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High Street is Best on Mainland ........ 3 Green Shoots at Station ...................... 4 New Walk and Ride Map .................... 5 Church Project for Teens ..................... 6 Tri Kids Win Top Rankings .................. 7 Kit Sponsor for Boys' Team ................. 8 Yogis Give to Foodbank ................... 10 Pupils win Big Debate ...................... 10 Bounce Back to Netball .................... 11 Mum Bags Fireworks Debris ............ 12 Six to Join GB Orchestra ................... 12 New Format Trail Races .................... 14 What's Up Doc? ................................. 14 New Year, New Jog Group .............. 17 Support Groups ................................. 17 New Year, New You Feature .... 18&19 Brewery and Bar Opens ................... 20 Legal Matters ..................................... 20 What’s On..................................... 21–26 Have Your Voice Heard ....................

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Senior Savvy .......................................

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Local News | January 2020

HIGH STREET IS BEST ON MAINLAND

Milngavie has won a podium accolade in a prestigious competition to highlight Scotland’s Most Beautiful High Street.

The town took third place in the contest run jointly by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the national body for towns in Scotland, and Keep Scotland Beautiful, the environmental charity which campaigns to keep Scotland green, clean and sustainable.

And Milngavie’s High Street can now claim to be the most beautiful in mainland Scotland.

Votes were cast on-line and Milngavie won 15% of those cast. Kirkwall, in Orkney, came first with 21% of the votes, while

Lerwick in Shetland was runner up with 18% of the votes.

The other shortlisted towns included Ayr, Innerleithen, Linlithgow, Lanark and Rothesay.

Graeme Ross, the chair of Milngavie BID, said: “We are delighted that Milngavie has been highlighted as having one of the top three most beautiful high streets in Scotland – and the best one on the mainland."

Graeme also visited Orkney recently and added: “Kirkwall is a vibrant and interesting place

to visit, and not what you would expect from a trip to the Scottish islands.

“On behalf of Milngavie, we would like to offer our congratulations to Kirkwall and all participants. The competition demonstrates the strength of our towns in Scotland, that we all must build on for future generations.”

Chief Officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership, Phil Prentice, said that the competition recognises the work and effort of local people to make their high streets the best they can be.

He added: “It’s not just an award for a high street, it’s an award for

the people who occupy it.

“I’ve seen first hand just some of the innovation and forward thinking used and it is a real demonstration of what can be achieved with creativity and determination.

“I want to warmly congratulate all of the worthy towns who were shortlisted.”

Katie Murray, Communities and Place Manager at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Every participant in the competition deserves recognition for the benefits that they are delivering across Scotland - helping everyone to enjoy cleaner, greener and more beautiful communities.”

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GREEN SHOOTS AT STATION Milngavie Railway Station has been given a revamp thanks to the hard work of a greenfingered teenage apprentice.

Christopher Donnelly, 17, is a Modern Apprentice with East Dunbartonshire Council’s Streetscene Environmental team. At the start of the summer he was tasked with making improvements to the planted area around the railway station.

In addition to planting new shrubs, Christopher cleared the wooded area of debris and put fresh soil down, which was sown with woodland wild flower mix.

Bins were replaced with larger capacity ones and the area was cleaned and tidied with bark chips put down in the planted

Billy Hendry, Convener of Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “The results of Christopher’s hard work are obvious for all to see. The area is much improved and I’m sure the attractive layout will be appreciated by locals and visitors alike to the Milngavie Travel Hub. “The planning which has gone into his design will ensure that

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the area will continue to look good for many years to come.”

Christopher started his apprenticeship in August 2018 with EDC at Langfaulds Cemetery in Bearsden and attends Daldowie Training Centre two days a week.

He said: “I applied for this apprenticeship when still at school as I felt strongly that I wanted to get out and work in a job like this.

“This project was to revamp the area and make it welcoming and eye-catching as it is where tourists start their journey on the famous West Highland Way. “I have really enjoyed doing this and watching the plants bloom and develop.”

Local News | January 2020

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A new walking and cycling map covering East Dunbartonshire has been launched to guide residents and visitors to local gems.

Some 6000 maps have been printed by the Council with support from the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme.

In addition, the map includes tips on safety checks before setting out, details of cycle parking and local walking groups, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and contacts for useful organisations. It also makes it easier for people to plan everyday journeys, whether you’re travelling to work, shops, leisure centres, Community Hubs, libraries, cultural venues or accessing local facilities.

The aim is to encourage residents and visitors to be more active, whether for work or pleasure, and to improve their health and fitness.

You can pick up the maps at Community Hubs, libraries, cycle shops, community centres and leisure centres, as well as local establishments, such as

The new-look fold-out map details 17 routes of varying distances – many are family friendly – as well as key buildings and places to visit, such as Roman remains; the Auld Wives’ Lifts at Craigmaddie Muir, near Milngavie; Mugdock Country Park; and Lenzie Moss.

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Rejuvenate in Milngavie is a venture founded by church worker Gordon Thomson. It is aimed at teenage children and those at secondary school age – and will offer an opportunity for fun activities, talks, food and friendship.

Gordon was a troubled youth before becoming a Baptist minister in Drumchapel for 15 years. He has since branched out to become a freelance worker linked to local churches.

He said: “I know from personal experience what it is like to be affected by confusion and surrounded by unhelpful influences. Having found help from God, I want to be able to share that message of hope with the next generations.”

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Talia Padmanabhan was second in the female Tristarts, while Fraser Donaldson was third in the Tristar 2s (age 11-12).

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Brodie added: "I'm so happy that I came third. The racing is hard, but it is good fun too.”

The children are regular members at the busy junior section of Glasgow Triathlon Club.

Glasgow Triathlon Club also did well in the rankings. Both the adult and youth sections of the club won second place in the Scottish large clubs awards.

Several other GTC members took podium places in the rankings as well.

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A kind-hearted Bearsden yoga teacher organised a festive foodbank collection.

