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Contents Call Out to Join the Choir .................... 3 Chorus Comes Back to Town ............... 3 Maid Enlists Help of Bands .................. 4 Buy Fresh at Market ............................. 5 Council’s Design Awards Return ......... 5 Sign up for Free Courses ...................... 6 Choir’s Coffee Morning for All ............ 6 Anna in Olympic Line Up ..................... 7 Care Home Leads the Way .................. 8 In Conversation with Bill ...................... 8 BEM for Margaret ............................. 10 Cove Sports Kit Swap .........................11 Wildlife Photography Talk ................ 11 'We Need a Parking Solution' .......... 12 Late News ........................................... 12 George-O-Meter Rises Again ........... 14 What’s Up Doc ................................... 14 Mother’s Day Concert ....................... 17 Quartet to Play at the Tower ........... 17 Support Groups ................................. 17 Happiest Day of Your Life? .......... 18&19 New Art Class for Kids ....................... 20 Legal Matters ..................................... 20 What’s On Calendar ................ 21-26 Summer Diary Date ........................... 27 Oratorio Sings Orff and Dove .......... 27 Eat Cake and Raise Funds ................. 28 Nightlife .............................................. 30 The Match of the Year ...................... 31 Get Set for your 10k Goal ................. 33 Keep Calm & Plan Your Wedding ... 34 Fund-Raiser for Skateboarders ........ 34 Advertisers' Index .............................. 34 direct to doors 12,300 Delivered businesses, 700 towaiting rooms etc.

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CALL OUT TO JOIN THE CHOIR CHORUS COMES our rehearsals are relaxed affairs, although we do take our music seriously.

“Our members range in age from late twenties to seventies so it is a very wide spectrum and women of all ages are welcome to come along to find out more about joining.”

Tartan Harmony is in demand for performances, from their own concerts to celebrations and fundraisers for societies, groups and individuals.

Tartan Harmony rehearsals

An all-female A Cappella choir from Helensburgh is keen to welcome new members to join the fun of singing and performing together.

Tartan Harmony rehearses in the Parish Church Halls in Colquhoun Square every Thursday at 7:30pm.

2006 and has gone on to become an award-winning A Cappella chorus choir.

The range of music extends from sacred music to Annie Lennox and Elvis, with some barbershop tunes in between.

Rehearsals, led by director Sian Winstanley, make use of sheet music as well as “teachtracks” so that singers do not require sightreading skills to join in.

As one member, Adrienne Kerr, says: “We certainly never get bored.”

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“We enjoy performing as a choir and our audiences enjoy themselves a great deal when we sing.

“Tartan Harmony is a happy, relaxed and supportive group of ladies who enjoy the music.”

To find out more see tartanharmony.co.uk or email: tartanharmony@btinternet.com.

One of Glasgow’s leading choirs will be coming back to its roots to play a concert in Helensburgh this month.

The City of Glasgow Chorus will perform on March 7 at 7pm at St Michael and All Angels Church.

The programme will include the Faure Requiem, with soloists Ellen Mawhinney and Colin Murray, and short choruses from well-known oratorios.

History reveals that the Chorus was founded by Graham Taylor MBE, who conducted the Helensburgh Dorian Choir from 1978 to 1982.

He left then to establish another chorus which evolved into the City of Glasgow Chorus.

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Adrienne says: “We are very keen to recruit new members at the moment and newcomers will find

Adrienne adds: “We have also supported local charities with concerts and appearances, and some of us have travelled to Ireland to take part in the International Choral Festival in Bangor, at which we were proud to receive prizes on each occasion.

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Historic paddle steamer, the Maid of the Loch, has issued a call out to local bands to play on board during the forthcoming tourist season.

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A spokesperson said: “The engines of the paddle steamer will be working and the paddles turning, slightly, throughout the day so no matter what time guests arrive they won't miss anything.

of Loch Lomond, she attracts thousands of visitors every year and, over the last 20 years, a loyal band of volunteers has focused every available hour on her conservation.

