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Burgh House sales take off create around 140 jobs during construction, which is expected to be over four years. Consent was granted in 2008 for 166 homes on the site.

Local councillors have welcomed the potential investment which will give a much needed lift to the local population - and boost the local economy. Cllr Vivien Dance said :” We are crying out for houses in the town.”

The Helensburgh property market was boosted by increased interest from buyers at the year end.

As for sale signs were replaced with under offer notices one agent commented that there had been a flurry of activity in the local market.

One example was a home that had been on sale for 18 months receiving an offer in excess of owners’ expectations.

Helensburgh is perceived as being good value with more house for your money than areas closer to the city such as Bearsden and Mobile Hairstylist

Milngavie, but still offering a relatively easy commute.

The property website Zoopla recorded 77 local sales in the last quarter. Prices are finally creeping up after years in the doldrums with detached homes increasing 3.5% over the year.

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Stephen Andrew, Technical Director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland said:"We submitted our proposal to deliver 95 new homes for the former Hermitage Academy site in Helensburgh.

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The proposal, which would see a mix of two, three and four bed homes built on the site if approved, was submitted by Taylor Wimpey West Scotland Ltd, who say it would represent "significant investment" in the local area, creating new jobs and contributing to the wider economy.

"The proposal outlines our plan to deliver two, three and four bedroom homes in a range of styles to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers, and it represents a significant investment in the local area that will see us create new jobs as well as contribute to the wider local economy.

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"We hope to secure planning consent in early 2016, and we are fully committed to starting work as soon as possible thereafter."

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Behind that simple statement lies an astonishing fundraising effort which has achieved a major new facility for the town. One that will serve it to the end of the century and beyond.

The parish extends a warm welcome to everyone to the opening ceremony and tours of the building on Saturday February 6th.

After a short service of Thanksgiving at noon the ribbon will be cut followed by an afternoon of music, singing and

guided tours.

There will also be complimentary refreshments and an exhibition showcasing a wide variety of parish activities.

The £1.8 million building blends seamlessly with the church providing a main hall the size of a badminton court, a smaller one cleverly connected to the church as well as various offices, and meeting rooms which are all equipped with the latest video and IT links plus there is a full professional kitchen.

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The Parish say the new halls are “ For single mums, badminton, a refuge, child contact centre, fitness classes, a meeting place for community groups, a place for music, for young people, clubs, coffee mornings, lunches, mothers and toddlers, easy worship or simply a secure place to sit and be.

“In short, an open door purpose built for all walks of life to come and share and be touched by Christianity if they want to be.”

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Then there was a final push which fittingly included enacting the parable of the talents. 100 people were given £10 seed money many returned £100 and more from an array of ideas and activities from pyramid lunches to car washes and garden parties.

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Tony added: “ What we really wanted to deliver was something that matches the needs of the community for the next 50 to 100 years and which would match the way society changes. Please come along on the 6th and see it for yourself.”

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Chris Packard, Chairman of the Friends of Hermitage Park, said: “It is just over five years since the Friends of Hermitage Park was created in order to raise money for the restoration of the much neglected Hermitage Park.

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‘’Following on from the completion of the town centre regeneration project last year, which has given the town a real boost, this is yet more good news.

“From the outset we worked closely with Argyll and Bute Council and this award from The Heritage Lottery Fund has been largely thanks to the strength of this partnership and the support of many people, in particular the dedication of Arlene Cullum and Melissa Simpson from the council, the Trustees of the Friends and the front line support of our local councillors.

‘’This has been a real partnership project between the council and the local community, by way of the Friends of Hermitage Park Association and is a great example of Argyll and Bute Council’s commitment to engaging with our

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Argyll and Bute Council, working with Friends of Hermitage Park, has received a major lotto boost.

This month they got confirmation from the Heritage Lottery of a ÂŁ2,333,300 grant towards the ambitious Hermitage Park redevelopment project.

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Dogs Trust campaigns director Elvira Meucci said: "We have long been a leading voice in the campaign for compulsory microchipping and are delighted to see the Scottish government legislate for this important component of dog welfare and responsible ownership.

