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Ride a vintage bus to two top treats Crafty co-ordination has ensured that the annual Summer Food and Craft Fair in the Victoria Hall is being held on the same day as Tea in the Park.

On Saturday 21st May the Friends of the Victoria Hall and Friends of Hermitage Park present a double treat featuring a wide range of activities at the adjoining Sinclair Street venues.

There will be the usual range of crafters inside the Victoria Hall who will be offering lots of different home made products - woodwork, jewellery, food from Argyll, silk and glass products, sewing, artwork - ideal for those summer gifts and personal treats.

china cups, delicious cakes and all the trimmings. In addition there will be live musical entertainment and activities including a bouncy castle, a fun family dog show, ponies, Airsoft shooting, hook the duck, children’s races, a sweetie

There will be pick up points throughout the town with the bus running every thirty minutes to give you a free ride to the hall where two more vintage buses will be on display.

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There will be a chance to build your own bird box, a plant stall, home baking and also a tombola and treasure hunt. Modern and vintage fire engines will be on display.

You can enjoy a trip down memory lane and lots of nostalgia as their current owners will be on hand to tell you all about their history and the regular services they provided in our local area.

Visitors can travel in style from the town to both events in vintage coaches from the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust.

Following on from the success of last year’s event it is hoped that Tea in the Park will be an annual event, even during the refurbishment works due to start in September 2016 and complete in autumn 2018.

The organisers of the events say: “ Put the date in your diary.

Saturday 21st May, the Craft Fair is open from 9.30 am to 4pm, free admission as always.

“The Friends of Hermitage Park afternoon of family fun in Hermitage Park runs from 12 noon to 4pm, so do hop on the bus and come to the place to be for a fun day out at the town’s two great venues. “

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Dementia Awareness week begins this month and continues into June. Locally there is a full programme of events including a special concert, reminiscence sessions and “tea and blether” The ‘Memories Are Made Of This’ variety show on June 4 features live music from youth volunteers, top acapella group Tartan Harmony, a piper and pianists Hugh Galletly & Son. There’ll be dance performed by ‘MacDance’ and an Abba tribute act, poetry readings and Musical Theatre from New Lanark College.

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The organisers are also hoping we can learn a little bit about what it’s like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action. Dementia Friends Scotland is part of a social action movement to increase awareness of dementia and to address the stigma experienced by many people living with the illness.

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Victoria Macleod at the Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre says: “With the right support and understanding people can live well with dementia and still contribute to their own community. Anybody

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Sub museum on course FOR SUMMER OPENING Now the Scottish Submarine Trust has been awarded a grant from the government (announced by The Chancellor George Osborne as part of the Budget) the charity says it can complete the opening of the Scottish Submarine Centre in Helensburgh by summer.

The centrepiece submarine is due to arrive in the town at the beginning of May and will go straight into its place in the centre, located next to The Tower.

With the grant of £670,000 through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund now available, plans have been made to complete the work that still needs to be done in order to get the centre ready including new floors and a heating system.

If everything goes to plan it is hoped that the museum will be opened in the middle of August.

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Brian Keating, CEO of the Scottish Submarine Trust, said: “The arrival of the submarine will be a bit of a spectacle and when complete, we hope that the centre will attract thousands of people to Helensburgh.”

Brian told us last year when the plans were announced : "We'll be explaining how submarines are built and telling the stories of heroes from both world wars and explaining the services' innovation and sacrifice," he said. "Faslane is 50 years old but there's not a single thing other than Faslane that says we have

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In the beginning, and for a number of years, the shop was selling top of the range Belgian chocolates along with many world renowned quality chocolate brands. Customers were able to enjoy choosing their own favourite chocolates from the specially constructed glass chocolate cabinet and many will also remember with great affection our individual Belgian chocolate animals, a great favourite with the children.

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BASIC, who operate a crèche and childcare facility for children aged five to 13, were allocated £1,880 to carry out a programme of arts workshops which will provide decoration for the group's

One of their larger planned activities is to include a collaborative mosaic artwork to place at the entrance to the garden in addition to a seascape backdrop for their rowing boat

They will bring in a trained individual to help with activities such as creating bunting, CD wind The biggest amount of funding spinners, clay leaf prints, garden is heading to Rosneath, with £10,000 being used to purchase a ornaments and water bottle wind spirals. playground for the school.

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The project aims to help the children think creatively, improve their hand-eye coordination, motor skills and social skills like taking turns, sharing and negotiating.

Sue Macartney, development worker said: “We are delighted to receive this generous grant which will enable us to deliver a very exciting project for the children who access our service.

"It’s great to see lottery funds being awarded to local charity projects.”

They hope that with no right or wrong way to produce art that the children will feel pride in their original artistic creations and enjoy sharing their results and making their mark on the new garden area.

