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arT aT HEarT Of BOTaNICS throughout May in the tea-rooms at the gardens.

Milngavie artist Ruth Tillyard, a member of the Outdoor Painting and Sketching group sub-committee, says: “It’s a lovely idea to hold an exhibition for the members of the three local art clubs. It gives members a great focus to create art for the display.

“It is likely there will be between 40 and 50 pieces of art in the exhibition. For many people, it will be the first time they have exhibited their art to the public.”

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Three local arts groups are coming together this month to create an exhibition of their work that will be showcased in Glasgow.

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A story written by local author Leela Soma has been published as part of a special anthology to raise money for the charity War Child.

The story Pavilion, which describes the contribution that Indian soldiers made to the World Wars, has been included in the book, Joe Stepped Off The Train, which was published last month.

The anthology features a collection of stories on the theme of war and how it affects people and changes lives.

All money raised by author royalties will go to War Child, which supports the most marginalised and vulnerable young people and children in confl ict-affect parts of the world.

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You can see a YouTube video for started life from a short story competition on the theme of war. the book, Joe Stepped Off the Train.

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In fact, Nancy Stevens, one of the Baldernock Gardening Club event organisers, describes activity as “feverish”. She says: “We have been holding this sale for almost 20 years and it’s the event that allows our club to be financially independent so there is a lot being done behind the scenes to make sure it is another success in 2016.”

The plant sale takes place on Sunday May 15 at West of Scotland Rugby Club, Milngavie Road, Milngavie, between 2pm and 4pm.

Nancy adds: “Customers will be able to choose from a wide selection of plants, from the triedand-tested old favourites to the much more unusual – and all at good prices.

“People shouldn’t worry about whether they know the geranium from the astilbe because the club members manning the plant tables will be able to advise on their suitability for your purpose.”

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In a new and occasional series we tell the story behind various monuments, statues, plaques and signs that you might come across when walking around the Bearsden and Milngavie area.

This month, the focus is on a war memorial plaque located at Prescott Bridge, which crosses the Allander Water in Milngavie.

plaque to be installed on a bridge built by the regiment in Milngavie and later renamed after Sgt Prescott.

on the 42nd anniversary of Sgt Prescott's death. It was attended by his family and members of his regiment.

The bridge remembers Sergeant John Prescott who lost his life in the Falklands Campaign in 1982.

The new plaque was installed in 2014 after the previous one was stolen by metal thieves

The original plaque was sadly stolen and when former squadmate Warrant Officer John Phillips DSC, who lost an arm in the bomb blast, heard about this he organised for a new plaque to be inscribed and attached to the bridge.

Sgt Prescott was posthumously awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for his bravery, the only one handed out during the war.

Prescott, of Auchinleck, served as a bomb disposal expert. He was killed in action as he tried to defuse an unexploded 1,000lb bomb that struck the Royal Navy warship HMS Antelope during the war with Argentina.

In his honour, comrades in the Royal Engineers paid for a bronze

He contacted members of the regiment's association who helped to raise more than £2,000 for a replacement to be created.

WO Philips told the Herald at the time of the rededication ceremony: “When we heard that the original plaque had been stolen we quickly got together and decided to do something about this.

The new plaque, made of granite, was officially dedicated during a ceremony in May 2014

"We were really pleased to be able to install a new plaque in memory of Jim.”

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Call OUT fOr TEEN VOTErS young people are much less likely to be registered to vote, we must do everything we can to engage and encourage them to get involved.”

Meanwhile, households across the region are being urged to make sure everyone who is eligible to vote is properly informed.

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Bearsden and Milngavie senior school pupils are being encouraged to vote in this month’s Scottish Parliament elections.

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because they appear to show little or no clinical symptoms.

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Big band fun for all Milngavie Precinct is set to swing to the fabulous sounds of the 20-strong Metro Big Band as it visits Scotland from America.

Acclaimed for its passionate and exciting music, from Jazz, Swing and Motown to Blues, Rock and Pop styles, Metro Big Band will play the precinct on Saturday June 4 from 1pm onwards.

Milngavie Town Centre BID is behind the band’s town date.

