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Local News | DECEMBER 2015

the Benefit of payBacK tiMe and polytunnels are used at Levengrove Park, in Dumbarton, to propagate a variety of produce including tomatoes, beans, onions, shallots, turnips and sprouts.

ROOTS: Offenders who are serving Community Payback Orders are now contributing back into society by growing veg for some of the poorest families in the area.

Offenders from across West Dunbartonshire who are serving Community Payback Orders are growing tasty and healthy vegetables for some of the poorest families in the area.

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare supports people experiencing financial crisis by providing bags of food each week to those who are struggling to feed themselves.

Clients on the distribution list collect food packs which consist of essential foodstuffs such as tinned food and pasta which are provided by Asda, Morrisons and Sainburys as well as contributions

by members of the public.

In addition to this they receive soup packs which are the produce grown by Community Payback and contain basic commodities such as potatoes, cabbage, leeks, beetroot and onions.

The vegetables are grown in two plots within Dalmuir Allotments, made up of five raised beds and an area with two greenhouses.

In addition, a heated greenhouse

Some produce is grown in the polytunnels at Levengrove but the majority of produce is planted out in the allotments in Dalmuir.

Bill Freeland, Community Payback placement co-ordinator, said: “The produce grown at the allotments is delivered to West Dunbartonshire Foodshare every Wednesday before being distributed on Fridays from three locations across the area.

“In order to increase the amount of food we can produce we have now taken on an additional large sized allotment at Dalmuir.

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Councillor Gail Casey, chairwoman of the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership, added: “This successful project just goes to show the benefit that Community Payback Orders can offer to our residents.

“By engaging offenders in activities which help to provide food for some of the most vulnerable people in our society they are giving back to the community whilst also learning new skills. I look forward to seeing this project continue to go from strength to strength.”

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A local charity has asked Community Advertiser to tell readers of important new rights when it comes to shopping just in time for Christmas.

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau, along with local Trading Standards Officers, is promoting the new Consumer Rights Act which recently came into force – and which is obviously important during the busiest shopping period of the year.

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But when things do go wrong through no fault of your own, come to the CAB, call our consumer line or speak to local Trading Standards.”

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BowlS with the veteranS In the bad old days of ageism anyone over 60 was plain “old”, but these days nothing could be farther from the truth.

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Even if you don't fancy throwing a bowl you’re welcome to pay a visit for a chat and a laugh.

One well-established local club hugely prefers its “veterans” tab, because of course it stresses hard-won experience over mere chronology.

There are outings and social evenings throughout the year and for those who wish to take part there are indoor and outdoor competitions within the club and also league games between all four clubs.

But members of Bonhill Veterans Bowling Club know how to have fun, too, and this month are asking our more mature readers – even those who have never previously lifted a bowl – to give the great game a shot in the new year.

The club, in George Street, Bonhill, is one of four veterans bowling clubs in West Dunbartonshire, and anyone who is over 60 is eligible to join and will be made very welcome.

For a fee of £10 a year and 50p each day you play at the club, you can play bowls all year round (outdoors in the summer and carpet bowls in

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SKapade’s epic year Steven Galloni of Dumbarton’s SKapade music studios reckons 2015 has been “awesome” for the venture – and it’s not over yet.

The definite highlight (apart from the studio’s opening in Castlegreen Street earlier this year) was the presentation of an award to him and founder Steven Kirkwood from the Princes Trust, in recognition of the work they’ve done for young people – while running a “professional studio solution” for dance music DJs and producers all over Scotland.

Looking at what has already been achieved it’s arguably fair recognition for an endeavour that goes far beyond any conventional approach to the music business – which in the past has sometimes been seen as exploitative and greedy, rather than publicspirited.

SKapade, by contrast, is setting out to inspire young people, both about music and about the world of ideas.

Now the studios are set to commence winter workshops on Monday, December 14 (start at 6pm) in addition to current

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Local News | DECEMBER 2015

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Corporate services convener councillor Kath Ryall said: “As a council we’re committed to improving economic growth and enhancing the employment prospects of residents.

It’s hard enough to gain qualifications without being exploited from the moment you start the job-seeking process – as many graduates know.

So a new internship scheme in West Dunbartonshire could set the pace for a better deal for qualified people looking for a decent start to the world of professional work.