Last month, Claire Marwaha led two classes on a Wednesday evening without charge to participants.

She also asked her yogis at The Wee Yoga Hut to donate food items and bags of products to her charity cause.

The food collections were handed to the Drumchapel Foodbank. In November, a Facebook message pleaded: “We are in desperate need of toy donations and cash donations to see us through the Christmas period.

“This is the first year since we opened that we have seen a significant lack of donations at this time of year.”

Claire said: “When I spotted that Drumchapel Foodbank was in need of items over the Christmas period, I decided I wanted to do something to help.

The team, comprising Raj Bhaumik and Eoghan Connolly, who are in fourth year at the Milngavie secondary school, won the Scottish final of the English Speaking Union's Junior Debating Championship.

“The people who come to my classes were really generous and I am pleased we could all make a difference to the lives of people who have a lot less than we do.”

Eoghan and Raj successfully argued that candidates in elections should stand as independents and that political parties should be banned.

Drumchapel Foodbank is a community organisation run

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They beat stiff opposition from St Columba’s in Kilmacolm, Mearns Castle High School and Broxburn Academy in the final.

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“Then, a few mums said how much they also enjoyed netball at primary and they asked if I would start an adult group. We are still going strong today.

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“Some faces have changed but we do have a core group that have been coming for many years.”

A Bearsden netball player is keen to welcome new people to join a weekly session that is “all about having fun while getting fit”.

Tamara Kennedy organises the Bounce Back to Netball group at the Donald Dewar Sports Centre in Drumchapel at 8pm on Wednesdays.

She said: “We are a bunch of ladies, plus an occasional male, of all ages and abilities and we play for about an hour. The aim is to have fun while we get fit and I’d liken it to the equivalent of friendly five-aside football.”

Tamara launched the group some seven years ago after setting up another netball club at her daughter’s primary school. She said: “I really wanted my daughter to have a taste of playing netball because I used to love it at primary level and it was the only time I got picked to play for a school team. At secondary level it can become quite competitive.

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“We occasionally take part in friendly games against other teams and we usually participate in the Bounce Back to Netball Christmas and summer festivals.

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SIX TO JOIN GB ORCHESTRA in and performing in the Royal Albert Hall in London.”

The NYOGB comprises the best young players from across Britain.

The pupils from Douglas Academy are Mari MacGregor (cello); Raj Bhaumik (clarinet/principal bass clarinet); Libby Hunter (French horn); Erin Black (piano); Louisa Buchan (clarinet); and Chun Yi Kang (violin).

A Milngavie woman was so annoyed to see the debris of used fireworks in the local countryside that she returned to collect it.

Alison Paterson, a mum and primary school teacher, spotted the pile of rubbish while she was enjoying a run with friends in November in the Campsie Fells.

The debris was left in a layby on the Crow Road and was enough to fill three bin bags.

Alison said: “It annoyed me that this fireworks rubbish was left. I returned the next day with bin bags and filled three of them.”

There has been a growing campaign in recent years for the Government to ban fireworks for public sale.

Six pupils from Douglas Academy have been selected to join the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

A local secondary school is thrilled that six young musicians have been picked to join a prestigious national orchestra.

Douglas Academy reports that it is the largest number to be chosen for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYOGB) in one year from the Music School at Douglas Acadmey.

Mark Evans, who is Music School course director, said: “Six of our pupils have been offered places

in the NYOGB. This is incredibly significant for us and is by far the highest proportion of Music School who have been awarded places in the same year.

“It is a great opportunity for the players who will have the chance to play in some of the best concert halls in Britain, including taking part in the BBC Proms

As well as the NYOGB success, two of the musicians, Raj Bhaumik and Chun Yi Kang, have won through to the second round of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2019 competition.

The Grand Final will be held in May 2020 in Manchester, where finalists will have the opportunity to perform a concerto of their choice with the BBC Philharmonic.

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NEW FORMAT TRAIL RACES A popular trail running series is launching with a new format and new races this year.

The Solstice Trail Series 2020 will include Saturday races and there will be a choice of three distances over three consecutive months.

The new races, which all play out at Mugdock Country Park, include a 5km, 10km and 15km race.

The first three races are on Saturday April 18, the next three will be on Saturday May 16 and the final three will be on Saturday June 13.

Ryan Scott, the founder of the Solstice trail Series, said: “We have kept popular elements of the original series format, such as evening start times to make the most of the light and different race routes across the

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This month: BEST FOOT FORWARD… Physical inactivity is the greatest public health challenge facing the Western world. A British Medical Journal editorial recently argued that doctors should be more active in trying to address any limiting factors to exercise.

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24hr service. Tel: 116123 (24hrs)

Smokeline For free advice and help and to be put in touch with local services please call 0800 848484

West Scotland Deaf Children's Association Provision of support, advice and friendship to deaf children and their families in the West of Scotland. 281A Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 243 2958 or email wsdcs@btconnect.com

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January 2020 | New Year Feature

Yoga

Breathe, Stretch, Strengthen, Relax With Gill McKinlay

Fridays 10.15am St Joseph’s Church Hall, Milngavie Wednesdays 7.30pm St.Andrew’s Church Hall, Milngavie

Enquiries: 07443417371 gillmckinlay@hotmail.com

NEW YEAR Just like every other January, many of us will make a New Year’s resolution, or two.

But while research shows that in the first few weeks, more than three-quarters of us will stick to the pledges, within a couple of months most will then give up.

In fact, one study found that fewer than eight per cent of people ever accomplish their self-imposed goal.

According to the experts, our resolutions are too difficult to keep for a number of reasons.

Many people are over-ambitious with their targets, aiming, for example, to lose too much weight too soon.

THURSDAYS 2.00-4.00 pm St Andrews Church Hall Stewart Street, Milngavie G62 6BW

Tel: 01360 770497

www.circledancingforall.org.uk jenny.oswald@googlemail.com

Make it specific Set a specific target, rather than, “I’ll give it my best” target. So you could plan to save £1000 in a bank account or lose a stone in weight.