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Extra plate IS JUST great age of 80 so the enterprise hopes to connect people who might be isolated in their community and at the same time save money for local councils.

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Casserole Club helps people share extra portions of home-cooked food with others in their area who might not be able to cook for themselves.

Members of the club serve up meals to their neighbours while strengthening local neighbourhood relationships.

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Town’s new treeS vandalised Late News FRIDAY 5TH NCT Nearly New Sale REGISTRATION OPEN Victoria Halls 9am, find top quality used baby/ children's clothes, toys and equipment. Facebook/NCTLomond, lomond@nct.org.uk, 07896 741214.

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Almost all the newly planted trees in Havelock Street have been vandalised.

There’s an appeal for help.

Anne Urquhart tells us: “The Tree Trust volunteers who worked hard to raise funds for the plantings are absolutely gutted about this latest attack on our Helensburgh street trees. The Police are now involved and we hope everyone will assist by offering any information they can provide.

The Tree Conservation Trust tells us that our town's street trees provide great inspiration for talented artists.

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“If you hear anyone boasting about how they trashed most of the trees then please report what you can to the Police on 101.“ These trees are the same type as have already been planted in Glasgow Street (see photo) so they would have brought some lovely Spring blossom and Autumn colour to the street.

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Seeking seafront What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn volunteers This month: FUELLING UP...

The Helensburgh Seafront Development committee have announced the next stage in their plan to securing a brighter future for Helensburgh’s Seafront.

A spokesman tells us: “Our recent registration as a Scottish Charity (SCIO) allows for us to grow our numbers and extend an invitation for new talented and enthusiastic members.”

“Are you over 16 and able to commit your time and enthusiasm to help us succeed? Are you willing to help us fundraise, are you an engineer, architect,

lawyer or accountant, or do you just simply have the drive and determination we are looking for?

“If you are interested in joining us in transforming Helensburgh’s Seafront then please get in touch.”

The plan, aside from pier repairs, envisages adding a partially covered walkway with historical facts and information about the town. There will be areas for seating and fishing, and a paddling pool included in the creation of the West Bay Lagoon which will also serve as a place to offer all types of activities, including rowing boats, pedalos, kayaks and much more.

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A new service providing support for people affected by cancer has opened in Helensburgh Library.

The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service has developed in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Argyll and Bute Council, NHS Highland, and Argyll and Bute Third Sector Forum to provide much needed support for people with cancer, their families and carers in the area.

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specially trained volunteers who can provide emotional support, guidance with information materials on various aspects of cancer and its treatment, or simply a listening ear over a friendly cup of tea.

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Elspeth Atkinson, Director of Macmillan, comments: “A cancer diagnosis brings with it all kinds of questions and uncertainty for patients, their families and friends. Being able to access information and emotional support at this stressful time is vital and we know from the success of similar services in Libraries that people appreciate local easily accessible services.

“It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our supporters in Argyll and Bute who raise so much money for us that we are able to establish such a vital service. Macmillan believes that no one should face cancer alone and the continued support from people locally will help us to ensure that no one does”.

To find out more about the project, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Deirdre or Chris on 01586 555932 or macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

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Highland Games seeks sponsors The Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games will take place on Saturday 4th June.

Planning is already underway for the event which takes place at the Ardencaple, Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club with their kind permission.

guys can participate and then hopefully gain an enthusiasm for Highland Games and go on to represent their town as others have done with great success.”

Chairman Sephton MacQuire says: “ With this being said, it takes a great deal of money to run such an event and so we are looking for local sponsors or donors to help us achieve the necessary funds to run this year's Games.

All sponsors are given media coverage and can display banners etc at the venue site.”

The Games, have over the years, encouraged Highland Dancing with great success with dancers even being invited abroad to dance.

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Many traders are already applying Sephton says: “Athletics Clubs and Schools have also been to book pitches which are becoming more sought after with encouraged to participate and for the popularity of the Helensburgh the last eight years school pupils have taken part in every Games in Games. There have also already the town and it is a real delight to been enquiries from people and see the faces of the children when groups from abroad wishing to taking part in the races. We hope attend. to make 4th June a day for the Sephton added: “ But primarily whole family to enjoy. So don't this is a people's games set forget to pencil that date in your up initially for the people of 2016 diaries. “ Helensburgh and Lomond to www. enjoy but also to take part in. helensburghandlomondgames.