Co-coordinator Ania Surma, says: “We are thrilled that Metro Big Band will stop off in Milngavie during its summer tour of Scotland.

“This is a great opportunity for anyone who likes music and dancing to come along for this live, open-air show. It will be a great event for all.”

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Each member of the band has financial supporters so they can perform at no cost to the venue.

Ania adds: “We feel privileged that Metro Big Band has agreed to come and entertain in Milngavie. If the band is well received by local people we hope to organise other outdoors events, such as a dance competition and more music performances, in the future.

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A carers’ support organisation wants to hear from entertainment acts that could help with an upcoming community concert.

Carers Link East Dunbartonshire is organising a Carers Community Concert in June as part of Carers Week.

The concert will be free for unpaid carers to attend but the organisation needs acts to perform.

Amrit Kaur Bedi, a Community Support Coordinator, says: “Carers week celebrates the hard work that unpaid carers do in supporting a family member or friend.

“We want to put on a community concert for the benefit of carers and we are looking for a mixture of different acts to perform, from primary school groups to opera singers.

“If any readers of the magazine would like to get in touch to perform that would be fabulous.”

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and to highlight the challenges that carers face. It also recognises the contribution that carers make to families and communities throughout the UK. Last year, Carers Link East Dunbartonshire hosted a successful Summer Picnic.

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This month: The shape of things to come…?

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Other acts include the Young Aviators, Hometown Promotion Sound Organisers promise the family focused festival will be bigger and System, Henge, Urvanovic, Miasma, Earths, The Twistettes better with three days of music, , The Fast Camels and 11 piece art, nature and other activities. funk soulsters The Cut Throat.

Scottish hip-hop giants Stanley Exciting new additions for the Oddare are one of the first of 2016 festival include an outdoor many acts to announce they will main stage arena and a dance play MugStock 2016. tent to bring the total number of Returning for another year are stages to six, compared to four yellow army favourites Colonel in 2015.

Mustard & The Dijon 5, alongside Glasgow rockers The Girobabies MugStock, which is a registered and the winners of the Scottish charity, was the brainchild of Alternative Music Awards 2014 Alan Govan. He said: “In 2015, we Best Live Act, Mickey 9s . turned a dream into a reality, and The inaugural festival took place last year at Mugdock Country Park and was hailed a big success with 1300 people attending. In 2016, the three-day event will be from July 29 to 31.

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“The atmosphere was everything we hoped it would be, and the feedback we received was fantastic.

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Mugdock Country Park has been treated to a new visitor centre, gift shop and adventure trail.

To buy the reduced price tickets, Bearsden and Milngavie residents should use the code “ourbuzz” at www.mugstock.org/tickets​and follow instructions. Under 12s are free.

The new look for the park hub is thanks to a wider redevelopment of offices and meeting rooms by East Dunbartonshire Council.

The visitor centre is now the first point of contact for the park, where staff are on hand to help visitors with booking events, hiring rooms, handing out park maps and offering advice on walks and trails.

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into the centre to draw a picture in the children's corner and also to learn about the theme of the month.

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Public funding is available through the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) for individuals to receive legal advice and assistance or representation on a variety of civil and criminal matters concerning Scots law.

Legal Aid is available to individuals over the age of sixteen and also those under sixteen years of age who are deemed to understand the legal scenario in question and able to provide legal instructions to a solicitor.

There are, of course, restrictions to financial eligibility. These depend on any savings you may have and also your weekly disposable income. The level of your weekly disposable income may result in funding being

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Our new visitor centre is open 7 days a week and staff are on hand to answer park enquiries and take bookings for theatre events, venue hire and Park activities.

FIZZGIG THEATRE COMPANY Fizzgig Theatre Company will also be back again this year with their popular Fright Nights, Christmas Panto and more, so keep a look out on Mugdock’s website and Facebook page for more details.

MUGSTOCK Mugstock, a Festival of music and merriment, is back for a second year on Friday 29th July to Sunday 31st July 2016. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from the Park’s Visitor Centre or online at www.mugstock.org.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES We also have various other events throughout May including Ranger led activities, Rag Rugging and Willow Basket Weaving. See our website at www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk or facebook page for more details.