Project 81 Youth and Community Enterprise also received funding from the project.

They will use the £8,855 to purchase spin bikes and kettlebells so that they can run two kettlebell classes a week and up to eight spin classes a week.

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Wee crows NEW show Beer bus is rolling again

Performances of a new play 'Home fires, broken sons' by the Company is part of Argyll and Bute Council’s commitment to commemorating the centenary of the First World War. Three Wee Crows is one of Scotland's most innovative theatre companies.

They have created a new piece of theatre. This exciting new work brings to life the towns and villages of the west of Scotland during WWI through theatre, music, dance, poetry and is interwoven with multi-media elements.

The production tells tales drawn

from real events and highlights the stark contrast between domestic life and the horrors of the battle front.

Two performances will take place at the Victoria Halls in Helensburgh as part of the Battle of Jutland commemorative weekend of events. The performances of this play will take place on Sunday 15th May 2016. The first performance will be at 2pm followed by a second performance at 5pm. Tickets to this unique and powerful piece are free. They can be obtained from Helensburgh Library (Tel. no. 01436 658833).

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Burgh Hall wins quality award the Council, and said: “ We are delighted with the recognition. Cove Burgh Hall is run by the community for the community. The Hall’s lifeblood is its community of Friends, user groups, event go-ers, energetic volunteers, and the incredible investment made by the team of volunteer directors - past and present.

Neil Isaacs, CBH Director, Alison Morrison, CBH Chair, Sheila Fraser, Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisation’s KeyStone Assessor

Cove Burgh Hall has just been awarded a coveted Keystone award – one of the first village halls to win this recognition in the Argyll and Bute council area.

The Keystone quality award scheme is managed by the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations and was set up to encourage excellence in every aspect of the management of community building, ensuring policies and procedures enhance

community life, and create a safe and welcoming environment for all its activities.

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Make a Will Day Following the popularity of their ‘Make a Will Day’ held in April 2015 McArthur Stanton Solicitors are pleased to announce that this service will be available again at their Helensburgh office at 15-17 Colquhoun Street on Saturday 21st May 2016 between 9am and 12noon.

If you are in the area that day, feel free to pop in and for that day only, McArthur Stanton are offering a discounted simple Will from as little as ÂŁ50 + VAT.

how you wish your property and possessions to be dispersed.

Making a Will can save your family time, stress and money in carrying out your wishes.

Preparing a Will is the single opportunity to make sure that your intentions and requests are known in so many matters. Who do you want to administer your estate? If you have children, who do you want to appoint as their legal guardian? What specifications, if any, do you want to make in respect of funeral arrangements? Of course it is also the opportunity for you to make clear instructions as to

To discuss making a Will or indeed any other legal matter with one of their experienced solicitors, feel free to pop in on 21st May, or contact us on 01436 672212 or at www. mcarthurstanton.co.uk.

“ All have contributed in making Cove Burgh Hall the outstanding community asset it is today - a worthy recipient of this Award.�

Cove Burgh Hall was acquired from Argyll & Bute Council on behalf of the community in 2001, and is now run as a charity for the community’s benefit. It provides a vibrant social hub for more than 25 groups who use the Hall on a regular basis for a wide variant of interests, such as, music and dance, theatre, arts and crafts, library, and fitness and health. A volunteer Board of Directors manages it with no paid employees. It finances itself through memberships, hall hires and income from events. www.coveburghhall.org.uk

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Saturday 15th Home Fires: Broken Sons Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm & 5pm, Theatre, music and poetry bring World War One to life with tales from the Homefront, and the stark contrast with the horrors of the trenches. Tickets free from Helensburgh Library. 01436 658833. www.threeweecrows.co.uk.

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MAY 2016 - What's Up Doc?

Gorgeous gardens What's Up Doc? on show with Dr Nick Dunn There’s tons of treats in store for garden lovers this month. May is the month when West of Scotland gardens are at their most spectacular and some of the best are to be found locally.

No fewer than fourteen private gardens on the Rosneath Peninsula will be open to the public for a unique one-off fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research UK. Stuckenduff Garden is also open.

Stuckenduff House has a 3.5 acre garden overlooking the Gareloch with mature trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, mixed borders and a magical carpet of bluebells in May. Teas, Cake and Candy, Plant stall and live Classical Music will make for a delightful afternoon.

There’s a guided walk at Glenarn Garden, Rhu. Learn about the plants, their history and where they came from with noted horticulturalists, Mike and Sue Thornley.

High Glenan & Westburn High Glenan are also having open days.

High Glenan is a secluded garden

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Homemade teas will be available.