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Valentines day really is That day is fast approaching where you run to your front door on hearing the post drop.

And it seems your red letter day may be good for the heart in more ways than one.

Valentine gifts of chocolate, the occasional glass of wine, and expressions of love could not only make your heart go pitter-patter in romantic fashion, they could also lead to better heart health.

Experts do not always agree but most concede that a lot of love and little of the others will probably do more good than harm.

There's no doubt chocolate can contribute to weight gain and tooth decay, but now researchers are finding it can do good things for the body as well.

"It seems a component in cocoa,flavonoids,can be heart

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good for your health “Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of "good" cholesterol and protecting against artery damage.” Just quoting, but remember all the health professionals warn against excessive drinking.

How about love improving heart health?

"The evidence is very strong that good relationships have health benefits," says Blair Justice, PhD, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Texas School of Public Health.

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investigators have looked into different types of relationships,marriage, family, and friendship, and have shown that love’s protective effect against heart disease has been tested in several settings.

One theory explaining love's effect on physical health involves human nature. "It's instinctual to have this need for touching and talking," says Justice. He says the personal contact turns on a part of the nervous system, which has a calming effect, and allows for a smaller amount of stress chemicals in the body.

Well we always knew it was nice, now we know it is health giving too. So let’s enjoy the nonsense that is 14 February, whether we are in a romantic relationship or not, by eating a little chocolate, smelling the roses, sipping a glass of wine and remembering whatever it is that makes us smile can’t be all bad.

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This month: COHABITATION RIGHTS...

It is often a misconception of cohabiting couples that they are protected by the rules of common law marriage.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing in Scotland, no matter how long you have lived together. It is, however, possible for individuals to make a financial claim following the end of a cohabiting relationship, caused either by separation or death. The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 makes certain provisions for this under S.28 and S.29. If you are able to show that you have suffered an economic disadvantage and that this has been in the interests of your partner or children, including children accepted as being part of the family, then you may be entitled to seek a capital sum payment. The court will consider whether

your partner has gained any economic advantage as a result of contributions made by you. Contributions can be non-financial, such as bringing up children, allowing your partner to progress their own business or career.

The court may also take into consideration the future economic burden of caring for any children. A claim of this type must be made within one year and a day after the date of separation. There is also provision for circumstances where a partner dies without leaving a will. However, the time limit for a claim of this type is only six months from the date of death.

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Calendar of events Monday 1st Helensburgh Writers Workshop The Kirk Cottage, Colquhoun Street 7:30pm, Helensburgh writers themed open night. Writing on the theme of Science Fiction will be read out for critique. New members and visitors welcome.

For further information visit our website at www.helensburghwriters. co.uk or email ann.stewart1@btinternet. com or call 01436 820094.

Carole Barrie Pilates Classes MON 6:30pm, Helensburgh Athletic Club & WED 7:30pm / TUE 6pm, Luss Village Hall / MON 8pm, Chris Bowman Fitness & WED 11am. Send a text or email for more details or to book. Carole Barrie 07583 802960 or carole.barrie@btinternet.com Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafe 6:30-8:30pm. To keep up to date with the Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafe check the Facebook page 'Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Cafe' (runs Monday-Friday)

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm, Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited.

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The Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society Cove Burgh Hall 8pm, MON 1: Dr McNaughton will give a talk on “Life in Accident & Emergency” / MON 8: Rev Fred Booth an illustrated account of “Eight Days in Cuba.” / MON 15: An interpretation of “Scottish Names and their Relevance to History” by Oliver Thomson / MON 22: Well known local and international musician and choir master Stephen Adam on “Voices from the Pit” (runs every Monday evening)

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Monday Bridge Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm, No partners required.

