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Pipes Talent is at its Best .............. 3 Flamingo Debate Begins ............. 4 Epic Championship Days ............. 5 Making a Decisive Stand ............. 6 Balloch’s Annual Games .............. 7 Keeping Some Heritage .............. 8 Enjoy a Wee Tour of the Cells ..... 8 Good News for Schools .............. 10 Fun Times by the Canal .............. 11 Old News Helps Animals ........... 11 It’s Festival Time at Fenton’s ...... 12 Games Day Out in Luss .............. 12 Late News .................................... 12 Vale Hospital Campaign ............ 14 What’s Up Doc? .......................... 14 MP Martin is on the run ............ 16 Golf glory for Alger team .......... 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Dip into Summer ................ 18&19 Fly me to Dunoon ...................... 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20

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Local News | July 2018

PIPES TALENT IS AT ITS BEST Framed by the stunning backdrop of Dumbarton Rock, the Scottish Pipe Band Championships on July 28 is a spectacular free entertainment that’s also an exemplar for Scotland’s national music – one that welcomes players and enthusiasts from all over the world.

25,000, maybe more, to a day dominated by the skirl of the pipes and the stirring accompaniment of expert drummers – but as ever this remarkable local celebration of traditional Scottish musical culture will also feature a whole host of other diversions to keep people of all ages and interests amused.

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It’s not “just” a Pipe Band Championships event – there is plenty more on offer too – but more than 140 bands will leave Dumbarton people in no doubt that next month’s big Levengrove Park happening is a highlight of the summer.

bad over many years, and just keeps getting better – for many pipers it is the most important event of the year, and is a classic showpiece of real Scottish culture of a type even Edinburgh at the height of the tourist season simply cannot match.

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major new complex at Balloch, and as this issue was going to press an initial consultation event was about to be staged in Alexandria Parish Church.

It will be the first time local residents will have had a proper chance to review details of the Flamingo Land plan, and will be the big local talking point of the summer – but what’s it all about?

The big fear from the outset is that an area best known for its outstanding natural beauty could be home to a sort of Alton Towers scheme, one totally at odds with either its surroundings or sustainable tourism ambitions – and of course the firm itself has been at pains to insist nothing of the sort is being considered.

Many objectors want the local landscape to stay pretty much as it is.

Just because it runs a funfair in Yorkshire doesn’t mean the Balloch plan will replicate any of these features, and instead the firm will play up its success as a business enterprise and solid operator in the context of a scheme that will be all about empathy for the local landscape and with the National Park.

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Local News | July 2018

EPIC CHAMPIONSHIP DAYS West Dunbartonshire already boasts a welter of premier league summer events, but next month sees the launch of an incredible lochside contest that will be viewed by millions.

The only minor snag with the European Water Swimming Championships is that it is officially part of “Glasgow 2018” – which in marketing terms makes this amazing local phenomenon look as if it is a bolt-on to some extravaganza in the city.

But that is a purely parochial concern, and won’t bother either the contestants or the hundreds of spectators certain to flock to the bonny banks between August 2 and 12.

The wider contest involves different sports, and is spread across a number of venues – but within all of that Loch Lomond should easily be the most compelling location.

TV viewers across the continent will get the chance to see the beauty of Loch Lomond and The National Park through coverage of Open Water Swimming while local residents and sports fans can watch the sporting action on their doorsteps – for free.

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competitions you may want to be one of the many certain to enjoy an ambitious programme of entertainment to be staged in Balloch on August 11.

It will feature an array of local performers along with community groups and international acts, with street theatre and music, and will probably be one of the area’s busiest days of the year.

Local residents will see plenty of preparatory work taking place this month, and special measures for traffic – both roadside and on the loch – will be available around now.

The construction of the infrastructure for the event will begin from July 23 and evidence of the competition remain in place until August 19.

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“By signing the Make a Stand pledge, West Dunbartonshire Council has committed to supporting people in its communities and it is no exaggeration to say that this could save a life.”