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The £14,000 they will receive is hardly a king’s ransom, and it’s just a pilot test, but it arguably still amounts to a meaningful start for people who would rather spend time learning and training than working odd or difficult hours to make ends meet.

Each placement will focus on a specific project or programme of work which will aim to boost the graduate's CV and future career

“We know it can be difficult for people to get the first step on the career ladder in an area relevant to their degree.

“Our internships will offer graduates the opportunity to work within a large, public sector organisation, develop transferable business skills and gain valuable work experience.

“There are also clear benefits for the council in bringing new talents, skills and perspective to the workplace.”

The initial run of applications has closed, but for anyone aiming to take advantage of similar opportunities in future regular visits to www.myjobscotland.gov. uk are advised.

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For anyone aiming to start the New Year on an energetic note the January 2nd walk, jog or run in Balloch Country Park is a must.

Now celebrating its 5th year, the event is a great opportunity to shrug off the festive slough and lose a few calories into the bargain.

West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club invites residents along with walkers, joggers and runners to go along and lace up their trainers for a fun day out in the

National Park.

The two mile course starts at the main gates of the park, then proceeds past scenic Balloch Castle, the Walled Garden and of course the beautiful backdrop of the hills, before returning back to the start.

The route will be marked out

Children need to be accompanied by an appropriate grown-up, of course, but it’s up to those taking part whether to saunter or sprint – and nobody will be recording “official times” as in an actual contest, because it’s all about saying hello to 2016 in a fun way.

This is a free event, with no registration required, and just so it doesn’t seem too Spartan a start to the year there’s some complimentary shortbread for all contestants at the end.

The course map for the twomile walk, jog or run can be found at www.mapmyrun.com/ routes/fullscreen/915619291, and there are more details at http:// runnpark.leaguerepublic.com/ There is also a hotline number you can call to find if the run has been cancelled due to severe weather: it’s 07534365271.

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That ring of light water perspectives of local topography.

It’s a display that’s a must-see for the area’s many talented photographers, but everyone – as was intended – can enjoy viewing this spectacular art.

Island Drift is “an immersive photographic installation” that’s now the subject of a fascinating new Glasgow gallery exhibition – and Loch Lomond is the star.

In a dramatic series of images capturing the haunting majesty of Scotland’s most famous loch the evocative digital images are reckoned a breakthrough in art circles, and were created in partnership with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and backed by public art charity NVA. The charity’s projects usually centre on physical public art you can visit and experience on site, but for this exercise the pictures

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Designer James Johnson and photographer Alan McAteer worked with creative director Angus Farquhar and park rangers to manipulate moving and static light sources on land and water.

This Street Level Photoworks exhibition allows a series of stunning light box images to form linked series of four images that together create multiple

Earlier in the year, Street Level Photoworks were commissioned

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Pupils took part in sessions that explored manual camera techniques, panoramas and painting with light with an exhibition of the pupils’ works taking place at Cashel N ative Forest Centre in May. They created stunning photography of their local area resulting in a diverse collection of images, from considered studies of nature, to sweeping, swirling and imagined landscapes and abstract reconstructions of reality.

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If you have old but good household furniture – for example you might be getting a new three piece suite, and no longer need the old one – the team can usually collect.

Michelle said: “If any Community Advertiser reader can help can they please get in touch on Michelle Wylie, manager at Dumbarton’s Home (01389) 733733 or come along from Home (Scotland) Ltd resource, is asking to Home from Home's Charity Community Advertiser readers to get in touch if Shop and Furniture Reuse Centre at 3 Ash Road on Dumbarton's they have a quality fridge they no longer need.

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Saturday 19th Winter Crafts & Lantern Walk Gartocharn 3pm - 5pm, Bring the whole family along to enjoy some winter crafts with RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond. We’ll then take a walk along the edge of the loch with the twinkling light of our lanterns. loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk

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Trains have the power

ScotRail Alliance managing director Phil Verster said: “Completing the first refurbishment of an electric train during our franchise is an important milestone – and a development that will make a real difference for customers.

heating upgrades to follow soon.

“The roll-out supports our mission to transform Scotland’s railways by delivering better, bigger and greener trains for our customers.”

The refurbished trains will be released at a rate of about two a month with the aim of ensuring that the improvement programme does not affect the scheduled services.

Transport minister Derek Mackay says the improvement plan is “great news” for people travelling on busy commuting routes, and that they are the latest upgrade to keep pace with passengers’ expectations.

