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CANCER RESEARCH SHOP AIMS TO BE UK NO 1 Helensburgh’s Cancer Research UK Shop holds its Stand Up To Cancer Family Festival on Sunday 18th August 12 to 4pm at Hermitage Academy, and once again bids to be top shop in the UK. Alison Sturgeon Assistant Manager tells the CA: “There are 600 shops in the UK and our tiny Helensburgh shop team is the only one that organises an event like this. We have zero budget so we rely very much on support from local businesses and our whole community.

area has achieved. Our shop has raised £47,500 in the 6 years since SU2C began. None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the incredible generosity and community spirit that Helensburgh, and the surrounding areas show us every year. Together we Stand Up To Cancer.”

“Every penny we raise for Stand Up To Cancer, pays for Translational Research, which turns clinical trials into treatments for cancer patients. One of these trials is being conducted at the Beatson Institute in Glasgow.

The Helensburgh shop was “top shop“ in the UK for the last two years running, for the amount it raised for SU2C so it is keen to make it a hat trick. Two events organised for this year’s SU2C Campaign, are the Family Festival, and a Grease/Dirty Dancing Tribute on Sat 14th September at the Commodore Hotel.

“I have had the pleasure of meeting the scientists in person and have had a tour round the lab. It was an honour to tell them about all the fundraising that Helensburgh, and the surrounding

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Alison adds: “We would also like to thank Kerr and his staff at the Wee Kelpie for offering to be our bbq chefs for the day, they will be cooking all the burgers that are generously donated by Callaghan’s butcher. Graeme Provan at Admin Design and Print donated all our beautiful posters and fliers.”

including “The Greatest Showman”from Matinee at The Musicals, Urbanik’s Street Skool of Dance, Stilt Walking Juggler, Magician, Drakes Of Hazard Sheepdog Display, Animal Man Mini Zoo, KG Hawks, Join The Dots Community Arts, Bouncy Castle, Sumo Suits, Fire Engine and numerous local stalls.

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Helensburgh Art Club will be holding it's 68th Annual Exhibition and Sale at the Victoria Halls in Sinclair Street this month - one of the highlights of the summer season.

It runs from Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th August. Margaret Cameron from the Club says: “We hope that local people and visitors to the town will come along to see the wealth of local talent on display. There will be a variety of pictures in various mediums as well as pottery, jewellery and craftwork.

“This year for the first time we shall also be exhibiting sculpture.

Entrance is free in order to make the Exhibition and Sale available to everyone.”

The Art Club membership is open to both professional and amateur artists and has regular activities in the winter months (October – March) at Helensburgh Sailing Club when members can attend lectures,

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A bid to make Helensburgh a plastic free town has been launched by a group of volunteers who have come up with some creative ideas to cut down on plastic waste.

A steering group has been set up and a date set for the first meeting: Saturday 17th August at 4pm at Helensburgh Parish Church.

demonstrations and workshops. In addition there is the opportunity to join several groups – a Painting Group on Wednesday afternoons at the Sailing Club, a Portrait Group on Tuesday afternoons at Helensburgh Tennis Club and a Life Drawing Group on Friday mornings at the Sailing Club. The Art Club is always keen to welcome new members and especially younger members who have perhaps enjoyed art at school and are now able to find time to get involved.

The group did a litter pick after the Saturday market last month and they hope they will inspire shopkeepers, visitors and stall holders to think about litter and single-use plastic in the process.

Organisers have created a Facebook group called Plastic Free Helensburgh. This is for anyone who wishes to join in with the group or even just keep up-to-date with what's going on.

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The Festival sponsored by Jordan Clark of Stall Hire Scotland, Helensburgh's monthly market operator, will be held in Colquhoun Square on August 11th.

While the market will occupy the upper part of Colquhoun Square a few traders, in particular the street-food sellers, will be in the bottom half along with a wide range of entertainment including the popular Victorian Chair o'plane ride, a striker kiddies strength test, bouncy castles, roundabout, hamster

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Peninsula Trikes will be offering motorbike trike rides around the town and at the market itself more than 70 traders will be displaying their wares from crafts to fresh artisan foods and street food stalls.

Jordan said: “I am really looking forward to the weekend. I believe very much in Helensburgh as an attractive, vibrant town and am very pleased to be able to add to this through Summer Festival.”

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Helensburgh hosts its annual horticultural show this month which for those who aspire to achieve a nice looking patch is a date not to be missed.

The Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society Show originally was competed for by the region's professional gardeners who tended the grounds of the large Victorian mansions.

These days the competitors are mainly amateurs – but this does not mean any dilution of standards. Those taking part have spent time, energy and expertise to bring their exhibits to the peak of perfection in time for the show.

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The Horticultural Society's Annual Flower and Vegetable Show will be held in the Victoria Halls on Saturday August 24th opening to the public at 2pm.

The Society was founded in 1850,

records the Helensburgh Heritage web site, adding: “It is one of the town's oldest organisations.

The show was started for the benefit of the many professional gardeners in the town at that time now anyone may compete.”

There are well over 100 classes for flowers, shrubs, pot plants and decorative displays and for vegetables and fruit. As in all traditional flower shows there will be sections for flower arranging, pot plants and board displays of flowers and vegetables. There will be sections for young people and children, plus Baking, Preserves, Honey, Photography and Handicrafts.

Morag Young from the Society says: “The Society promotes Horticultural interests in the area and encourages young children too with its bulb competition for local Primary schools.

“During the winter the society holds monthly meetings with guest speakers talking on a wide variety of Horticultural topics.

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PARK LANDSCAPE WORK NEARS FINISH Landscaping work at Hermitage Park is now well underway. It was held up because the Passivhaus pavilion was handed over to the Council eight months later than planned.

and switching on the lamps and connecting the CCTV. Other work includes building the new car park and bike stores, remaining park furniture, fencing and signage, remaining snagging works from phase one of their works.

There will be tree planting on the upper plaza and main gate entrance avenue with a sustainable urban drainage system and dipping pond works.

The greenhouse base will be built with short side walls in the kitchen garden and Cranberry the seesaw horse will be positioned at the plaza.

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The project team say the delay was outwith their control and the late delivery of the pavilion delayed many other activities and events including the return of the landscape contractors Hawthorn Heights to finish the landscape works.

However Hawthorn Heights have returned to site and are now scheduled to finish completing a 12

week programme of works around the end of this month.

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on the ‘people’ aspect and that through conserving the building we aim to conserve the community quality of life.”

Hall director Alison Morrison told the Lochside News website that great efforts had been made to keep the building operational.

The directors say that every effort will be made to accommodate groups – for example, those who would normally use the small hall will be offered the main hall at no extra cost.

