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Hope of fibre broadband this month The rollout of fast broadband is scheduled to reach Rhu, Shandon, Garelochhead and a large part of the Peninsula this month. Arrochar should be connected by the end of the year. A statement said: “ Digital Scotland plans to extend fibre broadband coverage in this area. Work under the Digital Scotland programme means that the first premises in this area are currently expected to receive fibre broadband by the end of June 2016. “Please note that engineering plans and delivery timescales depend on many factors and can be subject to change. All information is based on the best view we have today using our current plans. If you would like us to contact you when fibre broadband becomes available register your details at ww.digitalscotland.org/ newsletter-signup� Digital Scotland added that in Helensburgh fibre broadband is currently available to some premises in this area, they are
A recent report to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee from the local authority's Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Pippa Milne, highlighted ongoing programmes aimed at keeping Helensburgh and Lomond connected. The report said that : “Works have continued to extend the coverage. It's expected that Arrochar, Clynder, Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Kilcreggan and Rhu exchange areas should see coverage improve during 2016, although this may be subject to change depending on onsite conditions.� Jean Cook the secretary of Rhu and Shandon Community Council
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Boom could end“plastic beach� The Clyde Marine Mammal project, a not for profit organisation concerned with the marine stewardship of the area, has said that Loch Long and beaches around Arrochar are becoming an environmental disaster zone. Their website says: “This could be achieved by using relatively cheap, tried and tested fish-farm boom technology to help gather the marine debris and halt its flow as it is pushed northwards by prevailing winds and tides. It is also asking Argyll & Bute With the right motivations this Council, Firth of Clyde Marine equipment could be collecting Planning Partnership (Firth of debris within the year with Clyde Forum), Loch Lomond & cleaner beaches at Arrochar being Trossachs National Park, Scottish the barometer of success. Government, Crown Estate and the Ministry of Defence to make a “The locals rely on tourism and commitment and take immediate passing trade to keep the village alive. They continually make action to stop plastic waste efforts to clear the beach but are reaching Arrochar’s beaches. Now the Project has asked marine engineers to design a simple cost effective system to halt the flow of marine plastics on to Arrochar’s beaches using readily available equipment.
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This is its 9th year in its present form and again takes place in the Ardencaple Rugby fields . The organisers are hosting on behalf of the Scottish Highland Games Association three championships, one British and two Scottish . There will be a full day of Highland Dancing with dancers from all over Scotland participating. In addition there’s Scottish Wrestling, and primary
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and secondary schools taking part in the various relay and foot races along with Adults 'professionals' through the morning and afternoon. Children's entertainment will include magicians, puppeteer, balloon maker, bouncy castle and giant slide there's lots for the kiddies to see and do. Other entertainment will come from the music department of Lomond
Chairman Sephton MacQuire said: “A group of 15 Dutch footballers coming across to see our Games and hoping to take part in our novice heavyweight competitions in the morning is just part of the great interest in our Games from abroad. “The Opening Parade is at Noon where the Chieftain of the Games, Sir Malcolm Colquhoun of Luss and guests will march behind the two bands, Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun and Dunoon Grammar School Pipe Bands with loads of trade, food and other stalls and the beer tent being run by the Helensburgh Rugby Club there is certainly something for everyone to see and enjoy.” There will be a Free Shuttle service from the pier car park running through the day to alleviate parking in the area. The entry fees have been frozen again for this year to make these Games affordable to local families. Contact: Chairman, Sephton MacQuire: 07739049176
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Pipers are a summer highlight the Chieftain’ - “an experience not to be missed.” Following the presentation the winning pipe bands and highland dancers will parade down Sinclair Street, with their trophies, to the Pier Car Park in a spectacular finale to the day. 2015 BPC OVERALL WINNERS: Kintyre Schools, playing for the March Past
One of the highlights of the Helensburgh summer season takes place this month when the 15th Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships is held at Hermitage Park and Victoria Halls. The opening parade will leave from the Town Clock at 12 noon on Sunday 19 June 2016,and make its way up Sinclair Street to Hermitage Park, led by officials, highland dancers and Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band, for the Official Opening of the Championships at 12.15pm. The pipe band competitions will begin in Hermitage Park at 12.30pm with the Novice
Juvenile grade, followed by Grade 4 in which Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band will be competing. Highland dancing competitions will be held in Victoria Halls starting at 10am and finishing around 4pm. At 5pm approx the spectacular closing ceremony and presentation of trophies will be held when the massed bands, with over 500 pipers and drummers, will play a ‘Salute to
Colina Helen Campbell the piping convenor said: “ The BPC is a real family event and there will be numerous trade stalls, food stalls, children’s entertainment, pony rides, a Bar, BBQ, Raffle etc at the Park plus a tearoom at Victoria Halls. Special attraction will be a performance, at approx 3pm in the main arena, from the award winning Inveraray and District Grade 1 Pipe Band who competed in the Juvenile Grades at the BPC when the band first started out and now return each year to support the event.” Entry £3 adult and £1.50 child - under 5’s are free. Anyone interested in helping on the day, joining the BPC Committee or looking for more information please contact CH Campbell, Chairperson on 07710427535. (www.bicentenary-pipebandchampionships.co.uk)
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Poems suit many moods Local author Graham Hardie has published a new collection of poems. “The Medicated Soul” is his third collection to be published by Ettrick Forest Press and is a selection of his poetry from the last seven years. The book will be launched on June 23rd and is available at Helensburgh library and online at Amazon.co.uk. Carolyn Richardson, a former Director of The Scottish Writing Centre and an Open University Art Tutor said of the book “No one can write such mesmerising sonnets, blank verse and rambling epic urban rants. Poems that alternately spit, caress and kick the heart out of spirit.”