The aim of a recent fundraising campaign has been to safely steer the Maid to a new phase of her life, relaunching her as a fully operational paddle steamer.

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BUY FRESH AT MARKET Locals are invited to buy a range of products at an openair market in the town.

Helensburgh Market in the Square takes place on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm.

The free event on March 14 has different producers depending on the seasons, but at most markets you will find fresh bread, homebaking, vegetables, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls, as well some artisan traders.

For more information about the market or to book a stall contact Jude at bookings@ scottishstallhire.co.uk.

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Entries will be considered for seven award categories, including sustainable design, aesthetic design, communityled regeneration project, built heritage, design for under £100,000, the members’ award and the public award.

The entries process has already begun and will continue until autumn. It is expected that an awards ceremony will take place in late 2020.

Pippa Milne, the council’s chief executive, said: “The need for high quality, sustainable design is an important consideration within planning at both the national level and also at local level. “In previous years of this competition, sustainability and design have been considered together. “However, given the heightened

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SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSES A series of free business courses will be on offer in Helensburgh and nearby this month.

The sessions are run by Scotland’s publicly-funded Business Gateway and include a one-and-a-half day Business Start-Up course at Helensburgh Civic Centre, from March 4 to 5; Creating Killer Graphics with Canva on March 12; Facebook for Business – Intermediate Level on March 17 and Online Photography on March 30, all at Helensburgh Parish Church.

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In Clydebank, on March 16 and 17, there is a Business Planning Workshop.

The aim of Business Gateway is to support businesses and provide free and impartial business advice to anyone who is keen to start up or develop a business within Argyll and Bute.

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A local choir is hosting a spring coffee morning this month.

The Helensburgh Dorian Choir event takes place on Saturday March 21, from 10am to noon, at the United Reformed Church Hall.

Tea, coffee and cakes will be served at a cost of £3 per person.

There will also be a tombola stall and a cake and candy stall, with homemade goods.

Everyone is welcome to come along.

The choir is busy rehearsing for a forthcoming concert in May. See www.helensburgh-dorianchoir.uk and Helensburgh Dorian Choir on Facebook.

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Helensburgh’s remarkable contribution to Team GB’s sailing team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics continues with another call up.

Former Lomond School pupil Anna Burnet from Shandon has become the third Burgh sailor to be confirmed for the British sailing squad in Japan.

Both Charlotte Dobson, who competes in the 49er FX, and Luke Patience, who sails in the 470 Men’s, are from Helensburgh and have already been named as part of the team.

Like Charlotte, this will be 27-year-old Anna’s first Olympics and she couldn’t be more thrilled.

She said: “It took a while to sink in – and then I burst into tears.

It’s been such a long process. My parents are super happy, and I have so much to thank them for. “When I was younger, one of my mentors and I set out a plan

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Of the 12 sailors selected to compete in the eight Meanwhile, Luke confirmed classes – Anna Burnet kicked off the year ŠTom Squires only the single-handed in style with victory /RYA Laser class remains – alongside Chris Grube three are from Helensburgh at the 470 class North and another has significant American Championships. Luke, connections to the town. a silver medallist at London 2012, Mark Robinson, the Team GB’s and Chris saw off the reigning sailing performance manager, Olympic champions to pick up said: “It’s remarkable that one the title for the second time in town can produce so many three years.

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Cove Burgh Hall welcomes the acclaimed Scottish actor Bill Paterson this month.

Bill, who has appeared widely in film and TV throughout a career spanning many decades, will be in conversation with journalist and presenter Ruth Wishart on March 1 at 12.30pm.

The home is equipped with lifeenhancing elements for older people with sight loss, including tactile signage, lighting which reduces glare, a sensory garden and onsite hairdressers and beauty treatment rooms.

Now Royal Blind has been awarded £20,000 for the project by the Life Changes Trust to research what activities in care homes people with sight loss and dementia find most rewarding, and how activities can be tailored to their needs.

The team will work with residents to develop other activities that are suited to people with sight loss and

He made his professional acting debut in 1967 in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Glasgow Citizens Theatre. dementia and share their findings with the wider care community.