Look out for our next ‘What’s on’ Guide detailing all the events in Park and East Dunbartonshire Countryside from June to August 2016.

There are certain state benefits which will automatically qualify the applicant for Legal Aid. According to SLAB, 75% of Scottish adults would qualify for civil legal aid. It may be that this would be with a contribution.

However, that contribution is usually paid by way of monthly instalments and ensures that access to legal advice is affordable to those who require it. We would advise that it is always worth asking your solicitor for further advice regarding your own particular set of circumstances and whether you would qualify for Legal Aid.

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Calendar of events

Sunday 1st Charity Car Boot Sale Homebase Care Park 7-11:30am, Weekly, sell your unwanted items. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity. Cost £10 per car, £12 for small vans and £15 for larger vans.

Saturday 30th April Dawn Chorus, Milngavie Mugdock Country Park 5-7am, Get up with the larks and learn your Warblers from your Wagtails and your Geese from your Grouse. Walk through former estates and along waterways on this Ranger led guided walk. £3. Booking essential 0141 956 6586.

Friday 29th April Milngavie Music Club Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 8pm, Laura Sergeant; cello Ian Watt; guitar, both have a passionate interest in baroque performance style, here amply demonstrated in music by Bach, Vivaldi and Simpson. But the cello and guitar version of Schubert's famous Arpeggione Sonata introduces virtuosity of a more romantic kind to this delightful programme. Supported by Live Music Now. ken.brown10@ntlworld.com

Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9:30am, A great place for Dads and pre-school children (0-3yrs) to play, socialize and re-energize!

With delicious bacon rolls for Dads and snacks for kids. www.allanderchurch.org.uk

Garden Willow Structures and Plant Supports Mugdock Country Park 10am-4pm, Each participant will make a tall sweet pea holder and small hurdle using willow and dogwood. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Westerton Male Voice Choir Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, A night of music. www. wmvc.scot or 0141 563 8834

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Milngavie Mountaineering Club Stob an Aonaich + Beinn Mholach (Dalnaspidal) 7am, A couple of isolated Corbetts by way of a cycle ride from Dalnaspidal Lodge (A9) via the south end of Loch Garry. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

Annual Exhibition Lillie Gallery, Milngavie 10am, Works by local artists will be on display, and be for sale, at the Bearsden Art Club's Annual Exhibition from April 30th until May 27th, 2016. Works include watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings as well as silk painting and ceramics. Club members will be the artists in residence during the exhibition.

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Go Beyond - ‘The Artist’s Block’ Mugdock Country Park 10:30am-4:30pm, 2-day art workshop intuitively painting and creating. This workshop is for adults and cost is £125. Booking essential. serendipityliz@aol.com.

(Also on Sunday 1st) Young People’s Art Lillie Art Gallery 10am, This year’s exhibition gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the colourful results of projects undertaken over the 20 weeks. Term 1 investigated the theme of ‘Abstract Art’ and term 2 young artists explore ideas around ‘The Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016’. museums@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

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Monday 2nd Learn With Your Local Library All classes take place 2-3.30pm, A friendly and welcoming learning environment offering you the chance to learn at a time and place that is local and convenient.

Brookwood Library: MON 2: Learn to Bank Online (2-3:30pm) / MON 9: Lean about iCloud (2-3:30pm) / MON 16: Print from your iPad or tablet (2-3:30pm) / MON 23: 2-3:30pm, Managing your storage. Milngavie Library: TUE 3: Learn to Bank Online / TUE 10: Learn about iCloud / TUE 17: Printing from your iPad or tablet / TUE 24: Managing your Storage. www.edlc.co.uk

U3A Art Exhibition Glasgow Botanical Gardens Throughout May, The three art groups of Bearsden and Milngavie U3A will be holding an exhibition of members' artworks.

(For more see page 3) Evening Dementia Group Bearsden Alzheimer Scotland, 49 Milngavie Rd 7-9pm, Meet other carers who may be in a similar situation to yourself. www.carerslink.org.uk Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 5.30pm For improvers and 7.15pm for the advanced, All welcome. pfe263@gmail.com or 0141 563 8223.