The Nocturnal. He has two previous collections of poetry published by Ettrick Forest Press. His work has been read at the Edinburgh Festival and he was accepted for the MLitt in Creative Writing at St Andrews University in 2003. Examples of his early work can be found at www.grahamhardie. co.uk
Graham Hardie lived in Helensburgh most of his youth, attending Hermitage Primary and The Glasgow Academy. He obtained an MA(Hons) degree from Glasgow University in Sociology and Social Policy in 1997. He has held various jobs including teaching English in Romania, a support worker for the disabled and a gardener. Currently he is the editor of the forthcoming literary journal
Saturday 11th Quiz & Games Night Cardross Golf Club 7pm, quiz plus adult games for prizes and raffle. To enter a team call 07860 482299 or cardrosstennisclub@gmail.com
It has been reported that the local authority has been successful in gaining an £80,000 grant from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s capital programme, which will enable them to buy the land in Maitland Street.
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This month: Anaphylactic shock… Last month a restaurant owner in England was jailed over the death of someone who had been given a meal made with peanuts, despite having a known peanut allergy. The victim had suffered anaphylactic shock and died as a result. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction. It affects all the body systems, causing swelling of the tissues affecting the eyes, throat, lungs, gut and skin. This results in breathing and circulatory problems which if untreated results in dangerously low oxygen levels and occasionally death. Allergies have become increasingly common in the past 20 years. Fortunately people are quicker to
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Honouring volunteers
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The ‘Memories Are Made Of This’ variety show features live music from youth volunteers, top acapella group Tartan Harmony, a piper and pianists ‘Hugh Galletly & Son. There’ll be dance performed by ‘MacDance’ is everyone’s business and we and an Abba tribute act, poetry must take action now to make readings and Musical Theatre sure nobody faces it alone.” from New Lanark College. The Locally there is a full programme show will take place on the 4th of of events including a special concert, reminiscence sessions and June at the Tower, Helensburgh. BORiordan@alzscot.org “tea and blether”.
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Happy shifts at heart shop I really enjoy working in the book department, 3 to 4 mornings per week. I enjoy the challenge and it help keeps me active”. Linda, a volunteer general assistant says: “ I was looking for something to do when I joined the team at the British Heart Foundation back in January 2014. I enjoy the friendly atmosphere and sense of job satisfaction I get at the end of a shift.
If you’ve maybe retired or are just looking for something useful to do, the local British Heart Foundation Shop may have the answer. The assistant manager Andrea Murphy is looking for volunteers to help in the shop and some of her current volunteers have been telling us what it is like to work there.
on the shop floor. It is for a good cause that is very close to my heart”.
Volunteer sales assistant Maggie says: “I joined the team in October 2009, after spending 43 years working as a midwife & community nurse. I have made great friends and enjoy working
Volunteer Alan is a book specialist. Alan originally came to volunteer with BHF back in 2011 as a placement and returned back in 2014 as a volunteer. He says: “ I’m an avid book reader
Maggie volunteers every Tuesday and travels all the way from Cairndow, a 62 mile round trip.
Andrea Murphy who has been Assistant Manager since shop opened in 2009 adds: “ We have a fantastic, friendly working environment and it comes from having a great mix of people, some of whom have been with us since the shop opened back in 2009. Our volunteers are at the heart of the charity and we simply would not be able to continue our lifesaving work without them. I would be totally lost without my volunteers; I just could not function without them”. Tel: 01436 673 076 Email:H47@ bhf.org.uk www.bhf.org.uk
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Dementia Resource Centre
Information, advice and support for anyone who has been affected by dementia. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s from 10am-2pm.16 East Clyde, Helensburgh. Tel: 01436 678050
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Get ready for a great Summer by Nick Cowie Summer is finally here, home or away, it’s when we recharge our batteries so we’ve been looking at ways of getting the best out of an all too short season.