Westburn is a two acre woodland garden with bluebells in Springtime with some steep paths. Lawn surrounded by rhododendrons and azaleas also vegetable garden. Plants will be on sale at most venues. Times, contacts and further details are all in our What’s On section.

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A recent report in England suggested that only a third of patients actually need to see a GP. This research by the “think tank” Reform suggested that most patients in England currently seeing a GP could either be seen by a nurse or pharmacist, or get help via technology such as video or online consultations.

These radical ideas could upset some patients and doctors who are used to the traditional ways of general practice. However many practices, including my own, are already offering a more flexible service, with nurses now dealing with oneoff illnesses which would

previously have required a GP, such as skin problems, sore throats, coughs and other infections, as well as managing diabetes, asthma and blood pressure.

In reality most patients are happy to be seen by the best person to help them, and are less concerned whether this is a nurse, doctor or other professional. It can often give greater flexibility with appointments, easier to fit into peoples’ busy schedules.

In the future, we may even see health data from “wearable technologies” such as fitbits or smart watches helping doctors give advice to patients online. However, I am hoping to avoid being replaced by a robot, just yet!

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The Helensburgh Flower Arranging Club is again taking part in the National Flower Arrangers Day, and the members are planning a lovely surprise for local residents with an event called “ The Lonely Bouquet.”

Throughout the UK flower clubs will make up an estimated 60,000 posies of flowers and put them in some random public place for passers by to pick up and take home.

of Flower Clubs throughout the country. We chose to leave ours in Colquhoun Square last year as it was a beautiful day, but would perhaps choose the Railway Station in bad weather.”

Club Secretary Roni Stephenson said : “ It’s just an act of kindness to raise a smile and awareness

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Helensburgh all set to Go gospel

A new committee has already made an energetic start on organising the Rhu Gala. This year it has a new home at the elegant Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club.

Louis Stedman-Bryce, former singer with a Brighton Gospel Choir is bringing the Gospel experience to Helensburgh.

The gala is being held this year on the 11th June. New Chairman Malcolm Pearson is joined by secretary/vice chairman Gordon Black plus Jonathan Trayte, Rachel Thomson, Kim McCallion and Douglas Black and former committee member, Richard Morgan as treasurer.

Louis, who recently moved to the town tells us: “ Singing in a Gospel Choir is a uniquely uplifting experience and is a great way to meet new people and bring the community together. “No matter your age or background, from students to retirees, everyone is welcome. The Choir will be non-religious (all religions and none) and is open to anyone with a passion for singing, no matter your singing ability. “This project is at an early stage and I am looking for interested people to get in touch to support the Choir’s development. We need singers, volunteers to help with planning and anyone with a passion for Gospel Music. If we get enough interest we will run

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Gordon said: “The usual attractions such as the parade, dog show, crockery smash and beat the goalie, burger stall and beer tent will all be back. We also have access to the Royal Northern, with the tea tent moving inside. Boat trips will be run off the pier. It's set to be another fun, affordable family day out, with no entry fee. We hope for as big a turnout as ever with this new venue If anyone is interested in volunteering on or around the day, please contact rhugala@outlook.com

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Monday 2nd Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Cafe 6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date see our Facebook page (runs Monday-Friday) Monday Bridge Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm, Intermediate. No partners required. New members welcome. Contact Kay on 01436 676718 or John 01436 821851. (runs every Monday until May)

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Tuesday 3rd Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. For more information email enquiries@helensburghasc.co.uk (runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am) 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 call 0131 278 0444 (TUE 4-6pm, WED 4-6pm & SAT 8.30-11:30am) Guided Visualisation/ Meditation Rhu Community Hall 1:30-2:30pm, Relaxing, enchanting & rejuvenating. Bring peace & balance into your life.

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Helensburgh Photography Club Helensburgh Sailing Club 7.30pm, Learn about cameras, meet other members, share photography tips, listen to professional speakers explaining their techniques, skills and showing their photographs. New members welcome, beginners or otherwise!

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.

01436 678789. (meet every Tuesday) Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde 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 (Every Tuesday)

Wednesday 4th Boys Brigade Meetings Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 6pm, Lots of fun and games and also learning crafts and other indoor and outdoor activities and learning new skills - when we are not out to interesting outings (fire station, bowling, gala, Dumbarton FC etc). iain@talmans1. wanadoo.co.uk or call 07810 801115.

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

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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

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.

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Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10-11:30am, Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. All welcome.

07912 284396. (runs every Wednesday) Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls 10am-12noon, WED 4: Tower Cinema - The Lady in the Van / WED 11: Crafts with Jim Murdoch/ WED 18: New MacMillan Service in Helensburgh and Games / WED 25: Speaker - The World of Whisky. Enquiries to Jean 01436 674966.

