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Summer of Charity Races ............ 3 Big Cheer for Gin Festival ............ 4 Kirsten's Mural Marvel ................ 5 'Natural Selection for Fest ........... 6 'Map our Core Paths' ................... 7 Time for Kids to Get Crafty ......... 8 Beth Qualifies ............................. 10 Cody Runs for Scotland ............. 10 Have a Ball at Camp ................... 11 Top Tips ....................................... 12 Tree-Mendous Help .................... 12 Funds Boost for Charity ............. 14 What's Up Doc? .......................... 14 Summer Feature ................. 16&17 See Bricks of History ................... 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20

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Local News | July 2017

sUmmer of charitY races swim the 24-mile length of Loch Lomond. She will round off her year of charity sponsored challenges with the fun but tough Craggy Island Triathlon on Kerrera, near Oban, in October.

Hilary Glen and her dad Ken Grigor celebrating completing the 81-mile Etape Caledonia Sportive event.

Hilary, who is also an ambassador for the Beatson Cancer Charity, says: “I see every day in my work where the money raised for this charity goes and it really does make a difference to the patients and their families. This is why I am so motivated to do all my sporting events for charity.”

Hilary Glen set herself the challenge of six triathlons, a cycling sportive and an open water swim relay over just six months. She is raising funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity.

of Scotland Cancer Centre, has completed five triathlons, either solo or as part of a relay, and the 81-mile Etape Caledonia sportive.

This is the third year that Hilary, who is mum to young triathletes Jamie and Holly, has raised funds for Beatson, as well as for Cancer Research UK. So far her efforts – helped along by friends and family – have raised more than £20,000 for the charities.

Since May, Hilary, who is a consultant at the Beatson West

Next month she will take part in a Beatson relay team as they

Hilary says: “When I turned 40 in 2014 I decided I wanted to get a

A Bearsden mum is completing a summer of sporting events as she continues her bid to raise money for a cause close to her heart.

bit fi tter and to raise money for charity. I started with running events and did 10 solo or relay running events.

“In 2015, I did another seven running races including my goal race, the Edinburgh marathon.

“That year I also rode with my dad Ken Grigor from the Beatson in Glasgow to Skye. The ‘Aim for Skye’ ride was hard work in wet and windy conditions but it raised an amazing £3,000.

“Last year I did a mix of seven sports events including several novice triathlons. This year I’ve stepped it up a bit and have been doing sprint distance triathlons.

“Like me, my husband Paul and our children are members of Glasgow Triathlon Club and we really enjoy doing the races together.

“All the events have helped me to become fi tter over the years and to raise much needed funds for two worthwhile charities. I am delighted that turning 40 has been so positive.”

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The restaurant and pub, which opened last year in the precinct at 44 Main Street, already hosts a monthly Gin Club evening. The club evenings, on the last Tuesday of each month, have proved to be so popular that co-owner Billy Milligan believes there is an appetite for an annual Finsbay Gin festival.

He says: “There is amazing demand for gin at the Finsbay and the club nights usually sell out. We’ve decided to launch a Finsbay Gin Festival and we hope it will continue annually.”

The first gin festival will take place on July 21 and 22. There will be more than 50 gins at the event and host of gin masters,

Numbers will be capped for the first festival on a first-comefirst-served free ticketed basis.

See the Finsbay website and on Facebook to keep up to date with ticket availability. You can also email info@finsbay.com.

The event will be held in the newly revamped lane, including a mural by local artist Kirsten Thomson, next to the pub and will include music and a BBQ. Find out more at www.finsbay.com

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kirsten’s mUral marvel A young artist has spent more than three weeks creating a stunning wall mural in a lane at the edge of Milngavie precinct.

Kirsten says: “The aim was to create something that would be eye catching but also be poignant to the town. So I’ve included the famous Bennie Railplane, Douglas House, which was the old cinema, Glengoyne Distillery, West of Scotland Rugby Club and the West Highland Way.

