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Contents Mill's Bid to Raise £500k................... 3 Debbie Wins 100-Mile Race............ 4 Ocean Rower Praises Pupils ............ 5 It's Tea-Time for Local Carers .......... 5 Marathon Mum's Joy ...................... 6 Future Secure for Bid ....................... 7 Counting People on the Way ........ 8 Charity's Centenary Open Day ....... 8 Sunny Walk of Witness ................... 8 Heritage Art on Display ................ 10 Kiltwalk Players Raise £800 .......... 11 Rico Dances to Tune of £1,600 ..... 11 Celebration for Carers ................... 12 Joe to Campaign for Change ....... 12 Late News ........................................ 12 Hazel Opens Men's Shed .............. 14 What's Up Doc? .............................. 14 Pupils Give Electric Concert .......... 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 Week's Back – And Bigger............. 18 Celebrity Line Up at Games .......... 19 Legal Matters .................................. 20 What’s On.................................. 21–26 Pair Creates UK Food Hub ............ 27 Green Light on Tick Awareness ... 27 Learn More on Yoga Day 2019 .... 28 Senior Savvy .................................... 28 Gallery Hosts Art Exhibition.......... 30 Recital by Violinist Ella ................... 31 Finsbay Wins Best 2019.................. 32 Action for Climate Change ........... 33 Advertisers Index ............................ 34 direct to doors 19,500 Delivered businesses, 1,000 towaiting rooms etc.

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FAIR TRADE MILL’S BID TO RAISE £500K

An innovative volunteer-run community project in the heart of Milngavie has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign.

and recreational purposes.

Already the former corn mill on the banks of the Allander Water has shown great promise. Thanks to the hard work from many local people, the building has been transformed into a cafĂŠ and a fair trade shop.

A cycling club meets weekly and there are regular jazz sessions, spinning sessions and local author presentations. Coffee mornings for elderly and housebound residents are also set to be launched.

Baldernock Gardening Club has brought the gardens back to their former glory, while a group of young gardeners with special educational needs have planted a herb garden for use in the mill kitchen.

Now there are plans to further develop and refurbish the mill to allow for greater community use of the mill.

Local clubs and groups have also started making the mill their base.

Consultation has indicated that flexible space at the mill would be welcomed by many local people and organisations, to be used for heritage, exhibition, educational

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“Now we have further ambitions for Gavin’s Mill but sadly these ideas and plans far exceed our financial resource. This is why we are asking for help from friends and partners in the local community.

To help the mill realise its goal you could attend one or more of the fundraising events which will take place this year; sponsor one of the volunteers who plan to walk the West Highland Way in August; like and share the Gavin’s Mill and Save Gavin’s Mill for Milngavie Facebook pages; support the Gavin’s Mill Fairtrade shop and cafÊ with all profits going to the project; and visit the project’s Total Giving page to make a donation.

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DEBBIE WINS 100-MILE ULTRA RACE A high-flying Scottish ultra runner who trains with a local athletics club has triumphed in a gruelling long-distance race.

Debbie said: “In 2013, it was survival of the most stubborn because the weather was atrocious and it was like cross-country underfoot conditions. It was quite possibly the worst mud I’ve run in. I wanted to return to run the full route and this time we were lucky to have much better weather.”

Debbie Martin-Consani, of Gascube Harriers, was the first female in the Thames Path 100 (TP100) 2019. She ran 100 miles along the banks of the River Thames in 17 hours 40 minutes and took fourth place overall. She was eight minutes ahead of the second placed lady, Ingrid Lid of Norway.

However, she described the 2019 run as very tough.

Debbie said: “It was the usual ultra rollercoaster. I had stomach and sickness issues.

I had some real low patches from 60 to 80 miles but then I had to pull myself together when I realised the second lady, Ingrid, was catching me.”

It was Debbie’s second time at the TP100 after also finishing first lady in 2013. The race that year had to be rerouted due to the weather. Debbie confesses she returned to the race because it was “unfinished business”.

When they arrived at the 85-mile checkpoint together Debbie had to dig deep.

She said: “This gave me the kick I needed and I had to push hard to break free from Ingrid. I was pleased to cross the finish line first.”

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Elaine was interested to find out more about the school’s exhibition on plastics and pollution.

P7 pupils were presenting their research gathered as part of an environmental project.

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East Dunbartonshire Carers Link is inviting local carers to enjoy an afternoon tea on Tuesday June 11 from 12.30pm to 3pm in Milngavie.

The event is in celebration of National Carers Week, which takes place between June 10 and 16.

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Heather McKelvie, of Carers Link, says: “As always, we will be taking time out to celebrate and recognise the incredible

contribution that carers make to families and communities.

“We are keen to welcome as many carers as possible to our afternoon tea in Milngavie.

“The afternoon will include a performance and a sing-a-long with our Carers Choir. “The staff’s home baking skills will once again be put to the test, although we’ll probably leave the sandwiches to the professionals.”

If you are caring for a family member or friend and would like to go along to the event contact Heather on 0800 975 2131.

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“The type of cancer that Alexander has is relatively underresearched, so I'm raising money for The Everest Centre, which is a specialist project within the Brain Tumour Charity which researches slow growing brain tumours in children.”

Linda Robertson, from Milngavie, pictured with Alexander after completing her first marathon, raising £8,539 for two charities

A Milngavie mum is thrilled to have raised more than £8500 for two poignant charities by running her first ever marathon.