She said: “This represents the biggest undertaking in the hall’s life in community ownership.

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Spaces for both cars and coaches on the pier car park will be lost during the construction period but a report by Argyll and Bute Council officials states that the new car park on Grant Street, combined with spaces a mile away on Station Road in Craigendoran, would mean that only 60 spaces were lost overall.

Coaches could park on East Princes Street, the report adds, while the 53 spaces on the council’s civic centre car park, plus a ‘staff/visitor overspill’ car park on Grant Street, could be available at weekends – these are not available on weekdays.

Their report to Helensburgh and Lomond area committee states that car parks are currently not at capacity. It adds: “The proposed

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Helensburgh waterfront development will have an impact on the current parking provision within the town centre both during construction and once the pool is operational.

“With the introduction of additional parking in Grant Street car park and on Station Road, together with other mitigation set out in the report, it is considered that there is sufficient parking capacity within Helensburgh to accommodate current parking demand during the construction phase.

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ARROCHAR ‘CAN’T AVOID’ MARINE LITTER Litter at the head of Loch Long has been a serious problem for some time.

Now a study has revealed the reasons why so much waste, much of it plastic, lands on the shore at Arrochar.

Environmental engineer Dr Tom Scanlon produced a film which reveals that over a time span of eight days plastic litter is carried by tides and a predominantly southwesterly wind towards hot spots around Arrochar, Helensburgh and Lochgoilhead.

accumulated on the foreshore, and it was traditionally used as fertiliser in coastal villages.

It is described as a unique ‘sink.’

Dr Scanlon’s CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) film follows a study published last year by Bill Turrell of Marine Scotland Science analysing the causes of the ‘Arrochar Litter Sink.’

Dr Turrell’s report states: “The presence of this plastic waste in our seas means that the ‘ware’ on Arrochar foreshore is now completely mixed with pieces of plastic, from large items like buckets and shoes to almost invisibly small pieces, broken down from larger items such as plastic bags and bottles.

He states that large volumes of dead seaweed, sometimes called ‘wrack’ or ‘ware’ have always

Now 400m tonnes of plastics are produced globally every year, with up to 5% of this entering the sea though poor waste management.

“This mix cannot be used as fertiliser any longer as there is no known way of separating out the seaweed from the litter.”

He says about 62,000 items of litter wash onto the foreshore every year, coming about equally from the Clyde and the Irish Sea. It is estimated that Arrochar receives about 11% of all the marine litter entering the Clyde, whether from the Irish Sea or the river.

Solutions such as putting a boom across the water to catch the waste have been suggested, but so far no solution has been found beyond painstaking beach cleaning.

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GRANT FOR INFO BOOST

An information hub, online advertising campaign and planting are all planned in a bid to improve Cove and Kilcreggan for visitors.

The villages’ community council has been awarded a £1,150 grant from Argyll and Bute Council’s supporting communities fund for the project.

There will be a map featuring local businesses, leaflets and a new notice board in the hub in the bus shelter in the centre of Kilcreggan.

The planting will be done in Kilcreggan village and other sites in partnership with the local Scouts and Scottish Women’s Institute, using local suppliers for planters and flowers. The area’s online presence will be boosted via a Google Adwords campaign.

GRANT AIDS LOCAL PROJECTS Projects in Helensburgh and Rosneath are being planned as part of new investment in town centres across Argyll and Bute.

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The council has been given £1.242m from the Scottish Government for Town Centre Capital Funding. Options for spending it on projects across the region, totalling £1,179,000 are being planned.

The most expensive projects are in Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Rothesay and improvements at Tobermory harbour on Mull.

But £90,000 is earmarked for ‘community driven enhancements, event space and public realm’ at the Howie Park in Rosneath.

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DORIAN CHOIR SAY “COME AND SING” What's Up Doc? After a very successful 70th Anniversary Concert

Musical Director Sian Winstanley will lead the rehearsals along with accompanist Jane Hepworth.

The event is titled A-Z and music will include pieces from Abba to Zadock the Priest.

family and friends. There’s no need to pre-book.

There is also an invitation to join the Dorian Choir at an open evening on Tuesday 20th August at 7.15pm in the United Reformed Church Hall.

This is the first evening of the new session.

The cost for the day will be £10 which covers tuition, refreshments, provision of music and hall hire.

Attendees are asked to make their own arrangements for lunch.

Catherine Kirk from the Choir says: “Being in a choir is a challenging and enjoyable activity.

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Support FREE HELP OFFER TO CUT ENERGY BILLS Groups Change Works in Argyll is offering householders the opportunity to have a free home energy audit, which could lead to savings on heating and electricity bills.

The project is offering free Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), worth up to £150. EPCs rate the energy efficiency of the property and what the energy-efficiency rating could be if improvements are made to a home.

They highlight cost-effective ways to achieve a better rating including installing insulation, changing to a renewables based heating system or switching to more energy-efficient light bulbs.

Donna Marshall, Change Works in Argyll Project Manager, said: “An energy performance certificate is a great indicator of where energy improvements can be made within your home to reduce heating and electricity bills. Investing in the energy efficiency of your property results in less carbon emissions and can greatly improve the comfort and warmth of your home.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you. Call the national helpline 0800 917 7650

Al-Anon Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings available. 24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888

Argyll & Bute Care and Repair Help for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their property or would like help with adapting their house for their needs 01436 672 129

Argyll & Bute Women’s Aid

“Change Works in Argyll can help householders decide whether they should invest in their property’s energy efficiency. Our team can give impartial advice and also help plan any home improvements, identify a reputable installer, source funding (where applicable) and provide quality assurance checks on work carried out, making the process as simple as possible.”

Working in partnership with Home Energy Scotland, the free impartial energy efficiency advice service from the Scottish Government, the team can help households access specialist, tailored support to cut energy use, reduce energy

and gas bills and access advice on grants and loans for home energy improvements.

Change Works in Argyll improve energy efficiency while helping people save on energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

The project is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by environmental charity Changeworks, in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council and Home Energy Scotland.

You can find out more by calling Home Energy Scotland free on 0808 808 2282, quoting Change Works in Argyll. You can also email argyll@changeworks.org.uk.

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Befrienders is a voluntary organisation which has been working with children and young people and their families in Argyll and Bute since 1989.

Contact us for more information on 01546 603 144 or 07918601567 or visit www.befriendersforchildren.co.uk

Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Info, advice and support for those looking after family members or friends. 29 Lomond St. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Call Lynn or Christine on 01436 673444

Helensburgh & Lomond Young Carers Info, advice and support for young people aged 5-24 yrs who have a caring responsibility.

Call Pam, Ashley or Steven on 01436 670555

Dementia Resource Centre Information, advice and support for anyone who has been affected by dementia. Open Monday to Friday 10am–4pm. 23-25 West Princes Street, Helensburgh.