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K, this is the tough one. We all mean to but somehow life gets in the way. One easy way to start is simply walk quickly for 20 minutes - make it part of your journey to work, you’ll feel far better when you arrive. Or how about combining a swim with your morning shower. For a long term plan local gyms can tailor a fitness programme for you and you are more likely to succeed with the professional, experienced help that they can provide.
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Calendar of events Monday 30th May
Wednesday 1st
Dementia Awareness Week Dementia Resource Centre, 23-25 W Princes St, Helensburgh MON 30 MAY: 2-4pm - Tea and a Blether Coffee Afternoon / TUE 31 MAY: 1:30-3pm - Music Cafe / WED 1: 2-3:30pm - Movies and Memories Reminiscence Afternoon / THU 2: 2-3:30pm, Local History - Reminiscence Afternoon / THU 2: 7pm, Carer’s Cafe / FRI 3: 10am-4pm, Community Cafe / SAT 4: 3pm, Memories Are Made Of This Variety Show (at the Tower) / SUN 5: 2:30-3:30pm, Dementia Friends Session / MON 6: 10:30am, Football Memories / MON 6: 5-6pm, Dementia Friends Session / TUE 7: 1-4pm, Advice and Information Afternoon. In addition the regular community cafes will be open within the Resource Centre Monday to Friday throughout the week between 10am – 2pm. On Saturday 18th June we will also be holding a bagpack collection within the CO-OP between 10am-4pm. Information available from Victoria Macleod on 01436 642195 or vmacleod@alzscot.org.
Fun First Sessions MON: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 9:45am, Kirkmichael Centre, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (58yrs) / FRI: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (05yrs). mail@funfirst.org.uk Helensburgh Savoy Auditions St. Michael's Church Hall 7:30pm, Open Auditions for Principal Roles in their upcoming stage show "Oklahoma!". Anyone auditioning should come along to rehearsals on the 25th May and 1st June to register interest. Auditions 8th June. Chorus members need not audition but should come on the same dates. info@helensburghsavoy. org.uk or 01436 671341 (also runs 8th June)
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Garelochhead Dog Training Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm, Puppy Socialisation; 7:30pm, Puppy Obedience; 8:30pm, Advanced Obedience. Puppies accepted as soon as vaccinations are complete - no waiting list. 01436 831950 or jaycamcollies@ yahoo.com (runs every Wednesday) Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail. com or call 07717 238979 (runs every Wednesday) Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome. 07912 284396. (runs every Wednesday) Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Sling Meet and Library See Facebook for location 9:30am-11:30am, The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers. You can also try some and can hire as well. Facebook page has events and details on. The events will have the address on a few days before. See the www. facebook.com/Helensburghslingmeet/. (runs 1st Tuesday of the month) Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, Age 6+. enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk
Thursday 2nd B.A.S.I.C and Corner House Crèche - Junior choir sessions 13 East King Street, Helensburgh 3.30-4.30pm, P1-P3 and 4.305.30pm, P4+. £2. All welcome. 01436 679666 or email development@basicchildcare.co.uk (Runs every Thursday evening)
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What's On - JUNE 2016 Country Dance Couples Class Hermitage Academy, Colgrain 8-10pm, A fun class for couples who want to explore the details of new dances along with the old favourites. www.helensburgh-rscds.org.uk (runs every Thursday)
Sunday 5th Open Farm Ardardan Estate 11am-4pm, a chance to meet our animals and learn a bit more about farming. It is also the launch day for our Tractor and Trailer rides! 01389 849 188
Scottish Country Dance Guide Hall, John St, Helensburgh 8-10pm, Beginners and Improvers Class run every week by Helen Rogers. Come and learn the basics and enjoy keeping fit to great Scottish dance music. 07930 156225. (runs every Thursday)
Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am-4pm, With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall you really must come along. (also runs Sunday 26th June) Scotland's Gardens Open Day Geilston Garden NTS, Cardross 1pm, National Trust for Scotland garden: walled garden with colourful azaleas, woodland walks and large kitchen garden. Plant stall, teas, live music and duck race. Usual admission charge; under 12s free. 01389 849187 or agaw@nts.org.uk
Pilates Rhu Hall 8pm, Beginners/Improvers welcome also on Monday 9.15am. Mummy Pilates Monday 1.30pm too. www.pluspilates.net, michelle@ pluspilates.net or call 07725 329506.