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

What's On Calendar | May 2016 Carers Cafe The Station, Bearsden 10:30am-12:30pm, Swap tips on caring, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support as well as having a coffee and a slice of cake. www.carerslink.org.uk

Antonine Bridge Club Kilmardinny House 7pm, All welcome to this friendly bridge club.

Acorn Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 7pm A friendly club which welcomes new members.

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Wednesday 4th Bookbug Sessions Free, fun-filled Bookbug sessions, enjoy rhymes, songs, cuddles and tickles with your child. MUST be booked in advance. Babies (0-18 months) & Toddler (0-36 months).

Brookwood Library: Baby (Wed, 2-2:30pm), Baby & Toddler (Thurs 5th & 19th, 2-2:30pm), Saturday bookbug (Saturday 7th, 11-11:30am) / Milngavie Library: Baby (Mon, 2-2:30pm), Baby & Toddler (Tue 3, 17 & 31, 2-2:30pm), Saturday bookbug (Saturday 14th, 11-11:30am).

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The Burnbrae Bridge Club Milngavie Library 7pm, New members welcome.

0141 942 89412 Walk - The Way to Balmore Mugdock Country Park 11.15am, Enjoy the fresh air and improve your health as you join this Ranger led walk along canal and riverbank. This walk will be 1 hour long on mainly level paths.

Minibus transport available from Lennoxtown at 11am or meet at the walk start at 11.15am. £3.

Booking essential. 0141 956 6100.

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Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Killermont Parish Church, Ranch Drive Meetings crammed full of challenges, games, activities such as sports, games, crafts, music and working toward getting your badges. 6-7pm - Anchor Boys, P1, P2, P3 / 7:15-9pm - The Junior Section, P4, P5, P6 / 7:15-9:30pm - The Company Section, P7 to 18yrs. Weekly in school term time.

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(Also Tuesday 10th) Beginners' Scottish Country Dancing Westerton Hall, Bearsden 7-8:30pm, You don't need a partner but a pair of soft shoes would be helpful. For more information, phone 07902127370 or www.rscdsglasgow.org.

(Also Wed 11th & 18th 7-9:15pm, Milngavie Town Hall, Milngavie)

Music Machine Musical Adventure Milngavie Library 2-2:45pm, Come along with your child and have fun making music together, with songs, storytelling, games and musical adventures.

Aged 3-5yrs. www.edlc.co.uk Parents Together Milngavie Carers Link 10am-12pm, Are you the parent/ guardian of a child or young person aged up to 19? This particular group is especially for you! Come along for coffee and chat with our volunteers and other parent carers. carerslink.org.uk

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Thursday 5th Book and Audio Sale Milngavie Library A range of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, audiobooks, music CDs and DVDs to choose from. You could pick up some bargain holiday reads.

(Running until Thu 12th)

Argentine Tango Classes Milngavie Tennis Club 7-8pm, Weekly, all welcome. No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango. firedance100@hotmail.com

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Creative Writing Waitrose Community Room 6.30-8.30pm, Bring along your own work and get feedback from a professional writer and members of the writing workshop. If you work best with a deadline, your tutor will give guidance regarding relevant competitions and publishing opportunities. Online Bookings: Visit

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Calendar of events Thursday 5th Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Juniors Kirk Road, G61 3RG 7-8:30pm, There is a wide range of fun activities for members of the Junior Section to take part in.

For more information please visit

Woodland Adventure Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm, How would you cope in the woods on your own? Come along and test your skills in Mugdock’s wild places. Woodland skills session for 12 – 16 year olds.

Cost £3. Booking essential.

0141 956 6100.

Young Carer Group Milngavie Youth Cafe (Depending on event) 5:30-7:30pm, One group is aimed at 8-12 year olds and the other 12-16 year olds. Transport can be provided. 0141 955 2131, you can text on 0790 388 9858 (Also on Wednesday 18th)

Thursday 12th

Blue Rose Code Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets.

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(Weekly) Family Support Group Milngavie Community Library & Education Centre, Allander Rd 6:30-8:30pm, Is someone's substance use affecting you? A family support group provides the space and support to help you cope and improve your wellbeing.

(Weekly). For more information please call 07487 675 621 or email: claire@sfad.org.uk

Sunday 8th

Friday 6th Martin Simpson Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets.