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The council is acting in response to figures which highlight West Dunbartonshire as having the highest incidences of domestic abuse per head of the population in Scotland.

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The annual spectacular will be staged on Saturday, July 14, when it will again secure its reputation as a landmark competition that’s one of a very small handful of top events of its kind in Scotland. In fact it is one of a handful of must-do traditional Games events in West Central Scotland, and despite its strong accent on competition also has all the makings of a traditional summer gala – and is a great family day out.

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The Games will close with a mass pipe band march through the main street in Balloch guaranteeing a dramatic end to a mainstay of the summer season.

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But, meanwhile, does the challenge of enticing new retail (and jobs) to town justify planning permission for a supermarket on a high profile site?

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Put simply, the council thinks the estimated 40 jobs it will bring is an acceptable price to pay for allowing the stores firm to build on what some argue is a sensitive site.

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The face of Dumbarton town centre is gradually changing, as long-held development plans take effect – but feelings are mixed about the imminent arrival in the Burgh of supermarket Lidl.

When police in Dumbarton were planning this month’s open day they were careful to advertise one of the attractions as “a tour” of the cells – not “a stay” in them!

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Scottish Canals is running its BHIve activity hub at Bowling Harbour from Monday, July 2 till Friday, August 3, with a packed programme of activities for children aged 8 to 15.

Kids will be encouraged to get involved in activities ranging from fun treasure hunts through the woods to water zorbing and canoeing on the canal – besides learning useful lessons about how to work as part of a team, problem-solving and confidence-building.

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He added: “We have already cared for over 420 animals in Dumbarton this year, which is fantastic but clearly shows how busy we can be.

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It’s perhaps not so well known as the big Highland Games event in Balloch, but this month’s Luss Highland Gathering is another excellent opportunity to see a whole range of traditional competitive skills put to the test – and in a beautiful setting.

Plenty of people think so, on the form set by massively popular annual summer music festivals in recent years – and this year’s three day event (July 27 to 29) should easily be up to the usual high standard.

It’s also a real local tradition, stretching all the way back to 1875, with Games staged every year since then with an unfortunate but necessary couple of interruptions during the world wars.

If it were simply a profitspinner that might be fair enough, but the cash from all ticket sales goes directly to CHAS, whose Robin House in Balloch is one of the area’s most cherished causes.

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This year there’s a poignant reminder of the extraordinary links between Scotland and Canada with the launch of a new trophy in memory of Bruce Barnett-Cowan – whose widow Alyson presented the Games with a handsome shield, to be presented to the winner of the Open Piping (March) competition.

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VALE HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN A major leaflet-drop exercise promoting the strong points of the Vale of Leven Hospital aims to get the word out that this local resource is a sound choice for the treatment of minor injuries.

Promoted under the banner Vale of Leven Hospital – Here for You, the campaign has been informing residents of the services they can access.

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This month: PLANNING AHEAD… A few weeks ago the Scottish government produced a report on health priorities for the next decade. It encourages innovative and new ideas to bring about a healthier Scotland, and rightly says that “wellbeing cannot be created by the NHS alone”.

Council leader Jonathan McColl said: “There has been an increase in the number of people using the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the Vale, which is really positive.

“We are keen to work with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to do everything we can to build on that by highlighting the range of services available, including the MIU.

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Jane Grant, chief executive of NHSGGC said: “We are very proud of our staff and the services we provide at the Vale of Leven Hospital for the people of West Dunbartonshire.

“The Vale has a very special place in the heart of the people of West Dunbartonshire and we are happy to get behind the council’s campaign to promote our services to local communities”.

The key areas for action include creating healthy communities, child health, mental well-being, harmful substances (such as smoking, drugs and alcohol), poverty and obesity.

It says that foundations for good health are laid down at home and at school, but currently Scottish people are generally less healthy than most other people across

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Whilst some cynics may say that this could be a way to divert attention away from financial pressures in the NHS, it is certainly true that good habits start early! Perhaps the future will see Scotland lose its reputation of heavy drinking and over-eating, and instead be renowned for its athletes and healthy living!