Cove & Kilcreggan S.W.I. Cove Burgh Hall 2pm, The last meeting of this session is our A.G.M. followed by afternoon tea. joanbeilby@hotmail. co.uk or 01436 842465

Thursday 5th B.A.S.I.C and Corner House Crèche - Junior choir sessions 13 East King Street, Helensburgh 3.30-4.30pm, P1-P3 and 4.305.30pm, P4+. £2. All welcome.

01436 679666 or email development@basicchildcare.co.uk (Runs every Thursday evening) 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)

Pilates Rhu Hall 8pm, Classes for Beginners/ Improvers. See website for full details www.pluspilates.net Mummy Pilates class available too. michelle@pluspilates.net

Friday 6th Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm, For more information contact Irene 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month) Helensburgh Dorian Choir Spring Concert Featuring Lomond Junior Choir United Reformed Church 7:30pm, Tickets £8, Under 16s £4.

Available at door or from First Class, 11 West Princes Street.

Saturday 7th 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.

Call 01436 671613, or email alison@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk (runs every Saturday)

Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 9:30am, HGHS are holding their annual plant sale. In addition to flowers, vegetables, shrubs and house plants grown by members, bedding plants grown by a West of Scotland nursery will be available. Tea/coffee bar and Tombola. liz2HGHS@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679445 Dawn Chorus RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 4:30-6:30am, Experience the wonderful symphony of birdsong at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond, while soaking up the views on a beautiful spring morning. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.

Booking essential. Adults £7 Children £3.50. For more information call 01389 830670 or loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk Craft and Table Top Sale United Reformed Church Hall, West Princes Street 10am-2pm, Helensburgh Savoy is hosting this craft sale. A wide range of crafts and pre-loved items will be on offer along with Savoy's famous bacon rolls, homemade soups and baking. £1 entry includes tea/coffee. Tables cost £10. For more information email paulineforrest@msn.com or call 01436 671341

Sunday 8th A Spring Concert Cove Burgh Hall 3pm, Craigrownie Parish Church is holding 'A Spring Concert' by The Glasgow Phoenix Choir. In Cove Burgh Hall Tickets £10.00 from Events Committee, and Kilcreggan P.O. 01436 842198 or caldwelljeanette@yahoo.com

Monday 9th Millig SWRI Brownie Hall, John Street, Helensburgh 7:30pm, This will be the last meeting of Millig SWRI for this session, when we will have our AGM and tea and chat, We will resume our meetings again in September, 2016. 07930 156225

Tuesday 10th Helensburgh Flower Club Annual Lunch Abbotsford Hotel 2pm, This month we are holding our Annual Lunch & Demonstration at the Abbotsford Hotel. Our Demonstrator is Mrs Moyra Turnbull with 'Remember When . . . '. Tickets £28 available from Roni Stephenson by calling 01436 673066 or email helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com

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Calendar of events Thursday 12th Helensburgh 10k Hermitage Academy, Colgrain 7:30pm, Close to 1,000 runners enter what has been called “one of the most popular midweek 10Km races in Scotland“.

The race is sponsored by Polaroid Eyewear and forms part of the Polaroid Eyewear 10km Road Race Series. Sign up at polaroid-10k.co.uk Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee Lamont House, 9-19 Stuckleckie Road, Helensburgh 10am, Argyll Community Housing Association would like to invite you to their bi-monthly meeting.

This is an opportunity for you to observe the role of the Area Committee and how it conducts its business. Please contact your local Area Team if you wish to attend on 01546 605920 or email housing.lomond@acha.co.uk

Helensburgh & District Quilters Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 7.30pm, Local quilters group Threadlines will be entertaining us with a talk entitled "Our Journey". Ann on 01301 702339 or Lesley on 01436 671965.

Friday 13th An Evening with Richard Morrison & Friends Cardross Parish Church 7:30pm, In aid of West of Scotland Pancreatic Cancer Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Raffle, Tea & Coffee. Tickets £15 from church office. 01389 841 322.

Saturday 14th Victorian Afternoon Tea Helensburgh URC 2-4pm, Delicious afternoon tea.