Kirsten Thomson, 22, of Bearsden had planned to use spray paints for the unique artwork and she had imagined the project would take her around fi ve days. However, a strong breeze running through the lane off Main Street, at the side of restaurant and bar Finsbay, meant she had to resort to painting the mural by hand.

“In fact, the hope is that many walkers of the West Highland Way will come to this point to have their photo taken before starting or after fi nishing the long-distance walking trail.�

The mural is part of a project by Finsbay to revamp the lane. With help from the Council’s Stalled Spaces and Milngavie BID, the aim is to create a place where people can sit and enjoy watching the world going by, as well as enjoying a drink.

Kirsten, a former pupil at Douglas Academy, said: “I realised very quickly that spray paints would not be ideal because of the wind so I then needed to paint the mural by hand. It was a very enjoyable project but it did take far longer than I thought it would. I was still painting three weeks after I started.�

Kirsten says: “I am really pleased with the reaction to the mural from local people.�

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Alan adds: “MugStock features a diverse range of excellent music in a variety of indoor and outdoor Alan Govan, the founder of MugStock, says: “We’re delighted venues, including a cute wee 50the Supernaturals will be joining seat theatre. us this summer especially as three “MugStock is the only festival we of the band members hail from know of at which you can enjoy a Milngavie.” massage while watching bands at the main stage. It’s part of what MugStock will also welcome we like to call SmugStock.

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Local News | July 2017

‘map oUr core paths’ A walking charity is campaigning to change the way that local paths in Scotland are mapped – and therefore used by new people.

The charity believes there are many benefits to highlighting Core Paths, including improved health through walking and cycling and easier exploration of new areas by local people and visitors.

Danny Carden, of Ramblers Scotland, says: “Many core paths are an important link for communities but there are lots of them that people don’t even

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Children aged seven to over 12-years-old are invited to sign up for a range of summer crafts workshops at a local arts centre and a gallery.

Kilmardinny Arts Centre in Bearsden and The Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie are the locations for the sessions organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture.

For children aged seven to nine, a fascinating Picts Printing session at Kilmardinny on July 27 reveals the meanings behind the beautiful and mysterious carved symbols of this tribe of ancient Scottish people. Participants will

Making your own jewellery is on offer at a Lillie Art Gallery workshop on July 17.

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An animation and 3D Scanning & Printing session called Big StopStart at Lillie Art Gallery on July 24 is aimed at children aged over 12. Instead of paper Kids can find out about and models on a tiny table, the “negative-space” at two different workshop will use the whole sessions. On July 24, The Lillie room, a range of objects and Art Gallery is the place for the maybe even the participants to Negative-Space Masterpiece explore a modern digital world.

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Beth, who attended Bearsden Academy, said: “Although I’m not focusing on the one sport, I feel as though I’m running well on the track. I’m looking forward to the World Championships.”

Beth quit her job as a physics teacher last year to train as a triathlete. She now shares a house with Rio silver medallist Jonny Brownlee in Yorkshire and trains with both Brownlee brothers.

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A Bearsden Academy pupil has been selected to compete for Scotland in the International Hill Running Youth Cup in Italy.

Cody Stevenson, 16, pictured, was selected after coming second in the under-20 men’s race in the Scottish Hill Running Championships.

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She says: “Hockey is perfect for staying active and improving fitness. It is also a great way to make friends.

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“Hockey is a sport that can be played at school, university and as an adult, all over the world. I have made many long-term friends through the game”

One of the coaches and part of the Wildcats 1st team, says: “The children will not just develop their hockey skills at the camp but they will also play other grass games, such as rounders and dodgeball.

Furthermore, this year the club is offering a “performance” group for older children, which will be coached by U21 Scotland players.

This is aimed at children who are already excelling in the sport.

“Another fun part of the camp is when the children work in groups to come up with a 'showtime’ piece. This will be performed at the Wildcats’ summer camp BBQ and in front of family, friends and other campers.”