Friday 3rd Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more information contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month)
Saturday 4th HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church 10am, An array of quality wares designed and crafted by local artisans. 01436 842608 or vicechair. hlaa@gmail.com. Eco Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-12noon, Creative displays of work being done in local schools and churches to enhance our environment and encourage a more caring attitude to our surroundings. Interesting activities for adults and children. Plus Fairtrade stall, homebaking and various other stalls. There will be judging of the Networks schools competition. reclyffe_lambert@yahoo. co.uk or 01436 679565.
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Saturday 4th Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games Helensburgh Rugby Club 10am, A traditional Highland Games which includes heavyweight events, pipe bands, Highland dancing, running events and a hill race. There are British and Scottish Championships in both the heavyweight and athletic events and tossing the caber always a favourite with our visitors. For more information visit the website helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk
Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street 10:30am, a great way to find out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised. Call 01436 671613, or email alison@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk (runs every Saturday)
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Army Cadets Enrolment Nights Anyone aged 12-18 looking for fun, friendship, action and adventure. Helensburgh enrolment takes place on Monday 6th June and Arrochar on Wednesday 8th June. armycadets.com
Helensburgh & Lomond Carers Week MON 6: 10:30am, Carers are invited to come along and join in an Awareness Raising Walk to Kidston Park / WED 8: 10am-1pm, Carers Information Open Day at the Carers Centre. A range of partner agencies will be available to give you advice FRI 10: 2-5pm, Afternoon Tea Dance at the Commodore Hotel. Throughout the week the staff and volunteers will be raising awareness in different venues in Helensburgh and Lomond. Call 01436 673444 or email christine@helensburgh-carersupport.org for more information or to register your attendance
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Calendar of events Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited. For more information call 01436 820777. (runs every Monday)
Monday 6th Helensburgh Yoga Royal Northern Yacht Club, Rhu MONDAYS: 7:30pm - Dynamic Yoga / TUE 7th: 6:30pm - Pregnancy Yoga, 7:45pm Restorative Yoga / WED 15th: 7:30pm - Yin Yoga / THURSDAYS: 9:30am - Dynamic Yoga, 11am - Yoga for the Ageing Body (Seniors), 7pm - Gentle Yoga, 8:15pm - Flow Yoga / FRI 17th: 8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction / FRI 24th: Yoga and drinks Friday / SAT 11th: FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong / SUN: 10am, Flow Yoga. www. helensburghyoga.com or call Cate on 07444 980 939 or email cate@ helensburghyoga.com
Art Class Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 2-4pm, Small art class for beginners. Call Hugh Scott 01436 675741 (Runs every Monday) Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 1pm - 2pm, Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For more information call 07999757861 between 10pm-11pm, or visit the website at www.9wavestaichi.org/ (runs every Monday)
Tuesday 7th Helensburgh Photography Club Helensburgh Sailing Club 7.30pm, Learn about cameras, meet other members, share photography tips, listen to professional speakers explaining their techniques, skills and showing their photographs. New members welcome, beginners or otherwise! Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. 01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday)
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Wednesday 8th Rhu and Shandon Community Council Rhu and Shandon Community Centre 7.30, AGM followed by Regular Meeting. Papers for this meeting will be available on the website www.rhuandshandoncommunity.org
Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Cafe 6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date with what's going on at the Youth Cafe see our Facebook page 'Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafe' (runs Monday & Friday)
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Helensburgh & District Men's Shed Hermitage Park Pavilion 10am-noon, Come along and find out more and share skills with like-minded people. helensburghmensshed@hotmail.com (runs every Tuesday) Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu 1pm, Weekly Lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs. Contact the President, Lesley Kennedy, on 01436 677562 or email lesleyekennedy@googlemail.com (Every Tuesday)
Friday 10th Afternoon Tea Dance Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 2pm, Helensburgh & Lomond SCIO are holding an Afternoon Tea Dance to celebrate carers week. For more information call 01436 673444 or email christine@ helensburgh-carer-support.org.
Saturday 11th Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Fresh homebaking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of month)
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What's On - JUNE 2016 Helensburgh RNLI Lifeboat Open Day The Marina, Rhu 10:30am-3:30pm, Helensburgh RNLI Lifeboat is holding an open day between 10.30am and 3.30pm. View the inshore rescue boat and meet the crew. Enquire about volunteering. Teas, coffees and souvenirs will be available in the boathouse from 10.30-12 noon. 01436 670172 or k.shipman@ btopenworld.com. Summer Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am-12noon, Enjoy a chat and a coffee in Helensburgh Parish Church. Homebaking. hello@ helensburghcos.org or 01436 676880 (also runs saturday 18th)
Tuesday 14th Saturday 11th Rhu & Shandon Gala Day Royal Nothern & Clyde Yacht Club 12noon, The Rhu gala moves to a new venue this year, the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht club. As ever its main objective is to be a fun and affordable day out for all the family. All the usual attractions such as the parade, dog show, crockery smash and beat the goalie, burger stall and beer tent will be back. Boat trips will be run off the pier and there’s no entry fee. For more information see our article on page 6, or keep up to date with developments on the 'Rhu & Shandon Gala' Facebook page.