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The fixtures are being hailed as a valuable innovation, and are part of a plan which also aims to include heating and airconditioning improvements from next summer, as well as wi-fi.

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A main focus is on children, but the same message applies to drivers, cyclists and grown-up pedestrians, and it’s a bid to avoid more fatal accidents in West Dunbartonshire.

Inspector Adam McKenzie, of Police Scotland said: “Sadly three children have been knocked down and two local residents have tragically died on West Dunbartonshire’s roads over the last year.

BRIGHT KIDS: Although the Be Safe, Be Seen campaign is aimed towards kids it reminds adults to be vigilant in the winter conditions.

“This is a stark reminder to us all of how vigilant we must be.

“Be Safe Be Seen is a simple message that wearing or carrying something bright lets drivers see us whilst reminding drivers to look out for pedestrians especially at night.”

using dipped headlights up to 200 metres away, but the same pedestrian only wearing dark clothes could be just ten metres from the car before the driver sees them – with potentially deadly results.

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Centre assistant manager Adam Downs said: “Lots of people want to take on a dog during the summer when they can enjoy nice long walks, but this maybe isn’t as appealing in the colder months.

“Many of the dogs we have in at the moment would usually be offered homes very quickly but they are still waiting after weeks and even months in some cases.

“We have a wonderful pair of Jack Russell terriers named Max and Ollie who need a home together. Sadly we have had people offer to take one or the other but these two are like father and son so it wouldn’t be fair to split them up.

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Our longest resident is Sasha the American bulldog who has been with us since May. “We would love to hear from anyone interested in offering one, or possibly two, of our dogs a new home.”

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STRESS FREE CHRISTMAS females in the family. So we will reiterate this invaluable advice.

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However guys if you don’t get a good brief on the present , and you probably won’t, you are far less likely to go wrong if you shop in Dumbarton, Vale of Leven or elsewhere within our circulation area .

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We are very lucky to have individual shops where the emphasis is on service and individuality and good advice, especially helpful for the novice shopper.

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Email next month's events by Tuesday 8th December to editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk

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FRI

TUE

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church, Dumbarton

Ecumenical Carol Service St Kessog's Church, Balloch

7

MON Christmas Fayre & Lights Switch On The Cutty Sark Centre

16

WED

5

Senior Citizen Christmas Lunch The Cutty Sark Centre, Dumbarton

Aladdin Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton

SAT

Monday 30th noveMBer Dance Class St Patrick's Chapel Hall, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton 7:30-10:30pm, Ceilidh/ Sequence and Old-time dances taught. All welcome. Bar available. suejim@talktalk.net Bellsmyre Development Trust – Regular Events The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals (1.302.30pm), Monthly Book Club (6.30-7.30pm) & Pilates (7.45-8.30pm) / TUE: Myre Munchkins (3.30-4.30pm) & The Cutty Kids (6-8pm) / WED: Little Rascals (9.30-11.30am) & Keep Fit (7-8pm) / THU: Myre Munchkins (3.30-4pm) / FRI: Bingo mornings (10.30am12pm). www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

tueSday 1St The Tuesday Lunch Riverside Church 12-1:30pm, Come and enjoy soup & sandwiches, weekly.

Concluding Tuesday 15th.

Beginners Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12:30pm, This course is for you if you are an absolute beginner or need a wee bit more practice. Learn how to use your PC or laptop in a very friendly, relaxed environment.

01389 767115 or

Crochet Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, Crochet is very in at the moment, with long scarves, beanies etc. Chill with a blether and a cuppa.

Contact 01389 767115 or

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Langcraigs Hillwalking Club For club night meet 8pm at Ben View Resource Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton.

For weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street Car Park, Alexandria TUE 1: Club Night - Programme for 2016 / TUE 8: Social Evening, Malt & Myre / SAT 12: Meall Odhar (North Callander) / SUN 27: Greenock Cut. For more info please contact 01389 750925 (Gordon McKay) or email the club on:

(Also on the 8th, 15th & 22nd)

Stay & Play West Dumbarton Activity Centre 1:15-2:45pm (Tue) & 9:15www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk 10:45am (Fri), Early Years Android Tablet Class Scotland will be starting Longcrags Community Centre 10 weeks of free Stay and 1:30-3:30pm, Join our popular, Play sessions, in partnership informal class and get going. with Cube Housing, Just bring yourself, your tablet Wheatley Group and West and your charger. Contact Dunbartonshire Council, for 01389 767115 or families with children mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk aged 0-5yrs.