If couples, close relatives and friends wish to move in together, only one of them needs to meet the home’s sight loss criteria.

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More recently he has appeared in Outlander, Fleabag, Good Omens and Guilt.

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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TALK Globally renowned wildlife photographer, Will Burrard-Lucas, will be in town to deliver a talk on Remote Adventures in Photography.

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The Sports Kit Swap encourages people to recycle old items and allows others to try new sports at a lower cost.

The swap will take place over two days, March 14 and 15, from 10am to 2pm.

Items for donation can be dropped off on either day or on March 6 or 13 from 8pm.

Equipment and clothing for all sports is welcome and should be in good condition and clean.

Entry is £2 adults, £1 children, all donated to charity. Call Carol-Anne Calder for further information on 07478 700393.

The talk on March 26 is being held by Helensburgh’s branch of the Royal Geographic Society of Scotland and is part of its Inspiring People programme.

Starting at 7.30pm in the Victoria Halls, the event promises to wow the audience with stunning images of everything from elephants to rare black leopards and cheeky meerkats, following Will’s diverse adventures in pursuit of the perfect shots.

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'WE NEED A PARKING SOLUTION' Late News Vivien Dance of the Chamber, which works closely with Helensburgh’s Community Council, delivered a presentation recently on last year’s Town Audit. It highlighted that Helensburgh’s town centre continues to perform above average compared to similar sized towns.

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The Helensburgh and Lomond Chamber of Commerce has joined retailers in the town in calling for a parking solution.

As work starts on the new seafront development, town businesses have highlighted there is a lack of parking provision for tour buses in the town centre, which they say will adversely affect many retailers.

The Chamber has subsequently identified a need for alternative parking, with the council suggesting Craigendoran Avenue or Rhu Road Higher, both distant from the town centre.

Discussions about the possibility of two or more bus bays on East Princes Street, near the former gasometer site, are also ongoing.

In addition, it’s claimed there is a need for more than two bus bays and sufficient disabled bays in the new development, which will include a new leisure facility incorporating a swimming pool.

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The Chamber, which holds monthly meetings with invited speakers, is keen to welcome additional members.

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GEORGE-O-METER RISES AGAIN What's Up Doc? Another £100 has now been added to the charity appeal being supported by Helensburgh’s most famous cat George.

Adding another 100 likes on his Facebook page means that The Olde Christmas Shoppe in the town is the next generous business donor of £100.

Owned by Toni and James Taylor, The Olde Christmas Shoppe is a festive favourite all year round and has just passed its first birthday.

Stocking all manner of Christmas goodies, the shop is an Aladdin’s Cave of decorations, unusual ornaments, exclusive hand-painted baubles and much more.

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asked to be his pen pal. They are going to send monthly Ask George questions from their Virginia rescue kitties and George will share his wisdom on his Facebook page.

As well as developing his profile, he’s been active at home helping with some DIY. Don’t forget to keep liking the Facebook page – “George the Helensburgh Cat” – so that more generous Helensburgh businesses will help us towards the £2000 total.

As has been recently highlighted, suicide sadly remains a significant risk in our communities.

People continue to die as a result of feeling isolated, helpless and cornered, despite often appearing to maintain an outward appearance of coping with life, even looking successful.

For many years it has been a taboo subject, leaving those behind with a sense of shame or guilt. People struggle to find the words to talk about it, with the result that the risks become magnified.

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Notice is hereby given that the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), “the applicant”, has applied for approval to carry out marine construction works at MoD Lochgoil, Douglas Pier, Lochgoilhead, Argyll & Bute, PA24 8AE The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the key decision-making authority for this project because under Schedule 5 of The Scotland Act (1998), Defence is a Reserved Matter, and therefore the marine licensing provisions of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (MSA) do not apply (MSA, section 34)1. This is an established position between the MOD and the Scottish Government. To ensure good practice and compliance with EC Directives and other international commitments, the Secretary of State for Defence’s ‘Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) in Defence’ policy statement requires that: “Where Defence has exemptions, derogations or dis-applications from HS&EP legislation we will maintain Departmental arrangements that produce outcomes that are, so far as reasonably practicable, at least as good as those required by UK legislation”. Therefore, the MOD intends to undertake a process which mirrors the marine licensing and EIA processes that would be required for non-defence marine construction projects in Scotland.