Saturday 11th Cove Sailing Club Regatta Open gun 1pm Saturday & 11am Sunday. Saturday 12-4pm bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ, and live music; 8pm til late live music and bar.
Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls 2pm, Our last meeting of this session is our AGM - plus we have Mrs Mary Law OBE with 'My World in Flowers' for entertainment; then enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee with us! 01436 673066 or helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com
Wednesday 15th Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club AGM Helensburgh Golf Club 7.30pm, The meeting is very important to the club and we urge everyone to come along. For more information email enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk
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Friday 17th Sea Change Festival 5th annual Sea Change Festival bringing with it an array of vibrant colourful entertainment and a cast-iron guarantee of blistering sunshine. This year’s festival is designed around 2016 being Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. Events such as a documentary and short film competition, a beach BBQ, a fancy dress parade on the Saturday morning from Kilcreggan Pier to Cove Burgh Hall (with prizes for best costume) , the return of the Mermaid’s Café, a lego home and spaces exhibition by pupils of Rosneath and Kilcreggan primary schools and an architectural heritage trail culminating with performances and a picnic at Craig Ailey. For more information email Seachangefest@gmail.com (runs Friday 17th to Sunday 19th) BYOB Quiz Night Gibson Hall Garelochhead 7:45pm, BYOB Quiz, all welcome. Teams of up to 6, £2 per head entry. Doors open 7.45pm, quiz starts 8pm. Raffle. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. For further information call 01436 811234 or email gibsonhallcommittee@gmail.com
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Jumble Sale Helensburgh United Reformed Church Hall 10am-2pm, Clothes, Furniture and Bric-a-Brac. Coffee/Tea & Bacon Rolls on sale. Entry 50p. 01436 672352 or helensburgh24@gmail.com Tartan Harmony Summer Concert Guide Hall in John Street, Helensburgh 7:30pm, The Ladies of Tartan Harmony are offering an evening of song, fun and refreshments, with their usual mix of harmonious singing, audience participation and guest appearances. Plus, some tea, chatter with friends and home cooking in the interval. For more information email adriennespy@ outlook.com or call 01436 821204 Teddy Bears' Picnic Geilston Garden NTS,Cardross 1pm, Bring your favourite bear and a picnic, and have fun on a Bear Hunt! New play area and garden games. Admission charge (NTS members free), plus £2 per child. For further information call us on 01389 849187 or email agaw@nts.org.uk.
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The 15th Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships Hermitage Park, Victoria Halls The opening parade will leave from the Town Clock at 12 noon and make its way up Sinclair Street to Hermitage Park, led by officials, highland dancers and Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band, for the Official Opening of the Championships at 12.15pm. The pipe band competitions will begin in Hermitage Park at 12.30pm. Highland dancing competitions will be held in Victoria Halls starting at 10am and finishing around 4pm. At 5pm approx the spectacular closing ceremony and presentation of trophies will be held when the massed bands, with over 500 pipers and drummers, will play a ‘Salute to the Chieftain’ - an experience not to be missed! Following the presentation the winning pipe bands and highland dancers will parade down Sinclair Street, with their trophies, to the Pier Car Park in a spectacular finale to the day! www.bicentenary-pipebandchampionships.co.uk
Save the Children Midsummer Afternoon Tea Helensburgh Sailing Club 2pm, Afternoon Tea & Flower Arranging Demonstration. Tickets, £8.50. 01436 675767 for info.
Car Boot Sale Lomond Shores Overspill Carpark 10am-1:30pm, Boots £10 each. Call 01436 671699 for details. (runs last Saturday of each month) North Clyde Archaeological Society Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park 9:30am, Our next excursion day will be to Auchindrain Clachan and Dunadd. Please bring outdoor footwear, a waterproof and a packed lunch. All are welcome.
