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Local News | April 2018

MAid Wins MAssive Aid Boost The famous steamship Maid of the Loch has begun the spring season by winning headlines across the UK after clinching a spectacular boost worth close to a million pounds.

The cash not only brings closer the day when she can once again ply the waters of Loch Lomond but also raises the profile of the long, hard-fought campaign to convert what had once become a derelict hulk back to her former glory.

The Scottish Government grant of £950,000 has brought the project closer to success, although with a £5.5million target John Beveridge, chairman of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, admits there’s still some way to go.

The bid to refloat the Maid began in earnest in 1996, and for more than two decades a relentless programme of fundraising and rebuilding has helped win the current level of support – despite the doubts of some who thought the plan could never become a reality.

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on the Loch the Maid could become a still bigger attraction than the many people who enjoyed daily sailings back in the 1950’s may remember.

With lochside tourism now booming, her currently shorebound presence at Balloch is a continual reminder that this “work in progress” is still very much a live project – even if it’s fully 22 years since the Loch Lomond Steamship Company took over.

John Beveridge told The Scotsman newspaper the major new grant for the restoration is “a game changer” – and many local supporters must conclude that all that time and effort has been worthwhile.

On the Maid’s Facebook page he specifically thanked West Dunbartonshire Council for backing the case for a major grant.

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The Maid’s patron, Lord Robert Smith of Kelvin, said: “I am delighted with my latest role as Patron of the Maid of the Loch.

“It is an enterprising project that both retains, enhances and celebrates Scottish shipbuilding and our engineering skills, and will also create a stunning tourist attraction of one of the country’s most famous beauty spots”.

The Maid of the Loch was first launched in 1953, and in future years could become the Loch’s most iconic image.

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The process sounds zany, but the results speak for themselves - it involves pouring the liquid on to a blank canvas and letting it run free or directing its flow by blowing through a straw.

independent Regency Gallery and Framers in Cheltenham said: “The use of alcohol inks to create a new kind of fluid medium is something of a new trend which is taking the art world by storm and Jenna’s work in particular is really lovely.

The result is a brilliant swirl of shapes that can be interpreted by the viewer’s own imagination.

Jenna (32), has seen her work exhibited in galleries across the country and online, and has an impressive legion of fans on social media from mainland Europe, the USA and Australia.

“Alcohol ink art is doing really well in America. It is just starting to become popular here and it’s going to be huge.

One gallery in Cheltenham, Wiltshire has described Jenna, as “one to watch” in the highly competitive art world.

“You can see it’s coming and I predict demand for Jenna’s work is going to

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Local News | April 2018

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“This is great event to do as a competitive team event or just as a family day out. All we are asking is that you commit to raising a modest £150 to support our work,” said SHA fundraising officer, Linda Winters.

GOOD CAUSE: A 7.5 mile challenge has been organised along the West Highland Way

The Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) has organised a 7.5 mile hike-and-bike route along the West Highland Way and also a 35 mile cycle through the Trossachs.

It’s reckoned a great opportunity to raise some much needed funds for one of the country’s leading neurological charities.

It is the only charity in the country supporting families living with the degenerative neurological condition, Huntington’s disease (HD).

The May 26 event which has been organised by Sports Ecosse starts and finishes at the Rowardennan

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Participants will either walk or run from Rowardennan along the banks of Loch Lomond to Inversnaid, pick up their bike and cycle back via Aberfoyle and Drymen.

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President Gordon Craig welcomed all those attending and handed over to the Chairman for the evening the Rev. Ian Miller, who has been associated with this event for many years and again selflessly gave his valuable time to chair the proceedings.

The first speaker was Debbie Leslie from Inverurie, who as well as being an after dinner

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Iain has been in much in demand on the after-dinner circuit for many years – and attended no less than 26 Burns Suppers this year.

His great humour and wit, and ability to change from one subject to another, made him a great favourite on the night.

During the evening, various fundraisers were held including Heads & Tails and a Football Card Raffle, and an auction for some excellent prizes raised over £3000.

Later Mike Dean, convenor of the Community and Vocational Committee, thanked all those who helped with the success of the evening - including his own committee - for putting in a great effort.