Future Planning Milngavie Enterprise Centre, Milngavie Time TBC, Planning for the future can be stressful and a legal minefield. Come along and get advice and support for how best to go about future planning. For more information please visit

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Picture House United Free Church, Craigdhu Road, Milngavie, G62 6QQ 2:30pm, A large screen projects your old films in a Dementia friendly cinema setting. The film we will be showing this month is: A Lady Takes a Chance.

Rag Rugs with Makker Margo Winning Mugdock Country Park 1-3pm, The art of transforming jmsconcerts.co.uk old, unwanted fabrics into beautiful textile art, household Monday 9th items, accessories and rugs. All materials and tools supplied.

Wuthering Heights £20 - Suitable for beginners Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm, A servant in the house of or developing skills. Booking Wuthering Heights tells a traveller essential 07443437475 or email margo@margow.f9.co.uk. the unfortunate tale of lovers Cathy and Heathcliff. £3. Booking Useful Things Essential. 0141 956 6100 Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am-2pm, Come along and Drawing & Painting find out what kind of help you Building Confidence might be able to get, and how Milngavie Library to get it. Carers who attend will 2-4pm, The combination of also receive a copy of our Caring patient tuition of traditional Choices booklet, which is packed and not so traditional drawing full of useful info to help with skills, demonstrations and the your caring role. carerslink.org.uk opportunity to experiment makes this class ideal for absolute beginners. To Book: www.booking.edlc.co.uk/horizons/culture

(Throughout May until Monday June 13th)

Wednesday 11th Chatterbooks Reading Groups 3.30-4.30pm, For 7 - 11yrs where you can enjoy fun activities, lively chat and lots of fantastic books.

WED 11: Bishopbriggs Library / WED 18: Milngavie Library / WED 25: William Patrick Library. www.edlc.co.uk

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KVO Big Band Killermont Parish Church, Bearsden 7:45pm, The music played varies from Glenn Miller to the Beatles, Elvis to Sinatra and much more.

Tickets £5. www.kvobigband.org.uk

Friday 13th Findlay Napier Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets. jmsconcerts.co.uk

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What's On Calendar | May 2016 Milngavie Carers Cafe Ellangown Court, Milngavie 10:30am-12:30pm, Swap tips on caring, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. carerslink.org.uk Mind that Song Bearsden Cross Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 2SU 2-3:30pm, Mind that song is a service provided by Alzheimer Scotland which uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. Tea and Coffee. alang@alzscot.org

Get your Hands Dirty Meet the Ranger in the Reserve Car park off Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch 10:30am-12pm, Wear your wellies and help take care of Merkland Local Nature Reserve. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Coffee Concert Bearsden Cross Church 10:45am, Sirocco Winds play a selection of music for dance by Arnold, Poulenc, D'Rivera, Hallam and Parker. 0141 942 0507

Sunday 15th Milngavie Mountaineering Club Daer Reservoir Round, Dumfriesshire 7am, A classic long route in north Dumfriesshire. The Daer Round is a circular walk from a remote reservoir, that takes in 7 summits over a 30km, 8 to 10-hour long walk. www.MilngavieMountaineeringClub. org

Baldernock Gardening Club Plant Sale West of Scotland Rugby Club 2-4pm, The hugely popular sale returns with a wide range of plants from the traditional to the more unusual, all at good prices.

Saturday 14th

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Walk - Spring Splendour Mugdock Country Park 2:30pm, Celebrate spring with this beautiful Ranger lead walk, enjoy the views, bluebells and birds.

Moderate level walk. £3. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100.

Dinghy Sailing Open Day Bardowie Loch, Near Milngavie 12pm, For kids and adults and a chance to spin around the loch. www.clyde.org/dinghy-section

Christian Aid Coffee Morning New Kilpatrick Church Hall 10am-12pm, There will be various stalls including homebaking, plants and tradecraft as well as a hamper raffle and quiz.