Sunday 26th Summer Wild Food Foraging RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 2-4:30pm, Let's go and search for some natural delights and try one or two tasty treats for ourselves. £9 booking essential. loch.lomond@ rspb.org.uk or 01389 830670
‘The Medicated Soul’ ‘The Medicated Soul’ by local Helensburgh poet Graham Hardie, copies available at the library or on Amazon.co.uk Fun First Fundraiser - TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 9:45am-11:30am, Bring a teddy and a wee snack and join in with the FUN games and songs. Tickets on sale at any session or at the door. www.funfirst.org.uk
Michael Buble Tribute Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm, GLK Promotions presents Jason Porter- tribute to Michael Buble, with cabaret support Doors open 7pm, over 18s only. tickets £10. Licensed bar. For more information call 01436 811234 or email gibsonhallcommittee@gmail.com
Sunday at Seven recitals Helensburgh Parish Church The Helensburgh Hymn-Fest. Collection in aid of Christian Aid. derekclark961@btinternet.com Annual Vintage Tractor Rally Ardardan Estate 11am–3pm, A chance to see some brilliantly restored tractors and speak to their owners. 01389 849 188.
Thursday 30th Helensburgh Community Council Meeting Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7pm, Monthly meeting that is open to the public - you are very welcome to attend. For more information and Agenda, please visit www.helensburghcommunitycouncil. co.uk
Saturday 2nd July Craigrownie Church Fete Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, Craigrownie Parish Church Summer Fete - Something for everyone, stalls, baking, books, tombola, jewellery, plants, preserves. 'Nice Things' Bric a Brac, Raffle - Hamper, children's games and not to be missed The Tea Room. For more information email caldwelljeanette@yahoo.com or call 01436 842184
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Fun for children at Geilston
CHILDS PLAY: Geilston Garden have some great new additions to keep children entertained
around every corner. In good weather, try out the soft tennis set on the old tennis court, and play with an exciting range of garden games. Visit the kitchen garden to see how fruit and vegetables are grown, and explore our new floral mini maze. Don’t miss the duck race at our Scotland’s Gardens Open Day, or the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the walled garden (see events listing on the website for details).�
Late spring/early summer is a wonderful time of year at The walled garden Geilston Garden now has a new Hobbit Hole play Geilston. is full of the scent of yellow area, complete with picnic tables, a toddler-sized Rhododendron luteum, and the bright colours of heritage mushroom table and chairs set, and magnifying Japanese azaleas. The posts which turn minibeasts into monsters. rhododendron glen in the woodland garden is still in full design – with the sum of its parts Situated near Cardross just off flower, and the purple-blue Iris being greater than the individual sibirica border lines the path the A814 , Geilston is one of constituents. These parts comprise beside the Geilston Burn. The the National Trust for Scotland’s a large walled garden with a hidden gems. It is described as kitchen garden is full of new dominating 100-ft Wellingtonia intimate and tranquil, with the growth, with a wide range of tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) fresh produce on sale from secluded appeal of a private garden, and is a magical place for in the centre of the lawn, a around early July. kitchen garden and woodland a family picnic. area. For more information www.nts. The garden at Geilston was org.uk, email geilstongarden@nts. Anita Gaw from the NTS adds: developed over 200 years ago. It org.uk, or phone 01389 849187. “ Unique surprises await you is a testimony to good landscape
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Payback team pave the way cyclists and joggers.
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“The work on the Old Luss Road was undertaken with permission from the landowner, Luss Estates, and the tenant farmer to upgrade this part of the track. “Argyll and Bute Council also contributed by making available considerable quantities of planings from roadworks undertaken in the local area. The Access Trust is grateful for the help and assistance given by all concerned.”
NEW ROAD: Parts of the Old Luss Road have been replaced by the Community Payback Team
Over the past few months, during some very poor weather, the Community Payback Team undertook the task of putting down a surface on a stretch of the Old Luss Road.
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This ancient right of way running from Churchill Estate to the A818 Helensburgh-Arden cycle path has suffered from lack of attention and the ravages of the very wet weather over recent years.
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Necessary repair work to nearby electricity pylons has also been unkind to this old route. As a result the old solid base of this route has been hidden under a covering of mud and vegetation
Anne Urquhart from the Helensburgh and District Access Trust said: “ We commissioned the work as part of our aim to maintain and upgrade local paths for recreational use by walkers,
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Community Payback is essentially the replacement for Community Service, also more recently called Community Punishment. Courts are given the power to sentence offenders of certain crimes to undertake between 40 and 300 hours of Community Payback. This work is unpaid and demanding work that is aimed at giving something to local communities and forcing offenders to repay the community for the wrong they have done. Organisations can nominate a local project or vote for the project that they wish to see benefit from unpaid labour.