Perhaps you will aim to run a 10k or a marathon, or learn how to dance the salsa.

ADULT CLASSES

BALLET • TAP • PRIME MOVERS (EXERCISE FOR 60+)

Cairns Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie

MARGARET MacBAIN M.A. Hons. M.B.B.O. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com

Length, Strength & Wellbeing

Saturday: 9.30-10.30am & Wednesday 10-11am St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie Wednesday: 6.30-7.30pm – Bearsden Ski Club Thursday: 6.30-7.30pm & 7.45-8.45pm Milngavie Youth Centre Booking Essential | All Levels Welcome

Beginners Scottish Country Dance/Ceilidh Class Have you ever wanted to try Scottish Country Dancing or Ceilidh Dancing?

COME AND TRY AT THE FOLLOWING CLASSES! Beginners

Westerton Hall, Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden, G61 1NZ 7.30-9pm Tuesdays 7th January to 31st March

No experience is required, just bring your enthusiasm and comfy shoes!

For further details: www.rscdsglasgow.org 07902 127 370

As a suggestion, you could plan to save £100 per month to reach a target of £1200 over a year. Losing 2lbs per month will give you an overall loss of a stone in seven months.

Alternatively, how about planning a target of attending a weekly dance, yoga or Pilates session, or going along to a full term of language classes?

Reality check Be critical of your resolution and ask yourself whether it is achievable, or unrealistic?

Is it possible for you to save a sum of £100 per month, or would £50 be more achievable? Is a weight loss of 1lb per month more realistic than 2lbs?

Would you be more sensible aiming for a 5k running goal, rather than a marathon?

And if you want to take up a new hobby, do you have the time and money to do so?

LEARNING BETTER

Only Excellence in Education

At Learning Better we achieve outstanding results by focusing on the principles and processes of learning.

We offer a range of services providing excellent base knowledge and exam preparation for all students.

To find out how we can help you call us now or visit our website.

Sunday Workshops One-to-One Tuition Online Sessions English Maths Study Skills

07492863733 | info@learningbetter.co.uk www.learningbetter.co.uk | @learningbetter1

07493 140708 AMGPilates@outlook.com

St Joseph’s Church Hall, Milngavie G62 8DZ 7.30-9pm Tuesdays 14th January to 31st March

Fortunately, there are many triedand-tested tips for success with your New Year’s resolutions in 2020.

Others set potentially unsustainable Make it measurable goals, such as to give up all sugar for the rest of their lives.

There should be a plan for measuring a goal, or checking your progression, otherwise you will lose heart with your resolution.

AMGPilates

Ceilidh

Setting too many pledges at once is another sure-fire recipe for failure, too.

Courses Bearsden & Milngavie Native Speakers • Qualified Lecturers

SPANISH 10 WEEK COURSES Beginners Level

Intermediate level

Westerton Fairlie Memorial Church Monday 20th Jan, 6.30 pm

Waitrose Milngavie Thursday 16th Jan, 6.30 pm

Contact: Eli

07949 667176 • 0141 390 8794 RSCDS Glasgow

solenglasgow@hotmail.com

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New Year Feature | January 2020

50+ DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES

Top 10 Ne w Year’s Re solution s

Once you have carried out a reality check, or asked an expert, such as a personal trainer, you’ll know if the resolution is possible.

Excitement factor Some goals are so dull or seemingly pointless that you will forget about them within weeks.

Where the combination of dance and exercise come together to bring a fun, healthy and very sociable way of keeping fit.

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FITNESS THAT'S

Ensure you are driven to achieve a target, or the aim excites you enough to want to continue.

Make it accountable

If you want to save money, you could save towards a holiday. If you want to lose weight, pick a new outfit in a smaller size that you can progress towards being able to wear for a special event.

As soon as you tell someone else about your resolution, it makes it more accountable.

It is a good idea to write down your plan and record each smaller achievement as you progress, too.

Having someone encouraging you to become slimmer, tone up, save money or learn new skills

Seeing your goals met throughout 2020 will give you the motivation to continue.

FIND US AT: Lennox Park, Milngavie

will help you to stick to your plans.

YOGAJO’S

FOR MIND

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E D LEARN TO DANCE LIK IMPROVE FITNESS AN PARTNER REQUIRED. NO R. A STRICTLY STA WED 7-8PM | WESTERTON HALL, BEARSDEN SAT 9.30-10.30AM | CAIRNS CHURCH HALL, MILNGAVIE

EILIDH LANZANI: 07795593982 EILIDHJD@HOTMAIL.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LANZANIDANCEANDFITNESS

email us: jolockhart.yoga@gmail.com Visit our website: www.yogajos.co.uk

FOR EVERYONE

There’s a yoga class for everyBODY at YogaJo’s – we have a new user deal £30 for 30 days of Yoga

At our beautiful studio, Jo and her highly trained teachers will help you transform your body and mind with this ancient practice

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January 2020 | Legal Matters

BREWERY AND BAR OPENS

Legal Matters

An award-winning craft brewery has launched its first bar in Milngavie.

with Julie Millen from Millen Solicitors

Jaw Brew is located at Crossveggate, next to Milngavie train station, and serves locally sourced drinks, including the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own craft beer and gin.

It is also one of Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smallest bars with capacity for just 28 customers.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brewery will also move to Milngavie this month to become East Dunbartonshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first micro-brewery.

This month: PROTECTIVE ORDERS Jaw Brew founder, Mark Hazell, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the premises became available in Milngavie it was an ideal opportunity to bring the Jaw Brew brewery to the area and open our first permanent bar.â&#x20AC;?

See www.jawbrew.co.uk

Thinking of moving?

Speak to Aileen McInnes for detailed knowledge of the local market

Douglas House 42 Main Street Milngavie

Financial pressures, family disputes and the excesses of the festive season, can all increase the instances of domestic abuse.