New members welcome. Contact Kay Reid on 01436 676718 or John McPherson 01436 821851. (runs every Monday until May)

Fun First Sessions MON: 9:45am, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 9:45am, Kirkmichael Centre, Funtime (0-5yrs) / TUE: 1:45pm, Cardross Library, Funtime Session (0-5yrs) / WED: 10am, Victoria Halls, Fitness (18 months-3yrs) & 1.30pm (3-5yrs) / THU: 9:45am, Victoria Halls, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 1:45pm, Churchill Square, Funtime (0-5yrs) / THU: 4pm, Victoria Halls, Funtime (58yrs) / FRI: 9:45am, Centre 81, Funtime (0-5yrs) / FRI: 1:45pm, Helensburgh Library, Funtime (05yrs). mail@funfirst.org.uk

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities from the very beginner to the advanced, non-members welcome. scotland@ swimtime.org or 0131 278 0444.

(TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11am) Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+.

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Tuesday 2nd Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern Yacht Club, Rhu 1pm, Weekly Lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

Contact the President, Lesley Kennedy, on 01436 677562 or email lesleyekennedy@googlemail.com (runs every Tuesday) Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club 10-11:30am, Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

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Refreshments and parking will be available - all are welcome.

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10am-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! For more information email cardrossmotherlandtoddlers@ gmail.com or call 07717 238979. (runs every Wednesday)

Wednesday 3rd Garelochhead Dog Training Club Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm, Puppy Socialisation 7:30pm, Puppy Obedience 8:30pm, Advanced Obedience. Puppies accepted as soon as vaccinations are complete - no waiting list. We don't train to Obedience Competition Standard - all we want is a well-behaved family pet who will be a credit to the owner. Some behavioural issues addressed. Call 01436 831950 or jaycamcollies@yahoo. com Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church Halls, Colquhoun Street 6pm, Helensburgh Boys' Brigade resumed its Wednesday night meetings for 2016 on Wednesday 6th January 2016, meeting at the new Helensburgh Parish Church Halls in Colquhoun Square. For more information email iain@ talmans1.wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115 (runs every Wednesday)

Scottish Country Dance Guide Hall, John St, Helensburgh 8-10pm, Beginners and Improvers Class run every week by Helen Rogers. Come and learn the basics and enjoy keeping fit to great Scottish dance music. For more information see the website or contact Helen on 07930 156225. (runs every Thursday)

Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street 10:30am, a great way to find out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised. For more information call 01436 671613, or email alison@ argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk (runs every Saturday

Friday 5th

Helensburgh RNLI Curry Supper Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu Baby and Toddler Group 7:30pm, An excellent evening Helensburgh Parish Church Hall of fun, conversation and 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks curry supper, raising funds for and snacks provided. All welcome. Helensburgh RNLI. Tickets £20.

For more information call For further information email 07912 284396. dinkiefairley@gmail.com or call (runs every Wednesday) 01436 820398.

Cove & Kilcreggan S.W.I. Helensburgh & District Royal Cove Burgh Hall British Legion Scotland 2pm, Our guest speaker is Beryl Helensburgh Parish Church Halls, Nelson, who is a Reiki Master, Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh and the title of her talk is "Reiki 7:30, Meet 1st Friday of every Holistic Therapies". Competitions: month and will now meet in the Waste paper bin - any craft/ new Helensburgh Parish Church Plaited yeast loaf. Bring and Buy Halls. For more information sales. All welcome. joanbeilby@ contact Irene White on hotmail.co.uk or 01436 679701.

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Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 10am-12noon, WED 3: Coffee at Helensburgh Bowling Club / WED 10: Crafts with Brenda / WED 17: Games / WED 24: Cheese tasting with Sue from Ardardan.

Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966.

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Helensburgh Parish Church Open Day Helensburgh Parish Church Colquhoun Square 12pm, Come and see the new facilities including an exhibition of the many different activities of the church plus a mixed programme of music, singing and two displays during the afternoon. Ribbon cutting at 12.30 - pop in any time till 17.00.

Complimentary refreshments. tony@ardluss.com or 01436 672835.