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Our gratitude goes to Sandra Sallie, Morar Lodge manager Your lifelong commitment to your nursing profession has to be greatly complemented. Nurse manager at Jeanie Deans hospital in Argyll & bute and other areas in Scotland. Your professional qualifications and expertise were required. You have managed Morar Lodge Care Home for 9 years where your leadership, management skills and nursing experience has been greatly utilised by developing and training of staff to the highly skilled team. This has been instrumental to higher grades over the years and standard of care. The Care Review Board of the Houses of Parliament has recognised Morar Lodge Care
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Home as a centre of Excellence in delivery of 24 hour nursing care 2015. All of these achievements could not have been obtained without your experience, knowledge and hard work. You are admired and respected by the families and residents of Morar Lodge. All your staff and colleagues and other profesionals in care. This has given me tremendous pride and I can not thank you enough for your hard work and dedication over the years.
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Top award for La Barca
out our name we leapt into the air with excitement. To win it three years in a row is a massive achievement and a huge pat on the back for all the hardworking staff.
Milan added: "La Barca is busier than ever and just seems to go from strength to strength. We are so proud to bring the trophy to Helensburgh for the third time. I would like to say a big thank you to all our passionate, hard working staff and our loyal customers for giving La Barca its great buzz and voting for us. "I'd also like to thank KJ from The Wedding Planner in Helensburgh who made sure we all looked fantastic in kilts representing one of officially the best restaurants in Scotland." Customers voted for La Barca in Scotland's "Best Rest of the World" category to make the shortlist then they were visited by mystery judges. The industry experts marked them on everything from food and service to ambience. La Barca, on Helensburgh seafront, also won in 2014 and 2015 in their category which was previously titled Scotland's Best Mediterranean Restaurant.
"It's amazing that we've made it a hat trick for Helensburgh and beat competitors from Glasgow Perth and Largs.
The couple, of Kilcreggan, also own Cattle & Creel steakhouse and seafood bar and Riverbank Bar and restaurant in the town.
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TOP TEAM: La Barca have collected another top award for the third year running
La Barca Spanish Tapas and Wine Bar was crowned Scotland's Best "Rest of the World" Restaurant in the Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards. It is the third year in a row that the owners have clinched a top award. The awards are Scotland's largest hospitality event where the public vote for their favourite venues nationwide. Husband and wife owners Cara and Milan Nikolic took eight members of staff to the glitzy awards ceremony in The Glasgow City Hotel. Cara said:"When they called
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NEW Homes for Luss village make sure they are properly listed with Argyll & Bute housing and Link Housing. Sir Malcolm says the future of places like Luss must lie in developing economic opportunities alongside family housing, arguing these will lead to secure and properly-rewarded jobs – especially for the young. IDYLLIC: The beautiful village of Luss is soon to have five new affordable homes built that will house families
Some lucky families will soon be moving into five new affordable homes in a key site in Luss, thanks to a £150,000 grant from Luss Estates. The homes are aimed at helping to answer what’s seen as a need for affordable homes in the area, and to shift the balance away from what could otherwise be an ageing local population. Sir Malcolm Colquhoun, Luss Estates chairman said: “We have been in negotiation with Link Housing for some time and I am delighted that we are now able
to make this major commitment to the future of Luss. “I very much hope that these new houses will be made available to local families - our main aim is to ensure that they are able to stay in the area.” Local MSP Jackie Baillie said she was “thrilled” by the £150,000 gift, and urged local people to
His ambition is to see Luss become a vibrant and thriving community, based on working families relying on local jobs which could range from forestry to tourism. The housing cash bonus is part of a development plan, commissioned and funded by Luss Estates, which aims to provide a “road map” for increasing the number of families in Luss. There will be dialogue between developer Link Housing and the national park authority to ensure they blend in with the area’s existing architecture. Luss Estates will also provide further financial support, if required, to bridge the gap between available grant funding and the actual build costs of the new houses.