The long standing effects of domestic abuse on adults, both male and female, and children is well known.

A raft of Protective Orders can be granted at the Sheriff Court including Exclusion Orders (whereby one party is required to move from the family home), Interdicts prohibiting unlawful conduct, and Powers of Arrest.

These orders can be obtained by way of emergency applications within very short timescales, and are invaluable in achieving, quickly, the removal of immediate threat.

0141 562 9540 renniemcinnes.co.uk

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Victims should not suffer in silence, should seek advice and obtain Orders as necessary for their protection and the protection of their children.

NEW BLOCK OF CLASSES COMMENCE 28th JANUARY

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS PRIMARY SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

S1-S4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DO YOU LOVE ART?

Learn different skills and techniques to help you as you progress through school plus youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have lots of fun and meet new friends!

WED 29 JAN: 6.30-8.30pm FRI 31 JAN: 6.30-8.30pm CALL FOR INFO 0141 384 2655

HIGHER/PORTFOLIO PREPARATION CLASS

FRI: 6.30-8.30pm CALL FOR INFO 0141 384 2655

PIANO TUITION Enjoy a dram whilst creating your very own masterpiece. No previous art experience is necessary. Come alone or with friends. BYOB! Cost is ÂŁ25 including materials BOOK NOW for next Sketch & Sip 7 February at 7.30pm 0141 384 2655

Just knowing that the perpetrator is prohibited from residing at home, or from approaching the victim, often gives victims the strength to move on from toxic and destructive relationships, and to break the cycle of repeated reconciliation.

ART CLASSES IN MILNGAVIE

P4-P7: Preparing for Art at High School WED 29 JAN: 3:30-5:30pm FRI 31 JAN: 3.30-5.30pm CALL FOR INFO 0141 384 2655

ÂŁ14 per half hour lesson. Usually ÂŁ16. ÂŁ135 for 10 weeks (half hour lesson).

Usually ÂŁ160.

CALL FOR INFO 0141 384 2655

SKETCH & SIP

The Police also have a very pro-active attitude towards complaints of domestic abuse.

Perpetrators who are arrested can expect to be made subject to conditions of Bail that preclude them from contacting victims or returning to the family home.

CLASSES FOR ADULTS DRAWING & PAINTING

DAYTIME CLASS FRI 31 JAN: 12.30-2.30pm with Yvonne Taylor EVENING CLASS: TUE 28 JAN: 7-9pm with Iain McAulay WED 29 JAN: 7-9pm with Michelle Ives CALL FOR INFO 0141 384 2655

PURELY PASTELS

WED 29 JAN: 7-9pm with Lynn Howarth CALL FOR INFO 0141 384 2655

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What's On...

YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR THE BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE AREA.

MILNGAVIE MUSIC CLUB

Anna Tilbrook & James Gilchrist

PIANO

More info on page 25

TUE

07 JAN

TENOR

BALDERNOCK GARDEN CLUB Fraser Centre, Milngavie

CEILIDH DANCING Westerton Hall, Bearsden

MON

20 JAN

TUE

14 JAN

CINEMA CLUB: JOURNEY'S END Mugdock Theatre

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Calendar of events Saturday 28th Dec Milngavie Thursday Girls Art Group 10am. Original artworks in various media from local female artists. Framed and mounted works, prints and cards.

Donation to the Gavin's Mill fund from the proceeds. 0141 955 0437 Monday to Saturday until January 3rd

Allander Evangelical Church

10:30am. Start of a short series of talks bringing hope by looking at the basics of the life God wants to give us through Jesus Christ His Son. 0141 956 5866

Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie Hogmanay gathering with Light Supper at 10.30pm followed by reflective Watchnight Service at 11.15pm to see in the New Year. 0141 956 5866

Wednesday 1st Lunch Club St Paul's Church, Milngavie 12-1pm. Enjoy home made soup, assorted rolls and delicious home baking, all for a very modest cost. All welcome.

07803 934688 • annsmacleod@gmail.com Weekly

Adult Tap Class Cairns Church Hall 11am. Tap class with Margaret MacBain.

0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Friendship House Café 17 Park Road, Milngavie G62 6PJ 10am-4pm. Café 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

Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday

Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Rd

Mugdock Country Park

Hogmanay Watchnight Service

10am. Classical ballet, musical theatre, broadway tap, modern/jazz Sapphire Awards and contemporary dance with registered teacher. 07900 861396 modestalaiolo@aol.com Weekly

New Year: New Hope

Sensational Safari: In the Depths of Winter

Tuesday 31st Dec

St Davids Church Hall, Kirkintilloch

Sunday 5th

Gavin's Mill

1-4pm. Calling all active 8-12 year olds!

Join the Ranger Service and find out how the Country Park’s animals survive the cold, harsh winter on this 3-hour fun afternoon both indoors and out. Booking essential. Cost £10.

0141 956 6100

Desta Laiolo Ballet & Theatre School

Friday 3rd Marvellous Meteors, Mugdock: No Children Required!

Mugdock Country Park

2-4pm. Tasks vary from cutting back rhoddies or overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths. 07899 028534 cairnhillwoodsgroup@gmail.com First Sunday of every month

7-9pm. Come along and start 2020 with some natural fireworks! Find out all about the Quadrantid Meteor Shower with the Ranger Service. A short talk followed by a chance to search the January skies for the first meteor shower of the year. Slide talk if the weather is bad. Not suitable for children. Booking essential. Cost £5.

0141 956 6100

Monday 6th

Saturday 4th

St. Paul's Guild

Pilates

7.30pm. Derek Norval will entertain us telling about his amazing Musical Journey from childhood talent to being a renowned teacher and organist. Visitors are very welcome at all our meetings.