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MP MARTIN IS ON THE RUN It’s always good when a public figure gives a boost to a cause with a strongly local focus, and that’s exactly what’s happening as West Dunbartonshire MP Martin Docherty-Hughes sets out to join the Scottish Half Marathon in September.

Martin is raising funds for local charity Carers of West Dunbartonshire, and his justgiving link is open if anyone wishes to add a donation - he is hoping to raise £1,000, and with a bit of help the final tally could be nudged a little higher.

The MP launched his fundraising campaign ahead of Carers Week 2018, with the aim of collecting both cash and raising the profile of a local community group which provides support to carers across Dumbarton, the Vale of Leven and Clydebank.

He doesn’t say so, explicitly, but of course if anyone else feels inspired to take part in the Half Marathon on Sunday, September 23 there’s still time to put in all the necessary training – it’s a 13.1 mile slog, so shouldn’t be undertaken lightly, but is obviously not quite as

daunting as an actual marathon of twice that distance.

All of the cash from Martin’s run will go towards supporting the work of the Carers of West Dunbartonshire.

He said: “The contribution carers make to our communities is priceless and I’m delighted to be running my first ever halfmarathon in support of the Carers of West Dunbartonshire.

“Along with my brother and sister, I know first-hand the challenges of being a carer from a young age.

“Carers go that extra mile every single day, so the prospect of running 13.1 miles feels easy by comparison.

“Carers Week is a great opportunity to show appreciation for the vital work our local carers do across Dumbarton, the Vale

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of Leven and Clydebank, and I’d encourage anyone interested to get involved.

“My fundraising page is now up and running at www.justgiving. com/fundraising/martin-dochertyhughes. Any donations, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated with every penny raised going towards this fantastic charity.”

Joanne McGinley at Carers of West Dunbartonshire, said: “We are

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“Carers Week raises awareness of the contribution that carers make to families and communities.

This year’s campaign focuses on supporting carers to stay healthy and connected.

“We wish Martin the best of luck in his run and appreciate his ongoing support.”

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GOLF GLORY FOR ALGER TEAM Amateur awards were also presented to Alan Rushworth for being Nearest the Pin; Jack Savage for the Longest Drive; and Gordon McFarlane for being Nearest the Line.

Provost William Hendrie said: “We couldn’t have asked for better weather for today’s game and it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the course.

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The summer holidays are on us and at time of writing we’ve just had a great spell of good weather. It is to be hoped that the school hols don’t bring the traditional deluge. (writes Nick Cowie) For singles, couples and families alike the high spot will be getting away from work for two weeks of sea, sun and sangria. But remember you go away to wind down and de-stress.

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The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is an exciting new visitor experience with entertainment and inspiration for all ages and features a celebration of 80 years of the Beano.

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This month: CONTEMPT OF COURT

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When you’ve done all the immediately local Highland Games events you might just consider a final fling by taking a wee trip to enjoy what many still see as the grand-daddy of them all – the Cowal Highland Gathering in Dunoon on August 23 to 25.

This is a spectacular event which traditionally attracts competitors from across the west coast and far beyond, and a chance to enjoy one of the country’s most attractive locations at a time when summer is on the verge of turning into autumn.

For full details of this premier league annual event visit www.cowalgathering.com

Contempt of court is the term used for an interference with the administration of justice.

It can take many forms and under the Contempt of Court Act 1981 is punishable by a maximum sentence of three months’ imprisonment, a fine or possibly both.

The court process itself demands a certain level of behaviour or conduct in order to be able to function effectively.

An individual cannot enter a court room and interrupt proceedings; a newspaper must be careful about publishing details that may be prejudicial to a trial, jurors must not discuss details of a case they are sitting on. A wilful and deliberate disregard for a civil court order could be considered contempt.

A common example of this would be where one parent has an order from the court providing them with contact with their child and the parent with residence refuses to make the child available.