Entry Adult £6 children £3 tickets available at the door. 01436 672352 or helensburgh24@gmail.com Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm, Fresh homebaking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of month)

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Plant Sale Gibson Hall Garelochhead 12-4pm, Tea/coffee and home baking. A small collection of books will also be there to use, and advice from seasoned gardeners. 01436 811234 or gibsonhallcommittee@gmail.com (also runs Sunday 15th) Peninsula Open Gardens Rosneath Peninsula 10am-4pm, Fourteen private gardens on the Rosneath Peninsula will be open to the public for a unique one-off fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research UK. www.pog.org.uk or for enquiries magnet@magnet-it.co.uk Art show and Sale Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am-4pm, Spring Art Exhibition and sale, new work by Pamela Randal. pamelarandal@hotmail.com or 01436 675969 Rotary Tombola Stall Colquhoun Sq, Helensburgh 10am, The Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside will be raising funds to send two more local youngsters this year on a hugely rewarding 5 day Rotary organised Leadership Camp. ceshannon@btinternet.com or 01436 673326

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Beach Clean From Kidston Park to Cairndhu Kidston Park 2-4pm, Wear sensible shoes/ wellies and your heavy-duty Marigolds. The Council will provide some bin sacks. They will be responsible for collecting the bags. Children welcome but must be supervised by a responsible adult. Organized by Helensburgh Beach Keepers and Eco Congregation. For more information email reclyffe_lambert@ yahoo.co.uk or call 01436 679565

Monday 16th Christian Aid Football Tournament Hermitage Academy 5:30-8:30pm, Inter Primary School P7 Football Tournament Organized by Ardencaple Football Club. All family, friends and the public are invited to support this event. There will be a tuck shop and a raffle with superb prizes donated by Helensburgh Subaru (a remote-control Delta Force car) and Paintball West Glasgow Houston (entry for a group of 10 persons). For more information email reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565

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Kneehigh Concert The Tower, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh 10:30am, Live classical music for adults and young children to enjoy together. Louise Burnet (flute) and Megan Garrity (harp) will perform a varied programme for babies, toddlers and grown-ups. Free tea and cake served after the concert. Tickets are £5 per adult with child, £2 for each further child or adult. Family ticket £8.

United Christian Aid Service Available on the door (cash only) Helensburgh Parish Church or beforehand from the Tower 7pm, An evening of praise, prayer website www.helensburghboxoffice. and reflection focusing on the com. Further details on facebook. work of Christian Aid. reclyffe_ com/kneehighconcerts or email lambert@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565 kneehighconcerts@gmail.com Stuckenduff Garden Open Stuckenduff House 2-5pm, A 3.5 acre garden overlooking the Gareloch with mature trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, mixed borders and a magical carpet of bluebells in May. Teas, cake and candy, plant stall and live classical music for a delightful afternoon. Directions: at Queens Point/Kings Point exit turn Left. stewartcrew@hotmail.com or 01436 678364

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What's On - MAY 2016 Helensburgh & Lomond Real Ale Festival Helensburgh Sailing Club This is our 10th Anniversary! We again promise you a veritable smorgasbord of the finest selection of over fifty real and craft ales from Scotland's brilliant independent brewers, alongside a hand-picked, and ever-growing, selection of ciders and perries; a unique Gin Bar in conjunction with Gin 71; a sumptuous BBQ plus fantastic live music from two of the best local bands. (also runs Saturday 21st May)

Thursday 19th Christian Aid Sponsored Swim Helensburgh Swimming Pool 6-8:30pm, Raising Money for Christian Aid, swimmers need to be able to swim lengths confidently. Sponsor forms available from local schools, Helensburgh pool or contact 01436 679565

Thursday 19th Action Day Hermitage Park 2pm, Working with Council employees clearing areas of overgrowth and helping to keep the park tidy. Meet at Memorial. kiloran23@icloud.com or 01436 672722

Friday 20th Helensburgh Savoy Spring Concert United Reformed Church Hall 7pm, Two evenings of varied musical style from The Sound of Music, The Pirates of Penzance, The King and I, Les Miserables, Wicked, Spamalot and much more! Tickets from First Class or club members. paulineforrest@msn. com or 01436 671341.

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Ben Maggs Concert Three Villages Hall, Arrochar 7:30pm, Ben Maggs calls into Arrochar on his summer tour of Scotland. Ticket available from the Hall. www.benmaggsmusic.co.uk. threevillages.org.uk Cove Sailing Club Open Weekend 10am-4pm, The RYA are running a 'Push The Boat Out' country wide to promote what we have on out door steps - lots of Water!

Open for the public to come and try sailing + other water sports!

Car boots £5 per pitch. Cafe & Bar open for food & refreshments. (also runs Sunday 22nd)

Fun First Fundraiser Sponsored walk along the sea front. Walk, bike or scooter ride, roller skates or anything that takes your fancy. All welcome.

Sponsor form at any of our Fun First sessions. www.funfirst.org.uk Colgrain's Spring Fayre Colgrain Primary 11am-2pm, Bouncy castles, face painting, games stalls, tombolas and many other activities inside and outside. There will be stalls selling food and drinks as well as local art and crafts designers and local shops selling their products.

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Christian Aid Grand Fayre Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-12noon, Usual stalls including homebaking, jewellery, books, plants traidcraft, toys, gifts. Entry adults £2 children 50p.