07803 934688

St Andrew's Church Hall, Milngavie 9:30am. 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

Mother and Toddlers’ Group

Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie 9 30am-12pm. Group for very young children and their parents / guardians in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

0141 956 5866 Weekly during term. Also runs on Wed

St. Paul's Church, Milngavie

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

Milngavie & Bearsden Historical Society

Main Hall , Bearsden Hub , Bearsden Cross

Helping you to Move, Function & Thrive • We can help you with any pain, top-to-toe.

• The techniques we use encourage the body to heal itself.

• We will be running workshops next year to teach you about your pain and what you can do to manage it, starting with back pain.

For more information please send us an email with your interest.

7.30pm. The next talk will be given

by Stuart Mc Donald on the topic “Procurement of Cadavers by Glasgow Anatomists in the early !9th Century .”

Visitors £4. www.mbhistorical.org

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club

7pm. New members welcome, preferably with partners, but singles may be accommodated. We are a friendly club who enjoy competition.

0141 942 8262 • doracossar@gmail.com Weekly until May 2020

Monday 6th Cinema Club: A Star is Born Mugdock Theatre

7.30pm. 2018 release. A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his career into a downward spiral. Booking essential.

Cost £4 each.

0141 956 6100

Daisy Baby Classes MON: Bearsden Community Hub TUE: Kilmardinny House, Bearsden THU: Milngavie Guide Hall Relaxing, supportive and progressive classes for babies from 6 weeks-20 months. Designed to support your baby’s development at every stage. Baby massage and yoga. Themed sensory play. Educational support. Meet new mums. Booking required. 07793 076733 angela-govenden@thedaisyfoundation.com Weekly

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique Hillhead Sports Club 7:15pm. 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

Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk Mon & Thu during term time

FREE ESTIMATES

A. STEELE

Painters And Decorators

Interior & Exterior Paint Work • All Work Guaranteed Open Monday-Saturday

Tel: 0141 942 0629

info@bearsdenosteopaths.co.uk www.bearsdenosteopaths.co.uk

Suite 2, Kirk House, 5 Kirk Road, Bearsden G61 3RG

Tel: 0141 942 5899 Mob: 07581 043143 Andrew Steele • Adam Steele 19 Cromarty Crescent • Bearsden • Glasgow • G61 3LU

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What's On Calendar | January 2020 Bumps and Bundles

One-to-Seven Club for Primary Age

Allander Indoor Bowling

9.30am. Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday.

0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com Weekly during term time

6 30-7.15 pm. Club for Primary aged children with quizzes games and instruction. 0141 956 5866 Weekly during Terrm

2pm. New members welcome. Weekly

Bearsden Baptist Church

MONDAY 6th: Evening Dementia Carers Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre – 7-9pm

TUESDAY 12th: Carers Choir

Milngavie Youth Café 1.15-2.15pm Also runs on 21st

THURSDAY 16th: Milngavie Dementia Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am-12:30pm

WWW.CARERSLINK.ORG.UK

Tuesday 7th Young at Heart Dance Exercise Classes 10.30am. Baljaffray Parish Church 12pm. Bearsden Community Hub 'Young at Heart' Dance. Dance exercise classes for the 50+.

Natasha Guinnessy: 07766 949788 www.youngatheartdance.co.uk

Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Enjoy a 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

10am. Tablet tips not just for Tablets. Bring along your portable device for help with any worries, queries or struggles. Drop in.

Bearsden Library 0141 777 3021

Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7.30pm Our speaker is Julia Corden, president of the Scottish Rock Garden Club and Manager of the Explorer’s Garden, Pitlochry. Her topic is “Costa Rica: The beautiful Plants, Animals and Birds”. Visitors welcome. £3. baldernockgarden@gmail.com www.baldernockgarden.org

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 7.30pm. Learn to dance to great music. No need to bring a partner.

0141 931 5565 Weekly until April 2020

7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of militarythemed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

Weekly during term-time

Bearsden Bridge Academy The Court Room, Milngavie

4pm. Beginners Class. 5.30pm. Improvers Class. 7pm. Improvers Club We are unique in this area in that you can join us without a partner so why not give it a try? 0141 563 8223 pfe263@gmail.com Weekly

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class.

0141 942 1283 Weekly. Also runs on Wed

Community Room at Waitrose.

Self Defence & Martial Arts Bearsden Academy

7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors.

Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly during term-time

Senior School Drop-in

Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3.30pm. After school, the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative coursework.

0141 777 3143 Weekly during term-time

2pm. Tablet tips not just for Tablets. Bring along your portable device for help with any worries, queries or struggles. Drop in.

Bearsden Library 0141 777 3021

9.30-11.30am. Welcome knitters and crocheters to get together to create items for a range of worthwhile causes. kfpbandm@gmail.com Weekly

Kelvin Choir

Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden

7.30-9.45pm. A four-part, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. www.kelvinchoir.com Weekly until mid-May 2020

Westerton Fun Tots Westerton Hall

9:30am-12pm. Toys, crafts, refreshments and songs, a great place to meet other parents/carers. All welcome, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Just drop in. Up-to-date activity details on our Facebook page. FB: WestertonFunTots Weekly during Term. Also runs on Thursdays

Westerton Hall, Bearsden

7:30pm. Beginners and Improvers. Come and learn Scottish country dancing. All welcome. 07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly until 31st March

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

10am. Scout Hall Main Street, Milngavie 6.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys' Brigade Hall 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

Baby & Pre-school Swimming Lessons At Turtle Tots we are passionate about teaching babies and young children to swim; our programme is gentle and progressive offering a fantastic opportunity for some really special bonding time with your little one.

Chess Club

We would love to welcome you to our classes:

7:45pm. New chess season starts for adults.