(Also on the 8th, 15th & 22nd) tracey.docherty@earlyyearsscotland.org

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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DECEMBER 2015 | What's On Calendar Segway Safari Lomond Shores Guided Segway safari along tracks around Loch Lomond.

(Runs daily at 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm)

Thursday 3rd Writers Alexandria Library 6pm, Writers are invited to meet and share their work.

07922 833 472 (Laura)Â

Tuesday 1st West Dunbartonshire Youth Theatre Alexandria Library Make friends, build confidence and have fun. 4-5pm: Beginners (p1-2) & Juniors (p34) / 5-6:30pm, Intermediates (p5-7) / 6:30-8pm: Seniors (S1+). £3 per session.

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Helensburgh & Lomond Foodbank Red Cross Hall, East King Street, Helensburgh 6-8pm, Also open every Monday and Friday from 10am-12noon. Open Christmas eve, 9:30-11:30am & 6-8pm. Also, New Year’s Eve, 9:30-11:30am & 6-8pm.

arts.development@west-dunbarton.gov.ukÂ

helensburghfoodbank@gmail.com

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4-5:30pm & WED: 4pm – 5:30pm swimming lessons are available for all levels and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members of the leisure club are welcome!

Drop-in Internet Cafe Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm & 1:30-3:30pm, Maybe your internet is down or you’re not sure how to use it. You can come along and use a modern computer with fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Also on the 9th, 16th & 23rd)

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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs) FRI: Alexandria Community Centre, 10-11am / Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) / MON: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm / WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:304:30pm & FRI: 11am-12pm Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs) TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm Ready, Steady, Roll!

TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-11:10am, (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-5yrs) / THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (3-5yrs) / THU: Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3-5yrs) / FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-5yrs) Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw (5-11yrs) THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm Badminton TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (811yrs) & 7-8pm (12-16yrs) / FRI: Alexandria Community Centre, 6-7pm (8-11yrs) Basketball (8-11yrs) MON: VoL Academy, 6-7pm

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Football TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) / WED: Alexandria Community Centre 4:30-5:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (6-7yrs) / THU: Alexandria Community Centre 3:30-4:30pm (5-6yrs) / FRI: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 4-5:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (7-9yrs) / SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am12pm (5-6yrs)

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Games Only (5-8yrs) MON: Brucehill Activity Centre, 5-6pm / TUE: Playdrome, 5-6pm Player Development (9-14yrs) MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm Futsal (9-13yrs) TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 6-7pm / WED: Meadow Centre, 7-8pm Girls-only Football THU: Concord Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (8-12yrs) Goalkeeping MON: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 7-7:50pm (811yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs) Disability Football WED: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (7-12yrs) & THU: 8-9pm (13-19yrs) Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs) / TUE: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs) / THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (57yrs), 6-7pm (6-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs) / THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm (510yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs) / FRI: Meadow Sports Centre, 4-5pm, (5-7yrs) Going for Gold (5-8yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (5-8yrs) Netball (8-11yrs) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 4:30-5:30pm (8-11yrs) All weekly classes. For more information go to www.wdleisuire.net or call 01389 757806

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What's On Calendar | DECEMBER 2015 iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 6:30-8pm, Got an ipad, but you’re not sure how to use it? Come along to this fun, friendly class and we’ll get you up and running in no time.

01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

(Also on the 9th, 16th & 23rd) Getting into Work Class Longcrags Community Centre 6:30-8pm, If you need help to search for a job, write a CV, apply for a job, practise interview skills or want to build up your confidence to get back to work. 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Also on the 10th & 17th)

Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, Now that the skies are becoming darker at night, stargazing is at its best. If you fancy exploring the world of the stars, join us. 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk (Also on the 18th)

Knit ’n’ Coffee Club Longcrags Community Cinema 1-3pm, Get started on your long scarves, beanies for the winter. All welcome to this friendly course. Contact 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@ (Also on the 10th & 17th)

Friday 4th

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Saturday 5th

Church Hall, Dumbarton,

Aladdin Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, This classic children’s story comes to life! Featuring Aladdin and the magical lamp which contains a Genie.