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The Tree Health Survey takes place throughout the summer and autumn and is split into two categories. Alan McBride, a Mugdock countryside ranger, explains: “The fi rst part of the survey looks at the air and potential pollution around the trees. The second part studies the health of the trees. All this information is collected and sent to OPAL. “We could not carry out such extensive surveys at Mugdock Bearsden & Milgnavie U3A Science Group and the Mugdock Rangers have teamed Woods, which is part of Scotland’s up for an important UK Tree Health Survey of Mugdock Woods, organised by OPAL remaining ancient oak woods, without the help of volunteers. We Members of Bearsden & Milngavie University of are very grateful to the U3A for the Third Age are providing valuable support for their dedication to this project.�

Billy Martin, coordinator of the a nationwide survey of local trees.

Science group, says: “We were The U3A Science group approached The survey is organised by Open Air keen to give something back to Laboratories (OPAL). The network Mugdock Country Park to ask if the community and we thought a encourages people to embrace there was any volunteering work project with Mugdock would be nature by enabling them to explore interesting.� they could help with. Mugdock and study local environments. rangers were delighted to enlist Find out more at their assistance for an important www.opalexplorenature.org/ OPAL also plays a vital role UK Tree Health Survey. The focus is in helping to protect the treesurvey, www.mugdockon Mugdock Woods, which is a site environment. In this case, the Tree country-park.org.uk and u3asites.org.uk/bam/groups Health Survey looks at potential of scientific importance.

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Staff of the White Lily Fund receive a cheque for £200 from Waitrose Milngavie represenatives as part of the Waitrose Green Token Scheme

A local charity is delighted to have been chosen to receive a donation thanks to the Waitrose Green Token Scheme.

The White Lily Fund were recently Angela created the White Lily Find in 2012 after she recovered from handed a cheque for £200 from breast cancer treatment herself.

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The White Lily Fund raises funds for cancer research and to promote awareness of the disease in the west of Scotland. The founder and president is Angela Bruno MBE from Bearsden.

Angela says: “I want to personally thank Hilary Blair, the partner coordination manager of Waitrose Milngavie, as well as their customers for their wonderful support.

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Check out the leisure centres – there are plenty of indoor sports and activities children can participate in. The swimming pools in our area often offer special deals and fun days.

Museums and galleries often have new exhibitions and events running in the summer. Many art galleries put on special events for children and families, and they are usually free.

You could go geo caching. The Clyde Sea Lochs trail is dotted with information boards with a new set of caches themed around the Lochs.

Download the free app to your smartphone, check out other caches local to you and get going. It soon becomes addictive.

If you are near the coast, or indeed on holiday near the beach, try

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If it is raining have a movie day with popcorn - homemade of course, or get cooking. Pick a recipe with the children, go shopping for ingredients and cook something together that you can enjoy eating afterwards.

Sunny days are great for simple activities like picnics and ball games.

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Don’t forget the timeless classic of just visiting the park or fi nd a fruit picking farm. This is the perfect crowd pleaser. With your bounty from fruit picking try making some jam.

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Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9:30am, A great place for dads and pre-school children (0-3yrs) to play, socialise and re-energize! With delicious bacon rolls for dads and snacks for kids. www.allanderchurch.org.uk

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Circle Dancing St Andrew’s Church, Stewart Street, Milngavie 2-4pm, A style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment. Open to men & women of any age and fitness level, no partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk

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Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Killermont Parish Church, Ranch Drive Meetings crammed full of challenges, games, activities such as sports, crafts, music and working towards 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, P7-18yrs.

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Argentine Tango Classes Milngavie Tennis Club 7-8pm, All welcome. No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango. firedance100@hotmail.com 07980 8322207 Weekly

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What's On Calendar | July 2017 Breathe Easy Waitrose Community Room 2pm, Do you have a long-term lung condition? Join us for friendly sharing and support

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm, new members and visitors welcome to this friendly club.

