off with an “entertaining” Grand Finals event. Members at Allander Indoor Bowls Club gathered for the club championships at Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden.

“All matches were played in a sporting manner and notably in the brother versus sister Sim game.

There were three finals matches, the gents, Calum Kidd versus Gordon Cameron; the seniors, Dougie Maclean v. Jimmy Young; and the juniors, sister and brother Kerry Sim v. Ross Sim. The winners were Calum, Dougie and 14-yearold Kerry.

“Kerry is 14 and Ross is just 10 and they played very well considering the other finals in play and the spectators watching.

Syd Watson, convener of the new members’ committee at the club, said: “It was an entertaining afternoon of high quality bowls in all games.

The official opening of the Milngavie and Bearsden Men’s Shed takes place this month. After a year of hard work by members, the Pagoda in King

There will be fun and entertainment for people of all ages, as well as food and drink. More details on Milngavie and Bearsden Men’s Shed page on Facebook and at mandbshed.org.

“Credit must also go to Fiona Fleming and her coaching over the winter months.” The indoor bowls club was established in 1977 following the opening of the Allander Leisure Centre. The club is open only on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm during the summer and will start the new season in August.

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