He also thanked the Rev. Ian Miller, Debbie Leslie, Iain Gordon and the District Governor from Rotary District 1230, Gary Louttit for joining us on this most successful evening.

This year the local charities who will benefit include the West Dunbartonshire Community School Clothing Bank, the local Macmillan Cancer Support and the Dumbarton Day Centre.

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DUMBARTON PEOPLE'S THEATRE: The production of 'Dangerous Corner' will go ahead from Wednesday April 25th

Last month’s Beast from the East snow nightmare inevitably forced Dumbarton People’s Theatre to reschedule their February-March production of J B Priestley’s classic “Dangerous Corner” – because life came to a virtual standstill across the whole of Scotland for several crucial days.

But none of the effort involved in producing this fascinating piece has been wasted, as the show will now go ahead from Wednesday, April 25 to Saturday, April 28.

Those who have already purchased tickets will of course be admitted free of charge on the evening of their choice.

Please note that in the February edition of the Community Advertiser we incorrectly said the play had taken place, but the good news is that it is still to happen and it can be enjoyed this month with no greater risk than a possible April shower on the way to the theatre.

From the pen of a writer probably best known for “An Inspector Calls”, the plot centres on a group of people who are caught up in a harrowing series of events by what amounts to little more than a chance remark, leading to consequences few could have foreseen.

Towards the end the whole story is reprised to show what might have happened if a single apparently inconsequential decision had not been made.

Set in a classic country house, it has all the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie whodunit, although this time the plot is nothing so straightforward as simply finding a murderer.

Not nearly as well known as the sort of period dramas which are now household names on television it’s both a brilliant plot and a cautionary tale, and has the advantage that few people sitting in the Denny Civic Centre will know the original.

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This month begins in excellent style with the 13th annual motorcycle run to Robin House children’s hospice.

The popular annual fundraiser is staged by the Blue Knights and International Motorcycle Club, Scottish Chapters, and is in aid of CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland).

en route it’s the handiest local spot for a rendezvous.

It is a spectacular cavalcade which A donation (guide amount £5 to serves two important purposes, £10) per bike, and an optional helping both the CHAS funds Easter egg are requested. and also raising awareness of If you cannot make it along on the invaluable work carried out the day, the Knights say they

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The Kaiserschlacht (Emperor’s Battle) was the Germans’ last great roll of the dice, aiming to score decisive victory on the Western Front before the Americans could get properly into the war.

This is the centenary year of the end of the Great War, a holocaustal conflict which devoured lives by the million yet – it is frequently argued – solved nothing.

But as a national trauma which affected every family in Scotland it’s maybe appropriate that this year’s Rock of Ages events at Dumbarton Castle have a new focus on what life was like at the Front for countless thousands of soldiers from Clydeside towns like Dumbarton.

The event on June 9 and 10 will feature a colourful galaxy of characters from Dumbarton’s rich past, from Romans to Vikings, but new this year will be the

It came perilously close to success, but foundered on the steady ranks of ordinary men drawn from communities like Dumbarton.

There will be an important West Dunbartonshire exhibition later this year charting the lives of local people, at home and at the Front, during the terrible years of “the war to end all wars” – which in special centenary display designed practice merely set the stage for to give a vivid and accurate the Second World War. impression of what it would have Always popular, this year’s Rock been like for men, some really of Ages promises to be unusually only boys, waiting for the next gripping and thought-provoking, artillery bombardment or enemy with a whole day of activities bayonet charge. taking place from 10am till 4pm In 1918 the static warfare of the on both days. past four years was replaced by Full booking information at an all-out German onslaught www.historicenvironment. which threatened to break the scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/ British line and win the war event/?eventId=b622b3a3-fa6ffor the Kaiser – and as ever the 44e0-8f01-a5b500f8cd0a Scottish regiments were in

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A good result Comic-con at the Loch for rents Nobody likes any kind of increase to weekly living expenses in these uncertain times, but the council reckons it’s done the best it can for rents by pegging this year’s increase at two per cent – following a consultation with tenants.

unanimously last month.

The consultation process was developed in close consultation with West Dunbartonshire Tenants and Residents Association (WDTRO).

The options were increases of three per cent, 2.5 per cent or two per cent, and there is no mystery about why the last of these choices proved the most popular.