Entrance includes tea/ coffee. reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565

Fun Family Dog Show Hermitage Park 1:30pm, Helensburgh Dog Training Club is running a fun, family dog show at Tea in the Park. Ten fun classes including best puppy, dog, bitch, veteran, crossbreed, rescue dog, best child handler, waggiest tail, dog in the best condition. £1 entry per class. fiona@scottish-archaeology.com or 01436 820334

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Tea in the Park Hermitage Park 12noon, A fun family day to raise funds for the development and improvement of Hermitage Park. Tea and cake, music, BBQ, ponies, fun dog show, children's races, stalls, vintage fire engines, bouncy castle etc. fiona@scottisharchaeology.com or 01436 820334

Sunday 22nd RSPB Local Group Outing Outside Helensburgh Swimming Pool 8am, An outing to Glen Shirra to look for warblers and other spring migrants. Dress for the outdoors and bring a packed lunch. johnclark@jcmc.demon.co.uk or 01436 676102 Garden Opening Ross Priory 2-5pm, Mansion House with glorious views over Loch Lomond and adjoining walled garden with glass houses, pergola and ornamental plantings. stewartcrew@ hotmail.com or 01436 678364.

Guided Walk Glenarn Garden, Rhu 2:30pm, Learn about the plants, their history and where they came from. Mike and Sue Thornley will lead the tour. 01436 820493 or see www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk/Festival

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Calendar of events Wednesday 25th Helensburgh Savoy Open Auditions St. Michael's Church Hall 7:30pm, Open Auditions for Principal Roles in their upcoming stage show "Oklahoma!".

Anyone auditioning should come along to rehearsals on the 25th May and 1st June to register interest. Auditions 8th June. Chorus members need not audition but should come on the same dates. info@helensburghsavoy. org.uk or 01436671341 (also runs 1st & 8th June) Summer Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am-12noon, Enjoy a chat and a coffee and homebaking. hello@ helensburghcos.org or 01436 676880.

Thursday 26th Helensburgh and District Helensburgh Community Council Meeting Victoria Halls 7pm, Monthly meeting that is open to the public - all welcome. For more info visit www. helensburghcommunuitycouncil.co.uk

Helensburgh and District Beekeepers Association Ardencaple Hotel 7:15pm, We will be hosting the Scottish Beekeepers Association West area representative. Come and hear his talk entitled 'Food, Prophylaxis and Communication'.

Friday 27th Ceilidh Dance THe Commodore, Helensburgh 8pm, Ceilidh Dance, Featuring The Ewan Galloway Scottish Dance Band. Tickets - Members £7 and non members £8 (under 16yrs £4). ra.r@blueyonder.co.uk or 01389 756996

Saturday 28th Car Boot Sale Lomond Shores Overspill Carpark 10am-1:30pm, Boots £10 each.

01436 671699 for details. (runs last Saturday of each month) Summer Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am-12noon, Enjoy a chat and coffee and homebaking. hello@ helensburghcos.org or 01436 676880.

Craigrownie Park Opening Craigrownie Park, Kilcreggan Family fun day followed by ceilidh at night in the Cove Burgh Hall. Games and food available during the day and the wonderful Scotland’s Ceilidh Band to host a family ceilidh. 07799 031649

Monday 30th Dementia Awareness Week Dementia Resource Centre, 23-25 West Princes Street, Helensburgh MON 30: 2-4pm, Tea and a Blether Coffee Afternoon / TUE 31: 1:303pm, Music Café. 01436 678050

Messy Church United Reformed Church, West Princes St, Helensburgh 10:30-12:30, Craft and stories for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers. The theme this month is Jesus and the Storm. reclyffe_ lambert@yahoo.co.uk or 01436 679565

Sunday 29th Sunday at Seven Recitals Helensburgh Parish Church Russkaya Cappella - directed by Stuart Campbell. derekclark961@btinternet.com

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Garden Opening High Glenan & Westburn 2-5pm, High Glenan, a secluded garden with burn, gravel garden, herb and herbaceous borders, kitchen garden with fruit and vegetables. Westburn, a 2 acre woodland garden with bluebells in springtime. Lawn surrounded by rhododendrons, azaleas, vegetable garden. Friends of Hermitage Park receive 40%. stewartcrew@hotmail.com or 01436 678364

Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games Helensburgh Rugby Club 10am, A traditional Highland Games which includes heavyweight events, pipe bands, Highland dancing, running events and a hill race. There are British and Scottish Championships in both the heavyweight and athletic events and tossing the caber always a favourite with our visitors. helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk

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Local News - MAY 2016

Big Bowling bargain on offer If you’ve ever fancied trying the fascinating sport of bowling, Colgrain Bowling Club is offering a bargain chance to give it a go for the price of £45 (usually £185) for a year's membership.