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ADVERTISER’S INDEX Company Name........................................................Page A & M Timber................................................................ 16 A1 Road Surfacing.......................................................... 5 A1 Monoblocking......................................................... 31 Abacus Book Keeping.................................................... 2 Admin Design............................................................... 12 Align NLP and Hypnotherapy...................................... 11 ALPS............................................................................... 20 Ardarden Estate.............................................................. 8 Bits n PCs....................................................................... 20 Black & Lizars................................................................ 13 Blairvadach Outdoor Centre........................................ 18 Boots Opticians............................................................. 24 Cattle and Creel............................................................ 15 Cheaper Car Insurance................................................... 1 Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd............................................ 15 Clydeview Dental Practice............................................ 14 CMC Home Improvements............................................. 3 Craigdhu Joinery............................................................. 4 D Jamieson.................................................................... 31 David Wilson Handyman.............................................. 10 DG Joinery....................................................................... 2 Diamond Domestics........................................................ 4 Domestic Solutions......................................................... 3 Dream Doors................................................................. 25 Dumbarton Removals..................................................... 6 E S Fencing...................................................................... 2 EH Noble & Son............................................................. 28 Everest Ltd....................................................................... 5 F Hamilton & Son.......................................................... 22 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd................................... 35 Fit For Life..................................................................... 19 Forever Living Products ............................................... 11 Fruin Farm....................................................................... 9 Fusebox.......................................................................... 10 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk............................................................... 34 Glasford Maintenance . ................................................. 4 Halcyon Hypnotherapy.................................................. 6 Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO.......................... 22 Helensburgh Aerial Service.......................................... 27 Helensburgh And Lomond Games.............................. 23 Helensburgh Floor Plan................................................ 26 Helensburgh Yoga.......................................................... 6 Human Givens Practitioner............................................ 2 James & Colin Spy........................................................... 6 James Auld Funeral Directors...................................... 28 Jamie Hamilton Plumbing.............................................. 1 JB Joiners & Builders....................................................... 2 JFS Landscapes................................................................ 7 Joans Carers................................................................... 20 Jo Evans Curtains............................................................ 7 John Dobbin.................................................................... 2 John Kane Funeral Directors........................................ 23 K Glass & Glazing............................................................ 6 Kerry Mobile Hairdressers.............................................. 3 Keys Galore..................................................................... 5 Kilcreggan Garden and Gifts......................................... 9 Lennox Upholstery........................................................ 17 Lethamhill B & B............................................................. 7
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Linda Macdonald Jewellery......................................... 11 Loch Katrine.................................................................. 16 Lomond Home and Garden Services........................... 20 Lomond Sheds............................................................... 10 Lorimer-Hill Landscapes & Tree Surgeons Ltd.............. 5 Mac-Mas........................................................................ 22 Mcgregor Roofing.......................................................... 6 Michael Cormack Outdoor Services.............................. 4 Molly Maids..................................................................... 4 Morar Lodge Care Home.....................................28 & 33 Murdoch Gardening Services....................................... 12 Murray Auto Service Ltd.............................................. 12 Murray Motors................................................................ 4 Nicol J Slee....................................................................... 6 Night & Day Windows.................................................... 5 No20 B&B...................................................................... 16 Old Mill Chimneys......................................................... 11 Organic Architects.......................................................... 7 Oven Gleamers Glasgow North................................... 11 Paddleboarding Scotland............................................. 19 Petra Ross Photography............................................... 34 Powerdoors..................................................................... 1 Preston Fleming.............................................................. 1 Quality Food Service..................................................... 30 Rachel Bailey Garden Design....................................... 10 RD Massage Therapies................................................. 19 RM Plastering & Painting............................................. 11 Rosneath Castle Caravan Park....................................... 8 Rubber Roofit............................................................... 27 Sarah Grant Music Tuition............................................ 17 Scottish Historic Building Trust.................................... 10 Scratch 2 Shine.............................................................. 27 SD Garage Doors........................................................... 27 Shrubs............................................................................ 16 Sovereign Blinds............................................................. 5 Sparkle........................................................................... 30 Speedy Services............................................................. 25 Style Paving Ltd............................................................. 12 The Cameron Club........................................................ 32 The Cats Pyjamas............................................................ 7 The Coffee Club............................................................ 34 The Cruin....................................................................... 17 The Lomond Clinic........................................................ 18 The Tower Digital Arts Centre..................................... 30 The Toy Shop................................................................... 8 The Village Inn.............................................................. 20 The Wee Kelpie............................................................. 29 Thermaseal...................................................................... 9 Thistle Blinds................................................................. 25 VIP Nails......................................................................... 19 W.S Home Improvements............................................. 24 WCC West Coast Group Ltd........................................... 1 West Dumbartonshire Lesuire..................................... 36 Wilkie And Rider........................................................... 31 William Jardine Carpets............................................... 15 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company................. 3 Wood Made Good.......................................................... 3 Woodyard/Hubbards.................................................... 10 Your Friday Girl............................................................. 31
NOVEMBER 2014
Specialist Flooring Contractors
t: 01389 298 349 m: 07825 077 341 w: fergusonflooring.com open: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-4:30pm Sat: 9am-2pm
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Unit 8, Ash Rd, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, Dumbarton, G82 2RS
FERGUSONFLOORING
(SCOTLAND) LTD
Brand new
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Beautiful flooring & carpets...
Our Services... West Dunbartonshires Premier Flooring Specialist. We offer our customers a premier service. Friendly and experienced staff to help advise you on your new floor. Full Karndean ranges on display – Opus, Knight Tile, Da Vinci & Van Gogh. Hundreds of carpets on display starting from £5.99m². Full Amtico Spacia range. We now stock carpets and cushion floor vinyl available to take away. Visit our fantastic showroom for ideas and inspiration.
Visit our website at: thecommunitymagazine.co.uk
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