Juniors start at 6:30pm. Friendly and welcoming club. www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com Weekly

07407 763457 swimming@turtletots.com www.turtletots.com/glasgowandrenfrewshire

Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie

Baljaffray Parish Church

6.30pm. For mixed to any ability. laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

Bearsden & Milngavie Knit for Peace

Bearsden Library

West of Scotland Cricket Club, Partick

ACF Hut, Strathblane Road, Milngavie

Allander Leisure Centre

9.30-11.30am. A small, friendly group, welcoming parents, carers and grandparents and all children up to nursery stage. 0141 942 8827 Every Tuesday-Thursday during term

Tablet Tips

Milngavie Cricket Club

Army Cadets Force

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls

Jog Scotland

Milngavie Library

Scottish Country Dance Club

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

Baby and Toddler Group

Allander Leisure Centre

Tablet Tips

Baldernock Gardening Club

Social Sewing

Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie

Allander Homecare Ltd www.allanderhomecare.co.uk

Providing quality care within your own home.

Our services: • Personal Care • Dementia Care • Domestic Services

Buchanan Arms Hotel (Drymen) Erskine Bridge Hotel (Erskine)

Sports Direct Fitness (Milngavie) Cleveden Secondary (Kelvinside)

chers our amazing tea t you por are there to sup oughout thr y bab r and you journey your swimming

• Re-ablement • Respite Care • Escorted Outings

Allowing clients to lead as independent a life as possible while remaining at home.

To discuss our services please call 0141 942 1001 where your enquiry will be warmly received.

Campbell House, 126 Drymen Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 3RB

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Calendar of events

Burnbrae Bridge Club

Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes

Wednesday 8th

6.30-10pm. Friendly and relaxed bridge club that welcomes new members. Weekly 0141 563 8988 • sheana.donald@ntlworld.com

Gill’s Yoga Classes

6-7pm. Taught by a child specialist and martial arts practitioner of over 30 years standing. Open to ages 4 years upwards!

Booking essential.

07548 551069 • admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly

Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall

St Andrew's Church Hall, Stewart St.

Craigdhu Writers

7.30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility.

07443 417371 Weekly

Quiet Room, Milngavie Community Centre

Lets Dance: Weekly Workshops Mugdock Theatre

7.30pm. Dance classes for children and adults. Lorna: 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Weekly

Jane Tait Yoga

All Saints’ Church Hall, Bearsden 7pm. New members welcome.

07963 936780 • jane.tait@ntlworld.com Weekly

Stitch The Gap: Beginners Sewing Machine Classes

Kilmardinny House, Bearsden Adults: 10-11.30am & 7.30-9pm – £20.

Kids: 6-7.30pm – £10. Watch your confidence and self-esteem grow as you learn a life-long skill. New pay as you go classes. No block booking required.

07871 200690 • contact@stitchthegap.com www.stitchthegap.com Weekly

Hatha Flow Yoga

Prime Movers Exercise Cairns Church Hall

Hilton Bridge Club

10am-12pm. Our group of creative thinkers meets to enjoy each others’ readings and writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend our relaxed and friendly creative environment.

07842 531656 Weekly

St James the Less Church Hall, Bishopbriggs

10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club. New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591 Weekly

Bearsden East Community Council Meeting

The Pagoda Building, King George V Park, Bearsden

7.30pm. Bearsden East Community Council Residents are welcome to come along and discuss local issues which impact on their community. Recent topics discussed included roads, pavements, planning and the Allander.

07591 654837

#One-to-Seven Club

Allander Evangelical Church

6.30pm. Club for Primary Aged children with quizzes, games and instruction.

Weekly during term time 0141 956 5866

Adult Ballet Class

Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie

7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret MacBain.

0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

The Wee Yoga Hut, Bearsden

Bearsden Choir

7-8pm & 8.15-9.15pm. Suitable for all levels.

Booking essential. clairemarwahayoga@gmail.com Weekly

7.30pm. We are always looking for enthusiastic singers. 07866 800220 Weekly

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls

Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub

Pilates

10am at St Andrew's Church Hall, Milngavie. 6.30pm Bearsden Ski Club.

A general level class where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome. Mats are provided and booking is essential. 07493 140708 amgpilates@outlook.com Weekly

11am. Prime Movers exercise class with Margaret MacBain for those 60+.

0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Pilates

Milngavie Youth Café 6.30pm & 7.45pm. A general level class where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome. Mats are provided and booking is essential.

07493 140708 • amgpilates@outlook.com Weekly

Bearsden & Milngavie NS Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

6.45pm. Friendly, well established bridge club. New members welcome.

0141 942 0552 Weekly until May 2020

Milngavie Town Hall

7.30pm. All welcome to this General class for a sociable evening of dancing. No partner required.

07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly until 1st April

Allander Bridge Club

C.E.Centre, Milngavie 6.45pm. Long established, friendly, competitive club. New members and visitors (with partners) will be made very welcome. First 2 weeks free.

0141 931 5512 Weekly

Defence and Martial Arts

Douglas Academy, Milngavie

7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors. Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly during term time

Friday 10th Gill’s Yoga Classes

Thursday 9th

St Joseph's Church Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class.

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Allander Evangelical Church

2pm. Ladies’ Fellowship afternoon with tea and a talk. 0141 9565 866 Weekly

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7pm. Badminton Scotland. 07825 054629 Weekly

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4pm. Classical ballet, musical theatre, broadway tap, modern/jazz Sapphire Awards and contemporary dance with registered teacher. 07900 861396 modestalaiolo@aol.com Weekly

Ladies Bridge Club

Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall

1.15-4.15 pm. New members welcome.

0141 584 9514 • 0141 942 6559 Weekly until 4th April 2020

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

Bearsden Hub 10:30am. 07538504779 Weekly

Saturday 11th

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Arts Society Bearsden & Milngavie

SingSong!

2pm. Dr Patricia Andrew will give a wellillustrated lecture on"Twenty-first Century Gardens: in Britain and around the world".

The society is actively looking for new members to join with like minded people in the exploration of all aspects of the arts.

Membership Secretary: 01360771959 www.tasbm.co.uk

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New Kilpatrick Church Hall, Bearsden

Solasta Studios, Milngavie 10-11am. Gentle Hatha yoga class, suitable for beginners. Bring a mat if possible.