When the evil Countess Abanazar lures the heroes into a mysterious underground cave. Tickets are £5 and can be obtained from club members, McDermott’s keystone or

10am, birth - 13+months.

dumbartonpeoplestheatre@outlook.com

sue@ardardan.co.uk

Bady Sensory St Kessog's Church Hall, Balloch 10am, 7-13+months, birth - 6 months. On Saturday at St Michael's

Saturday 5th Pop-up Christmas Craft & Collectables Market Alexandria Parish Church 11am-4pm, Good quality affordable products (New crafts & gifts and antiques/ vintage collectables) Coffee and cake bar and lively Christmas tunes. Free parking, free entry. www.lovelochlomond.com Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, All ages welcome. Arts, crafts and games. Every Saturday with the last Saturday of the month featuring the Amazing Archeology Club, including archaeology themed crafts and handling dig boxes.

0141 526 2400

Pride Concord Centre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Realising that they share common foes in Margaret Thatcher, the police and the conservative press, London-based gays and lesbians lend their support to striking coal miners in 1984 Wales. Starring Bill Nighy.

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Festive Cheese & Wine Ardardan Estate 7pm, Enjoy an evening exploring the world of cheese and get ideas for your Christmas cheeseboard. Tickle your tastebuds with a variety of cheeses accompanied by seasonal treats along with a wee tipple along the way!

West Dunbartonshire Community Music Project Ben View Resource Centre, Bonhill Road, 7:30-10pm, We are a community group who want to make music together. We now have in place a tutor who will show how to read music and tutor in wind instruments. 01389 606552

Brucehill ELCC Christmas Craft Fair Concord Centre, Dumbarton 10am-12pm, Christmas crafts and stalls, face-painting, cake stalls tombola and lots more. £1 entry for adults, children free + will be entered into a prize draw. If you would like a table to sell your crafts please phone the nursery on 01389 762 840 (£10 a table).

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DECEMBER 2015 | What's On Calendar Victor Perry Art Display & Sale Lomond Shores Entrance Foyer 10am, Art display to enjoy with the option to buy items.

Saturday 5th Ardardan Christmas is Here!

Ardardan Estate 10am, Santa arrives at 11am and will be in his grotto all day. Enjoy tasters from some of our favourite producers throughout the day.

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(also on the 6th, 12th & 13th) Santa and his Elf Extravaganza Loch Lomond Shores 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 4pm, Jump aboard the Elf Express to see Santa and his Elf Extravaganza. Travel to Santa's Workshop on the Elf Express to see an interactive show performed by Santa! Booking essential. For more details & tickets please visit itison.com.

(Also on 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd)

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Gift Tags Workshop Bellsmyre Digital Community, Whiteford Crescent G82 3JP 10am-12pm, Last of our four classes, folks! Make personalised gift tags in time for Christmas. All ages welcome, children should be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Sunday 6th

Monday 7th

Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park Depart at 9:30am SAT 6: Ben Gullipen and Beinn Dearg/ SUN 12: Clochan Beinn Chabhair / SAT 19: Killearn, Endrick Water and Killearn & Killearn Glen Circuit / SAT 27: Erskine Bridge and circular walk along shore/golf course.

No dogs, call 01389 731953 or visit www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Mousemates Computer Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:30pm, Computer club for the 50s +. Develop your confidence in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Mick on 01389 767115 or

Advent Evening St Augustine’s Church 7:30pm, Experience the real spirit of Christmas as the Allsorts Choir welcomes the choirs of Riverside, St. Patrick's and West Kirk for a great Run ‘n’ Park 5k evening of seasonal songs and Balloch Park Main Gate, music. All welcome. Please Balloch Road contact the church on 9:30am, no registration, no fee 01389 761 398 for queries. and no official recording of times. Just turn up for a run National Pool Lifeguard in the park! Children under Meadow Pool Centre 11 should be accompanied 9am-5:30pm, Fancy becoming throughout the run by a a lifeguard? The course parent or guardian. comprises of physical training Runpark.leaguerepublic.com

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(Also on the 14th & 21st) Christmas Fayre & Lights Switch on The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, G82 3DR 4-6pm, Lots of fabulous stalls selling lovely gifts and treats.

Followed by the official light switch on at 6pm 01389 730111 SCQF Level Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 6.30-8.30pm, This qualification is recognised by employers, colleges and universities.