Thursday 4th Country Dance Couples Class Hermitage Academy, Colgrain 8-10pm, A fun class for couples who want to explore the details of new dances along with the old favourites. www.helensburgh-rscds.org.uk (runs every Thursday)

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Calendar of events Sunday 7th Loch Lomond Shores Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Experience Loch Lomond Shores’ premier Farmers' Market, with an array of quality, locally-sourced produce. info@ lochlomondshores.com or call 01389 751031. (runs 1st & 3rd Sunday)

Monday 8th Saturday 6th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am SAT 6: Loch Sloy Dam from Inveruglas / SUN 7: Kilmahog to Lendrick Viewpoint on Great Trossachs Path / SAT 13: Chatelherault Country Park Woodland Circuit / SUN 14: Tullich Hill (from Glen Douglas) / SAT 27: (dep 9.00) The Brack / SUN 28: Circuit of Killearn. No dogs.

Call 01389 731953 or visit www. hwdramblers.me.uk

Millig SWRI Brownie Hall, John St, Helensburgh 7:30pm, a Travel Talk, by Linda Harvey from Stewart's Travel.

Competitions are a "Holiday Photograph" and/or 3 oatcakes.

All welcome. 07930 156225.

Wednesday 10th Rhu and Shandon Community Council Rhu Hall 7:30pm, This is an open meeting and residents are encouraged to attend. The agenda will be published on the website www. rhuandshandoncommunity.org one week prior to the meeting.

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Hall, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Bob Mitchell, retired curator of St Andrew's University Gardens, will be giving a talk and slide show on the Flowers of Cape Province. For more information email aballance@btinternet.com or call 01389 841292.

Helensburgh and District Quilters Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Lizzie Wall, a textile artist, is our Speaker for February, a very entertaining lady from the North West of England, who trained in Art and Embroidery before becoming a teacher. Her talk is entitled "Chickens and other Layers", and she is also holding a workshop on Friday 12th February from 10am to 4pm. Visitors will be made welcome.

For more info call Ann on 01301 702339 or Lesley 01436 671965.

Friday 12th Helensburgh Branch of the Saltire Society Talk United Reformed Church 3:30pm, Dr Duncan Ross on "Renewable energy in Scotland".

Free: all welcome. Teas. e.mccartney@strath.ac.uk 01436 673403

Tuesday 9th

Saturday 13th

Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm, Members Day: Competitions, Entertainment and Refreshments. Bring along your competition entries and enjoy an afternoon of Flowers, Friendship and Fun! 01436 673066 or email helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com.

Coffee Morning Helensburgh URC 10am-12:30pm, Pancakes and Coffee. Various stalls. Entry: ÂŁ2.00 includes Coffee/Tea & delicious Pancake. helensburgh24@gmail.com or 01436 672352.

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Table Top Sale Helensburgh Parish Church, Colquhoun Street 10am-2pm, Various Stalls including homebaking, local artists and craft stalls. Teas and Coffees will be served. Funds raised will go to buy Well Being Packs for the homeless. These are bags filled with essential toiletries. They are given to those people in our area who arrive at the housing department or women's refuge with nothing.

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Wednesday 17th

Saturday 20th

RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street 7:30pm, "Non-native Invasive Species". A talk by Stephen Owen (RSPB) on non-native invasive species and the work to eradicate them. johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk or 01436 821178

RSPB Local Group Outing Outside Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9am, An outing to the Motherwell area to look for wintering wildfowl & other birds.

Dress for the outdoors & bring a packed lunch & hot drink. johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk or 01436 821178.

Thursday 18th Luss SWI Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, Spring Bulb Show, also a talk by Isobel Alan on Criminal Defence. Anne Lennox for more details. anne@farmstay-lochlomond. co.uk or 01389 850231.

Wednesday 24th

Saturday 20th Helensburgh Music Society Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:45pm, Flautist Thomas Hancox will play works by Bach, Poulenc and Prokofiev accompanied by Craig Greene in a concert presented by Helensburgh Music Society.

Tickets in advance from Victoria Halls or online from wegottickets.com. HMS concerts are open to everyone.