Linda Robertson, who has two young children, completed the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019. She said: “I had always said I wanted to run one marathon in my lifetime and now I have done it. It was the stuff that dreams are made of and a phenomenal experience that I thoroughly enjoyed.”

Linda has so far raised £8,539, including gift aid, for the two charities, The Everest Centre and

The Dementia Revolution. The donations will be split 50-50.

Linda said: “I have chosen the Everest Centre because of sixyear-old Alexander, who is my cousin’s son. He was diagnosed with multiple slow growing brain tumours when he was two and spent years in and out of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

“He had a great year in 2018, however December brought sad

The Dementia Revolution is the official charity of the Virgin Money London Marathon this year. It is a partnership of the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK and aims to fund groundbreaking research into dementia.

Linda gave her thanks to everyone who has donated to her causes.

She said: “Together we have raised a lot of money. It’s a huge amount and I know it will be gratefully received by the charities.”

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Businesses in Milngavie have voted to continue the Business Improvement District (BID) term for another five years.

Of those traders in the town centre eligible to vote, 52 voted in favour of continuing for another five years and 33 voted against.

Turnout was almost 66%.

Graeme Ross, chair of Milngavie BID and a local business owner, said: “We are obviously really pleased with the vote of confidence by businesses based on our previous achievements.

“However, we appreciate it’s very important to build on our strengths and not be complacent, especially in today’s environment.

“We are already focusing our attentions on delivering the plan that business owners voted on.

“The new Milngavie.co.uk is also our central marketing tool moving forward.”

Total funding for Milngavie BID is £515,000, including £150,000 from East Dunbartonshire Council. Funding is raised from the businesses in the town centre by way of an annual levy based on rateable value.

Graeme added: “All this money will be put towards initiatives to

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COUNTING PEOPLE ON THE WAY Two counters have been installed on the first stretch of the West Highland Way near Milngavie.

Solar-powered, the devices count the number of walkers and cyclists using the longdistance trail.

Thomas Glen, the East Dunbartonshire Council's depute chief executive - Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets, said: “The council is working with Cycling Scotland (CS) to gather further information on usage of the West Highland Way. “The counter has been installed by CS to register the number of cyclists and walkers passing by, and the data will be used to help inform studies and potential future plans. It will be in place initially for five years."

CHARITY’S CENTENARY OPEN DAY SUNNY WALK OF WITNESS A charity shop in Bearsden is celebrating a centenary year by hosting an event to encourage more people to volunteer.

The local branch of Save the Children is hosting the open day, from noon to 4pm, on June 6.

Catherine, a volunteer at the local Save the Children shop, said: “The aim is to encourage as many people as possible to come along to the event to see what volunteering with us is like and if it’s for them.”

It was in May 1919 that Eglantyne Jebb founded Save the Children with her sister Dorothy Buxton.

The idea came about after Eglantyne’s arrest in Trafalgar Square, London, for protesting about the starvation being caused

by British blockades following World War I.

Save the Children was formed with the aim of feeding and educating children.

Save the Children has worked tirelessly over the 100 years within and outwith the UK tackling child poverty, child protection, children’s rights, education, health, hunger and humanitarian emergencies.

In 2017 alone, Save the Children helped 1.6 million children out of extreme poverty.

Everyone is welcome at the Bearsden Save the Children centenary event at 47 Milngavie Road. Some refreshments will be provided.

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The sun shone on a special event organised by local churches recently.

The churches in Milngavie celebrated Easter with a series of evening meetings, led by local ministers, during Holy Week. The culmination was a Walk of Witness through the village.

Howel Jones, a member of Allander Evangelical Church, said: “Starting at The Clock in Milngavie, about 150 people walked around the village precinct in a silent procession behind a wooden cross.

“They stopped at various points to sing Easter hymns and read relevant passages from the Easter Story.

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A series of art installations have been popping up across Bearsden and Milngavie as part of a wider history and heritage project.

Perhaps you have spotted the brightly coloured vinyl installation that spans the windows of the Milngavie Heritage Centre? This work has been created by Rachel Barron to celebrate the vibrant heritage of Burnbrae Dye Works and the Turkey red textile industry.

Meanwhile, at Kilmardinny House in Bearsden, artist Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva has produced The Kilmardinny Tree. The artwork reinvents a fallen tree and features guilded gold leaf. It pays reference to the calico industry and Robert Dalglish.

Dalglish, a Member of Parliament for Glasgow, acquired Kilmardinny in 1853 and was the head of the Calico printing firm of Dalglish Falconer & Company.

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Another Trails & Tales artist, Graeme Roger, has made heritageinspired films for two venues in Bearsden and Kirkintilloch. These works feature portraits of local people, gathered at the Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games and the Kirkintilloch Canal Festival.

The films will be projected on to pavements at night at Bearsden Hub. Trails and Tales – formed

by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and supported by the council - is an arts and heritage learning programme uniting artists, groups and residents to celebrate local history.

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RICO DANCES TO TUNE OF £1600

A team of local tennis players have raised more than £800 for charity.

The Bearsden “Racketeers" from Bearsden Lawn Tennis Club completed a 15-mile Kiltwalk in Glasgow.

They have donated the money to the Judy Murray Foundation, which seeks to take tennis into rural and deprived areas across Scotland.

The Bearsden "Racketeers" include club president Phil Waterfield, club secretary Andy Gordon and Nikki Waterfield, Fiona Berlouis, Brenda Proud, Jayne Gilkes and Kate Haig.