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Tuesday 14th

Westerton Town Hall

7.30pm. New dances and old favourites.

Come and join us for a sociable evening. All welcome. 07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly until 31st March

Circle Dancing

Westerton Male Voice Choir

Main Hall, Bearsden Cross Church

Scottish Mask Puppet Centre: The Magic Horse

by Yugen Puppets 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow G12 OQF 2-3pm. Join Fingle and the Magic Horse on an adventure to find a princess. www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

7.30pm. We warmly welcome fresh voices.

You don't have to be an experienced singer and will have the chance to view and participate in a rehearsal evening.

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2pm. This will guide your through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone, iPad/tablet, drop in.

Milngavie Library: 0141 956 2776

Wednesday 15th

Sunday 12th

Meditation & Mindfulness Bearsden Hub

Forest School, Mugdock: Build a Fire, See the Light Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Are you a frustrated fire starter?

Do you wonder just how to build and light (and keep lit) a good fire. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential. Cost ÂŁ7. 0141 956 6586

Westerton Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Ceilidh Classes

St Joseph's Church Hall, Milngavie

Saturday 11th

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls, Bearsden

2pm. Experience the wonderful benefits of meditation and feel realigned and destressed. No booking required. Fortnightly

7:30pm. No partner required.

Chairman: 07807 749032 Treasurer: 07851 398264 Weekly

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.

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Friday 17th Introduction to Rush Cane Seating Mugdock Country Park

10am-4.30pm. One of a 2-day introduction to cane and rush seating course. The second day can be booked for 22nd or 23rd February (or both these days can be booked as an alternative to January). Cost is ÂŁ75 per day. Susie Bishop: 07792 975616

Milngavie Farmers Market

Douglas Street, Beside the Clock

10am-4pm. You'll find fresh seasonal produce, confectionery, ginger beer, jams and sauces, soap and toiletries, candles, cards, kids' clothes, fashion accessories, children's books, cushions, skincare, pet treats, jewellery, gifts, plants, garden statues and lots more.

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Friday 17th Milngavie Music Club: James Gilchrist & Anna Tilbrook Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie

7.30pm. James Gilchrist, tenor and Anna Tilbrook, piano Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel Schubert: Schwanengesang One of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most distinguished singers.

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Saturday 18th Scottish Mask Puppet Centre: Jack & Billy by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre 8-10 Balcarres Ave, Glasgow G12 OQF 2-3pm. An imaginative re-telling of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and Jack and the Beanstalk for all the family!www. maskandpuppet.co.uk

Monday 13th Milngavie Heritage Centre Group Lesser Hall, Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. The next talk will be given by former sheriff Brian Adair on the topic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Stories from The Courtsâ&#x20AC;&#x153;. Entrance is free but donations welcome. www.milngavieheritage.org

St. Paul's Guild

Thursday 16th

St. Paul's Church, Milngavie 7.30pm. The Guild welcomes Lorna Ferguson our missionary on home leave to speak on the Guild theme of Companions of the Way as related to her sevice in Japan with Overseas Missionary Fellowship. We look forward to a very interesting evening.

Visitors are very welcome..

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Calendar of events Sunday 19th

Social Line Dancing

Winter Tree Identification, Mugdock

1.30-3.30pm. It's fun, it's light-hearted and it's good exercise!

Joan 01389 383014 hawkinsjoan@hotmail.com Third Monday of the month

Mugdock Country Park

2pm-4pm. Discover how to identify Mugdock’s leafless trees in the depths of winter on this adult and family guided walk. Booking essential. Cost £5.

0141 956 6586

Cadder Church North Hall, Bishopbriggs

Tuesday 21st

Monday 20th

U3A Meeting

St. Paul's Guild

11am. A speaker from Erskine Care Homes will give a talk about ‘Life at Erskine’.

07592 501648 • https://u3asites.org.uk/bam

St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden

St. Paul's Church, Milngavie

7.30pm. Jon Cossar, a local expert on R.L. Stevenson, will give a very interesting talk about Stevenson's life and travels which will be informative and entertaining.

Visitors are very welcome.

07803 934688

Rejuvenate Allander Evangelical Church 7.30pm. Informal youth meeting with fun, food and fellowship for Secondary Age children and teenagers run by Gordon Thomson.

0141 956 5866

Sunday 26th Forest School, Mugdock: Sensory Sunday Mugdock Country Park 2-3pm. Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of sensory activities for 0-5 year olds. Parents must accompany their wee folk. Booking essential. Cost £3.

0141 956 6586

Monday 27th St. Paul's Guild St. Paul's Church, Milngavie 7.30pm. Afternoon tea meeting for Guild Members only. This is a Burns Celebration with Duncan McEwan a renowned photographer who takes the photos for the Church of Scotland Cross reach calendar and will talk about Scotland's Landscapes.

07803 934688

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Cinema Club: Journey’s End 2018 Mugdock Theatre

7.30pm. Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of British officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer Stanhope, as they wait their fate.

Booking essential. Cost £4 each.

0141 956 6100

Saturday 25th Scottish Mask Puppet Centre: Meg by Poppy's Puppets

8-10 Balcarres Ave, Glasgow G12 OQF

2-3pm. A true Scottish folktale of how not so bonnie Meg from the borders got to marry the best lookin’ laddie from Selkirk! www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

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West Highland Gate, Milngavie 10.30am. A coffee morning open to all U3A members to meet for a coffee and chat in a relaxed and informal setting. New members are especially welcome. Longtime members will be present to answer questions and provide information.

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Smartphones/iPads/Tablets Bearsden Library

2pm. This will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone, iPad/Tablet. Drop in.

Bearsden Library: 0141 777 3021

Killermont De Café

Killermont Parish Church 2-4pm. For anyone living with, or concerned about, dementia or memory loss. It is an informal setting where people and their carers, partners or family can meet and speak to each other.