Courts have historically been reluctant to impose a prison sentence for this type of contemp.

However, parties are becoming increasingly proactive in pursuing contempt proceedings in family actions and the courts are showing a firmer stance against parents who are deliberately being obstructive.

You should contact your solicitor for advice if you require assistance with raising or responding to contempt proceedings.

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July 2018 | What's On Calendar Internet CafĂŠ Bellsmyre Digital Community 10-12pm. Free use of modern computers and fast wi-fi. Tea/coffee and biscuits ÂŁ1.

Calendar of events Saturday 30th June

Sunday 1st

From Living Memory to Memorial: Dumbarton’s WWI Stories Dumbarton Library Heritage Centre Exhibition commemorating those who served from the Dumbarton area and their families affected by the war.

Workshops will also be held. Saturday 9th June, 11am-12.30pm: Poppymaking workshop. Craft a poppy to add to our WW1 exhibition.

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Corran Lochan Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From Coilessan car park to Corran Lochan, with option to climb Clach Bheinn from lochan. Terrain: Forestry tracks.

Open rocky hillside for Clach Bheinn.

Distance: 16/17km. Ascend 250/430m to a height of 260/467m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Runs until 30th November

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Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall, free parking, lots to do for kids and families and plenty of local shopping – all in all, a great day out. www.lochlomondshores.com First & third Sunday every month Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10.30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church.

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers.

5.30pm & 6.30pm: MAE Fitness Techniques. 6.30-7:30pm: Girls Group.

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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.

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

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Open Mic Balloch House Hotel 7pm. Meets every first Monday of the month. 5-minute slots (free) bookable from 6.15pm on the night.

All authors/genres welcome. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Tuesday 3rd Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-10:30am: MAE Fitness Techniques.

3.30-4:30pm: Myre Munchkins.

6-8pm: Cutty Kids.

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Wednesday 4th

Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community 10-12pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Free use of modern computers and fast wi-fi. Tea/ coffee and biscuits £1.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st

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.

Weekly Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers. 121pm: Baby Massage 5.45pm & 6.45pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

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.

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Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm. Meet friends and enjoy homemade soup and filled rolls.

01389730111 allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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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.

Balloch Health Walk Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. Free. We walk to feel fitter.

Fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. No need to book; simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome!

A great way to meet new people, enjoy a coffee and a chat.

Thursday 5th

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Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 10.20am. Free. We walk to feel fitter.

Fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. No need to book; simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome!

A great way to meet new people, enjoy a coffee and a chat.

01389 722645 trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ fran.crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org

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Senior Citizens Bus Trip The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30am. £10pp, includes a 2 course lunch. Annual bus run for local senior citizens to Livingston. Must book in advance.

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

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Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. Balloch Castle loop with Fairy Glen extension. After the walk all walkers & guests are invited back to the National Park Headquarters for refreshments in the Robert Grieve Suite. Confirm attendance by email.

01389 722645 trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org Weekly

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Wednesday Health Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 1pm. FREE. Wednesday Health Walking Group, local walks lasting no longer than an hour, followed by a tea or coffee! Everyone welcome.

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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.

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Dumbarton Lions Club Abbotsford Hotel 7.30pm. Local fundraising club. New members welcome.

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Every second Tuesday Youth Club St Patrick’s Church Hall 8pm-9.30pm. For kids from 10 plus. Activities include: ball games, board games, music, computers and internet, Wii, tuck shop, organised parties, outings, group sharing, community services and weekend away. All are welcome.

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Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 Weekly

cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Free use of modern computers and fast wi-fi. Tea/ coffee and biscuits £1.

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Calendar of events

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.

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Weekly 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 Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 3.30-4pm: Myre Munchkins.

7pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Weekly Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work.

07922 833472 Weekly

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@wargamesandminiatures.com Weekly

Meditate in Dumbarton: How To Solve Our Human Problems St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church, High Street 7-8.15pm. £30 for 6-week course if booking online or £7 per class dropin. Members free.