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Seven-year-old Rico Lanzani, who is in P3 at Milngavie Primary, was one of 46 children that took part in the television show. He danced with Megan Monahan, also seven, from Erskine.

As well as online donations, Rico’s mum Eilidh organised a family danceathon in Milngavie for the charity, which raised more than £700.

The mum said: “Strictly Kids went wonderfully. Rico and Megan danced beautifully, with perfect timing, which is not easy with a cha cha cha.

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A local charity that supports unpaid carers is hosting an event for volunteers as part of a special week.

East Dunbartonshire Carers Link is inviting volunteers to celebrate the impact they have on helping carers as part of Volunteers’ Week, from June 1 to 7.

The event takes place at Milngavie Youth Centre on June 6 and will include a mindfulness session for the volunteers, as well as a raffle and a certificate ceremony.

The annual Volunteers' Week offers a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. See carerslink.org.uk

A newly elected Member Scottish Youth Parliament is encouraging young people to get in touch with ideas about positive change.

Joe Thomas, a Bearsden Academy pupil, is one of three new members from East Dunbartonshire elected to the Scottish Youth Parliament.

He will represent the Milngavie & Clydebank constituency, while two other young people, Charlotte Boyle, of St Ninian's High School, and Caitie Mak, of Lenzie Academy, will both represent the Strathkelvin & Bearsden constituency.

An election was contested by 12 candidates aged 12 to 25.

New MSYP Joe said he was “extremely excited” to begin work in his new role.

He added: “I’ve got big plans and hope to see some real change in East Dunbartonshire – and Scotland as a whole – for young people.

“If people have any ideas, or queries about my plans, they should feel free to get in touch with me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @joethomasmsyp.

“I’m always happy to talk. I know that together, we can achieve a lot over the next two years and I cannot wait to get started.”

Some 5,562 votes were cast throughout East Dunbartonshire in the Scottish Youth Parliament election.

Joint council leader Vaughan Moody said: “This is an opportunity for Joe, Charlotte and Caitie to raise the issues that matter to them and other young people at the highest level.”

Milngavie Rock Choir Performance Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm. For a relaxed & easy listening evening, the Milngavie Rock Choir will be performing the songs they have learned this year. Filled with upbeat feel good songs you'll be hard pushed not to join in! This is an unticketed event, donations at the door for Parkinsons UK Charity. jennifer.sim@rockchoir.com

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The Milngavie and Bearsden Men's Shed was officially opened by Hazel Irvine

A crowd of some 200 people attended the official opening of Milngavie and Bearsden Men's Shed.

Local resident and sports broadcaster Hazel Irvine did the honours at the Pagoda Building in George V Park on May 11.

The ceremony took place in superb weather with musical entertainment by a local choir.

Once opened, visitors were able to see for themselves the transformed pavilion, which has lain derelict for 25 years.

Much of the work to create a modern kitchen, recreational space, two workshops and two accessible toilets has been carried out by volunteers with professionals only called upon for the roof work and double glazing.

The Men’s Shed opening event also played host to a barbecue and children’s entertainment, as well as craft stalls exhibiting the varied skills of the shedders.

The Milngavie and Bearsden Men’s Shed is part of a growing network of similar projects across the UK. The concept is that a Men’s Shed offers a group of men a place to enjoy hobbies and pastimes and to share the tools in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue.

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A few weeks ago the Health Department announced that there would be “Government Health warnings” on packs of strong pain-killers such as codeine and morphine to alert people to the dangers of long term use of these for noncancer pain.

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The final concert of an innovative music programme for young people in East Dunbartonshire was described as “absolutely electric”.

The afternoon of songs and music at Cairns Church was the culmination of an exciting programme for primary school and high school pupils organised

by McOpera as part of Milngavie Music Club’s activities.

The Friday Afternoons - A Song for Flight project began with a workshop earlier this year when members of McOpera Outreach worked with 120 young people region-wide.

As part of the project McOpera’s vocal coach and composer Moira Morrison was funded by Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund to write a song with P5 pupils from Clober

Primary School in Milngavie and St Machan’s RC Primary School in Lennoxtown.

The aim was to explore their experiences of living under the flight path. From their ideas, she composed A Song for Flight. At the concert, the pupils performed alongside singers from the ED Children’s Chorus and were accompanied by string players from ED Instrumental Music Service Senior String Ensemble and the Music School of Douglas Academy.

Moira said: “The children gave their song depth and provided a poignant angle.”

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by Britten, Bridge and Holst. It was performed by 19 high school string players, who had worked with McOpera’s professional orchestral players.

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A popular week-long local festival kicks off this month with more events than ever before – and almost all of them free.

Milngavie Week starts on Saturday June 8 with the promise of 50 events organised by almost 200 volunteers.

Ruth Blakey, one of the organisers, said: “The festival will be the biggest yet and we are delighted that there is so much to offer all ages.”

Toddlers and kids will be entertained with two treasure hunts, a cat show, Jo Jingles and Gymboree, Spot the Error, pond dipping, a debating competition, a flash fiction essay-writing competition and an art exhibition.

For active people, there will be guided walks, Corbett and Munro bagging, golf, footgolf, football, yoga and a silent disco on offer.

If you like art and culture, the festival has arranged for a carers' choir, authors talking about their work, a Hobbies R Us demonstration, a craft workshop, an art exhibition, classical and folk music, as well as a photography exhibition.