Nevertheless it was by a fairly tight margin, with 53.14 per cent of the 303 respondents opting for the lowest increase option.

“Councillors need to know the views of tenants and residents before making decisions that will affect them and we are grateful for the feedback we received before the meeting.”

Surprisingly, perhaps, almost a quarter of the vote went for three per cent, and just over a fifth for 2.5 per cent.

The two per cent rise was duly voted through

Councillor Iain McLaren, vice convener of housing and communities, said: “We are committed to ensuring our council homes are of the highest possible standard and this two per cent rent increase will help us to continue to do that.

Comics by the ton, special guests, art and costumed characters will all feature at this month’s Comiccon spectacular at Lomond Shores this month, along with a wide selection of toys.

The event was a spectacular success last year, and could well become a permanent annual fixture – and at £2 admission (children under ten go free) is a great option for a family day out (although you’ll probably want to bring some spending money for your favourite comics).

Comic-Con takes place over the whole weekend of April 28 and 29, and runs from 11am to 5pm on both days.

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Spring has begun with some good news for Dumbarton and Alexandria on the housing front, with the approval of the purchase of land at Dumbarton Harbour for 45 new council homes to be built.

homes where they are most needed across the authority area.

Meanwhile it’s also been agreed to sell land at Muir Road and Talisman Avenue in Dumbarton to Caledonia Housing Association and the Wheatley Group, while due to go on site this year are 15 homes in Alexandria town centre and 81 in Bellsmyre – along with others in Clydebank.

Houses to be built by partners include 292 units by Wheatley Group/Cube Housing Association; 86 units by Clydebank Housing Association; 33 Link Housing Association homes; 167 homes by Dunbritton Housing Association and 242 Caledonia Housing Association units.

A commitment to build 1,000 new homes in West Dunbartonshire by 2021 as part of the More Homes Better Homes programme will see the council and housing association partners working to deliver the affordable

The Scottish Government has set a national target of 50,000 new affordable homes to be created by 2021, and West Dunbartonshire Council’s More Homes Better Homes strategy aims to tie in with this wider aim.

Across the country GPs are being encouraged to identify the most frail of their patients, to allow extra attention to be paid to planning their care, hopefully reducing the risk of falls and hospital admission and improving general well-being.

In true scientific fashion there are scoring tools used to indicate how frail people over the age of 65 may be. A key indicator of frailty is something called “sarcopaenia”, which is muscle loss and weakness.

However I was fascinated to read research that showed a group of cyclists, some over

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It is impossible to describe a “typical” work day at Share, as there is always something different happening, and that is one of the benefits, according to our staff. Some of the general tasks are as you would expect – supporting someone to get dressed, enjoy meals, personal hygiene and attend appointments – but there are many other activities you may not expect. People who are unable to walk often go skiing. People who are unable to communicate enjoy drama and dance performances, some undertake voluntary roles in the community and we also have 5 gold medal winning Special Olympians in one of our Edinburgh services!

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EASTER TIME TARGET: The new Submarine Centre is due to be open by Easter

The launch of Eric Thompson’s book “ On Her Majesty’s Secret Nuclear Service� which we reviewed recently was held last month in Helensburgh’s Scottish Submarine Centre.

The Centre was not yet open to the public, but the audience was told that was about to change.

Brian Keating, the centre’s chief executive said: “ We are due to open at Easter. The project has been underway for five years and the motive throughout has been, ‘lest we forget.’ The audience was seated

underneath the centrepiece of the museum, an X-51 class miniature submarine, donated by The Royal Navy Museum.

As the submarine is extremely cramped inside, it only held a crew of four, it will not be possible for the public to get on board. However by using state of the art video technology visitors

will be able to “see inside� by use of projections of the interior onto the exterior of the hull.

The walls of the museum will similarly be used to tell a constantly unfolding story of the war beneath the waves using several projectors. It is believed to be the first time this technique has been used.

The museum has had the help of students from the two local high schools to develop databases of submariners who died while in service.

The database is now over 5,300 records and volunteers are expanding the data fields and looking for as much information about these brave men as possible. Visitors will be able to access this information through an interactive memorial.