Tel: 01436 678050

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A free and confidential service of support and counselling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse. Tel: 01436 677434

Wednesdays 10am–12 noon, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh. Jean 01436 674966 for more info

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Lunch Club For senior citizens, weekdays in the United Reformed Church 10.30am. 01436 820484

Mums for Mums For women who think that they may be suffering from post-natal depression. For meeting times or just a chat please call Sarah on 01436 820827

Overeaters Anonymous Is overeating a problem for you? Your nearest meeting is Dumbarton, Thursdays 7.30–9pm.

Call us on 07946 179782 .

Rape Crisis Centre Helpline: 0800 121 4685, enquiries: 01369 700 800

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We understandably moan about our seemingly never-ending winter, but the “off season” – dark nights, frequent rain – is the perfect time to discover new interests, probably mainly indoors, that can deliver major benefits in terms of self-fulfilment and even career advancement.

There are so many classes and courses available within an easy journey of home that we really are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding something worthwhile to add to our stock of knowledge and experience, even before you consider

diversions which are mainly about entertainment.

Most of us have at one time or another briefly considered learning a language (at least proficiently enough for simple conversation) or playing a musical instrument, but somehow it often seems difficult – in a busy life full of existing commitments – to make it happen.

On the cusp of those long dark nights it’s a great time to consider how best to spend those shouldbe valuable hours that might otherwise be taken up with dull nights in with the TV.

Not everybody fancies the idea of a fitness or dance class, but it’s a great way to stay alert during the long drawn-out winter, or you could consider the potential benefits of a yoga class as a nonstressful way of developing inner confidence and bodily health.

Still on eastern disciplines, the more active among us might consider learning the basics of karate, a skill which is all about self control but which its enthusiasts also find stimulating and rewarding on a variety of personal levels.

The area’s colleges are an obvious first port of call when it comes to deciding just what to choose from the multitude of options on offer, with evening classes – in anything from classical guitar to ancient history – a standard feature

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many of us will already have experienced.

However it’s also true that “flexibility” is built into many choices now in a way that was seldom the case in the past, and by carefully studying exactly how particular courses or classes operate you should be able to find a day and time that fits in with your existing commitments – there shouldn’t be the need to add any extra stress to what many of us already find a fairly enervating time of year.

Whether it’s an art class, flower arranging, drama or swimming, you’ll find a host of options at a convenient location near you, and while it may not be your

primary objective it’s also the case that autumn classes of almost any kind give you the chance to meet new friends and discover shared interests.

If the main aim is simply to develop a leisure interest, the scope is virtually limitless, because the range and sophistication of the courses now available is probably at an all time high, while if it’s academic – or something specifically related to your line of work – it may be more about finding exactly the right course that fits into a pattern of learning you have already developed.

For some it may simply be about being able to exchange a few pleasantries with people in a country you aim to visit on holiday, or it could be you already do a bit of painting, writing, or something similarly creative and are hoping to take what you’ve already achieved to the next level.

The advertisers in this feature offer a broad selection of the sort of choices on offer, and are a great place to look for inspiration – those otherwise dreary late-year nights really can be used to open up a wealth of fun and positive opportunities.

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I was recently surprised to learn that in the UK over 50% of the adult population do not have a will.

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This year’s Cove and Kilcreggan Flower Show for the RNLI will be held on Saturday 31st August at Cove Burgh Hall.

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The annual event will, say organisers, be once again a great venue for gardeners and wouldbe growers to spend a useful and informative Saturday afternoon.

The classes include: Flowers, Baking, Jams, Vegetables and Children’s Section. Once again, there will be a variety of stalls to interest young and old alike. The stalls will include: Plants, RNLI Goods, Baking and Bottle Stall.

Doors open for viewing at 2pm and our Prize Giving is at 2.30pm.

All entries are sold for RNLI funds.

A will is an essential legal document that details your intentions as to the disposal of your estate following death. Dying without a will, known as being intestate, means that the statutory provisions for succession will be applied and your money, property or possessions will be distributed in terms of the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964, which may not accord with your wishes.

In Scotland, if there is no will, a spouse or civil partner has certain automatic prior rights in relation to the heritable home in which

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In a situation of intestacy, any property that remained thereafter would pass to the children, or next closest living relative thereafter.

If there are no further relatives then it falls to the crown.

It should be noted that, even where there is a will, those entitled to claim legal rights can choose to do so, whether they have been included in the will or not. The rules surrounding succession can be complex and I suggest you speak to your solicitor if you require further advice.

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Calendar of events Thursday 1st Drop In Café Dementia Resource Centre 10-4pm: Mon & Fri; 10-1pm: Tues, Wed & Thurs. Everyone is welcome to our community café. All proceeds go towards helping Alzheimer Scotland support people who are living with dementia.

01436 678050 Weekly

The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 11.30am-2.30pm. Run by volunteers and aimed at different people who may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or socially isolated. www.facebook.com/WelcomeToRecovery Weekly

Strength and Balance Victoria Halls 2-3pm. A chair-based exercise class aimed at improving muscular strength around the joints and improving balance. 01436 672224 Also on Mondays Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2.30-4pm. An array of teas, coffees and bakes on offer, a play area for toddlers and a craft area for older children.

07581570090 or 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk Weekly

Helensburgh Library 2pm. Free. Come along and enjoy some storytelling. For Summer Reading Challenge participants only. www.liveargyll.co.uk

Film & Reminiscence

Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-4pm. For people who are living with Dementia. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of film and reminiscence. Tea & coffee. Suggested donation £2. 01436 678050

Okeko Bioenergy Therapy Group Healing Sessions

Thursday 1st Certified Food Hygiene Course

Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 9-3.30pm. £65. To book a place please contact Morevain Martin 07541777559 or email morevain@ksrht.org

THE LODGE ON LOCH LOMOND HOTEL Newly Redesigned Restaurant Now Open

Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm. £4, includes refreshments. For those not agile enough to enjoy a regular yoga class but who would like to experience the mental and physical benefits. Supported by Argyll & Bute Health and Wellbeing Network. No equipment necessary. 07799031649 Weekly

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

St Joseph's Lower Hall, Helensburgh 4-5.30pm. Art class aimed at students aged 10+. All materials and snack included.

Book via karlynsclasses.com Weekly

Victoria Bridge Club

Chair Yoga Classes

Saturday 3rd

Student Art Class

Helensburgh Library 10-11.30am. Book group for Dementia sufferers and Carers. 01436 658833 helensburghlibrary@liveargyll.co.uk Weekly

Storytelling with Megan Murray

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11am-12noon. We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHStrained peer that attends each meeting.