There will also be a senior citizens’ bus trip to Lomond Shores, and a quiz and raffle.

Wilson Blakey, another of the organisers, added that the festival is grateful that almost all of last year’s organisers have committed to being part of the event again.

He said: “We are also delighted that new people are joining in and we are really looking forward to another successful week.”

Last year, Milngavie Week raised more than £10,000 for various charities and they are keen to beat this target this month.

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CELEBRITY LINE UP AT GAMES dancing and pipe bands. In addition, there will be a cycle stunt show, a dog show, an inflatables zone, water wars, jellympics, craft stalls, food and a bar tent.

The Games will again be part of Milngavie week and they will continue in the evening with a programme of further entertainment. The event is supported by four local community councils, East Dunbartosnhire Council and has National Lottery funding.

A local annual Highland Games returns this month with the promise of starfilled entertainment to accompany the traditional events.

The Bearsden & Milngavie Games 2019 will welcome more than a dozen members of the cast of the TV soap opera Emmerdale.

who together will perform as part of their band during the day and at a charity evening event in the main marquee.

The Chieftain this year is Bhasker Patel (pictured), an actor best known for his role as Rishi Sharma, as well as Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard, and Katherine Dow Blyton, who is the vicar, Harriet Finch.

Visitors to the Highland Games, which takes place on Saturday 8th June, from 11am-5pm, at the grounds of West of Scotland FC in Milngavie, can also enjoy a host of traditional displays and competitions, including the heavy events, wrestling, haggis hurling, tug of war, Highland

The Games organisers expect another nine members of the cast

Alan Oliver, who is part of the organising group, said: “We are very excited about this year’s Highland Games. It will be great to have the actors from Emmerdale with us and there will be lots for families and people of all ages to see and do.

“The day is free to attend for adults and children and all we ask for is a donation to our charity partner, Funding Neuro.”

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In the last 20 years, the Scottish Parliament has introduced legislation which attempts to control and prevent abuse. The standard remedy for abuse or harassment is an interdict.

This is known as a common law remedy whereby you have to prove a course of wrongful conduct has been perpetrated against you.

is for situations where adults are not abused physically or verbally but rather controlled financially or emotionally or psychologically. It also introduces sanctions where adults use children to their own end for the purposes of coercive control.

This Act introduces further criminal penalties for abuse.

In 2001, the Scottish Government brought in “Powers of Arrest” which can be attached to interdicts to give Police powers of Arrest for abuse.

The question is what is abuse and how can it be prevented. Abuse is anything that can give rise to distress. Many people are victims of abuse and they do not realise it.

In 2018, the Scottish Government introduced the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) 2018 Act. This Act introduces the concept of coercive control. This

Examples of this are being criticised for going out and socialising without a partner or even children. If required – speak to a solicitor.

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Calendar of events Saturday 1st June Killermont Parks Development Group AGM Pagoda, King George V Park 10.30am. An opportunity for the community to have their say on priorities for improvements to King George V Park.

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

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Milngavie Art Club Annual Exhibition Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie G62 8BZ 10am-1pm & 2-5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the Opening Event on 1st June at 2pm for 2.30pm to be entertained by guest speaker, TV comedy script writer and stand-up comedian Dr Phil Differ. Free admission and disabled access.

Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9.30-11am. Dads bring along their kids (aged 0-4 years) and while the kids play with the numerous toys provided the dads enjoy a bacon roll with tea or coffee and chat with other dads. £2.50 per dad.

0141 956 5536 • enquiries@milngavieart.org Exhibition runs until Thursday 4th July Closed Sundays & Mondays

Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm. Nice people. Nice things.

Over 30 stalls with unique, high-quality products, handmade in Scotland. The best market in East Dunbartonshire!

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Castlehill Primary School Fayre Castlehill Primary School, Bearsden 11am-1pm. There will be a variety of stalls, jazz band, bbq, bouncy castle, face painting, ‘beat the goalie’ and a whole host of other family friendly activities. www.castlehill.e-dunbarton.sch.uk

Gaelic Celebration Day at Mugdock Mugdock Country Park Gaelic Day will give people the opportunity to interact with the Gaelic language. There will be a host of activities including music, dance, sport and storytelling and selection of food, drink and crafts will also be on offer.

This is a FREE event, however there will be a charge for food and drink and a climbing wall. 0141 956 6100

Sunday 2nd Gavins Mill Silent Auction Gavins Mill, Milngavie 7.30pm. A Silent Auction with a difference! Come in and view the items, place your bid (£1 donation) and come along on SUN 9th when we will reveal the winners at our entertainment afternoon including music and bar from Jaw Brew. Items will be on view all week (from SUN 2nd) in the café.

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Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique St Andrews Church, Bearsden 5.30pm. Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels.

First class free. Booking essential.

Weekly

iPads the Next Step Bearsden Library 2pm. Intermediate-level course is intended for those users who feel confident using their iPads but want to learn more. 0141 777 3021 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

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Social Sewing 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

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Monday 3rd

Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up!

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Milngavie Cricket Club West of Scotland Cricket Club, Partick 9pm. Indoor practice at the West of Scotland Cricket Club. New players of all levels, and supporters, will be made very welcome.

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

Charity Car Boot Sale Tesco Car Park 7am-12pm. £10 per car or small vans.

The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity.

07899 028534 cairnhillwoodsgroup@gmail.com

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Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Rd 2-4pm. Come along and help maintain fabulous local woodland. Tasks vary from cutting back rhoddies or overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths.