01419 428262 www.bridgewebs.com/antonine

Bearsden Carer Café The Station, Bearsden 10:30am, Come chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. www.carerslink.org.uk

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10:45am, Over 60s exercise class. 0141 942 1283

Milngavie Library MON 10-SAT 15: Mystery Books.

MON 24 & 31: (2:15-3:15pm, Craft Crime Stories. TUE 18 & 25: 2-2:30pm, Summer Bookbugs.

MON 24 & 31: 10:15-11am, Summer Storytellers. TUE 18 & 25: 10:30-11:30am, Tech Detectives. www.edlc.co.uk

Weekly, also on Wednesdays

Evening Dementia Carer Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7pm, Receive support from staff, Find out about relevant dementia education and information, learn about local community services for people with dementia and their carers. www.carerslink.org.uk Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports centre 11am, Badminton, table tennis & soft tennis with a swim included.

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Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 5.30pm For improvers and 7.15pm for the advanced, all welcome.

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Weekly, also on Thursdays

Expressive Botanical Drawing and Painting Kilmardinny Arts Centre 10am, A short course, for all abilities interested in expanding their knowledge in expressive mark making and mixed media.

Through demonstrations and talks, students will look at a range of fun and experimental techniques and approaches to enable each student to develop a personal style. www.edlc.co.uk

Ladies Circle Cyan Restaurant, Stewart Street, Milngavie 7pm, Betsy Barclay’s monthly meet-up, a meal followed by entertainment.

0141 942 5241 Legal Matters Clinic Milngavie Enterprise Centre 9:30am, Opportunity to offer carers one-to-one legal advice courtesy of Karen Wooton and Katie Ratcliffe, both solicitors with Morisons Solicitors. Arrange 30-minute individual appointments. www.carerslink.org.uk

Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre 10am, A group of originalthinking mainly seniors – we meet monthly to enjoy one another's writings and readings and now have room for one more. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com

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

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Milngavie Mindfulness Drop-in Milngavie Enterprise Centre 2pm, No need to sign up in advance, simply drop in and practice some meditations under Jon’s guidance. www.carerslink.org.uk

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Wednesday Wander – Cross Country to Kirky Mugdock Country Park 11am, Get out and about and enjoy the fresh air on this Ranger-led walk on good paths through Kirkintilloch and the surrounding countryside. This walk is about 90 minutes long.

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Calendar of events Drawing from History Bearsden Library 11am, Join EDLC’s Archivist and Arts Development Officer on a day of researching and drawing from local pieces from the archives. Discussing the local and historical reference then taking influence from these pieces to draw from. The afternoon will see you develop your skills in materials and scale. www.edlc.co.uk

Friday 7th Reading Walks Bearsden Library 10:30am, We will be setting off from one of our libraries for a short walk with a difference.

Along the way there will be readings on a theme which we will discuss as we go.

Refreshments will be provided in the library at the end of the walk. www.edlc.co.uk

University of Strathclyde Centre for Lifelong Learning Mugdock County Park 10am, Mugdock Country Park offers a wealth of landscape features that tell us a great deal about the past. On this Rangerled guided walk, you will learn the basics of the geological earth-surface processes which contribute to why the landscape of the country park looks the way it does today.

This walk will visit some of our landscape features and viewpoints, offering spectacular vistas of the Blane Valley, the Highland Boundary Fault and the Arrochar Alps to the north.

Booking essential.

0141 548 2116

Saturday 8th Get your Hands Dirty, Kirkintilloch Meet the Ranger in the Reserve car park off Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch G66 3SF 10:30am, Wear your wellies and help take care of Merkland Local Nature Reserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Westerton Care Home expands for tHe future A Bearsden care home is set to expand after demand for places has soared in the past few years.

Since opening in 2012, Westerton Care Home has cared for over 100 members of the local community, providing the highest standards of care within a safe, friendly and warming environment.

The expansion plans see the addition of an extension onto the existing home, establishing a new wing which will include 12 new bedrooms, as well as creating a new reception area for the home. Works have already begun, with completion expected in Spring 2018.