A chance for mums to get help, support or just a cuppa. Weekly

Thursday Café

Book Group

Victoria Halls 1pm. New members always welcome.

Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed. Give it a go!

01436 672099 / 01436 672155 Weekly

Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh

Cardross Library 5-7pm. Booking required. Minimal time investment from optimal healing.

15/30min during 5 consecutive days. Free of charge. Donations gratefully accepted.

T&C’s apply. 07411181177 heal@okeko.org okeko.org Weekly

Carer Support Group

Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. For anyone who is caring for someone who has dementia. 01436 678050 First Thursday of every month

Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers Drama Workshop

Helensburgh and Lomond Carers Centre, Lomond Street 6-7.45pm. Helensburgh and Lomond Young Carers are running a drama programme called: “Get involved with the drama”. Funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust. Open to all registered young carers. 01436 670555 Facebook @helensburghandlomondyoungcarers Weekly

Friday 2nd Sculpt Callanetics MAE Technique

Helensburgh Parish Church 9.30am. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. Non-impact & easy on the joints. For all ages & fitness levels.

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Dumyat via Cocksburn Reservoir 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Follow forestry paths and track to Cocksburn Reservoir, on to Ochils high level paths to Dumyat summit.

Descend to Dumyat Farm and follow Hillfoots Diamond Jubilee Way along the Ochils to Logie Kirk. Return to the car park through Hermitage Wood. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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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.

01436 671613 alison@argylltsi.org.uk Weekly

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Rehearsals

St Michael's Church Hall, Helensburgh 10-12pm. We have vacancies in all sections. A friendly community orchestra, come along to our rehearsal. No auditions or minimum standards. Percussion provided. Parents with playing children are welcome. 07976 726822 Weekly

Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café

SAT: 2-5pm, for 9yrs and over.

MON & THU: 6.30-8.30pm. Keep up to date with what’s going on. Facebook Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café Weekly

Cream Teas

Helensburgh U.R.C. 2-4pm. Adult £3 Children £1 includes delicious scone, cream and jam, tea/coffee.

Various stalls. 01436 672352 Weekly

Sunday 4th Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club

Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+.

See website for training schedule. www.helensburghasc.co.uk Weekly

Marlene Lochhead - Exhibition Preview

Helensburgh Art Hub 2pm. Please join us for the FREE preview of Marlene Lochhead’s solo exhibition 'Memoryhouse'. hello@helensburgharthub.com

Come and join us for an afternoon tea, lunch or dinner.

Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views over Scotland’s favourite loch from our fantastic recently refurbished restaurant.

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Veterans Brunch Club

Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm. Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Call between 10-11pm. 07999 757861 www.9wavestaichi.org Weekly

Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 11-1pm. £3.50 (free to Veterans and their family). Come and talk to other veterans over a meal. All welcome. 07541 777559 morevain@ksrht.org Also on 20th

Geein’ It Laldy: Ukulele Group

Helensburgh Rotary Club

Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club 12.45pm for 1pm. Weekly lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

Mike Jane 01436 821282 michaeljane57@me.com Weekly

Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2-4pm. If you play the ukulele then why not come along and join us to strum along! geeinitlaldy@outlook.com Weekly

Macmillan Drop-in

Helensburgh Library 1-3pm. Providing info and support for people affected by cancer. Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service.

01586 555932 macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk Weekly

Local Vocals Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30pm. Community Choir, dementia friendly. All welcome. Alison 01436 671613 Weekly

Helensburgh Swimming Pool 7.30pm. 10 session adult course in Basic Canoe Skills (For Beginners or near Beginners). euan_forrest@msn.com Weekly

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 2-4pm. All Media. 01436 675741 Weekly

Cove Burgh Hall Baby and Toddler play group meets twice a week. TUE: 1-2.30pm (£2 per child, £1 for babies under 1 or additional children).

WED: 9.45-10.45am (£1 per child). Coffee and tea for the grown-ups and snack provided for the little ones. Weekly

Yoga Class

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 3-4pm. New members welcome. Please contact Jane with any questions.

0796 3936 780 jane.tait@ntlworld.com Weekly

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club

Helensburgh Widows & Widowers Group

Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh 6-8pm. A group for widows and widowers to meet, socialise and support each other.

Pam Durrant 07904074013 First Monday of every month

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6.30pm. To be Announced.

01436 820352 Weekly

Helensburgh Army Cadets ACF Hut, Lomond Street, Helensburgh 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of militarythemed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

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Whist Drive Northwood House Nursing Home 7.15pm. £3 entry. Tea and biscuits. New members welcome. 01436 674089 Weekly

Victoria Halls 1.30pm. A friendly and informal club for intermediate players. No partners are required. 01436 673362 Weekly

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 third Thursday of the month. During the winter there is a lecture programme at the RNCYC, on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm.

01436 820352 Weekly

Cardross Parish Church Halls 2pm. Tea and chat, table top games and speakers. New members welcome.

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Wednesday 7th Helensburgh & Lomond Fiddlers Cardross Church Hall 7.30pm. We play Scottish music for fun and perform at garden centres, care homes, fêtes and for ceilidhs and celebrations. We welcome any instrumentalists to join us from accordions, guitar, flute, drums or whatever you would like to bring.

07979 206 845 Weekly

Design Your Own T-Shirt

Helensburgh Library 2-4pm. £8/£10. Come along and enjoy designing your own t-shirt. www.liveargyll.co.uk

Sculpt Callanetics MAE Technique

Lomond School Sports Hall Dance Studio 6.10pm. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. Non-impact & easy on the joints. For all ages & fitness levels.

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Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play

Art Class

Cardross, Colgrain & Craigendoran Senior Citizens Association

Coffee Mornings for Carers Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Centre 10-12pm. Why not drop in for a coffee and a chat and a get together.

01436 673444 Fortnightly

Cardross Mother & Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! 07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Weekly

Baby & Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11.30am. Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome. Maria 07584 067901 Weekly

Garelochhead Dog Training

Gibson Hall 7-7.45pm. Beginner and puppy specialisation. 7.45-8.30pm. Intermediate socialisation. 8.30-9.25pm. Advanced.

Rewards based training in a friendly atmosphere. All Welcome. 07384 341920 www.facebook.com/GarelochheadDTC/ Weekly

Thursday 8th FTD Carer Support Group

Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. For anyone who is caring for someone who has Frontotemporal Dementia. 01436 678050 Second Thursday of every month

Sculpt Callanetics MAE Technique

United Reformed Church 12.30pm. Tighten & reshape your body quickly while increasing strength flexibility & body alignment. Non-impact & easy on the joints. For all ages & fitness levels.

07880 630065 • Facebook: @sculptcallanetics Weekly

Dance Scottish

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 8-10pm. We teach Scottish dance to adults of any age and experience. Beginners are very welcome. No partner required, come on your own or with a friend/partner.