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Toddler Time Allander Evangelical Church 9.30-11am. Open to all parents and carers for kids aged 0-3 with craft, toys, refreshments, singing and a short thought for the day. Toddler Time is an excellent place to get to know other parents in the local area.

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

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

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.

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What's On Calendar | June 2019 Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class.

0141 942 1283

Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

MONDAY 3rd: Evening Dementia Carers Group, Bearsden – Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre – 7-9pm

TUESDAY 7th: Carers Chair Yoga - Milngavie Youth

Bumps and Bundles Bearsden Baptist Church 9.30am. Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday.

TUESDAY 11th: Carers Choir – Milngavie Youth Café – THURSDAY 13th: Crafty Carers Milngavie – Milngavie

Tuesday 4th

THURSDAY 2nd: Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café

Fraser Centre, Milngavie - 1.30-3.30pm 1.15-2.15pm – Also run on 25th Jun Enterprise Centre – 1.30-3.30pm

THURSDAY 20th: Milngavie Dementia Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am-12:30pm

WWW.CARERSLINK.ORG.UK Adult Tap Class Cairns Church Hall 11am. Tap class with Margaret McBain.

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

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

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libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

0141 956 5661 Runs Monday to Friday

Tablet Tips in the Garden Suburb Westerton Library 2pm. This is a free drop-in session. Bring along your portable device for help with any worries, queries or struggles.

0141 777 3021 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique 10am. Scout Hall Main Street, Milngavie 6.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys Brigade Hall 7.30pm. 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 and Toddler Group New Kilpatrick Church New Halls, Kirk Place, Bearsden G61 3RT 9.30-11.30am. A small, friendly group, welcoming parents, carers and grandparents and all children up to nursery stage. 0141 942 8827

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

0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.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.

Café – 11am-12pm – Weekly

Tablet Tips Milngavie Library 10am. This is a free drop in session.

Bring along your portable device, iPad, Android Tablet,Smartphone for help with any worries or struggles.

0141 956 2776

Adult Ballet Class Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret McBain.

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

Allander Indoor Bowling Club Whist Drive The Fraser Centre 1:15pm. £1, includes tea and biscuits/ cake. New members welcome. Weekly 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. These are flexible and messy spaces perfect for painting, spraying and constructing.

Studios are staffed but not tutor-led.

0141 777 3143 Weekly during term-time

Wednesday 5th Milngavie in Bloom: Litter Picking Meet outside Fraser Centre, Milngavie 10am. Come and help the Clean Sweep branch of Milngavie in Bloom by litter picking in the Milngavie area 0141 956 6147 ronamacleod@hotmail.co.uk

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Meditation & Mindfulness Bearsden Hall, Lesser Hall 11.15am. Experience the wonderful benefits of meditation and feel realigned and de-stressed. No booking required. Weekly #One2Seven Allander Evangelical Church 6.30-8pm. Our One2Seven club is for all kids in Primary 1-7. We teach bible stories, sing, play games, do crafts and lots more. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Weekly

Lets Dance: Weekly Workshops Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults.

Lorna: 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Weekly

An Introduction to Self Yoga Class All Saints’ Church Hall, Bearsden 8-9pm. New members welcome.

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Cinema Club: The Searchers Mugdock Country Park 7.30pm. Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) returns home to Texas after the Civil War. When members of his brother's family are killed or abducted by Comanches, he vows to track down his surviving relatives and bring them home. Eventually, Edwards gets word that his niece Debbie (Natalie Wood) is alive and he embarks on a dangerous mission to find her. £4.

Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

Self Defence & Martial Arts Bearsden Academy 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors.

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Calendar of events St Paul's Lunch Club St Paul's Church, Milngavie 12-1pm. Come enjoy home made soup, assorted rolls and delicious home baking, all for a very modest cost.

All are welcome for a warm friendly atmosphere. 07803 934688

annsmacleod@gmail.com Weekly

Hilton Bridge Club St James the Less Church Hall 10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club.

New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591 Weekly

Pilates 10am at St Andrew's Church Hall, Milngavie. 6.30pm & 7.45pm at Community Room, Milngavie Pilates Fundamental Matwork classes. A general level class where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome. Mats are provided and booking essential.

07493 140708 • amgpilates@outlook.com Weekly

Gill’s Yoga Class St Andrew’s Church Hall, Stewart St 7.30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility.

07443 417371 Weekly

Thursday 6th Stamp & Postcard Group Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am-12pm. Drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp or postcard collecting. 07833 706962

Westerton Over Sixties Club Westerton Hall 2-4pm. Board games, tea and biscuits, chat. All welcome. Come and enjoy the fun. 0141 570 0791

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Westerton Scottish Country Dance Club Westerton Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. No need for partner.

Esther Liddell: 0141 942 4468 Noreen Simpson: 07851 398 264

Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls) Venue to be confirmed 7pm. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment.

0141 942 5241 First Thursday of the month

Jog Scotland Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free.

Saturday 8th Milngavie Folk Club: Jill Jackson Fraser Centre 7.30pm. Scottish singer-songwriter, formerly of the band Speedway and most recently The Chaplins. Her material covers rock, folk americana, pop and alternative country music. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com Weekly

Prime Movers Exercise Cairns Church Hall 11am. Prime Movers exercise class with Margaret McBain for those 60+.

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

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Friday 7th Gill’s Yoga Classes St Joseph's Church Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class.