Copies of the application, including plans showing the location, the proposed works in more detail and presenting an analysis of the environmental implications, are available for inspection free of charge at the following addresses, and by mail on request from smmcqueen@qinetiq.com: The Post Office, Main Road, Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, Argyll, PA24 8AQ and MoD Lochgoil, Douglas Pier, Lochgoilhead, Argyll & Bute, PA24 8AE Any representations or Queries should be made in writing to the applicant by email to: smmqueen@quinetiq.com or by post to Mrs S M McQueen, MoD DG Range, Greenisle, Rosneath, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 0QT, identifying the proposed works and specifying grounds for objection or support, not later than 7th March 2020. The MoD may consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the full return email or postal address of those making the representation. Subsequent submission by the applicant of additional information will be publicised in the same way as the current application.

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The final concert in Helensburgh Music Society’s 40th Anniversary season will be performed in the town this month.

A special Mother’s Day Concert takes place this month at the United Reform Church in Helensburgh.

Fitzroy Quartet, the winners of the Beethoven Prize at the 2nd International Beethoven Chamber Music Competition, will present a programme of music by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Mason.

Tickets for the event are priced at £12, or £5 for students and £1 for under-18s. They can be purchased at the venue in advance, by calling 01436 645006 or on the door from 6.45pm.

The concert will be held at The Tower Digital Arts Centre, Helensburgh, on Saturday March 21 at 7.30pm.

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Miriam Walker, a spokesperson for the choir, said: “The Military Wives Choir is looking forward to performing. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day.”

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Fun First

Glen Loin Loop (clockwise) 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Glen Loin loop via Succoth, return by Glen Loin. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Fun First is a children's charity providing FREE (Donations welcome) FunTime and fitness daily sessions at various locations and times to aid children's development.

MON: Helensburgh Library: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs. TUE: Colgrain Community House: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs; Cardross Library: 1.45-2.30pm, birth-5yrs. WED: Victoria Halls: Fitness sessions, 10.45, 18mth-5yrs. THU: Helensburgh Library: 9.45-11.30am, birth-5yrs. FRI: Centre 81, Garelochhead: 9.45-11am, birth-5yrs. mail@funfirst.org.uk www.funfirst.org.uk www.facebook.com/funfirst1 Weekly (Term time only)

Art Classes

Tai Chi Class

Sunday 1st Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Helensburgh Art Hub Art classes, workshops, exhibitions and events. For more info and booking visit www.helensburgharthub.com

Art Classes The Oak Tree Gallery Art classes available for all ages and abilities. For more info and booking visit www.acornartandtheoaktreegallery.uk

Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club

Sunday 1st Sunday Lunch with Bill Paterson

Cove Burgh Hall 12.30pm. Tickets £10. Well-known Scottish actor Bill Paterson will be in conversation with Ruth Wishart while you enjoy a tasty lunch of home-made soup and a sandwich. Bar and raffle. Tickets available online and at local outlets. coveburghhall.uk

Helensburgh Swimming Pool Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+. See website for training schedule. www.helensburghasc.co.uk Weekly

Monday 2nd

Sunday Meditation Class

Drop In Café

Meditation Centre of Scotland 4-5.30pm. Guided meditation lessons for inner peace and mindfulness. Beginners welcome. All classes are free. Non profit organisation. Donations Welcome (Suggested Amount: £3).

01436 676024 Facebook: @MCS072 Weekly

Dementia Resource Centre MON & FRI: 10-4pm; TUES, WED & THURS: 10-1pm. Everyone is welcome to our community café. All proceeds go towards helping Alzheimer Scotland support people who are living with dementia.