Wednesday 18th Walking Group Mugdock Country Park 1:30-3pm, Enjoy a scenic walk for carers, then return for a coffee and a chat. www.carerslink.org.uk

Thursday 19th Dementia Support Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am-12:30pm, Support for carers, come meet others who may be in a similar situation to yoursel and gain support in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. carerslink.org.uk

Pottery Session - Young Carers Mugdock Country Park 7-9pm, Linked Up continues to support Young Adult Carers with information, advocacy, 1-1 support and organised activities.

For more information please visit: www.carerslink.org.uk

Saturday 21st Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 10am-3pm, Monthly indoor artisan market, with a wide variety of work on offer something is sure to take your fancy. Find us on Facebook.

Saturday 21st Willow Basket in a Day Mugdock Country Park 10am-4pm, Each participant will make a small round traditional willow basket. £45 each and price includes materials and plenty of notes. Booking essential.

0141 956 6100.

(More information on page 5) Live Music Walled Garden at Caulders, Mugdock 2-4pm, Turnbull High School Band & Monday Swing Band will be performing at the Mugdock Bandstand www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

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Bookbug Week Various locations Variety of classes for babies 0-18 months & toddlers 0-36 months in venues throughout Bearsden & Milngavie. www.edlc.co.uk (More information on page 32)

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Calendar of events Monday 23rd From Russia with Love Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm, James Bond willingly falls into an assassination ploy involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen.

Booking Essential 0141 956 6100 Get your Hands Dirty - Shear a Skunk Cabbage Seed Head Meet at Barloch Moor off Mugdock Road 10:30am-12pm, Bring your garden shears and your wellies and help stop invasive skunk cabbage plants from spreading further down stream by chopping off their spadix. Everyone welcome.

Free. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Wednesday 25th Bring your Object Baldernock Parish Church Hall, Balmore 6:30-8:30pm, Bring an object which represents some aspect of local history and have the chance to tell and listen to some fascinating stories. www.edlc.co.uk (More information on page 28)

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Monday 30th Dementia Awareness Week Throughout East Dunbartonshire Alzheimer Scotland will be hosting a range of events across Dementia Awareness Week. If you would like to be involved individually, through your workplace, or through your school or college then please get in touch. lstockwell@alzscot.org 0141 410 1070

Friday 27th Canal Creatures Meet at the pontoon across the road from the Leisuredrome 2-3pm, Dip the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Ranger Service and see if you can catch a water scorpion, a dragonfly nymph or even a fish! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Donations welcome. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Saturday 28th Craft Workshop St Andrew’s Church Hall 11am, Origami, card making, stone painting, patchwork and lots more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

0141 946 9184 (Caroline Logan)

Tuesday 31st

Sunday 29th Bardowie Loch Swim Festival Bardowie Loch, Milngavie 9:15am, This loch’s sheltered surroundings make it ideal for swimming and give first-time swimmers the chance to test themselves in the first event of the year. Registration opens at 7:30am with the 2k swim beginning at 9:15am and the 1k swim commencing at 9:45am. www.vigourevents.com

Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9:30am, A great place for Dads and pre-school children (0-3yrs) to play, socialize and re-energize!

With delicious bacon rolls for Dads and snacks for kids.

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Have a go at Longbow Mugdock Country Park 2pm, Take a shot at medieval archery with the Green Hollow Bowmen in the walled garden.

Watch the demonstration at 2pm or turn up and join in at any time. £1.

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Milngavie Choir Cyan Restaurant, Milngavie 7:30pm, Holding its 40th Anniversary Dinner with Christopher Nickol as guest speaker. All present and past members of the choir are most welcome. For tickets (£15), please phone 0141 563 8753 by May 24th.

Sunday 5th June Milngavie Trail Race West Highland Way & Mugdock Country Park 11am, Chip timing and even more cake! Entries available through www.entrycentral.com/ milngavie-trail-race Or, go to www.20thglasgowmilngaviescouts.org and follow the link to the race page.

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BUSINESS SparkS: three sisters Bake Renfrewshire.”

While the sisters from Bridge of Weir all worked part-time in food and hospitality while still at school and at university, when they graduated they set out to pursue their own careers.

Gillian went into PR and marketing, Nichola worked in the pharmaceutical industry and the youngest Linsey studied English at university.

The Three Sisters Bake café, located 15 minutes from Killearn, really is the creation of three sisters, Gillian, Nichola and Linsey Reith.