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Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games West of Scotland FC, Milngavie 11-5pm. Traditional Highland Games – caber-tossing; haggis-hurling; bagpipeplaying; Scottish dancing; fairgrounds; onsite catering; trade stalls and displays.

FREE FUN for the whole family.

BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Club.

Sunday 9th

07443 417371 Weekly

Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 6-7pm. FREE lesson (spaces limited).

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

07548 551069 • admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly

iPad for Beginners Bearsden Library 10am. These sessions will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your iPad. 0141 777 3021

07825 054629 Weekly

Circle Dancing St Andrew's Church, Milngavie 2-4pm. A style of dance done in a circle or semi-circle to musical accompaniment.

All welcome. No partner required.

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Forest School for Wee Folk 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. Cost £3. Booking essential.

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Monday 10th Smartphones for Beginners Bearsden Library 2pm. This will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone. 0141 777 3021

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Saturday 8th Milngavie Week 2019 Various Locations The ever-popular Milngavie Week kicks off today and will run until Saturday 15th June. Lots of activities throughout the week.

Check website for details. info@milngavieweek.co.uk www.milngavieweek.co.uk

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

Second Monday of every month (Sep-Jun)

Milngavie Flower Club Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. Our last demonstration of this season. All welcome. elbirnam@btinternet.com

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Tuesday 25th

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Saturday 15th Sun Kids Party St. Paul's Church, Milngavie 4.30-6.15 pm An end of year party to round off Sun Kids meetings for the year.

Fun and games, music and snacks for the children and their families. Facebook.

Bumblebee Safaris, Mugdock Mugdock Country Park Family event 1.45-2.30pm. Adults only event 2.45-3.30pm. How many different bumblebees will we discover buzzing about the walled garden? Find out about bumblebees and how you can help them as we take a short walk among the flowers. Indoor display if weather unsuitable. Donations to Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Booking essential.

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ 9-10am. Are you suffering from cataracts or like to explore further options for treatment? Come along to our free ten minute 1-2-1 appointment.

Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from foot or ankle pain and would like to find out more information about the treatment options available?

Tuesday 18th

Wednesday 26th

0141 956 6100

Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event

Free Cosmetic Surgery – Body Aesthetics Information Event Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 121 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 6.30-8pm. Are you thinking about cosmetic surgery and would like to find out more information?

Sunday 16th

Hotel Du Vin, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX 7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out more to help you make an informed decision?

Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting

Booking Essential: 0330 134 6841 • www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/events

Thursday 13th Film: The Trojans Douglas Academy, Milngavie 7.30pm. A haunting and uplifting film adaptation of Euripedes’ great anti-war tragedy written and acted by a cast of Syrian refugees living in Glasgow. Q & A session. Admission Free. 0141 563 7767

Tuesday 11th iPads the Next Step Milngavie Library 2pm. This course is intended for those users who feel confident using their iPads but want to learn more.

0141 956 2776

Bearsden Writers Waitrose Community Room 10am. As part of the Milngavie Week we are honoured to have author David Manderson giving a talk on his 'Writing Life'. His book 'Lost Bodies' was received to critical acclaim. A psychological thriller.

All welcome.

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Milngavie Folk Club: Donnie Munro Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. Donnie Munro was lead singer with Scots supergroup, Runrig, until 1997. He formed his own band in 2000 and they are much in demand for concerts and festivals in Scotland. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk Milngavie Heritage Centre Group: Heritage Walk Milngavie Railway Station 10am. As part of Milngavie Week celebrations, the MHC group has organised an 8 mile heritage walk from Milngavie Railway Station to Carbeth via the Waterworks and Mugdock Country Park, retuning to Milngavie Town Centre via West Highland Way. Points of historic interest will be highlighted along the route . Booking is essential as numbers will be limited. For more details and booking contact 0141 956 3541

Summer Praise Evening U nited Free Church 7pm. Milngavie Churches will hold a Summer Praise Evening in the United Free Church. All welcome.

Monday 17th Cinema Club: Silver Streak Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm. On a long-distance train trip, a man finds romance but also finds himself in danger of being killed, or at least pushed off the train. Starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. 0141 956 6100 Social Line Dancing Cadder Church North Hall, Cadder Road, Bishopbriggs 1.30-3.30pm. Come and join us for social line dancing – it's fun, it's light-hearted and it's good exercise!

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Wednesday 12th Milngavie Heritage Centre Group: Heritage Talk Fraser Centre 7:30pm. As part of Milngavie Week celebrations , the MHC group has organised a talk on “The History of Gavin’s Mill and surrounds “ by Professor Paul Bishop. Entrance is free but donations welcome. All donations will go towards the campaign to purchase Gavin's Mill.

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Friday 14th Casino Night – West of Scotland S1 Fundraiser West of Scotland Clubhouse, Milngavie 7pm. Dress to Impress and join us for a fun evening of roulette and black jack.

Prosecco on arrival and raffle prizes to be won. Ticket only £10pp. Over 18s.

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Calendar of events Yarn Spinning Taster Class Gavin's Mill, 3 Gavin's Mill Road, Tesco Carpark 7.30pm. Experience the art of yarn spinning with Odet Beauvoisin.

0141 955 0437 • office@gavinsmill.org Third Wednesday of the month

Friday 21st Bearsden Flower Club Upper Hall, St Andrews Church, Bearsden 2.30pm. We are holding our floral competition for The Chairmans Salver, and the Novice Salver, please bring along your entries. The demonstrator will be Christine McKenna from Dundee and the title is "The World is Your Oyster".