01436 678050 Weekly

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Wednesday 25th

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Meet our Experts on Back and Sciatica Pain

Friday 20th Meet our Experts on Cataracts 1-2-1 Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ Ten minute slots available from 11am12pm. Are you suffering from cataracts and would like to explore options for treatment? Come along to our free ten minute 1-2-1 appointment.

Nuffield Health Glasgow Central Fitness & Wellbeing Club, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 7-8.30pm. Are you suffering from back or sciatica pain? Come along to our free information session on back and sciatica pain its causes.

Thursday 26th Meet our Experts on General Eye Health 1-2-1

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, 25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ 3-4pm. Are you suffering from general eye health concerns such as dry eyes or squints/double vision and would like to explore further options for treatment?

Come along to our free ten minute 1-21 appointment.

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

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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

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Nuffield Health Glasgow Central Fitness & Wellbeing Club, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 7-8.30pm. Are you suffering from hip or knee pain? Come along to our free information session on hip and knee pain, its causes, diagnosis and the latest treatment options available.

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

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4pm. Intermediate. Warm welcome to new members.

Kay 01436 676718 / John 01436 82851 Weekly (Sept-May)

U3A Monthly Meeting Helensburgh Parish Hall 2pm. Mr Christie will talk on The closing years of the British Empire in Africa as described through the letters of a British District Officer. U3A welcomes new members and returning members. u3asites.org.uk/helensburgh/events

Strength and Balance

Earth Science "21 best places to explore Scotland's Geology"

Guide Hall, John Street, Helensburgh 2.15-4pm. Julian Hill will be giving his final presentation on "21 best places to explore Scotland's Geology", Illustrated with slides and rocks, from Shetland to Solway. 01369 703869

Yoga Class

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

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Helensburgh Widows & Widowers Group

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

Pam Durrant 07904 074013 First Monday of every month

Rotary Club of Helensburgh and Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6.30pm. Always stimulating, visitors welcome. 01436 820352 Weekly

Males Tales Helensburgh

Drumfork Club, Helensburgh 6.30-8pm. Free. Males Tales Helensburgh provide somewhere for all men to come and have the opportunity to talk openly with each other. No registration taken.

Open door policy. FB Males Tales Helensburgh, malestaleshelensburgh@yahoo.co.uk 1st & 3rd Monday of every month

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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Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society

Victoria Halls 2-3pm. A chair-based exercise class aimed at improving muscular strength around the joints and improving balance. 01436 672224 Weekly (also on Thursdays)

Cove Burgh Hall 8pm. MON 2nd: The Lochside Press – Reporting the Hyperlocal, by Julian Calvert. MON 9th: AGM and Quiz. contact@covekilcregganlitsoc.org www.covekilcregganlitsoc.org Also on 9th March

Geein’ It Laldy: Ukulele Group

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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

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

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

Dance Scottish

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 8pm. We provide classes in traditional Scottish Dance. Come on your own or with a partner. All abilities welcome.

Experienced, qualified dance teachers.

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Tuesday 3rd 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

Veterans' Brunch Club

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 17th & 31st

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TUE: 9.30am, 10.40am (50+) & 12.30pm; WED: 9.30am, 10.40am (Chair based), 12pm, 1.15pm (Stretch - 30min), 5.15pm, 6.20pm & 7.30pm. THU: 9.30am.

FRI: 9.20am & 10.30am. 07880 630065 Facebook: @Mind body and movement studio Weekly

Meditation Centre of Scotland 6-7.15pm. Learn the chanting and meditation methods from the Thai Buddhist Community. Beginners welcome. All classes are free. Non profit organisation. Donations Welcome (Suggested Amount: £3).

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Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7.30pm. New members always welcome. kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com www.helensburghoratorio.co.uk Weekly

Helensburgh Dorian Choir United Reformed Church 7.15pm. A reminder for “old” members and an invitation for “new” to come along to our first rehearsal. Our Spring Concert is on Friday 8 May 2020. tschooling56@gmail.com Weekly

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

Becky 07547895058 Weekly

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

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Cove and Kilcreggan Stay and Play

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

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club

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

Local Vocals

Helensburgh Parish Church 1.30pm. Fun community choir, dementia friendly. 01436 671613 alisongildea@argylltsi.org.uk Weekly

Cardross Baby and Toddler Group Cardross Parish Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play! cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Weekly (Term time only)

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Jubilee Room, Victoria Halls 10-12pm. WED 4th: The Tower Cinema.