01436 842695 Weekly

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12K TRAIL RUN Saturday 14th Sept 2019 • Start Time 11.30 am • Entry limit: 200 Runners or THE WEE DEVIL’S DASH – 5K ROUTE Starting from Helensburgh (Hermitage Academy). The course uses the 3 Lochs Way and John Muir Way to provide a stunning off road route that packs an impressive 1253ft of elevation into 12.5km. It's not easy but it's worth it.

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Calendar of events Summer Coffee Morning

Friday 9th Legal Advice Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Centre 10-1pm. A Senior Solicitor from Morison's Solicitors will be available to answer questions on any legal concerns. Specialist areas are: Guardianship, POA and advice on Wills. Booking required. 01436 673444 Second Friday of every month

Summer Tea Dance The Commodore Hotel 2pm-5pm. All welcome. Tickets £3 available from carers centre. 01436 673444

Helensburgh Parish Church 10-12pm. Come and share in the company, refreshments and tasty cakes. Entry adults £2, children 50p. Usual stalls including Home baking, Books, Jewellery, Plants, and Treasures. Entrance includes tea/ coffee. Everyone welcome. Donations for the stalls welcome.

01436 676880 office@helensburghcos.org

Kiddiwinks Bethesda Christian Fellowship 9.30-11am. Mums and Dads are invited to take wee ones along for some fun and socialising. There will be plenty of toys, crafts, music, stories. There will be snacks and juice for the kids!

07581570090 or 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk

Morning Mindfulness for Young Ones

Saturday 10th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Great Cumbrae Island Circuit 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. The route follows quiet minor roads and paths round the coast and across the centre of the island, taking in the highest point, Broomy Knowes, the Glaid Stone and the smallest cathedral in Britain. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Geilston Garden, Cardross 10.30-11.30am. £5 per child. This session will encourage young ones and their families to interact with the produce growing in our kitchen garden. Tickets Available www.nts.org.uk

Helensburgh Art Club 68th Annual Exhibition and Sale

Helensburgh Orchestral Society Summer Concert

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh Free entry. A wide variety of pictures in varying mediums by both professional and talented amateur artists will be available, as well as pottery, jewellery, craftwork and sculpture. www.helensburghartclub.co.uk Runs until 17th

Three Villages Hall, Arrochar 3pm. Music for a Summer Sunday including Beethoven, Boieldieu, Borodin and Strauss, conducted by Robert Baxter.

Tickets (£9/under 14s free).

01301 702669 admin@threevillages.org.uk helensburghorchestrasecretary@gmail.com

Sunday 11th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Irish Law 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. A circuit visiting five North Ayrshire Hills, In the order visited these are: Knockside Hill, Irish Law, Little Irish Law, Box Law and Feuside Hill. We also visit the crash sites of two aircraft in which, unusually, all the aircraft occupants survived. Excellent views of Arran and the Firth of Clyde - if the weather is kind.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Fundraising Car Wash Lomond School Sports Hall 10-2pm. Come along and get your vehicle washed by the 1st Rhu Scout Group as we raise money for camp this September.

Charge for a standard vehicle is £5.

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Introduction to Mindfulness Geilston Garden, Cardross 2-4pm. £10 per Adult. Introduction to mindfulness will combine practice and theory, enabling participants to experience how mindfulness can lead to sustainable changes in their lives. Tickets Available www.nts.org.uk.

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Summer Special for Young People Helensburgh Parish Church 6.30 -8pm. Summer Special for young people, games, and BBQ! P4 and up are welcome to join us. A permission slip will need to be signed by an adult, available via e-mail or the church office. Run by the church Youth leaders (all with PVG).

01436 676880 familyministry@helensburghcos.org

Monday 12th U3A Monthly Meeting Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 2pm. Amazing Dogs - Canine Partners transforming lives - Speaker Daniel Gallagher u3asites.org.uk/helensburgh/events

Tuesday 13th Helensburgh Flower Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm. Join us. We look forward to seeing you. All welcome. helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com Second Tuesday of every month

James Street Community Garden Association AGM Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. Come along and look at the display, ask questions and find out how you can get involved. Refreshments available, all Welcome. reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday 14th

Sunday 11th Summer Festival 2019

Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10-4pm. Fun summer festival, sponsored by Jordan Clark of Stall Hire Scotland, will have over 40 market stalls, including street-food stalls, the popular Victorian Chair o'plane ride, a striker kiddies strength test, bouncy castles, roundabout, hamster balls, bungees, and walking pet balloons.

Peninsula Trikes will also be offering motorbike trike rides around the town. @HelensburghSummerFestival

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. Wed 14th: Coffee & Catch Up. Wed 21st: Glamorous Times Quiz. Wed 28th: Speaker – to be confirmed. Unless otherwise indicated all meetings are held in the Jubilee Room of the Victoria Halls.

Jean 01436-674966 Weekly (August-June)

Helensburgh Digital Photography Club Hermitage Academy Library 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details.

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What's On Calendar | August 2019

FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS Tuesday 13th August Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30pm-8pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out about the treatment options available?

Wednesday 21st August Free Migraines & Headaches Information Event Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB

Friday 16th

Sunday 18th

Monday 19th

What’s your Story?

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Art Workshop with Tutor Carol Dewart

Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-3pm. For people who are living with dementia. Get creative with story telling.

01436 678050

Helensburgh Pop Up Choir

Helensburgh United Reform Church Hall 6.30-8.30pm. A community choir for anyone that loves to sing! Each pop up event will have a different theme, August’s event will be ‘songs from the musicals’. No experience necessary, all welcome. Places will be limited so booking by email is essential. pop-up-choir@hotmail.com

Saturday 17th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Bracklinn Falls (Callander) to Arivurichardich Reservoir 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From the car park a steepish ascent through woods to open ground following the Keltie Water with good views to Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from migraines and headaches and would like to find out more information?

Dorian Choirs' Come and Sing

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

Ping Pong For Parkinsons & Coffee ‘n' Cake

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

Meeting of Rhu and Shandon Community Council Rhu Hall 7.30pm. The papers for the meeting will be posted on the website www. rhuandshandoncommunity.org

United Reformed Church, Helensburgh 10-4pm. £10, includes refreshments, bring your own lunch. Titled A-Z, from Abba to Zadock the Priest. 01436 674236

3 Villages Hall, Arrochar 10-2pm. A fundraising event in support of Parkinsons UK Scotland & the newly formed Glasgow Research Interest Group (for Parkinson's Disease). Come play ping pong or just relax and take in the stunning views of the Arrochar Alps. Raffle, coffee/ tea/soft drinks, freshly baked cakes, scones and traybakes available to purchase.