Places are limited. Contact Mick on 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

(Also on the 14th & 21st)

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BLUE CHEESE AND BABY POACHED PEARS

Mulled wine spiced apple jelly Brioch - red wine and balsamic glaze

‘INNIS & GUNN’ BEER BATTERED STORNOWAY BLACK PUDDING Salad - sweet chilli

Farmers' market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Experience Loch Lomond Shores premier Farmers Market, with an array of quality, locally sourced produce. For more details please visit: melissa@lochlomondshores.com

(1st and 3rd Sunday each month)

Wednesday 9th Scrooge Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, Musicals Film Club presents the 1970 version of starring Albert Finney and Alec Guinness. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

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Sage stuffing - parsnip puree - chipolatas - herb gravy - roasted new potatoes

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WILD MUSHROOM AND LEEK RISOTTO (V) Kintyre smoked chedder - toasted brioche

FILLET OF SCOTTISH SALMON

Creamed shredded Brussel sprouts - crispy pancetta - Fondant potato

Desserts SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS AND FRESH FRUIT SORBETS SELECTION OF CHEESE AND BISCUITS (+£2.50 supplement) Served with caramelised red onions - grapes

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What's On Calendar | DECEMBER 2015 Amateur Digital Photography Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8pm, Take photos, upload them from your digital camera, tablet or phone and edit them.

The topic for December is ‘night photography’.

Contact 01389 767115 or

Tuesday 15th

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Friday 11th Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine’s Church 7-10:30pm, A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. Local band AGM will host the event as usual and will include many performers who played over the last year for a "2 songs and off" night. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music. Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market, 143-145 High St, Dumbarton or pay at door on the night. 07787 310 391. Facebook: Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night The Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall, Church Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, We are having our Christmas party night and Wayne Stewart will provide the live music. There will be bingo, raffle, fast draw and open the box. Doors open 7.30 pm. £4 for adults and £2 for accompanied children. thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com

Bringing up Baby Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, While trying to secure a $1million donation for his museum, a befuddled palaeontologist is pursued by a flighty and often irritating heiress and her pet leopard “Baby." Staring Cary Grant & Katherine Hepburn. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Sunday 13th Christmas Cracker Lennox Evangelical Church Hall, Risk St, Dumbarton 11am, Fun, games and a chance to explore the Christmas Story for children aged 5 - 12. Coffee + cake for parents. david.sheena@sky.com

Ecumenical Carol Service St Kessog’s Church, Balloch 7:30pm, Action of Churches Together in the Vale of Leven's Annual Carol Service will be held in St Kessog's Church in Balloch this year.

We remember Jesus and his parents had to flee to Egypt and this year our offering will be for refugees. Glasgow Caring City is providing support for refugees in several places this year. 01389 754505.

Wednesday 16th

Senior Citizen Christmas Lunch The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, G82 3DR 12:30-3pm, Join us for a Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings, entertainment Monday 14th Winter Beginners Workshop from Aitkenbar and St Peter's School Choir plus a visit from SKapade Studios, Unit 3, Santa and his helpers. ÂŁ6 Castlegreen St, Dumbarton 6pm, 16 hour workshop over 8 01389 730 111. weeks, 2 hours per week. The chance to work with industry professionals and learn all the basics to get you started on creating digital music.

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DECEMBER 2015 | What's On Calendar Christmas Dance Bowling Village Hall 8pm, Bowling village housewives club is holding a Christmas dance. Contact Sandra for tickets on 01389 878565 or 07788 885 123.

Tickets £5 and it is a BYOB evening.

Saturday 19th The Good Dinosaur Loch Lomond Community Cinema, Lomond Shores 5-8pm, An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. Tickets £5.00 for children and £6.00 for adults.

Thursday 24th Christmas Eve Festive Fun Lennox Evangelical Church, Risk St, Dumbarton 7pm, Christmas Songs and Festive Fun for all ages, with some supper. Free and open to all. For more information please email David david.sheena@sky.com

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Thursday 31st

Christmas Carols Dumbarton Town Centre Artizan Shopping Centre 12pm, Christmas Carols, "Signed Songs" + Festive Pies in the open air organised

by Dumbarton Churches Together. david.sheena@sky.com

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Loch Lomond Community Cinema, Lomond Shores 8-10:30pm, After being symbolised as the "Mockingjay", Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol. Tickets £6.00 per adult. www.lochlomondshores.com

Festive Craft Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am A special festive edition of the popular Artisan Craft Market. Homemade gifts, cards, fudge & tablet are some of the items on offer.