All welcome. 0141 942 4152

iPad for Beginners Milngavie Library 2pm. These sessions will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your iPad. 0141 956 2776 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

U3A Meeting St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am. Roberta Young will give a talk on 'The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)'. 07592 501648

A Summer Selection 81 Hyndland Road, Glasgow, G12 9JE 7:30pm. An entertaining and fun evening of wind band music from the splendid Dunbartonshire Concert Band. Featuring George Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris’, ‘To a New Dawn’ by Philip Sparke, music from the films and more. Ticket price includes refreshments and home baking.

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Whittling Around the Fire, Mugdock – Forest School for Bigger Folk Mugdock Country Park 7-9pm. Learn the skill of whittling whilst sitting around a fire you will have built and lit on this woodland session. Outdoor activities for 12-16 year olds.. Cost £7.

Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

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GREEN LIGHT ON TICK AWARENESS Did you notice Bearsden Community Hub and Milngavie Town Hall turning green last month?

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PAIR CREATES UK FOOD HUB A couple who describe themselves as “accidental pig farmers” has launched a new website that champions local food in the UK. David Campbell and Gillian Mackay came up with the idea for The Great British Food Hub after an on-line sales outlet that they had previously relied on pulled out of the UK. The Strathblane couple had sold their pork products via Milngavie Food Hub on a French small producer website.

we sold our pork online alongside other small scale producers, but when it pulled out of the UK we were back at square one. So, we decided to build a similar online platform for the UK.

Gillian said: “We gave up the rat race about 12 years ago when David gave me two spotty pigs for my birthday. We became pig farmers and founded a food business.

“It was a monster task but amazingly we were able to launch The Great British Food Hub as the French site closed.”

“We were introduced to the French website and from there

The new website connects artisan producers with a growing number of weekly Food Hubs around the UK.

Gillian said: “It is a fair system for producers, giving them a better return and no upfront costs. Food miles are low and there’s fantastic variety with many unknown gems that customers may not have found otherwise.”

Customers sign up to the site, select a hub, shop from more than 20 local producers and pay online. A collection takes place each week where customers pick up their order and meet some of the producers.

See www.thegreatbritishfoodhub. com, which hosts Milngavie Food Hub among many others.

For further details you can call Gillian on 01360 771766 or email: gillian@thegreatbritishfoodhub.com.

The buildings were lit up in green from May 17 to 19 as part of a health campaign.

May was Lyme Disease Awareness Month and green is the colour of the Lyme Disease UK (LDUK) charity.

Lyme Disease is a severe multi-systemic illness caused by infection transmitted by a tick bite.

The aim of the Wake Up to Lyme campaign is to raise awareness about ticks, how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you suspect you have been bitten by an infected tick.

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“God of our weary years” Bible teaching from Dr. Robert Smith Jnr at Allander Evangelical Church Milngavie

Saturday 22nd June Sessions at 10am, 11:30am and 1:30pm There will be a lunch break at 12:30pm If you wish a sandwich lunch (donation fee) to be prepared for you, then please email manse1@live.co.uk or phone 0141 956 2253 Robert Smith, Jr holds the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School where he teaches Christian Preaching.

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International Day of Yoga takes place this month with the aim of spreading the word about the benefits of the ancient practice.

It’s the fourth celebration of Yoga Day, created by a UN resolution in 2014 calling on governments and people worldwide to raise awareness of the benefits of practising yoga.

June 21 was chosen because it is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

Helen McGinn is a local yoga teacher and the founder of Yogability, a charity that provides free yoga to children and adults with special needs, as well as their carers.

She says: “The benefits of yoga are vast, including increased health and wellbeing, improved circulation, flexibility and strength.

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“Yoga also offers a toolkit to manage stress and anxiety via the breath and movement.

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In this final issue we remind you that In addition to a healthy diet, exercise is also an important part of rebuilding and repairing your muscles and preventing falls.

“There is no doubt, speaking from experience, that yoga improves your physical and mental health.”

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Helen is a keen supporter of Yoga Day. She adds: “Yoga day every year is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits and different styles of yoga, with a huge choice of classes, for everyone.”

• Getting up and out of your chair • Standing and stretching • Using stairs – safely.

• Short walks with friends or family • Lifting low weights • Swimming • Yoga Activities that keep up your heart rate, keep your mind active. Your brain constantly uses up to 20% of your body’s total energy supply and requires constant access to blood sugar (glucose). Link Social activities into enjoyable mealtimes and encourage into your daily routines.

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Look out for local events to celebrate Yoga Day 2019 or sign up for a class near you.

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The annual Milngavie Art Club Exhibition launches this month with around 200 artworks to view.

The display will be at Lillie Art Gallery on Station Road from June 1 until July 4.

On the opening day, the club will welcome guest speaker and stand-up comedian Dr Phil Differ at 2.30pm The artworks on display will feature a wide range of mediums, including oil, acrylic and watercolour, as well as one or two sculptures and textile pieces.

The subject areas comprise landscape, portraiture, still life, figurative and abstract.

Ann Differ, the art club’s secretary, said: “There is something for everyone in our annual exhibition

and the majority of our artworks are for sale.”

The exhibition will also see three awards being presented.

Ann said: “There is a Milngavie Art Club Award, which is voted for by club members, and The Flora Wood Award, which is voted for by the general public throughout the exhibition run.