Colin Williams 01301 705822

Thursday 15th Sing Along Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-3pm. Come and enjoy a sing along.

Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation of £2. 01436 678050

Hermitage Park Action Day Hermitage Park, Helensburgh 2-4pm. Meet at the war memorial gates.

Bring gloves and your own hand tools but tools are provided. 01436 820334 fionabakerrhu@gmail.com Third Thursday of the month

Movie Night for Young Teens

The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. Free movie night for kids and young teens with free popcorn. All films are rated PG or U. Pick up a flyer from the church office. The evening will be supervised by our Youthworker Emily and volunteers with PVG. 01436 676880 familyministry@helensburghcos.org

Psychotherapy West Scotland

Treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, bereavement, trauma and other issues.

Psychotherapy / counselling based on the Human Givens model – Nine years full time NHS experience. Rosneath Peninsula area – weekend and evening appointments available. Regulated by the Professional Standards Authority – Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certified

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Cruachan - Loch Lomond 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. West Highland Way from Inversnaid to Cailness. Follow Cailness track up into Gleann Gaoithe. Leave track at high point and climb north on open hillside to summit Cruachan. Descend north back to start. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Stephen Scott - Artist Talk Helensburgh Art Hub 2pm. Join us for a FREE artist talk by Stephen Scott. hello@helensburgharthub.com www.helensburgharthub.com

Stand Up To Cancer Family Festival Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh 12-4pm. Adult: £5; Kids: £3.50 (Babies under 3 free); Family of 5: £15. Family Festival includes live music from Hot Ratz and Musical Performances, including “The Greatest Showman” from Matinee at The Musicals, Urbanik’s Street Skool of Dance, Stilt Walking Juggler, Magician, Drakes Of Hazard Sheepdog Display, Animal Man Mini Zoo, KG Hawks, Join The Dots Community Arts, Bouncy Castle, Sumo Suits, Fire Engine and numerous local stalls.

01436 674547 • @HburghSU2C

Garelochhead Beach Clean Garelochhead Beach Times subject to tides. We hope to help support beach cleans in our area.

Facebook @love your seas beach clean loveyourseas@gmail.com Third Sunday of every month

Geilston Gardens, Cardross 10-4pm. All abilities welcome. Please bring sketchbook, drawing materials, board/canvas and the medium of your choice, packed lunch and something to sit on. Come prepared for all weather.

07907675145 or fogeilston.artworkshop@gmail.com

Dorian Choirs' Open Evening

United Reformed Church, Helensburgh 7.15pm. For anyone who would like to come along and try out an evening of choral music. 01436 674236

Wednesday 21st Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 10.30-12pm. A community café with tea, coffee and home baking. The programme includes a mix of musical entertainment, poems and slide shows.

07581570090 or 07854262255 www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk Third Wednesday of every month

Boys' Brigade

Helensburgh Parish Church Halls WED 21st: 7pm. Games night. WED 28th: 6.30pm. Taster Day for those who want to give BB a try. All are welcome, aged 5 and up! The Boys' Brigade offers a chance to try lots of different activities and gain new skills – here are just a few things we will be doing this session: Model making, Digital skills, Trampolining. And visits to the Science Centre, Dumbarton FC and the Scottish TV studios and much more. We hope you will join us! 07810 801115 firsthelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly (Term time only)

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Calendar of events Thursday 22nd

Sunday 25th

Free Walk Leader Training

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 10-3.30pm. To book a place please contact Morevain Martin 07541777559 or email morevain@ksrht.org

Friday 23rd Walk the Walk, Walking Group Dementia Resource Centre 1-2.30pm. Meet at the DRC to walk along the sea front, returning around 2.15pm for a cuppa and a blether. Donation welcome for refreshments. 01436 642197

Am Bodach & Sron Gharbh (Glen Coe) 8.30am. 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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St Michael's Church Hall 10-12pm. Players of all ages and levels are welcome to join us, we have vacancies in all sections. If you are new to playing, have not played for a while or would like to dust off your instrument, then come along and give it a go. We provide percussion instruments. 07976726822 Weekly

Tuesday 27th Helensburgh Oratorio Choir New Season Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7.30pm. We begin our new season on 27th August with rehearsals for Handel's Messiah to be performed on 15th December. New members are always welcome. kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com

Dog Day

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra

Ardencaple Hotel 10am (tide dependent). We are a group of like-minded people who want to keep Rhu Beach clean. We encourage new members to join us in the fight against plastic washing up on our shores.

Last Sunday of every month

Wednesday 28th

Saturday 24th Kilpatrick Hills (Old Kilpatrick to Milton) 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Ascend from Old Kilpatrick and descend to Milton where we catch a bus back to Old Kilpatrick. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Rhu Clean-up Crew

Saturday 24th Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm. This popular event exhibits not only plants, flowers and vegetables but also a children's section, handicrafts and baking.

There is something for everyone, come along and see what can be achieved in your garden. If you want to join you can download an application form from our website or join on the day. www.helensburghhorti.com

Dementia Resource Centre 1.30-3pm. For people living with dementia, including carers. Come and meet our specially trained dogs and enjoy refreshments, games and conversation.

01436 678050 Last Wednesday of every month

An Evening with…

Helensburgh Library 7pm. The Mackintosh Group of Writers in collaboration with Helensburgh Library is hosting a summer series of ‘An Evening with…’ to celebrate local authors.

Last Wednesday of month (until Sept)

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Friday 30th Ceilidh Dance Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel 8pm. Helensburgh & District Highland Association are holding their regular monthly dance. Featuring Lomond Ceilidh Band. Members £8 and visitors £10 (Children - half price.) 8pm till midnight.

All welcome!

01389 756996 ra.r@blueyonder.co.uk www.helensburghhighlandassociation.org Last Friday of every month

Saturday 31st Helensburgh Beach Litter Pick Helensburgh Beach Pier Head Slipway 10-12pm. Helensburgh Beach litter pick.

All welcome, bring your own gloves.

Bags will be provided. Organised by Helensburgh Community Council.

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Arrochar to Inveruglas 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. A walk over a distinct path to Inveruglas returning on the same path. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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RNLI Flower Show Cove Burgh Hall Doors open: 2pm. Prize Giving: 2.30pm.

All entries are sold for RNLI funds. Classes include: Flowers, Baking, Jams, Vegetables and Children’s Section. Our stalls will include: Plants, RNLI Goods, Baking and Bottle Stall. All entries are sold for RNLI funds. Come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon.

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Local News | August 2019

CHECK OUT BIKE ORIENTEERING RACE Riders are invited to sign up for a mountain bike orienteering event at Mugdock Country Park this month.