Brian added: “The Centre will be a central place for educating young scots about what the submarine service is all about and I believe it will also develop over the years into a world class facility for cultural events.“ For update on the centre see www.facebook.com/ ScottishSubmarineCentre

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Everyone defines that in their own way, but the great thing about spring is that the range of interesting things you can do in your free time expands dramatically from now onwards.

Attractions that were shut or moribund reopen, and wildlife that was in hibernation is newly active – even before you consider the sight of spring lambs in the fields.

West Dunbartonshire has all the ingredients of a great early-year holiday, both for families and for couples

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Also within easy range is the superb public facility of Levengrove Park, which suddenly seems much more attractive an option with the chill winds of March gone for another year – it’s a superb venue for major events like the annual Pipe Band Championships, and is possibly one of the most family-friendly outdoor spaces in the central belt.

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Another much older iconic landmark in the heart of Dumbarton is, of course, the Rock and its castle, and if you’ve never been Easter is the perfect opportunity to see a real piece of local history while enjoying a fun Easter challenge.

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From Friday, March 30 to Monday, April 2, you can join in this local eggsploration through the castle to find clues and complete the challenge – you’ll find further information at www.

A visit to this aquatic centre of excellence can be the cornerstone of a perfect family day out – particularly as it doesn’t depend on there being a glorious sunny day.

For full information about what’s on offer visit www. visitsealife.com/loch-lomond/ Still on the nature trail, the RSPB tells us: “Bring the whole family along for springtime adventures, nature crafts and a treasure hunt at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond”.

“Explore our paths, go in search of mini-beasts and

Over at Lomond Shores Stars of the Sea (24 March – 14 April) is Balloch’s answer to David Attenborough and Jacques Cousteau, offering close encounters with blue tangs, clownfish and octopus.

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Its Easter Fun Weekend is March 31 and April 1, and you can drop in any time between 11am and 3pm – admission £5, £4 for members and (unusual this) adults go free!.

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Mediation is often used following separation and family disputes.

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April 2018 | What's On Calendar Youth Club St Patrick’s Church Hall 8pm - 9.30pm. For kids from 10 plus. Activities that we have: ball games, board games, music, computers and internet, Wii, tuck shop, organised parties, outings, group sharing, community services and weekend away.

Calendar of events Sunday 1st Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall, you really must come along.

There’s free parking, lots to do for kids and families and plenty of local shopping – all in all, a great day out. Runs the first and third Sunday of month. For more information contact www.lochlomondshores.com (every Sunday and Saturday)

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10:30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Sunday) Easter Fun Weekend RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 11am-3pm. Bring the whole family along for springtime adventures, nature crafts and a treasure hunt.

Explore our paths, go in search of mini-beasts and take part in a treasure hunt in the woods. Price: £5, £4 for members. Adults go free.

01389 830670 loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk

Monday 2nd

Cadbury's Easter Egg Hunt Geilston Garden 10am-4pm. Become a nature detective to follow bunny’s clues and finish your adventure with a delicious chocolatey treat. £2 (plus usual entry cost). Also Mon 2nd.

01389 849187

Family Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley enterprise 6pm. Family Walking Group leaving from Unit 1 Leven Valley enterprise in Castlehill, a walk around the local community then a tea, coffee and biscuit for afters.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Janice O'Connor

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot (every Monday)

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Tuesday 3rd

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Easter Camp The Cutty Sark Centre 8.30am-3.00pm. 3rd-6th. Fun Easter Camp for all kids from P1 upwards. Cost is only £45 per child (please bring packed lunch) Activities include, arts and crafts, movies, soft play trip, cookery and much more. 01389730111

Youth Club Concord Community Centre 8-9pm. Open to anyone 10 years plus. A fun group with plenty of activities such as ball games, board games, music, tuck shop with organized parties and outings.

Working 4U Alexandria Library 10am-4pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Tuesday)

Wednesday 4th

allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9:3010:30am, Myre Munchkins (3:304:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

(every Tuesday)

Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 07757 944749 Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm. Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls.

www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly

Lomond Badminton Club Vale of Leven Academy 6-8pm Juniors; 8-10pm Adults.

From beginner to competitor, our club can cater for all. We have plenty space for new members.