Tickets for U18s are only £1. victoriahallhelensburgh@argyll-bute.gov. uk or 01436 673275

Helensburgh Heritage Trust Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club, Suffolk Street 7:30pm, Sue Furness and Fiona Jackson visit us again to tell us about Vengeful Vikings and Ruthless Rustlers in the Hidden Heritage of the Arrochar and Tarbet area. For more information email nobleg84@ btinternet.com or call 01436 675484.

Helensburgh And District Beekeepers Association Rhu Parish Church Hall, Church Place, Rhu 7:15pm, Helensburgh & District Beekeepers Association's Monthly meeting. "The Beekeepers Workshop" including feeding bees, making set / creamed honey, working with double brood hives, and frame-making. For further information on this meeting or any future meetings please email secretary@helensburghbees.com or call 01301 702295.

RSGS Inspiring People Public Talk - Professor Iain Stewart, Faulty Communications: Istanbul's Earthquake Threat Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7:30pm, Turkey's North Anatolian Fault is primed for seismic rupture and it is likely that a future destructive earthquake will be within striking distance of Istanbul. So how do you prepare a city of over 13 million people for a potential seismic calamity? How do we translate our scientific understanding of the earthquake hazard into meaningful preparedness and improved safety on the ground?

For further information on this RSGS talk with Iain Stewart please email enquiries@rsgs.org or call 01738 455050.

An Evening of Adventure with Chris Tiso Larchfield Hall, Lomond School 7pm, Lomond School is joining forces with Chris Tiso, CEO of Tiso Group, for an “evening of adventure”. The outdoor entrepreneur, no stranger to operating under tough conditions, will be recounting his life experiences. Tickets are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Friday 26th Ceilidh Dance Commodore Hotel, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh 8pm-midnight, Featuring Stuart McKeown on accordion. Also, two guest artistes, still to be announced. Tickets £8.00 (children under 16 - £4.00) profits to local charities. All will be made most welcome.

Thursday 25th Helensburgh Community Council Meeting Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7pm, Monthly meeting that is open to the public, all are very welcome to attend. For more information on your Community Council, please visit www.helensburghcommunitycouncil. co.uk or email normanburton@ helensburghcommunitycouncil.co.uk

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Saturday 27th

Helensburgh Parish Church Link Group Large Church Hall, Helensburgh Parish Church 7:30pm, an evening with the Allender Jazz Band.

01436 679443.

Family Race Night Rhu & Shandon Community Centre, Hall Road, Rhu 6-9pm, Family Race Night using fun money. Adults £3, Children £2. Doors open 5:45pm. Pay at the door. Free to "Friends of Rhu Hall�.

Messy Church St Margaret's Churchill Square, Helensburgh 10:30am-12:30pm, Craft and stories with a theme of "The Sower" for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers. All children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them.

Register on the day admission free. Includes soup and light lunch. For more information call 01436 679565.

Amenity Society Coffee Morning Cove Burgh Hall 10am, Coffee/tea & home baking will be served. ÂŁ2.50. Raffle, organic vegetables & crafts and Kashmir Connection stalls will be on offer. coates11@btinternet.com or 01436 842841.

Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Big Breakfast Helensburgh Parish Church Halls, Colquhoun Square 10am, Cooked breakfast with tea or coffee - ÂŁ4.00 and stalls. For more information email iain@ talmans1.wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115.

Sunday 28th

Tuesday 1st March

Sunday at Seven Recitals Helensburgh Parish Church The Mermaid Trio - Music for soprano, clarinet and piano.

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Award winning contemporary folk duo - Broom Bezzums Three Villages Hall, Arrochar 7pm, A multi-award winning, powerful live acoustic duo compromising the talents and striking stage presence of Andrew Cadie and Mark Bloomer. Broom Bezzums, have been performing together for 10 years, are threetime winners of the German Rock and Pop Prize and regularly appear on both TV and national radio. Tickets ÂŁ10/ÂŁ8 concessions - available from Arrochar Post Office or Three Villages Hall.

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Loch Lomond Wedding Show Duck Bay Marina, Loch Lomond 1pm, This show is extremely popular with local brides-to-be and suppliers alike. This show always has a large waiting list of interested exhibitors, so register your interest asap! www.thelochlomondweddingshow.co.uk

Monday 29th

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Helensburgh Writers Workshop Kirk Cottage, Colquhoun St 7:30pm, Members will read out their own work for critique by fellow members. All welcome. www.helensburghwriters.co.uk for further details ann.stewart1@ btinternet.com or 01436 820094.