The Scottish Mountain Bike Orienteering event takes place on Sunday August 4 and offers the challenge of orienteering while riding a bike.

It is a “score” event, which means that participants aim to score as many points by reaching checkpoints with different values in a maximum time of three hours.

The event is part of the MBO Score National League 2019 and attracts all kinds of riders, including beginners and leisure riders, as well as national championship and International GB Team riders.

A spokesperson said: “Mountain bike orienteering is for anyone who loves being outdoors, likes a challenge, enjoys riding new areas and wants a friendly, lowkey event.

“Anyone can take part as long as they have a bicycle and

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“Competitors take part in the same event and course, with each rider pushing to their own chosen limit. Riders can stop and enjoy the views or ride their legs off!”

Mountain bike orienteering has many benefits. The spokesperson added: “Our sport expands people’s horizons and helps them to become more confident in exploring new areas as well as testing and developing map reading skills.”

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WILD WEEKEND WITH THE RSPB The Princess Royal presented awards to military and civilian staff

PRINCESS AT FASLANE’S CELEBRATION The weekend of August 3 and 4 offers the chance to delve into the secret world of miniature beasts at RSPB Loch Lomond – from the buzz and hum from the meadows to the underwater mysteries of the pond.

Wellies are advised for this entertaining late summer look at the seething maelstrom of small but perfectly formed life that lies waiting to be discovered at RSPB Loch Lomond at Gartocharn (from 10.30am to 4pm) – tickets £6.50 per child (adults free) or £5 for RSPB members. You can book your place by email at loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk or call 01389830670.

The Royal Navy allowed unprecedented access to HM Naval Base Clyde recently welcoming hundreds of submariners, veterans, families and support workers to Faslane.

The event marked the 50th anniversary of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD).

The Royal Navy Submarine Service was entrusted with the mission of delivering and operating the country’s nuclear deterrent in 1969 and since then has successfully kept at least one ballistic submarine patrolling at sea, consecutively and continuously, every single hour of every day.

To mark the Naval Base’s vital importance to the mission, HRH The Princess Royal visited Faslane to attend a parade and meet some of the men and women who have helped protect the country by maintaining the deterrent.

It was believed to have been the biggest single gathering of Royal Navy submariners since the Second World War. The visitors were treated to the usually secret sight of a Vanguard class submarine completely out of the water, when the base’s massive Shiplift facility opened its doors to reveal one of the 16,000 tonne vessels undergoing routine maintenance.

The list of jobs, trades and specialisms involved in the design, construction and maintenance of the deterrent is almost endless – shipyard workers, designers, engineers, security forces, administrators, cleaners, welfare

staff, and dockside support workers have all featured.

Companies from around the UK have also played a role, making it a truly national endeavour spanning successive generations. Known as Operation Relentless, it is the longest sustained military operation ever undertaken by the UK. While at the Naval Base, The Princess Royal took the opportunity to present awards to military and civilian staff. Gold Deterrent Patrol Pins – given to those who have completed 20 or more deterrent patrols – and HM Naval Base Clyde Long Service Pins – for those completing 30 years’ service at Clyde – were among the awards.

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August 2019 | Nightlife

Enjoy testing the old grey matter at a quiz? Tickling your tonsils at karaoke or hitting the dance floor? We have the list to inspire you.

ARDLUI Drovers Inn Inverarnan, 01301 704234 l FRI 2: Marty l SAT 3: Hell For Leather l SUN 4: The Last Fling l FRI 9: The Last Fling l SAT 10: The Minogue Brothers l FRI 16: Jeff Jeffrey l SAT 17: Carnaby Street l FRI 23: Jono l SAT 24: Davie Mac l SUN 25: The Last Fling l FRI 30: Ron Johnson l SAT 31: Carnaby Street

ARRO C HA R Ben Arthur’s Bothy Turnpike Rd, 01301 702 347 l Karaoke l Live sport

The Village Inn Loch Long, Shore Road, 01301 702279 l Contact bar for entertainment details

CA R D ROSS The Cardross Inn Main Rd, 01389 841358 l THU: Quiz Night l SAT: Live Music l Karaoke l Quiz nights

GARELOCHH E A D Anchor Inn

Rosslyn Building, 01436 810 404 l Live music

H ELENS BU RGH Ashton

74 West Princes St, 01436 675900 l Live music l Live sport

The Argyll Bar

67 East Clyde St, 01436 673847 l MON: Quiz night l WED: Poker night l THU: Bingo night l FRI: Karaoke l SAT: Djs l Live sport l Live music

KILC R E GGA N The Creggans Princes Terrace, Shore Road, 01436 842700 l THU: Free Pool l Live music

Clyde Bar

62 West Clyde St, 01436 673257 l TUE: Poker night l FRI/SAT: DJ (11-2am) l Live music l Open mic nights

The Logie Baird

8 James Street, 01436 677766 l Live sport l Live music

The Royal Bar

8 West Clyde St, 01436 675033 l THU: Bingo Night l FRI: Karaoke l SAT: Disco l Live Sports

Station Bar 24 East Princes St, 01436 673273 l Live sport l Pool & Darts Competitions

R HU The Ardencaple Hotel

LOC H LOM ON D The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430 l FRI 2: Joe Quinn l SAT 3: Robert Carmichael l FRI 9: Scott MacDonald l SAT 10: Paul Murdoch l FRI 16: Robert Carmichael l SAT 17: On The Wagon l FRI 23: On The Wagon l FRI 30: Damien Swail l SAT 31: Paul Murdoch

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Local News | August 2019

SCHEME AIMS TO ENCOURAGE EXPLORING booklet include inspiration for perfect picnics, a wildlife spotting game and a guide to growing greenery for wee gardeners.

TOWER TO EXPAND

Children can collect stickers from Trust places as they tick off the big adventures that they complete.

Helensburgh’s Tower cinema is going to extend its premises following a go-ahead from planning officials.

An entrance foyer, bar, auditorium and four function suites are included in the two-storey addition, however plans for an outdoor area on the second floor were scrapped due to concerns from neighbours about smokers and a lack of privacy.

The extension is a modern modular addition comprising large areas of glazing, flat roofs and glass balustrades. The new spaces create an entrance foyer, bar, auditorium, four function suites, teaching workshops and toilets.

A report by council planning officer Frazer MacLeod said that the extension would contribute positively to tourism and recreation in Helensburgh town centre.

National Trust for Scotland encourages explorers

With the end of the school holidays still a couple of weeks away many families may well be thinking about some interesting ways to keep the offspring amused as boredom sets in.

The National Trust for Scotland and supermarket chain Lidl have teamed up to get families exploring Scotland and enjoying its national and natural treasures.