Michelle @ Ceartas on 0141 775 0433 Weekly

Wednesday 29th Bearsden West Community Council 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. 0141 570 2960 bearsdenwest@gmail.com Last Wednesday of the month

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Fergus believes that as well as the commonly debated issues of the roads, traffic calming, cycle lanes, the green belt and the repair of pavements, January’s meeting is likely to focus, too, on the outcome of the General Election and the consultation of plans for the new Allander Leisure Centre, as well as the Boclair Academy rebuild and potential changes to the school catchments.

The Bearsden East Community Council meets up at the Pagoda Building in King George V Park this month

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The site is set to be revamped to create a state-of-the-art sports and leisure facility – and also provide facilities for adults with learning disabilities.

While a series of drop-in exhibition events have already taken place, local people should be aware they can see information about proposals on the East Dunbartonshire Council website.

Meetings have taken place with Allander Champions Group and community councils, with further engagement proposed with Allander users, residents' associations and local schools.

The Allander project includes proposals for a larger swimming pool, games hall, gym, café and changing facilities, as well as improved football and tennis facilities.

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Not everyone in the community has been happy about the new plans. For example, members of Allander Indoor Bowling Club voiced their concerns because there were no plans for bowling facilities.

Councillor Andrew Polson, Joint Council Leader, said: “A redeveloped Allander facility has been a long-cherished dream. It has been a complex process to try to balance views and requests, while ensuring value for money.”

See www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk.

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BATTLE SET FOR 10K SERIES triumph again and perhaps beat his record time 29 minutes and 32 seconds at the Helensburgh 10k.

There is more than £6000 in cash up for grabs for winners, as well as a number of Start Fitness prizes, and race dates are set for the Babcock Helensburgh 10k on Thursday May 7 at 7.30pm; the Babcock Dumbarton 10k on Thursday May 14 at 7.30pm; and the Babcock Shettleston 10k on Sunday May 31 at 10am at Glasgow Green.

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The Babcock 10ks take place in May in Glasgow Green, Helensburgh and Dumbarton.

Hundreds of runners have already entered, including Katie White, of Garscube Harriers, who won all three races in 2018, and the 2019 winner, Annabel

Simpson, from Fife, who also set a new record time for the Babcock Helensburgh 10k.

Katie, of Milngavie, also won the Scottish Half Marathon Championships 2019 as part of the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow.

Other strong competitors expected to race for a win include Fionnuala Ross, of Shettleston Harriers, who set two course records in the Babcock 10k series in 2019, and Elspeth Curran, from Kilbarchan, who enjoyed three top three finishes last year.

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It’s the fourth year that Babcock will sponsor the 10k series.

Babcock’s managing director at HMNB Clyde, Gavin Leckie, said: “We are delighted to be involved in the race series again this year.”

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KICK OFF 2020 at MUGDOCK Mugdock Country Park looks forward to welcoming old and new visitors for 2020 and we have a packed programme planned to keep everyone entertained.

January starts off with events to attract both children and adults and you can book by calling 0141 956 6100 or if you prefer to pop into our Visitor Centre then take some time to browse in the gift shop as well. New lines have been added and there's lots of choice to suit every budget.

Remember we also have different spaces to hire from our outdoor bbq’s, new bbq hut, Osprey room and 49 seat theatre.Give us a call for more information.

Our adult cinema club is now open for new members and meets on a Monday every fortnight during term time.

Around 20 films are shown in the year and it costs £36 for membership if joined by 31st January (£45 thereafter).

The programme of films will be available shortly.

Also keep an eye on the Park’s Website, Facebook page and board outside the Visitor Centre for additional activities.

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Based in Bearsden, X1Fitness offers High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts that last only 30 to 45 minutes but offer a highly effective cardiovascular and strengthening session.

Carrie Hunter is the energetic and enthusiastic instructor at X1Fitness, which has a programme of boxing or spin bike-based sessions throughout the week.

She says: “Each session that I offer, whether it is on a spin bike or with gloves on, is carefully planned so that participants get a total body workout. We target all major muscles during each session but the

workouts don’t get boring because I regularly switch them up.

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New members are welcome at a popular community choir in Bearsden.

The Kelvin Choir does not require an audition to join and they are always happy for new singers to join their ranks.

All they ask is that members commit to attending rehearsals on a regular basis and perform in their concerts whenever possible.

Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays, from 7.30pm to 9.45pm at Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church.

Choir members practice for two concerts each year, one in May and another each December.

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A gardening group is looking forward to a talk from the president of the Scottish Rock Garden Club this month.

Baldernock Gardening Club will hear from speaker Julia Corden, who is also the manager of the Explorer’s Garden in Pitlochry, on the topic of Costa Rica: The beautiful Plants, Animals and Birds.

Visitors are welcome at the talk on January 7 at 7.30pm in the Fraser Centre in Milngavie. The cost is £3.

Baldernock Gardening Club was founded more than 30 years ago and hosts regular talks, as well as an annual plant sale and a number of outings.

See www.baldernockgarden.org.

A group of conservation volunteers would like to encourage more people to join their monthly get-togethers in 2020.

Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday sessions take place on the first Sunday of each month from 2pm to 4pm.

improve the woods and other local green spaces for present and future generations.

This month it will be Sunday January 5 and participants should meet at the main entrance to the woods at 104/106 Henderland Road in Westerton.

The woods feature a number of walking and nature trails that have been created over recent years. You can see the routes on the group website or pick up a leaflet at Westerton Library.

Tasks include cutting back rhododendrons and overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths.

Everyone is welcome to take part in woods group activities and should come dressed for outdoors work and tidying up.

Cairnhill Woods Group is a member of the national charity, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).

To find out more see sites.google. com/view/cairnhillwoodsgroup, call 07899 028534 or email: cairnhillwoodsgroup@gmail.com.

There is also a Cairnhill Woods Group on Facebook.

Since 2008, the group has been working with East Dunbartonshire Council to

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