0141 334 1334 info@meditateinglasgow.org meditateinglasgow.org Weekly until 12th July

Loch Lomond Camera Club Station Street, Renton 7-9pm. All levels and non-members welcome.

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Friday 6th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9am. MAE Fitness Techniques.

10.30am-12pm: Bingo Mornings.

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

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Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting the unemployed return to work, provide assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work.

Weekly Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Free use of modern computers and fast wi-fi. Tea/ coffee and biscuits £1.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on 13th, 20th & 27th

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

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Loch Turret Reservoir and Choinneachain Hill Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. A circular walk over Choinneachain Hill above the Loch Turret Reservoir with extensive views over Perthshire and Ben Chonzie.

We return alongside but above the reservoir. Terrain: Well-defined tracks throughout. Distance: 17km. Ascend 700m to a height of 780m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30am. MAE Fitness Techniques.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/pre-school children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month.

01389849142 lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail.com First Saturday of every month Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome.

First Saturday of every month Luss Highland Games 2018 Luss Games Field 11am. Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, wrestling, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.

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Saturday 7th Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9am. Stay in shape & meet new people.

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What's On Calendar | July 2018

Friday 13th

Saturday 14th

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church High St Dumbarton 7pm. £5. A night of local artists offering a variety of music in an acoustic format. Money raised donated to a local charity. BYOB. Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market, 143-145 High St, or pay at door.

Bellsmyre Community Gala Day The Cutty Sark Centre 12pm. Bring the family along for an afternoon of fun with stalls, raffle, bouncy castle, hot food and snacks, face painting, entertainment and much more.

Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall, Church Street, Dumbarton 7.30pm. £5. Country line-dance night with Stateline providing the live music.

Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw. Accompanied children welcome.

Loch Lomond Highland Games 2018 Moss o' Balloch Park Balloch 10am-5pm. Adults £5, Children £3.

Spectators will be entertained throughout the day with track and field events including running, jumping, cycling, wrestling, the heavyweight events of ball, hammer, weight and caber, plus the highland dancing and pipe band competitions.

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Summer Camp

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme Football Camp 5-8yrs & 9-14yrs – 9-3pm & 9-12pm 2nd-6th: Dumbarton Academy.

16th-20th: Vale of Leven Academy.

23rd-27th: Clydebank High School.

30th Jul-3rd Aug: Vale of Leven Academy.

6th-10th Aug: Dumbarton Academy.

Gymnastics & Dance Camp 5-6yrs: 10-12.30pm. 7-12yrs: 10-3pm* 16th-19th: Vale of Leven Academy *Packed lunch required

Minikickers 3-4 yrs 16th-20th: 9.30-10.30am, Vale of Leven Academy.

23rd-27th: 11-12pm, Clydebank High School.

6th-10th Aug: 1.30-2.30pm, Dumbarton Academy

Multi Sports Camps 5-12yrs – 9-3pm 9th-13th: Vale of Leven Academy.

16th-20th: St. Peter the Apostle HS. 23rd-27th: Vale of Leven Academy.

30th-3rd Aug: St. Peter the Apostle HS.

Goal Keeping Camp 8-18yrs 10th-12th: 1.30-4pm, Argyle Park.

7th-9th Aug: 12.30-3pm, Dumbarton Academy.

Girls Football Camp 5-12yrs 9th-13th: 9.30-12pm, Dumbarton Academy.

01389 757806

Gymnastics Camp 5-7yrs: 9-12pm. 8-12yrs 1-4pm 30th-3rd Aug: Brucehill Activity Centre

Ready Steady Go 3-4yrs – 11.30-12.30pm 16th-20th: St. Peter the Apostle HS. 23rd-27th: Vale of Leven Academy.

Balance Bike 2.5-4yrs 9th-13th: 9.30-10.30am, Vale of Leven Academy.

30th-3rd Aug: 11.30-12.30pm, St. Peter the Apostle HS.