Just turn up at one of our sessions, email or see FB.07740473247

lomondbc@outlook.com

(every Tuesday)

stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com

Weekly

Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Wednesday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), Baby Massage (121pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 and 6:45pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Wednesday)

Balloch Health Walk Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10:20am. We walk to feel fitter.

Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better.

No need to book; simply turn up and join in … everyone’s welcome! It’s also a great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and a chat together after the walk.

trustinthepark.org/walk-in-thepark/ or contact Fran Crumley Lomond Coordinator fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs. org. 01389 722645 (every Wednesday)

Dalreoch United Free Church of Scotland SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 11:15am-12:15pm – Service 11:15am-12:15pm – Sunday School 01389 731415

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EVENTS MONDAYS 4-6pm – Believe Dance School 6-8pm – Badminton TUESDAYS 7-9pm – Indoor Bowls WEDNESDAYS 4-6pm – Believe Dance School THURSDAYS 6-7pm – Beavers 7-8:30pm – Cubs 8:30-1-pm – Scouts

What's On Calendar | April 2018

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme

All weekly classes

Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs)

Football

FRI: Alexandria Community Centre 10-10:45am. SAT: Dumbarton Academy 9-9:45am. SUN: Dumbarton Academy 9:30-10:15am

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & 6-7pm (11-12yrs). WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm (5-6yrs).

Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm (7-9). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs). SUN: 11:30am12:30pm (5-6yrs).

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm. Dumbarton Academy, 5-6pm.

FRI: Alexandria Community Centre, 11am-12pm. SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am. SUN: Dumbarton Academy 10:30-11:30am

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs) MON: Concord Community Centre, 4-5pm. TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm

Ready, Steady, Roll!

(Pre-School Sport) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) TUE: Brucehill Activity Centre, 10:30-11:10am (1.53yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs). THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) & 10:45-11:30pm, (3-4yrs) & 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs). FRI: Brucehill Activity Centre, 1:30-2:15pm (3-4yrs)

Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw (5-11yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm

Goalkeeping MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (812yrs) & 8-8:50pm (13-16yrs) WED: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-12yrs). THU: Concord Community Centre, 6-7pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm & 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 3:304:30pm (5-7yrs), 4:30-5:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (8-10yrs). THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs).

THU: Brucehill Activity Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs boys only), 7-8pm (11-14yrs). FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes Ladies Football (16+) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm

Walking Football

MON: Alexandria Community Centre 6-7pm

TUE: Concord Community Centre, 6:30pm. THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 6:30pm

WED: Meadow Centre 6-7pm

Tennis (5-12yrs)

(every Wednesday) Disability Futsal Club Dalmuir Community Centre 6-7pm. New players welcome to join this fun football team.

Alexandria Mandolin Club Alexandria Leisure Centre 7pm. Community group with no charge, playing afternoon gigs for Christmas, fundraisers and more.

Thursday 5th Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Thursday) Free Use Of Computers & WIFI Bellsmyre Digital Community (10am-12pm Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri) Come along to our computer suite and use one of our PCs for free. Update your emails, search the Internet, apply for a job, play PC games. 01389 767115.

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Weekly

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Alexandria Quilters Alexandria Leisure Centre 10am-12pm. New members welcome. Just pop in.

Weekly Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information call 07717 238979 or email

cardrossmotherandtoddlers@ gmail.com

Alzheimer Scotland Allotment Eastfield Crescent, Dumbarton 1pm. Are you living with dementia? Enjoy gardening? Then why not come along and help out at our allotment! A great opportunity for people living with dementia to meet new friends.

lcumming@alzscot.org Weekly

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Swimming

Tue: Dumbarton Academy 6-7pm

Player Development (9-14yrs) MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm & Clydebank High School 4-5:30pm

Girls Football

MON: Meadow Centre, 9:30-10:15am.