The offer is for a limited time and application forms can be obtained from the Club or by contacting the bar staff during opening hours.

Past President David Petrie said...

"We would like to encourage those who want to try out a new sport but do not want to commit to a big expense upfront...

This lets people give it a go and see if it is for them. The club wishes to welcome and promote as many new members as it can.”

The club has an interesting history. During the mid -1940s just after the war, certain members of the Hermitage Bowling Club were dissatisfied with the conditions laid down by the then Helensburgh Town Council limiting playing time and the lack of a clubhouse where they could meet in the closed season.

They agreed to try and establish a new club, with better facilities.

To help finance its creation they ran a weekly football sweep under the name of Hermitage Building Fund, which became locally known as the "railway sweep" due to rail workers who organised it.

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and a special meeting, held in the Grant restaurant on Friday the 6th August 1948, agreed to purchase the ground. Since then, the club members have done an enormous amount of work to add and improve the facilities.

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Scotland incidentally has a distinctive place in the world of bowls. The early Scots tradition referred to in 1496 by James IV is that of Lang bowls.The laws and modern game of flat green bowls as played throughout the world were shaped from its development in Scotland.

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Caber toss record bid The Loch Lomond Highland Games organisers are looking for 120 strong men to take part in an attempt to beat the world record for the number of simultaneously tossed cabers and raise cash for CHAS. David Hume Director & Field Convenor L.L.H.G. says:” On Saturday the 16th of July 2016 it will be The Games’ 50th anniversary and to mark this occasion we are going to attempt to set a new Guinness world record for the most Cabers tossed simultaneously.

“This currently stands at 69 and was set at Fergus Highland Games Canada in August 2015. For this attempt we are looking for 120 “tossers” sorry I mean volunteers to take part.

“The cabers will meet the minimum requirement which is 4.5 meters long and at least 25 kilograms in weight. Full training will be provided so if you would like to take part in this event please get in touch with me at davidjhume@blueyonder.co.uk or call 07762612642 if you would like further information.

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of a minimum £5.00 to take part which will cover your entry into the games. If you would like to support this challenge without taking part you can do so by sponsoring a Caber for a minimum of £10.00 all of the money raised through this challenge will be donated to C.H.A.S. “

Bumper Park fundraisER SUCCESS The Ladies of Clyde Trefoil Guild raised over £660 for the Hermitage Park Regeneration Fund at a recent charity night.

Held in the Guide Hall, the evening was called “ Childhood Memories” with Angela Russell. Previously the Ladies had raised funds for two memorial benches for Peaton Community Nature Reserve.

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Keep on Runnin' with Laura Johnstone This month: SURVIVING RACE DAY You’ve trained hard and don’t want any setbacks on race day.

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Porridge, eggs, bagels, dates, flapjacks….are all runners’ favourite pre race munches.

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3. PACE Don’t get caught up in the moment and fly off at too quick a pace. Run at the same pace you have trained at.

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Sometimes our modern 24hr lives can become too overwhelming and apparently common everyday life situations such as: family and/or school and college pressures; relationship difficulties; money problems; job insecurities; work issues; retirement; bereavement; and so on … can all too easily build up to become ‘too much’ for us resulting in us feeling anxious, panicky, weepy, irritable, depressed, not

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Local News - MAY 2016

NEW ACTION SPORTS store Comes to Clydebank At Scotland’s biggest action sports store, Librance, which has newly opened in Clydebank, teenager Jenny Atkinson has her first try of a Hoverboard.

Already a Swegway fan, the 14-year-old from Helensburgh has heard great things about the one-wheeled Hoverboards and persuaded her mum to take her to the large showroom.

Jenny is impressed by the store and also the Hoverboard. She says: “There is so much to see and try in Librance, including the Hoverboard, and also Swegways, skateboards, stunt scooters and Heelys.

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Jenny enjoyed her trial of the Hoverboard, which is like a onewheeled Swegway and the latest must-have action sports gadget.

“I really like the cool lay-out of the shop, too, and the amount of floor space. I felt like the staff were friendly and relaxed yet they know lots about their products.”

She says: “The Hoverboard was quite tricky to do at the start but

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Mum Debbie, who reminds Jenny she’ll need to save up for her own Hoverboard, said she felt reassured by Librance about the safety of the products. She says: “I was worried about the likes of Swegways and Hoverboards but I felt like the staff put safety first.

“They told me that their products had all passed stringent tests – more so than others on the market – and this gave me confidence about letting Jenny use them.”