Home Manager Adelaide Maynard is excited about the plans. She said: “Works have already begun on the extension, and it’s great to

see everything taking shape. As Westerton itself was custom built, the new wing will mirror the high quality of finish.

Landscape in Silk Mugdock Country Park 12-3pm, Make a silk painted card with Elizabeth. 5+ parental supervision required. £2 per card. Drop in session. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Forest School Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm, Join the Forest School Ranger for a wild woodland adventure. Woodland activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential 0141 956 6100

Tuesday 11th Mugdock Sensational Safari Mugdock Country Park 1pm, Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Join the Ranger Service and explore the woodlands, ponds, and meadows of Mugdock on this 3 hour wildlife adventure. Booking essential.

0141 956 6100

Sunday 9th Classic Car Tours – Sunday Workshop Waitrose Milngavie 9am, For owners of classic, sports, prestige and performance cars who would like to meet with other owners and share stories and talk about their cars. info@classic-car-tours.com

Sunday 9th TrailFest RunSOCIAL & Mugdock Mile Race Mugdock Country Park 9:30am, TrailFest host guided social runs on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Choose from 5k or 10k distance and explore new trails around the park. Finish up your social run with a sprint around the Mugdock Mile race – you might even win a spot prize or be crowned King or Queen of the Mile! Advance booking is essential. www.trailfestscotland.com

Minibeasts of Merkland Meet at the car park off Merkland Drive or follow the signs to meet the Ranger 1:30pm, Merkland Local Nature Reserve is amazing! Come along and search for some of the tiny wee creatures that live in the grasslands, ponds and woodlands. All nets and equipment provided. Donations welcome.

Friday 14th Wax on – Wax Off Kilmardinny Arts Centre, Bearsden 11am, Everyone has a tub of old unloved crayons. Well we have loads! Come along and bring your own tub if you want to learn how to create an amazing art work through some magic and well-placed crayons. Bring along a healthy snack and drink.

No experience necessary. www.edlc.co.uk Milngavie Carer Café Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am, Monthly get-together where you can chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. No need to sign up, just drop in! www.carerslink.org.uk

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to extend our services and meet the needs of more of our local elderly community for years to come.”

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Get Your Hands Dirty Mugdock Country Park 10am, Ranger-led hands-on task to benefit Mugdock’s green places. 16+, no experience necessary. Booking essential. Free.

0141 956 6100

U3A Monthly Meeting St Andrew’s RC Church, Upper Hall, Bearsden 11am, Jamie Cuthbertson will give a talk on the Macular Society. Visitors and prospective members welcome. The U3A is an organisation for retired people which has a wide range of activities run by the members themselves.

07592 501648 www.u3asites.org.uk/bam

Hand Felt Brooch Making for Adults Mugdock Country Park 1pm, The workshop will cover an introduction to sewing felt, a simple project to get you started, tips on how to design your own items then a more complex project either from one of the templates provided or from your own design. Booking essential.

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Thursday 20th Make a Mug Rug Mugdock Country Park 10:30am-12:30pm, Make a woven coaster with yarn and fabric. For ages 5 and over, parents must be present. Drop in session. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Milngavie Dementia Group Milngavie Carers Link 10:30am, Do you have a relative with a diagnosis of dementia?

Come along to our friendly support group. www.carerslink.org.uk

Eastern Mamores Kinlochleven 7am, Up to 7 Munros accessible from Kinlochleven. Depending on the hills climbed the distance will be from 8 to 20km, height climbed from 1000 to 1500m and time from 5 to 8 hours. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

Monday 17th Junior Jewellery Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie 11am, Design your very own piece of jewellery and wear it with pride for the rest of the summer. Brooches, pins, key rings even earrings. Come and choose what you want to make then work with our very own jeweller to make your ideas come true. www.edlc.co.uk

Aladdin Mugdock Country Park 11am, When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie’s magic powers to pass himself off as a Prince in order to marry her. Starring Robin Williams.