Family Hogmanay Party The Cutty Sark Centre 9pm-2am, Adults £10.00 Children £5.00 Entertainment, disco and buffet provided!

Bring your own bottle! For more information please phone 01389 730111

Friday 1st January

Sunday 20th

Family Christmas Party The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, G82 3DR info@lochlomondshores.com 6-8pm, You bring your own bottle, we’ll provide Kelpie Driftwood Lomond Shores entrance foyer the music, entertainment & festive surprises including a 10am, Hand-crafted visit from santa himself! £6 or woodwork sale. family Ticket £20.00 (admits 4 www.lochlomondshores.com people). 01389 730111 (Also on Sunday 20th)

Sponsored Fancy Dress Water Ski Event Cameron House Marina 1pm, Once again Loch Lomond Water Ski Club is holding its popular New Year's Day event. This year it's in aid of Dementia U.K. For more information please email j.henderson555@btinternet.com

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iconic hotel GoeS on Sale fledged relaunch in a couple of years time.

But this latest development, which hasn’t attracted massive publicity, heralds more investment and more tourism interest at the upper end of the market, which in turn is good news for the many local businesses who derive benefit from the visitor market.

FOR SALE: The famous Lodge on Loch Lomond in Luss which has served the public for years is now for sale.

This year has seen major changes to the leisure fabric of Lomondside, and that’s a pattern that’s clearly set to continue as the appeal of the National Park gathers pace.

The latest major development in the quietly busy hotel scene is the marketing for sale of the landmark Lodge on the Loch Hotel, the sort of offer which poses a “who” rather than “when” sale – because hotel operators both national and independent will be forming an orderly queue to place their bids for this exceptional blue chip

visitor tourism resource.

Throughout the year we’ve seen some significant new arrivals on the lochside scene, not least the launch of Marston’s Queen of the Loch venture, and – as a foretaste of things still to come – there has been major achievement for the still shore-bound Maid of the Loch steamer, which is now on a steady course towards fully-

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The firm says bluntly – and correctly – that hotels on the banks of Loch Lomond “simply don’t come to market”, and predicts future business growth for whoever takes the helm.

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Don’t worry if you missed the Channel 5 series on lochside wildlife (finished this month), because on that sort of form it’s surely going to inspire more of the same.

Of course West Dunbartonshire has featured on nature programmes before, but the film footage of native species – done “Attenborough style” – was arguably in a league of its own.

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Loch Lomond: a Year in the Wild used both local knowledge and specialist expertise to get an “inside track” picture of National Park native wildlife, all set against what Simon Jones, director of conservation and visitor operations at the Park

It isn’t hard to imagine the development of a form of niche tourism designed to allow outdoor enthusiasts the chance to see some of this fascinating hidden world up close – but Luss Estates has already spoken feelingly about the havoc human beings cause to native species just by being there. Getting the balance between the public’s right to enjoy open spaces and protecting the animal environment is always going to be a challenge.

Channel 5’s series underlined why Lomondside is a unique area, in which the Park authorities have the awesome responsibility of finding that balance and keeping it.

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The people responsible for Foodshare realise that at a time when many people struggle to find adequate food for their family’s daily needs a luxury like Christmas presents is out of the question –and that’s bad news for children.

So a toy bank scheme has been set up with the aim of ensuring every child in the area gets something by which to remember a happy Christmas full of surprises and fun, and the process of collecting and organising donations is well advanced.

But as this issue was preparing to go to press there were still some valuable weeks to go for West Dunbartonshire Christmas Toy Bank, and both donations and possibly volunteers may still be needed. The Toy Bank scheme is a grass roots effort inspired by a Bonhill mum who hated the idea of any child being “locked out” from Christmas – or of desperate

parents using scant resources to try and buy presents themselves.

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Jennifer’s newly renovated premises on 12 East Clyde Street in Helensburgh is welcoming yet meticulously clean. The small, rustic boutique creates a warm and personal setting.

Tartan Tails not only offers tailored cuts, traditional trims and hand stripping as well as Shed-less treatments for those stubborn casting coats!

Alongside the grooming, Tartan Tails is the first in the area to offer “Selfservice dog bathing” that opens early December. This is a walk in service with no booking required. Keep up to date on progress via their Facebook page Bring your dog along to the salon where you will find an easy accessible bath tub and warm running water with everything you need to have your pooch looking and smelling great!

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