The teams at the Trust and Lidl have put their heads together to create the Lidl Book of Big Adventures series – a seasonal booklet that’s full of ideas

for spending fun family time together in Scotland.

Copies are available to pick up at the Trust’s Arduaine Garden, Crarae Garden, Geilston Garden and the Hill House in Argyll and dozens of other Trust places across Scotland, as well as at all Scottish Lidl stores.

Activities featured in the summer

Ross Millar, Regional Director at Lidl comments “We know how valuable spending time together as a family is. It’s for this reason that we have created the Lidl Book of Big Adventures series which is full of ideas for spending fun family time together and supports our customers in leading healthy and active lifestyles. We hope that people have trolley loads of fun exploring the Scottish landmarks this summer.”

Mark Bishop, Director of Customer & Cause for the National Trust for Scotland said: “From castles to coastlines, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, there is so much to explore and enjoy across Scotland. We’re looking forward to welcoming families on their travels to our beautiful places, as they spend time together experiencing what they love about Scotland.”

For information visit www.nts. org.uk/lidl.

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August 2019 | Local News

SHIPPING CONTAINER CALMAC TO RUN KILCREGGAN FERRY An online news CONVERSIONS! service reports Shipping containers are great for transporting all kinds of items. Since the 1950’s companies have been able to transfer heavy equipment, bulk items, and just about any other product across international waters to reach their destinations. Currently, there are 20 million shipping containers across the globe.

that the Kilcreggan ferry service is to be taken over by CalMac after Clyde Marine’s current contract expires.

Of those 20 million containers, however, only 10 million are actually being used for transport or any other practical usage. That means approximately 10 million shipping containers are unused or being used for storage and other such uses.

The news came via the Lochside Press site which added that the contract with Strathclyde Passenger Transport had built in flexibility for Clyde Marine to continue running the service for another five years, while waiting for Transport Scotland to take it over, and it was widely thought that Clyde Marine would continue to operate the lifeline service for some years.

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But it is now expected that the Greenock-based company will only run the service until this autumn.

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The crew would be transferred with the Chieftain ferry still being used initially for the link with Gourock on a charter basis.

Kilcreggan Ferry The Chieftain

The news was welcomed by Dumbarton constituency MSP Jackie Baillie.

“I have maintained an active interest in the Kilcreggan Ferry since we all campaigned so hard to secure its future and recently met with the Minister responsible for ferries, Paul Wheelhouse, to discuss the service.” she said today.

It has now reached the point where Transport Scotland is working with SPT and Clyde Marine to transfer the service and secure its long term future for our local community.

Lomond School Launches 2020 Scholarships Following the success of the scholarship programme launched on the back of the schools recent 40th Anniversary Celebrations, Lomond School Principal, Johanna Urquhart, is pleased to announce that Lomond School will be welcoming scholarship applications for the academic year 2020/2021 at the school’s Open Morning on 28 September 2019.

The scholarship programme is open to applications for both day and boarding places from Junior 5 to Senior 6 and scholarships will be awarded for Academic Excellence, Music, The Creative Arts, Sport and the David Arthur All-Rounder Scholarship.

Like all young people attending Lomond School, Lomond Scholars will benefit from the excellent systems in place which help pupils to achieve their very best. Excellent academic achievement is supported by small class sizes, dedicated teaching staff, superb facilities and a significant emphasis on pupil happiness, health and wellbeing. While academic success is at the core of what the school strives to achieve, there is also a strong emphasis on developing pupils through involvement in a wide range of activities, closely linked to the school philosophy and values.

The continuous support, encouragement and guidance provided by Lomond School’s dedicated teachers and staff team ensures that every pupil receives a tailored education and the personal support and guidance needed to help them achieve their full potential.

Beyond the classroom, Lomond School provides many opportunities or young people to explore their interests and talents further and pupils enjoy a very wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and sports.

They also have access to life changing experiences such as the recent trip to Tanzania where pupils worked with Moving Mountains Trust to develop and improve educational facilities and infrastructure in the Ng'aroni community.

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Principal, Johanna Urquhart comments: “Beyond the superb teaching, as well as the help and support our teachers and staff provide, the school itself has a very warm and welcoming environment where young people support each other and celebrate each other’s achievements. In many ways this is the backbone of much of our pupils’ success, at a time in their lives when peer acceptance and acknowledgement is so important, the family feel that Lomond School has is genuine and pupils really want to see each other succeed. We are looking forward to providing more opportunities for young people to benefit from everything we have to offer through our Scholarship Programme for 2020.”

To book a tour or find out more, contact us: T: 01436 672476 E: admissions@lomondschool.com Lomond School is a Scottish co-educational HMC independent day and boarding school.

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COWAL ALL SET FOR A CEILIDH

UPGRADE FOR VISITOR SITES Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is investing over half a million pounds to upgrade and improve facilities at key visitor sites on West Loch Lomond.

Following a successful bid to Visit Scotland’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund, the National Park Authority will be upgrading visitor facilities at three of the most popular locations on West Loch Lomond in the latter part of the summer.

Luss, Tarbet and Inveruglus will all benefit from the investment with facilities such as toilets, parking and bins being upgraded and modernised.

A motorhome toilet disposal point at Tarbet is also being introduced as well as 24 hour access toilets at both Tarbet and Inveruglas.

If you thought the Cowal Highland Gathering was all about traditional games events it’s worth having a look at this year’s programme, because that’s only part of the story.

Fans of Scottish music will be flocking to this year’s Cowal Highland Gathering to enjoy some of the most exciting acts currently on the circuit – like, for example, the superb Heron Valley (whose music recalls the country-

style rhythms of Fleetwood Mac).

The famous Ceilidh Tent – always one of the event’s main attractions – will this year boast a fantastic line up of talent, headed up by the multi-award winning Skerryvore.

“We’re thrilled that the Gathering now has a reputation around the world not just for its spectacular highland dancing, piping and heavy athletics events but also for its top class traditional Scottish music.

The Tiree band, two-time winners of Scotland’s traditional music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, are no strangers to the Ceilidh Tent having played it in the past but will return this year after a meteoric rise to fame to wow a new audience with their unique, high energy set.

“We now have people who come primarily for the music, with the other events playing second fiddle”.

The Friday music event is Gig at the Gathering, sponsored by Belhaven, which will once again feature a brilliant selection of ceilidh performers.

“We’ve been privileged to host a number of Scotland’s most celebrated musicians over the last few years and they love coming back.”

Cowal Highland Gathering chairman Ronnie Cairns said:

This year’s Cowal Highland Gathering runs from Thursday August 29 to Saturday August 31, and there’s full information at www.cowalgathering.com.

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He added: “We’re thrilled about that, because it means we’re overseeing an event which is appealing to people with all sorts of different interests.

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