WED 11th: Quiz. WED 18th: Introduction to British Sign Language. WED 25th: Games. Jean 01436 674966 Weekly (Aug-Jun)

Dumbarton & District MS Group Drop In Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre 12.30-4.30pm. All MS welcome, plenty of chat, coffee/tea, lunch, exercise class, themed parties and transport available door to door. Fortnightly

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Hermitage Academy Library 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Join our Facebook group for details. Fortnightly

Thursday 5th

Chanting & Meditation Class

Wednesday 4th

Helensburgh Rotary Club

Helensburgh Digital Photography Club

Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 3-5pm. A free drop-in café for all school goers with toast, toppings, games, music and a quiet homework corner. familyministry@helensburghcos.org Weekly

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Victoria Bridge Club

Wednesday Bridge Club Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 1-4.30pm. Come along to play some gentle, and friendly, duplicate Bridge. We would be very glad if some others came to join us. Single players and partners welcome.

01436 674202 / 01389 841 466 Weekly (Sept-May)

Cove and Kilcreggan SWI Cove Burgh Hall 2pm. Susannah Conran will talk to us about Podiatry. Competitions are a food item made from stale bread and a floral arrangement in a child's wellington. janetatidswell@outlook.com

1st Helensburgh Boys' Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 6.30pm. We play games, learn new skills and enjoy trips out. Why not come along and give it a try! For all boys aged 5-18. firsthelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly (Term time only)

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. All welcome.

07979 206845 Weekly

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

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 are socially isolated. www.facebook.com/welcometorecovery Weekly

Change Works in Argyll

Three Villages Hall, Arrochar THU: 1-8pm. SAT: 10-12pm. Change Works in Argyll is supporting households and businesses to reduce heating and electricity costs, lower carbon emissions and reduce their environmental impact.

01301 707183 argyll@changeworks.org.uk Weekly

Helensburgh Ladies Country Dancing

Guide Hall, John Street 2-4pm. Classes in traditional Scottish dance with an experienced, enthusiastic & patient teacher. Easy going and social occasion for all. Come on your own or bring a partner. All abilities, beginners welcome. Full term fee £25, drop-in classes £3. 1st session free. Weekly

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Calendar of events Evening Meditation Class

Meditation Centre of Scotland 6-7.30pm. Guided meditation course for inner peace and mindfulness. Beginners welcome. All classes are free. Non profit organisation. Donations welcome (Suggested amount: £3).

01436 676024 Facebook: @MCS072 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

Scouts

Kilcreggan Scout Hut 7-9pm. Ages 10-14. Would you like to try archery, canoeing, rock climbing, camping and cooking? Try Scouts. Weekly

Versus Arthritis

Helensburgh Golf Club 7-9pm. Scotland Versus Arthritis is aimed at getting people with arthritis together for an evening of fun. Entertainment nights, speakers with light suppers, buffet nights, and coach outings. Governed by Scotland Versus Arthritis, who are based in Glasgow. If you would like to come along or get more info please call our Chairman Mr Ron Wilson. 01436 675546 First Thursday of every month

Three Villages Hall, Arrochar 10.30am. Enjoy coffee and fresh home baking, every Saturday in Arrochar.

01301 702669 admin@threevillages.org.uk

Friday 6th

Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café

Chair Yoga Classes Cove Burgh Hall 1-2pm. £5, includes refreshments. For those not agile enough to enjoy a regular yoga class but who would like to experience the mental and physical benefits. No equipment necessary.

07799 031649 Weekly

Knitting Bee Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30pm. All abilities welcome.