“We also have a Centenary Award, which is selected by our guest speaker Phil.”

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RECITAL BY VIOLINIST ELLA Ella Fraser will be performing at Bearsden Cross Church on 22nd June

Ella under the watchful eye of Scottish violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti. Below: Ella with Sir Jackie Stewart

A young Bearsden violinist and a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain will be giving a fund-raising recital this month.

Ella Fraser 17, will perform at Bearsden Cross Church on June 22. The event starts at 10.45am with refreshments and will be in aid of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO).

Ella, who has been a member of the orchestra for two years, will be accompanied by Estonian pianist Liivi Arder. They will play pieces by Barber, Brahms and Saint-Saens.

Ella began playing violin aged four and four years later became a member of the NYO of Scotland.

The following year, she joined the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain. In 2013, she led the under-12 orchestra at their 35th anniversary concert in Birmingham.

She is currently the leader of the Symphony Orchestra of the Junior Department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland having studied there since 2015.

This summer she will be playing with the NYO of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall in a BBC Prom, along with the acclaimed Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti.

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The 2019 East Dunbartonshire Business Awards, organised by East Dunbartonshire Council, saw Milngavie café, bar and restaurant Finsbay announced as Business of the Year. Finsbay also won the Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism award.

Further winners included Start-Up Business - Everything Hygiene Ltd; Established/Growth Business

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BEST 2019 ACTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE Judges, including representatives of the council and the local business community, also chose Milngavie in Bloom as Community Champion, while the The Caurnie Soaperie also won a Special Recognition Award.

Councillor Billy Hendry, Convener of Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets, helped to present the awards at a ceremony in Kirkintilloch last month.

Kirkint He said: “Congratulations to all the winners - and indeed all of our finalists - who have shown the innovation, determination and hard work so vital to the success of East Dunbartonshire's economy.

“The final was a fantastic advert for business and commerce in East Dunbartonshire.”

The event also included a raffle and auction that raised £1,870 to support local social enterprise, Creatovators CIC, which works to support people on the autistic spectrum.

The awards were the culmination of the 2019 Business Week.

Earth Hour, one of two recent events in Milngavie, was well attended and organised by peace and justice groups from Cairns and St Joseph's Churches

Many local residents have been inspired to take action with the goal of meeting the challenge of “climate emergency”.

A Climate Emergency was declared in Scotland by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a recent SNP Conference in Edinburgh.

organised by peace and justice groups from Cairns and St Joseph’s churches.

The call to action was answered in Milngavie with two events, both coordinated by Ros Jarvis. The first, Earth Hour, highlighted the threat to our “Common Home”.

Participants worldwide symbolically switched off electric lights and listened to music, poetry and songs to celebrate our planet.

Two of the participants were Fiona and Peter Crosbie. Peter said: “Everyone made a personal commitment to make a change in their lives to reduce climate change effects, whether by walking on short journeys, using alternatives to single-use plastics or changing to a renewables energy supplier.”

The local event took place in a packed Gavin’s Mill and was

The second event was also organised by peace and justice

groups and held in St Joseph’s Church Hall. It opened with the video of Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg addressing the UN Climate Change conference in Poland on the urgency of combating climate change.

The theme “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” was explored by Sylvia Gray, the sustainability and climate change officer for East Dunbartonshire Council.

The second speaker was local MSP Ross Greer, who spoke passionately about the broader issues of justice and peace related to the Climate Emergency.

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GOLF’S RYDER CUP COMPETITION AND BUCHANAN CASTLE GOLF CLUB BOTH HAVE RICH HISTORIES

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With a combined age of almost 200 years, both Club and competition continue to grow from strength to strength.

But there is perhaps one man, unbeknownst to some, who links both the Ryder Cup’s and Buchanan Castle’s histories together.

Eric Brown was a PGA Professional at Buchanan Castle Golf Club. He played in the Ryder Cup Competition in 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1959, winning all of his singles matches. Eric Brown was also the Captain of The Ryder Cup Team in 1969, when Jack Nicklaus famously conceded Tony Jacklin’s putt to halve the match at Royal Birkdale. He also topped the European Order of Merit in 1957.

In 1957 the British team won The Ryder Cup and as part of that winning team, Eric got to take the Cup back to his Club, and that is how The Ryder Cup came to be at Buchanan Castle Golf Club for the first time in 1957, and apparently it sat on the piano in the lounge for the best part of a month. Changed days indeed!!

In 2018 the current PGA Professional at Buchanan Castle Golf Club, Keith Baxter, having been Chairman of the Scottish Committee of the PGA was co-opted on to the Board of the PGA. Keith’s position on the Board and the fact that the

European team won the trophy in 2018 meant that there was an opportunity for him to bring the Ryder Cup back to Buchanan Castle Golf Club after 62 years.

Our Club celebrated this great event on Saturday, 30th March with a Charity Shotgun Competition for 80 members, 40 Europeans in blue and 40 U.S.A. in red. The European team won, of course. There was plenty of time for photographs with the wonderful trophy, then after a fine meal there was a great

raffle with every player winning a prize, then an auction after which Keith gave us an insight into the association of Eric Brown with Buchanan Castle Golf Club and his involvement in the Ryder Cup. Keith then regaled us with some of his experiences at the Ryder Cup in Paris last year. The sun shone all day and the PGA Benevolent Fund benefitted to the tune of almost £4000.00 What a great way to start the new golf season!!

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