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ADVERTISER’S INDEX Company Name........................................................Page A & M Timber................................................................ 20 A1 Road Surfacing.......................................................... 5 Abacus Book Keeping.................................................... 2 Admin Design............................................................... 28 Align NLP and Hypnotherapy........................................ 2 Annaya's........................................................................ 27 Anne Of Loudenville...................................................... 8 Benview Garden Centre............................................... 18 Black & Lizars.................................................................. 9 Blue Thistle Events Ltd .................................................. 8 Bonnie Scotland Tours.................................................. 12 Business Gateway......................................................... 26 C & R Roofing Services.................................................. 25 Caledonia Property Bureau.......................................... 14 Cheaper Car Insurance................................................. 29 CMC Home Improvements............................................. 3 Commodore Hotel........................................................ 11 Cornerstone................................................................... 22 Craigdhu Joinery........................................................... 16 D Halligan Landscapes.................................................. 34 D Jamieson.................................................................... 10 Daisy Dougall's Dog Walking...................................... 22 Dalquhurn Shop Ltd....................................................... 8 David Wilson Handyman................................................ 2 Dream Doors ................................................................ 25 DC Cairney..................................................................... 24 DG Joinery....................................................................... 7 Diamond Domestics........................................................ 4 Domestic Solutions......................................................... 2 E S Fencing...................................................................... 2 Eden Garden Design..................................................... 19 Eureka............................................................................ 12 Everest Ltd....................................................................... 7 Eyewear in the Square................................................... 1 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd................................... 20 Fowler & Sons................................................................ 31 Fusebox.......................................................................... 28 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk............................................................... 22 Gillians Driving School.................................................. 23 Halcyon Hypnotherapy.................................................. 4 Helensburgh Aerial Service.......................................... 16 Helensburgh Floor Plan................................................ 29 Helensburgh Yoga........................................................ 24 Human Givens Practitioner.......................................... 32 James & Colin Spy......................................................... 19 James Auld Funeral Directors...................................... 28 James Coll Professional Painter and Decorator.......... 18 Jamie Hamilton Plumbing.............................................. 7 JB Joiners & Builders....................................................... 2 Joans Carers..................................................................... 6 John Dobbin.................................................................... 2 John Kane Funeral Directors........................................ 23 K Glass & Glazing............................................................ 4 Kerry Mobile Hairdressers.............................................. 3 Keys Galore................................................................... 11 Kilcreggan Garden and Gifts....................................... 19

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Kleeneze Ltd................................................................... 7 KPS Property Services................................................... 17 Kw Building & Joinery Ltd........................................... 19 Lennox Upholstery........................................................ 11 Librance ........................................................................ 33 Loch Katrine.................................................................. 29 Loch lomond sea planes................................................. 5 Lomond & Trossachs Fuels............................................ 16 Lomond Paws Dog Walking Services.......................... 10 Lomond Sheds............................................................... 24 Lorimer-Hill Landscapes & Tree Surgeon Ltd................ 5 Mac-Mas.......................................................................... 4 Masterfit Windows & Doors........................................ 10 Mcarthur Stanton......................................................... 12 Mcgregor Roofing........................................................ 18 Michael Cormack Ourdoor Services.............................. 4 Murray Auto Service Ltd.............................................. 23 Murray Motors................................................................ 4 Nicol J Slee..................................................................... 11 Night & Day Windows.................................................. 10 Old Mill Chimneys........................................................... 9 Organic Architects.......................................................... 7 Oven Gleamers Glasgow North................................... 31 Petra Ross Photography............................................... 24 Powerdoors..................................................................... 1 Preston Fleming.............................................................. 1 Rachel Bailey Garden Design......................................... 7 Raeburn Hope............................................................... 16 RM Plastering & Painting............................................. 28 Robert Thorn TV And Video Services.......................... 11 Rosneath Castle Caravan Park..................................... 28 Rubber Roofit............................................................... 33 Scratch 2 Shine.............................................................. 20 SD Garage Doors........................................................... 17 Shrubs.............................................................................. 6 SJW Tree & Garden Services......................................... 18 SNP Dumbarton CA...................................................... 13 Sovereign Blinds............................................................. 5 Sparkle........................................................................... 17 The Bay Garden Company........................................... 16 The Cameron Club........................................................ 31 The Coffee Club............................................................ 34 The Cruin......................................................................... 8 The Sewing Room......................................................... 19 The Tower Digital Arts Centre..................................... 35 The Toy Shop................................................................. 10 Thermaseal...................................................................... 9 Thistle Blinds................................................................... 3 Volksport Ltd................................................................... 3 WCC West Coast Group Ltd........................................... 1 West Dumbartonshire Lesuire.............................15 & 36 Wilkie And Rider............................................................. 6 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company...........1 & 3 Wood Made Good.......................................................... 3 Woodyard/Hubbards.................................................... 16 Your Friday Girl............................................................. 28 Zest For Life..................................................................... 5

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