01436 671613 Weekly

1st Helensburgh Girls' Brigade The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. GB is the place to 'bee'. All girls from P1 to S6 are welcome to come along and join the fun - games, crafts, baking, outings and lots more. Why not come and make some new friends! 07921189074 gbhelensburgh@gmail.com Weekly (Term time only)

Horse McDonald Cove Burgh Hall Doors open 7.15pm, 8pm start. Tickets £10. Horse McDonald is one of Scotland’s most iconic singer songwriters whose 9 albums have won world-wide acclaim and who has toured with headliners like Tina Turner, Burt Bacharach and Bryan Ferry.

Bar and raffle. Tickets available online and at local outlets. coveburghhall.uk

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Saturday 7th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Beinn an Lochain 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From layby cross the burn and follow an indistinct path to the north ridge and then ascend this ridge to the summit. There are some rocky sections to be avoided in icy conditions. Return by same route. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Market in the Square

Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am-4pm. Fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish and craft stalls.

Second Saturday of every month

Bookbug

Helensburgh Library 10am. Come along and enjoy the fun, sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies and young children. Bookbug has many benefits including supporting children’s language, learning and social skills. It’s fun, free and simple, and the benefits will last their lifetime. All Welcome! Weekly

Fairtrade Coffee Morning

Helensburgh U.R.C 10am. Fairtrade goods and books on sale.

Coffee & Biscuit £2. 01436 672352

Contraflow Coffee Morning

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 10am-12pm. Various stalls from local sellers. Warm welcome for all. £2.50 entrance includes tea/coffee and home baking. admin@contraflow.org.uk

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra

St Michael's Church Hall, Helensburgh 10-12pm. Players of all ages and levels are welcome to join us, we have vacancies in all sections. Come along and give it a go.

We provide percussion instruments.

07976 726822 Weekly

Grey Matters

Guide 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.

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St Michael and All Angels Church 7pm. Faure Requiem and short choruses from well-known oratorios. For tickets and information see www.cityofglasgowchorus.org

Sue Carpenter’s Bi-Annual Quiz Night Cove Burgh Hall Doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start. Sue Carpenter’s now famous bi-annual quiz night is back, so time to get your thinking caps on and your team (max 6) organised.

Entry costs £3 per person. If you can’t make up a full team, come along and you’ll get slotted in. Bring you own bottle/ snacks. coveburghhall.uk

Tuesday 10th Helensburgh Flower Club

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm Members’ Day and Competitions.

Bring along your competition entries and enjoy the entertainment and refreshments. All welcome. helensburghflowerclub@gmail.com Second Tuesday of every month

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Room 3, Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome.

Wednesday 11th Cardross, Colgrain & Craigendoran Senior Citizens Association Cardross Parish Church Halls 2pm. Tea, chat, table top games and speakers. New members welcome.

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Saturday 14th Town Centre Litter Pick

Outside Helensburgh Parish Church 3-4.30pm. The start of our monthly litter picking events in Helensburgh town. Stay as long or as little as you like, we're grateful for any time you can give! Young helpers welcome.

Please bring: gloves and a rubbish bag. We can usually provide litter picks, but please bring your own if you have one. Organised by Plastic Free Helensburgh, find us on Facebook. 01436 679565 reclyffe_ lambert@yahoo.co.uk Second Saturday of every month

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Saturday 21st

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

RSPB Group Outing

Beinn Lochain (Lochgoilhead) 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From Lettermay we follow the Cowal Way along good forestry roads and paths to the waterfall below the Curra Lochain and then up to Curra Lochain, ascend steeply north up the open hillside to the summit of Beinn Lochain.

Descend, west to Cruach na Cioba and then southeast, to re-join the Cowal Way for return. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Bring & Buy Coffee Morning St. Modans Parish Church, Rosneath 10-12pm. Join us for a fun morning with a cuppa, something good to eat and a chat.

Home baking, raffle, tombola and much more. Donation to all the tables will be much appreciated. Adults £2, Children £1.

01436 831848

Allander Jazz Band Concert Main Hall, Helensburgh Parish Church 7.30pm. Admission by ticket only, available from the Church Office. Tickets £8, includes a light supper.