TUE: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 12:151pm & 6:45-7:30pm. WED: Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, 7:30-8:15pm

Badminton WED: Meadow Centre, 8-9pm (16+)

Netball (16+)

THU: Concord Community Centre, 3:304:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)

01389 757806

MON: Concord Community Centre, 7-8pm (55+). TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 3-4pm (18+ with support needs)

Jog Scotland (16+)

Hockey (5-12yrs)

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot

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Disability Football

Badminton (5-12yrs) Basketball (8-14yrs)

Wednesday Health Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 1pm. Wednesday Health Walking Group, local walks lasting no longer than an hour, followed by a Tea or coffee! Everyone welcome FREE. For more information contact Janice O'Connor

WED: Meadow Sports Centre, 7-8pm

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April 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Myre Munchkins (3:30-4pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (7pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

(every Thursday)

Dumbarton Library 3-4:30pm. Fun FREE 30-40 minute sessions which include stories, games and activities for parents/ carers and their 3-5-year-olds.

Register in your local library.

Weekly Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 10:20am. We walk to feel fitter.

Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better.

No need to book; simply turn up and join in … everyone’s welcome!

It’s also a great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and a chat together after the walk.

http://trustinthepark.org/walk-inthe-park/ or contact Fran Crumley Lomond Coordinator fran.crumley@

lochlomond-trossachs.org 01389 722645

(every Thursday)

Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue 5pm. Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' programme. Boys and girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack!

events@wargames andminiatures.com

Weekly

Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. 07922 833472 Knit’n’Crochet Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. Join us for a cuppa and a blether. 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Weekly

Friday 6th Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work. (every Friday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9am), Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm).

Further information available at

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

(every Friday)

Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am. Stay in shape and meet new people.

www.lomond-trossachs.org

Coffee Morning Lennox Evangelical Church 10am-12pm. Proceeds to local charities.

(every Saturday)

www.lennoxevangelicalchurch. org

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9:30am).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Weekly

(every Saturday)

Friday Soup St Augustine's Community Hall 12-1pm. Maggie and the others in Friday team would like to welcome you to the Friday soup lunches...although to be fair you can buy far more than soup at this weekly event.

Weekly

Levenvale Seniors Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All are welcome.

Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-9pm. Beginners welcome. Talks, research, sky gazing. Field trips and events. For more information call 01389 767115 or email

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Saturday 7th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park SAT 7: Ben Vane / SAT 15: Cruach Ardrain / SAT 22: Killearn Pipeline / SUN 22: Cairnsmore of Carsphairn.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am. Arts, crafts and games. 0141 526 2400 Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/preschool children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month.

For more information call 01389849142 or email

lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail. com

Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome.

Sunday 8th Duck Race Carrochan Burn 2pm. £1 to buy a duck with a £50 prize. Contact Joan

01389 763592

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St Martins Church Hall Main Street, Renton 10am and 12 noon

Café Connect 3 Bruce Street, Dumbarton 5:30pm & 7:30pm

Contact: Sheila 07722 836 647

TUESDAY

St Martins Church Hall Main Street, Renton 10am, 5pm & 7pm

THURSDAY

St Andrews Church, Bellsmyre 5.30pm and 7.30pm

Contact: Hannah 07897 359132

What's On Calendar | April 2018

Monday 9th Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. New opportunities.

Come along to our drop-ins. Find out what we can do for you. (every Monday) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am - every Monday), Girls Group (6:30-7:30pm - every Monday), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:30 and 6:30pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Sporting Memories Network Dumbarton Library 10am. Sporting Memories Network is the premier reminiscence charity in Scotland.

We promote and develop the use of sporting memories to improve the well-being of people through conversation and reminiscence.

Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street 6-8pm. Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/ alcohol? 01389 734500 Weekly

Tuesday 10th Free Use Of Computers Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm - 10th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 24th. 1:30-3:30pm - 18th & 25th. Do you need access to a computer connected to the Internet? Come along to our computer suite and use one for FREE. 01389 767115.

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@ wwmail.co.uk

Weekly

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer MON: 10:30am-12:30pm, Alexandria Library. THU: 12-2pm Clydebank Library. WED: 11am1pm, Dumbarton Library.

Youth Drop In The Cutty Sark Centre 1:30-3:30pm. 9th-13th. Easter Youth Club only 50p. For all kids P1 upwards. Tuck shop available.

01389730111 allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust. org.uk REMAP Meeting Day Room, Elderly Day Care Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital 4pm. The Dunbartonshire Panel of REMAP (Scotland) can provide adaptation solutions for disabled persons for whom existing equipment is not suitable. Anyone who is interested in our work or requires any assistance is invited to attend our meeting. Further information via our website

www.remap-scotland.org/

Android Tablet Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. 10th, 17th & 24th.