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Milngavie Gin Festival Finsbay, Bearsden 2pm, We are proud to announce Milngavie's first ever gin festival. With a plethora of gins from all around the world and a particular focus on some amazing Scottish gins. We have stalls from all the major gin companies. We will have samples, cocktails and industry experts talking about each gin www.finsbay.com

Negative-Spare Masterpiece Lillie Art Gallery 11am, What is negative-space?

Well it’s the space around a masterpiece that young artists produce during this fun expressive one-day workshop.

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Art Gallery – Big StopStart Lillie Art Gallery, Station Road, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZ 11am-2pm, Everyone knows animation is fun and easy to make. This workshop we are going to blow up the scale. Instead of paper and models on a tiny table we are going to use the whole room, objects we find and maybe even ourselves... Come along and join our large scale fun.

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Calendar of events Bearsden and Milngavie ramblers Meet at the building just inside the main gate on University Avenue 10:30am, Historic Guided Tour of Glasgow University.

There will be the opportunity afterwards to have tea/coffee in the PG Club and to visit the Hunterian or the Mackintosh House. Members only, booking essential. www.bearsdenandmilngavie ramblers.org.uk

Crafty Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30pm, Are you a carer with an interest in crafts? Or do you just want to try something new? If so, our Crafty Carers group may be what you’re looking for. www.carerslink.org.uk

Monday 31st Western Wildcats Hockey Club Milngavie and Bearsden Sports Club 9am, Summer Camp welcomes boys and girls from P1 onwards to join a week of hockey. 5-day course taught by U21 Scotland players.

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Thursday 27th Tuesday 25th Wizard School Bearsden Cross Church 10am, Touring Wizard school run by magician James Kennedy, for children ages 6-15. Learn the skills and confidence to perform the tricks you’ve been taught and show to friends and family.

Also on Wednesday 26th More information on page 30

Traditional Crafts: Ceramics Hands Kilmardinny Arts Centre Picts Printing 11am, Working with a real-life Kilmardinny Arts Centre, ceramic artist, explore pattern, Bearsden texture and what a lump of 11am, Come along and join Friday 28th clay can turn into. A fun all-day our very own printer/artist. So workshop to give young crafters MugStock Festival let’s get rolling into a bit of time to learn and explore the Mugdock Country Park history and printing during this The 3rd edition of MugStock will medium of clay. No experience fun one-day workshop. Lots of necessary. drawing, designing and printing be even more magical, musical and merry! More details coming www.edlc.co.uk with a few games throughout soon but you know we'll be the day. The Picts – the name bringing you some of the best Submit your what's on information at means ‘Painted Ones’. Bring along lunch, a healthy snack and music, art, food and merriment www.thecommunitymagazine.co.uk in Scotland! drink. No experience necessary.

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seven and Goalkeeping for players aged six years plus.

There are also classes for girls only, for those who don’t want to join in mixed sessions.

Mark Grant, General Manager of EDLC Trust, says: “The emphasis of these classes is fun so as to encourage participation.

Whether your children are new to football or already keen players, they are sure to benefit from a local summer holiday programme.

“In each session we follow a format of a warm-up, drills for skills training and technique, fun games and then a match.”

“The children will also benefi t from learning new skills, including dribbling, passing, ball control and goalkeeping, as well as improving their fi tness.”

There are two different weeks of summer camps that are run by EDLC Football Development in Bearsden and Milngavie.

“Football is a great way to get to meet new friends and to enjoy the challenge of working together in a team sport.”

The first takes place at Allander Leisure Centre from July 10 to 14 while the second week is at Bearsden Academy from July 31 to August 4.

The football summer programme is likely to fill up fast so early booking is recommended.

You can fi nd a booking form at www.edlc.co.uk/sport-leisure/ football/football-developmentsummer-holiday-programme. It should be noted that girls can attend any session, as well as the girls’ only classes.

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The Local Development Plan (LDP) guides the future use of land in the region. Meanwhile, the LIVE Action and Delivery Programme details how to deliver the key infrastructure and developments of the LDP. Thomas Glen, Depute Chief Executive – Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets, said: “The LDP illustrates where and how new development should take place... and the parts that should be protected from development.