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by a group of Dundee Domestic Science Teachers. Indeed my Granny’s copy told how to blacklead a grate. My own copy which was a reprint “I went to a village school which about 20 years ago had a separate building out the details how to clean back for “Technical” on the left each room, how to and “Domestic Science” on the sort the washing and right. I never ever entered the care for each type of technical side as this was purely fabric. It has a section for boys. on Personal Hygiene “There they were taught and First Aid. There is woodwork, metalwork and even a section on how technical drawing. We girls to sensibly allocate went in on the right to be taught your income to the sewing (by hand. no machines in various expenses you those days), knitting and cooking. will face. “ “We each had to buy a little blue Aileen adds that on the paperback called “The Dundee cooking front it tells you Homecraft Book” with a list on basics like how to make toast the cover which said “Cookery, along with instructions on soups, Laundry and Housewifery. stews. roasts and desserts plus

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Top Flautist plays Viccy Hall

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Penny Lewis from the Helensburgh Music Society said: “ Thomas Hancox is making his first appearance in Helensburgh. His wonderfully varied programme offers something for everyone with music from the 17th to the 20th centuries.

He first read music at St Peter’s College, Oxford, from where he graduated with a first, before pursuing further studies in Paris with Patrick Gallois, and subsequently at the Royal Academy of Music.

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“The concert starts at 7.45pm.

Tickets are available in advance from the Victoria Halls (Tel: 01436 673275) or online at wegottickets. com. “ Helensburgh Music Society concerts are open to everyone.

By keeping ticket prices at a reasonable level, the Society aims to attract music lovers of all ages. Tickets for U18s are only £1, which makes concert-going a great family outing.

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Bid to build community spirit A newsletter has been launched in a bid to build more community spirit in Kirkmichael.

The Kirkmichael Community Development Group (KCDG) would like to organise more events, projects and activities in Kirkmichael, but they say they need residents to tell them what they want to happen.

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The newsletter is the way the KCDG hope to initially connect with residents. It has been produced with the backing of The Council, Police Scotland, Housing Associations and The Community Advertiser which is also distributing it.

Group Chairman Stephen Coates says : “The Group is small at the moment but we hope after the newsletter to have a lot more people come along to meetings.

“Our group aims to get the community working together in activities of all kinds such as sport, youth work, work clubs, taking kids and mams and dads on outings to places where they would never go.

“So we hope at our next meeting we will see some signs that we

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Report praises Lomond School Education Scotland says that Lomond School is ‘vibrant, welcoming and well-resourced’ After a recent three-day visit to Lomond School, HM Inspectors of Education found consistently high-quality learning experiences, a wide range of learning pathways, the best SQA attainment results for five years and outstanding approaches to outdoor learning.

Inspectors said: “A strong culture of self-evaluation and continuous improvement has resulted in joined up thinking and a shared purpose across the nursery, junior and senior stages and the inspectorate team is confident that under the astute, inspiring leadership of Principal Johanna Urquhart Lomond school will go from strength to strength.”

Inspectors commented on the positive impact of new posts such as Head of Adventure and Service, Head of E-Learning and Digital Strategy and Head of Careers and Future Destinations which ensure that all young people readily take responsibility for their learning and develop a ‘wide range of skills and attributes to prepare them for life, learning and the

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Mrs Urquhart commented:

The inspection was a hugely positive experience for our school and I am delighted with the feedback...

An important feature of this visit was for Education Scotland to be confident that the school has the capacity to self-evaluate and continue to improve autonomously. We were thrilled with the glowing feedback, and also with the fact that the team agreed with all of our plans for the future direction of our school.”

Lomond School currently has approximately 400 day and boarding pupils aged from 3-18 years old, and provides an all

Chairman of the Board of Governors, Alastair Hope said: “It was particularly gratifying to gain such positive feedback about the leadership team of the school and to hear that the children and young people are justifiably proud of their school.”

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