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Then, one by one, each returned to working in hospitality. Linsey trained as a pastry chef, while Nichola’s cake baking passion became a wedding cakes and cup cakes business. Gillian left PR to work front of house at Cafézique in Glasgow.

The idea for the Three Sisters Bake café came after a few bottles of wine 10 years ago.

Gillian says: “It occurred to us we could make a successful catering business from all of our skills. We

all love food and hospitality and it made sense. It took five years for this to come to fruition but in 2011 we opened in Quarriers and 18 months ago came Killearn.”

We all love food and hospitality and it made sense.

While the sisters have stepped back from the day-to-day operation of the two cafes they offer in-house training to their staff. It’s important to the sisters that they have the right staff to look after their cafes. They also run an events catering branch of the business.

The Three Sisters Bake café in Killearn has recently launched a Seasonal Hero menu. See threesistersbake.co.uk

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AN OBJECT OF FASCINATION Locals are invited to “Get Into Heritage” this month by attending a Bring Your Object event.

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The objects should represent some aspect of local history and can be connected to a person, event or location. You can also submit the objects to a Trails and Tales heritage project.

Trails and Tales is an on-going learning programme in East Dunbartonshire that encourages artists and people to explore their local history and heritage.

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perhaps less mobile than me and I’m driven everyday by a real sense of purpose that I’m giving something back to my community and my clients.”

Cathy epitomises the very essence of exceptional caring, bringing to each and every relationship her natural empathy and with the ability to share many of her life’s experiences.

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Organisers of a local appeal for aid rucksacks to send to refugee children from Syria have been overwhelmed by the response from the public.

Art at The Grange, Art School and Gallery in Milngavie launched a Mini Rucksack Project after being inspired by the nationwide Rucksack Project.

Over one week in April, people from Milngavie, Bearsden and much further afield handed in 120 bags of clothes, shoes and toiletries. A team at Art at The Grange then loaded the rucksacks into a van kindly loaned

by Ferrymill Motors in nearby Torrance.

The next stop for the bags was the Scottish Refugee Council, which has been helping refugees for more than 60 years, and who gave thanks to Art at the Grange.

A spokesperson said: “Many refugees have lost everything

Carol Gilchrist from Maslows said: “Thank you Art at the Grange and the kind people of Milngavie and Bearsden. Your donation of school bags filled with essentials and some treats will make a difference and be most appreciated by so many people.�

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and their lives will never return to normal. We thank Art at The Grange for offering a helping hand.�

The bags were then taken to Maslows Community Shop in Govan, Glasgow. Refugees are referred to Maslows from agencies such as Migrant Help and Red Cross and turn up with just the clothes they are wearing and often wearing flipflops.

Many refugees have lost everything and their lives will never return to normal...

Sharon McCahill, who owns Art at The Grange, said she has been “absolutely overwhelmed� by the response to their appeal. She said: “Every time I opened the door it seemed that there was another mini rucksack. This has been an uplifting experience.�

If you have been inspired to help further, Maslows Community Shop is on Shaw Street in Govan and open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. The Scottish Refugee Council is at www. refugeecouncil.org.uk

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NEW ACTION SPORTS store Comes to Clydebank At Scotland’s biggest action sports store, Librance, which has newly opened in Clydebank, teenager Jenny Atkinson has her first try of a Hoverboard.

Already a Swegway fan, the 14-year-old from Helensburgh has heard great things about the one-wheeled Hoverboards and persuaded her mum to take her to the large showroom.

Jenny is impressed by the store and also the Hoverboard. She says: “There is so much to see and try in Librance, including the Hoverboard, and also Swegways, skateboards, stunt scooters and Heelys.

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Jenny enjoyed her trial of the Hoverboard, which is like a onewheeled Swegway and the latest must-have action sports gadget.

“I really like the cool lay-out of the shop, too, and the amount of floor space. I felt like the staff were friendly and relaxed yet they know lots about their products.”

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“They told me that their products had all passed stringent tests – more so than others on the market – and this gave me confidence about letting Jenny use them.”

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Book in with your kids beginners. Sessions are free at Bishopbriggs Library on Fridays from 2pm to 2.30pm, and there’s no need to book.