“The LIVE Action and Delivery Programme is a vital document as we work with partners to implement the LDP.“ You can fi nd out more at www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/LDP

This month: elDerlY aSSiSTanCe For an elderly person to admit they need help would mean they can't take care of themselves anymore, and no one wants to lose their independence. Usually, the burden falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging parent might need some extra help with daily living tasks, but this doesn't necessarily mean that your loved one has to move into a care home.

They may just need some extra help in their home.

Here are some signs to look out for: Changes in Physical Function and Mental Status – Can’t keep track of time – sleeping a lot – poor diet or weight loss – diffi culty with mobility – missing appointments – more prone to falls – forgetting to take medications – poor ability to

administer personal hygiene – less involved in social activities.

Neglecting Household Responsibilities is often another indicator and can include having little fresh food in the house, more clutter than usual, dirty laundry and having unopened mail.

Even if you don’t live near-by to your parents but are concerned about their health and wellbeing, there are many things you can do to ensure your parents are getting the support they need. If these signs are present, it doesn’t necessarily mean a move to assisted living or a care home is required.

However, these red fl ags do indicate that daily supportive care is needed.

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Book in for sUmmer of library books to borrow. The sessions are drop-in except at Bearsden Library, which must be booked.

Crafty Crime Stories are for kids aged fi ve to 11 with the focus of criminal tales. The free drop-in sessions give kids a chance to boost their book score for the Summer Reading Challenge.

Children aged over eight can become Animal Agents’ Tech Detectives at more free sessions.

These need to be booked.

entertainments Local libraries are hosting a reading and story-telling programme to help keep kids of all ages busy over the summer

Books, reading and story-telling are great for little minds – and for helping parents to keep their children busy over the summer.

This month, local libraries play host to a programme for kids of all ages and many sessions include the Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge theme of Animal Agents.

Drop-in Summer Bookbug Sessions are for parents and children (aged up to three) and include songs, stories and rhymes to keep little sleuths on the trail of fun.

Parents and toddlers are invited to take a walk in the park during Outdoor Bookbug Buggy Walks and enjoy stories, songs and

games. These are free but must be booked.

Meanwhile Summer Story Stars are free taster sessions for parents and children aged 18 months to five years. The sessions start with a story and include rhymes, music, storytelling tips, drama and lots

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Meanwhile, for kids aged eight to 12 who fancy learning how to write a story, the Let’s Make a Mystery sessions are ideal. Author Claire Miller invites kids to let their imaginations run free to create characters and a plot for a fantastic mystery adventure. The sessions are free but must be booked.

Find out the times of sessions at Bearsden, Westerton and Milngavie libraries or book at www. bookingedlc.co.uk/ Horizonsculture or by calling 0141 777 3143.

Support Groups alcoholics anonymous Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you.

Call the national helpline 0800 9177 650.

al-anon Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.

Local meetings available.

24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888

alzheimer’s Scotland 7-9pm, Alzheimer Scotland provides services across Scotland to help you live as well as possible with dementia. Meet at the Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre first Monday of every month.

Tel: 0141 946 0966

Babycafé Open to all mums to be and breastfeeding mums for some peer support, and free tea and cake. Runs every Tuesday 2-4pm, in Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklhill Road, Kirkintilloch. Tel: 0141 777 3099

Breathe easy Support group for those with lung conditions and their carers. Meet at Community Room, Waitrose, Milngavie, 2.00pm first Wed of the month Call: 0141 956 1791

Care and repair in east Dunbartonshire Free services to older and disabled people aged 65 and over, and 60 and over with a disability or long-term illness.

Tel: 0141 578 0156

east Dunbartonshire association for Mental Health For people affected by mental ill-health and their carers. 24 Crossveggate, Milngavie G62 6RA. Tel: 0141 955 3040

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Mini magicians are invited to learn new tricks and skills at a special wizard school, which arrives in Bearsden for two days this month.