Need help with your tablet?

Samsung, Amazon Fire, Sony etc.

Learn how to use your tablet for the things you want to be able to do. FREE.01389 767115.

bellsmyredigitalcommunity@ wwmail.co.uk

Dumbarton Lions Club Abbotsford Hotel 7:30pm. Local fundraising club.

New members welcome.

Thursday 12th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10:15-11:45am. Messy Rascals.

on www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

Sunday 15th Spring Fling The Cutty Sark Centre 7-9pm. Kids Spring Fling Disco Tickets £3.00 For kids P1 upwards.

Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Mendelssohn's Elijah Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm The concert will feature pupils from Lomond School, Cardross Primary and Arrochar Primary and will be accompanied by orchestral players from Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – led by Justine Watts. TICKETS: £12 (adults); £6 (students); £2 (under 16s. 07790085988

01389 767115. bellsmyredigitalcommunity@ wwmail.co.uk

Computer Club For Over 50s Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. 16th, 23rd & 30t,.

The MOUSEMATES club is FREE. Join our friendly, informal group over a cuppa and a blether. All levels welcome from beginners upwards.

01389 767115. bellsmyredigitalcommunity@ wwmail.co.uk

Wednesday 18th iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8:30pm. 18th & 25th. You want your iPad to work for YOU. Join our friendly, fun class over a cuppa and a blether. All ages, all levels welcome. This class is FREE.

01389 767115. bellsmyredigitalcommunity@ wwmail.co.uk

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Learn How To Edit Photos And Images Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. 16th, 23rd & 30th.

This 6-week course is FREE. Learn how to edit photos and images and sort them into albums.

(every 2nd Tuesday)

Painting & Decorating

Interior & Exterior

Dumbarton Acoustic Night St Augustine's Church 7.30-10.30pm. 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 have many local acts performing on the night. £5 entry.

Tickets available from Discography Records, or pay at door on the night. 07787 310 391

01389 763592

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April 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Thursday 19th Luss SWI April Meeting Luss Village Hall 7.30pm. Yee-ha! Dust off your dancing boots, shine your buckles and join us on Thursday 19 April at the Luss Village Hall night of Line Dancing with Peter Haley. Competitions: 3 chocolate truffles; fascinator/hatinator; country western item. Everyone is welcome, visitors £3. For more information contact Anne Lennox

01389850231 anne@farmstay-lochlomond. co.uk

Friday 20th Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-9pm. Beginners welcome. Talks, research, sky gazing. Field trips and events. 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

The Vale of Leven Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Leisure Centre 7:30pm. The speaker will be Robert Nimmo who will speak about Sister Mary’s Revenge.

Robert is well known to guild members and it should be a very interesting evening.

New members and guests are always welcome.

Growing West Dunbartonshire Concord Centre 10am-1pm. 3rd Spring event.

Come and meet other community garden and allotment groups.

Group stalls, demonstrations and discussions. 07583285016

Friday 27th Bellsmyre Photography Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8:30pm, 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

07805809883

Loch Lomond Comic Con Loch Lomond Shores 11am-5pm. The two-day event will include comics, toys, guests, cosplay, art and crafts. Tickets cost £2, and under 10s are free.

820483 or Gay Black 820289 Also on Sunday 29th

Wednesday 25th A Dangerous Corner Denny Civic Theatre Our next production will be the rescheduled A Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestley. Tickets will be on sale soon priced £5 but tickets bought for the February dates will be valid for the new dates. Wednesday tickets for February may be used for Wednesday 25th April, Thursday tickets for February may be used for Thursday 26th April and so on. Please contact us via email or our Facebook page for any more information. Tickets available from club members, McDermid’s Keystore, by emailing

dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ outlook.com or at Box Office. (till Saturday 28th April)

Sunday 29th

Saturday 28th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park Depart 9:30am. Creag an Tuirc, Kirkton Glen. Terrain: hill paths and forestry tracks which can be muddy in places. Distance: 11km. We climb 505m to a height of 407m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389

731953.www.hwdramblers.me.uk

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Monday 30th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6:30-7:30pm. Monthly book club

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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MugStock expects to welcome more than 150 acts across seven stages at the weekend event from Friday July 27 to Monday July 30 at Mugdock Country Park.