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Sunday 15th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Clachan of Campsie Circular via Lennox Forest Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Starting on the Thomas Muir Heritage Trail, the walk enters the grounds of Schoenstatt and continues to the Strathkelvin Railway Path. On leaving this path there is a gradual climb on road to Lennox Forest where a track is followed to Lennox Castle. Terrain: Tarmac and tracks with a bit of mud. Distance: 11km. Ascend 140m to a height of 210m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Thursday 19th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 3.30-4pm: Myre Munchkins.

7pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

Friday 20th Kids Beach Party The Cutty Sark Centre 1.30pm. £3.00. For kids aged P1 upwards.

01389 730 111 allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Saturday 21st Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Beinn Tulaichean Depart 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Sunday 29th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Gryfe Reservoir and Corlick Hill Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Gently rising slope to start with. Short 10-minute hill climb with easy walk around reservoir. Terrain: Tarmac road, 2km at the start, then forestry road, tracks and short grassy hillside path.

Distance: 9km. Ascend 105m to a height of 305m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Sunday 22nd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Alloa Tower, Clackmannan Tower and Gartmorn Dam Circuit.

Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. After passing Alloa Tower, follow track across the Forth wetlands to Clackmannan Tower on King’s Seat Hill. Then to Clackmannan Tolbooth, the Mannan Stone and along Clackmannan village main street. Follow paths to Gartmorn Dam Nature Reserve and return along Brothie Burn path.

Terrain: Mostly country paths, rough and muddy in a few places. 1km through urban area at the end to return to the cars. Distance: 15km. Ascend 200m to a height of 70m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Thursday 26th Ladies Evening Antartex Village 6-10pm. Refreshment on arrival.

Tickets available at Antartex Village or call Andrea

01389 752393

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Wednesday 25th Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinsons Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice.

07771 632243 helensburghpsg@gmail.com Last Wednesday of month

Friday 27th Peter Rabbit Movie Event The Cutty Sark Centre 1.30pm. £5, includes movie, snacks and a drink. Join us as we watch the adventures of Peter Rabbit and friends.

01389 730111 allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Saturday 28th

Monday 30th

Scottish Pipe Band Championships 2018 Levengrove Park, Dumbarton 9am-6pm. Free. More than 120 bands and 25,000 people will attend the event, organised by West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Events Team in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. A fun day of Highland Dancing competitions, fun fair, trader areas with confectionery, jewellery, clothing, toys and Scottish souvenirs and food and drinks; and of course the magnificent sound of the pipes and drums of some of the world's best pipe bands.

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6.30-7:30pm. Monthly book club

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WOLVES SET FOR A RETURN? Many people regularly complain that the whole notion of “rewilding� parts of the country with wolves is completely insane, putting livestock under threat and bringing back problems we haven’t experienced since the 17th century.

But university teams from down south are still doggedly pursuing the notion, and according to recent press reports are convinced that fenced-off enclosures – as in wolf parks in several other countries – could be feasible.

There’s no saying whether the idea could ever take root in West Dunbartonshire, but within living memory we’ve had a bear park on Loch Lomond, and (arguably less alarming than wolves or bears) we’ve seen trials for the reintroduction of beavers in the west of Scotland.

occupying a large area could help to keep down the numbers of deer herds said to be holding back the return of woodland – and that adequate fencing would help to ensure there were no unfortunate encounters between wolves and humans.

Now researchers from the universities of Kent and Sussex have reportedly concluded that around 80 wolves

Their conclusions are based on computermodel studies of behaviour, but – if a large and voluble number of opponents have their way – their studies will never become reality.

Every year we are issued with warnings about the dangers of allowing dogs off the leash in

countryside, because of the carnage even a small animal can cause among flocks of sheep – but it’s argued wolves would present a clear and present danger, with no precautions being likely to prove wholly effective.

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You’re never too young to learn about the importance of safety on building sites, so builder Taylor Wimpey has staged a special “take care” session for children at Dumbarton’s St Patrick’s Primary School on the do’s and don’ts involved.