The touring Wizard School is run by magician James Kennedy and will come to Bearsden Cross Church on Tuesday July 25 and Wednesday July 26. It is open to children aged six to 15.

James believes that learning about magic has many benefits. He says: “Wizard School is a concept that is designed to create magic and wonder for children.

“The workshops are great fun for youngsters and give them the

By the end of the day they will have the skills and confidence to perform the tricks they have learned to their friends and family.

James says: “After their little show, the children are presented with the much coveted Wizard School certificate. This gives the little wizards a sense of accomplishment and pride in their hard work on the day.“ confidence and skills to perform in front of an audience.”

The Wizard School day starts with a “sorting ceremony”, where children are grouped according to age and potential skill set. The kids then learn about magic tricks, balloon modelling, speaking and presentation skills.

The fee for a day at the Wizard School, from 10am to 2pm, is £32.45 and includes soft drinks and magic props to take home. There is a maximum of 40 attendees.

See www.eventbrite.co.uk to book and also www. thewizardschool.co.uk and www. facebook.com/thewizardschool

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Playgroup search for new home

A pre-school playgroup that has been serving the community for almost 50 years is appealing for help to secure its future.

Maxholme Playgroup faces closure without new premises after it was asked to leave its long-standing home in Bearsden Baptist Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maxholme House.

past six months. We only have until next year to find somewhere new.

We do not have a lot to spend and we do need the space for storing our playgroup equipment.

The group is a not-for-profit organisation so they say they do not have the means to pay expensive rent elsewhere.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are still in talks with the council about plans for the former Brookwood building but nothing has been decided about this.

We are just so desperate to find somewhere to move to and we hope someone locally can help.â&#x20AC;?

Now the group, which recently received a glowing report by the Care Inspectorate, is appealing for support.

Maxholme Playgroup chair Jo Reid said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very worried about the future of our group and we have been searching for somewhere else to be based for the

The playgroup operates five mornings each week and has up to 30 youngsters.

To contact them see www.maxholme.co.uk or email jo.reid1981@googlemail.co.uk.

Lib Dems win back seat Jo Swinson staged a political comeback when she won back her former parliamentary constituency from the SNP in the snap General Election last month.

She had lost the East Dunbartonshire seat to SNPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Nicolson in the last election two years ago.

Jo first won the seat from Labour in 2005 at the age of 25 and also became the first MP to have been born in the 1980s.

She held the seat in 2010.

Jo attended Douglas Academy in Milngavie. On Twitter she said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thrilled to have been elected to serve as MP for East Dunbartonshire again.â&#x20AC;?

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Milngavie hockey player-coach Kareena Cuthbertson has been selected to play for Scotland in a top World League tournament.

Kareena â&#x20AC;&#x201C; known as Kaz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is part of the Scotland womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad that is currently competing in Brussels in the important World League semi-finals.

The tournament, which takes place from June 21 to July 2, 2017, will see some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best hockey teams vying for places in the prestigious Hockey World Cup 2018.

Kaz is player-coach with the Western Wildcats, based at Milngavie and Bearsden Sports Club. She is sponsored by local company, ACT Construction, which is owned by Bearsden businessman Ken Godsman.

Kaz was part of the Scottish team that qualified for the Brussels tournament after they finished in third place at Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World League 2 in Valencia.

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After announcing the full Scottish womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad last month, Scotland head coach Gordon Shepherd praised the players.

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Kids can expect all sorts of things to do including water fi ghts, football, treasure hunts, badminton, face painting, table tennis, fancy dress, pizza and a tuck shop. There is a lot more to the tennis clubs than simply tennis.”

Westerton Tennis Club will be hosting sports camps for children aged five to 12 every morning during the summer school holidays.

The camps will take place at the club, which is located just off Maxwell Avenue, in Westerton, from Monday to Friday, 10am to 12.30pm. Children can sign up for a day’s session or book the camps in week blocks.

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Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."

"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison."

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