The line-up is already looking exciting with many favourites returning, as well as new acts debuting. They include a winner of the Scottish Alternative Music Awards Best Live Act, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5; eclectic folk rock group Tide Lines; grunge soul music band Girobabies; and Supa & Da Kryptonites, which will be back for the fourth time.

Other acts confirmed are X-Factor finalist Emily Middlemas, from Glasgow and young singer Katee Kross, of Bishopbriggs.

Alan Govan, founder of MugStock, says: “The acts so far announced reinforce MugStock's commitment to musical diversity and emerging talent.”

MugStock has been praised for its atmosphere and a varied and high quality entertainment for a wide range of ages. As well as musical attractions there will be theatre, comedy, spoken word, roaming performers, fire

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Festival goers can expect reasonably priced street food, as well as Scottish beer and Prosecco on tap. Alan adds: “We are also proud of the acclaim of having the cleanest toilets at a festival.”

Tickets, across a range of purchase options, will be sold on a sliding scale of prices that will increase as it gets closer to the event. Over 60s and teenagers are half price and kids aged 12 and under are free.

There will be a choice of three camp-sites for festival goers, including one for families. New for 2018 are free showers for campers.

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A highly-regarded local art prize will go to the Drymen artist whose work wins the most votes at a special spring show in the village hall this month.

The exhibition and sale of paintings is on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 from 10am to 5pm, when a galaxy of local art talent will be on display – but just one framed painting will win the coveted Wendy Shuker prize.

Every Wednesday afternoon over the winter months the hall has been transformed into a creative art studio involving from 15 to 20

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A club member said: “Members are surprised and pleased with the pictures they are creating, as The range of subjects includes still they develop their skills week by life, portrait, flowers, landscape, week”. seascape, birds, animals, sunsets, If you’re inspired by what you reflections and much more. see you can also use a visit to The members bring photos from holidays and visits from around the world, and do their best to capture the character and highlights of foreign places.

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neW sCHool PlAnned for renton Also included in the development plans for the school are not only a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics hub, but – probably most popular improvement in the pipeline – a multi use games area for outdoor sports.

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Major education moves are afoot in Renton and Alexandria this month, with news that one completely new school is to be built while another will be upgraded.

There are plans to build a new £15.1m Renton Primary School and to invest £850,000 refurbishing St Mary’s Primary in Alexandria.

Along with the new Renton school there will be a language and communication base for

children with additional support needs.

This is obviously a major spend, and one that has reached the planning stage after a great deal of work on just how to obtain the best value for money for the longer term, and will give a new

Once completed all of these schemes should make a major difference to local primary education facilities.

Education convener Councillor Karen Conaghan said: “These plans will see hundreds of children move from buildings generation of local primary school that are in poor condition to be educated in modern children something new and learning environments�. exciting to look forward to.

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tHe sCottisH ssPCA need our HelP important and will help to make a difference.

Centre manager Joe McDade said: “We’re caring for a large number of dogs at the moment and as a result we’re going through food really quickly and we’d be grateful if locals could lend their support.

“We are very lucky that people regularly hand in items to our centre and we currently have lots of donated food for our other animals.

“We would greatly appreciate any donations of sensitive and hypoallergenic food as it is great for the dogs in our care with sensitive stomachs.

The Scottish SPCA is asking local animal lovers to donate sensitive and hypoallergenic food to help feed the abused, abandoned and injured animals currently in the care of its Dumbarton Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

The centre is struggling to keep up with demand as they’re going through a large amount of this type of food a week. To the uninitiated it might seem odd

that animals need special food, but although their dietary needs are obviously different from those of humans it doesn’t mean they are not prone to the same sort of

allergic conditions experienced by many people.

The Dumbarton centre relies on public generosity when it comes to supplies of any kind, and every season of the year brings with it some form of challenge – usually capably met by generous local residents.

Amounts given do not have to be huge, but every donation is

“If anyone wants to donate or meet some of the animals in our care, including Kai, Hunter and Rex the dogs, they can do so by dropping in anytime between 10am and 4pm (closed Tuesday).”

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