The company was acting on the premise that a lesson understood now can help to stave off all sorts of potential dangers in the future – as with any other type of essential safety procedure – and turned what could have been a dull pep talk into an interesting step by step guide to the realities of life on a site, illustrating why

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Site manager Robert McGinney from the firm’s local development, the Fairways, led the presentation for the P1-P7 pupils, stressing the importance of safety warning signs, building site machinery, protective clothing and more.

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to working closely with the local communities that we build in, so it is vital that we inform children in schools around our developments about the risks to look out for around our construction sites.”

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ST PETER'S RESCUE BID FAILS

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An arts company leading a £10m bid to salvage St Peter’s Seminary near Cardross has folded after it failed to secure funding.

The arts company NVA had been at the forefront of plans to rescue the modernist building. But it now has announced it is to close, partly because it failed to find the money needed for St Peter’s full restoration.

The seminary, which became derelict after it was abandoned in 1980, is regarded as a modernist masterpiece.

NVA, a critically acclaimed arts company that specialised in open air light, sound and kinetic productions launched a bid to rescue the building after staging its Hinterland show at St Peter’s in 2016. The light and sound show launched the Scottish government's festival of architecture. The event sold out and audiences came from across the UK and Europe.

It was built in 1966 as a training centre for priests to a design by the architects Gillespie, Kidd and Coia, but was never entirely watertight. Since it closed down, its arches and walls have become covered in graffiti and battered by the elements.

NVA were given a £4.2m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Creative Scotland in March 2016 to allow key parts of the building to be made weathertight and protected, to ensure it was safe for public performances and activities.

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However NVA said in a statement: “Despite our best efforts we were unable to guarantee the viable future for the St Peter's Seminary that we had imagined and hoped for. In the end, we had no choice but to bring the capital project to an end.”

It said its efforts to find an alternative plan for the seminary and its own business floundered after Creative Scotland, the arts funding agency, announced in January NVA would not be given core funding.

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It might sound super-ambitious, but it’s hoped that the Earl of Dumbarton (that’s Harry) and his countess could be a star turn at a new four-day Dumbarton Festival – with even a brief appearance likely to massively increase its profile.

Among those involved in the project are the Dumbarton Castle Society and the council, and

although plans are at an early stage an outline of what could be involved is already under discussion – music, heritage and sports events are all likely to figure.

Local MSP Jackie Baillie is among those keen to promote the potential of this brand new event, and her input could be useful in persuading the royal couple to

Showing the world that despite challenging problems of deprivation Dumbarton still has the motivation to put its best features on show could be a morale-booster capable of shaking loose further benefits in terms of renewed interest among employers – and it would be difficult, for example, to imagine Chivas not wishing to get involved, given the town’s historic and modern-day link with Scotland’s most famous industry.

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ALEXANDRIA WRITERS’ DAYS Fascinating Facts With no great fuss or publicity a group of local writers have set up a flourishing group in Alexandria, where new members – experienced wordsmiths or complete beginners – are always welcome.

Experienced writer Mary Irvine is a prime mover, also giving talks on local history and iconic local rights champion Margaret Harrison – she has even had some of her short stories translated into Greek and published in that language.

Mary has been working hard to create new events and opportunities for local writers, recognising that in an area which responds so enthusiastically to the annual literary festival there is no shortage of potential interest.

She launched an “open mic” night in Balloch which has successfully attracted writers from outwith the area, and last month organised a special writers’ day at Fruin Farm – and there are plenty of other plans in the pipeline.

Most of the other members have also had work published, both poetry and prose, in magazines

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The company first revealed in 2016 that it wanted to open a store in the Burgh, as part of its ongoing expansion ambitions.

There are arguments that the high profile site isn’t suitable for a supermarket, but against that Lidl is confident many local residents will find it a convenient addition to local shopping facilities.

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“I am very much looking forward to opening our doors and offering our fresh, quality, great value products in the not too distant future.

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