Story Stars is for children aged 0 to 4 and offers stories, rhymes, storytelling tips and drama games. The sessions are on Tuesdays 10am to 10.45am, until June 7, at Lennoxtown Library.

They are free and there is no need to book.

This month local libraries are inviting babies, toddlers and their parents to a special line-up of reading, storytelling and music sessions.

Did you know that May features the official Bookbug Week, from the 16th to 22nd? This is the perfect time to try one of the popular Bookbug sessions, which are aimed at babies (0 to 18 months) or toddlers (0 to 36

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If you’re a Gaelic speaker, or you would like your toddler to learn a new language, you might like to attend Gaelic Bookbug sessions.

Carefully chosen songs, stories, rhymes and props are used so that words are easily learned by

Music Machine Musical Adventures is for children aged 3 to 5 and their parents. You’ll enjoy making music together, with songs, storytelling and games. Milngavie Library hosts these music sessions on Wednesdays, 2pm to 2.45pm, from 4th to 25th.

Brookwood Library in Bearsden also plays host to Bookbug for Blokes – or BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby). This is for dads and their babies and celebrates the Year of The Dad. The session is on Saturday June 4, 11am to 11.30am. It is free but should be booked on 0141 777 3036.

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daNce for New hospice Local dance teacher Graham Fox was thrilled to play his part in a huge ballroom dancing fund-raiser for a Glasgow cancer hospice.

teaching her the routine for only eight weeks.

It was a marvellous experience being part of this fund-raiser...

Partnered with novice dancer Stacey Cassidy, Graham was also delighted to take second place at the (A Little Less) Strictly Come Dancing event.

“It was a marvellous experience being part of this fund-raiser and I am proud of what we achieved for the Glasgow hospice.�

The fund-raiser earlier this year for The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice raised a record breaking ÂŁ92,000.

The event was hosted by Carol Smillie and Bryan Burnett and the judging panel comprised TV Strictly Come Dancing’s Robin Windsor and Anye Garnist, BBC Scotland presenter Kaye Adams and John Comrie, the head judge and the chairman of the British Association of Professional Teachers of Dancing of Scotland.

DANCERS: Dancers Stacey Cassidy and Graham Fox have been fundraising for charity at a dance competition.

with the Glitter Ball Award, while Graham and Stacey were happy runners up.

Winners on the night, Alan Bryant Graham, who has taught dancing and Maria Oakes, were presented in Milngavie and Bearsden for

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The hospice provides free palliative care and is moving to a new purpose-built site in Bellahouston Park on land gifted

by Glasgow City Council.

Fundraising is now focused on the final ÂŁ4 million of the ÂŁ21 million needed for the build, which is due to start next month.

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all SET fOr THE BIG SHOW Strathendrick Agricultural Society is celebrating its bicentenary year, so this month’s annual Drymen Show will be extra special.

The event will be staged at the Showfield at Drymen Bridge on Saturday, May 28, and - possibly uniquely – will be judged exclusively by an all-female list of judges.

And besides the usual agricultural and light horse classes there will be many other attractions supported by the local community.

A special Rural Tent will show off a range of skills from a number of local organisations, and will also be the venue for the Drymen Show Bake Off entries.

Meanwhile in the Schools Tent there’s what’s described as a fantastic array of art and literature created by talented local pupils.

Then there’s the Rabbits and Pets Tent, where you can enjoy both the competition judging and the

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chance to get better acquainted with some of the bunnies and other pets taking part.

And of course no agricultural show would be complete without its vintage tractors, not to mention the trade stands offering a wide and varied range of produce.

Five a side football, a spectacular display of birds of prey, a funfair and live music are some of the other ingredients on a programme worthy of the Society’s 200th anniversary year.

Besides all the regular events in the main ring this year’s programme includes a reenatment of how the Society was originally created – in the year after the battle of Waterloo – with agriculture examples from the past two centuries.

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remarkable Pig Racing contest, courtesy of Craiglevern Poultry.

As one of the must-see events of the early summer this one is worth taking the day off to enjoy.

For up to date information about what’s on offer visit the show website at www.drymenshow. com and facebook.

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