Sunday 15th

Thursday 12th

Garelochhead Beach Clean

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

3 Villages Camera Club

3 Villages Hall, Arrochar 7.30pm. This month's meeting will cover the topic of taking 'long-exposure' photos.

All welcome. Members £2, non-members £3. sue.cnoc@gmail.com Monthly

Helensburgh Art Club

Helensburgh Sailing Club 7.30pm. Members will be reviewing their work of the past year. New members welcome. helensburghartclub.co.uk

Friday 13th

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

Wednesday 18th

RSPB Loch Lomond Reserve 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool. A Group Outing to visit the RSPB Loch Lomond Reserve to look at the latest developments & the spring birds. Dress for the outdoors and bring a packed lunch.

01436 821178 laighfield@gmail.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Family Movie Night

Beinn á Mhanaich 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Up the Strone to 550m and then along ridged moorland with a dip before the final climb to the summit.

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

The Bridge Main Hall, Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. For families and young teens, free popcorn. All welcome, adults can stay or leave the children (Leaders have PVG).

Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily. 07930114239 familyministry@helensburghcos.org

Helensburgh Dorian Choir’s Spring Coffee Morning

Sunday 22nd

United Reform, Church Hall 10-12pm. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served at a cost of £3. There will also be a tombola stall and a cake and candy stall, where you will find home-baked goodies and feast treats. All welcome.

Lomond & Clyde Community Orchestra Spring Concert

Victoria Halls, Helensburgh 11-12pm. FREE. Followed by home baking and raffle. A great way to get back into playing in a group. Recruitment drive in the next year for young musicians now that there is no orchestra at Hermitage Academy.

Prize Bingo and Curry Night

Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7pm. Tickets are limited so early booking essential. All welcome.

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Circuit of Killearn 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. From the start, we walk along the West Highland Way to Gartness, then on a minor road to Killearn. Follow the pipe track to Glengoyne distillery and the West Highland Way back to the start.

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

Military Wives Choir United Reform Church, Helensburgh 3pm. Tickets £8/free for 8yrs and under, includes refreshments and home baking.

Tickets available through Eventbrite and M&Co, Helensburgh. www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/mothering-sunday-concert-with-themilitary-wives-choir-tickets-89573463641.

RSPB Local Group Meeting The Guide Hall, John Street 7.30pm. Conserving waders in the upper Clyde - a talk by Dan Brown (RSPB) on the RSPB's work in the conservation of Curlew, Lapwing etc in the upper Clyde valley.

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Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Centre 10-1pm. A Senior Solicitor from Blackadders Solicitors will be available to answer questions on any legal concerns.

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Church Halls, Colquhoun Square 10.30am. £2. Prof. Mike Barrett will be speaking about 'The Scottish Encounter with Tropical Disease'. Talking of the initial discovery and ongoing efforts to control the likes of malaria, sleeping sickness etc. Meeting open to all U3A members.

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Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Concert

Beinn Bhreac and Ben Reoch from Glen Douglas 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Short walk along the Glen Douglas road, towards Invergroin, to pick up the hill track to Beinn Bhreac. Climb steeply, north-east, up hill to the summit.

Leave the summit heading north-northwest to the 632m top and onto the summit of Ben Reoch. Return via the outward route or possibly via Tullich Hill decision to be made on the day. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7.30pm. Helensburgh Oratorio Choir present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and Jonathan Dove’s Arion and the Dolphin.

Featuring children from Rhu Primary.

Tickets: School £12; Students £6; Under 16 £2. Available from Choir members, Church Office and the Scandinavian Shop. kathryn_clark60@hotmail.com

Wednesday 25th Dog Day

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.

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Last Wednesday of every month

Thursday 26th Helensburgh & Lomond Carers SCIO Quiz Night

Helensburgh Golf Club 7pm. £3 entry per person. Come along and get your thinking hats on! Maximum team size of 6 people. 01436 673444

Friday 27th Ceilidh Dance Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinsons Support Group

Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice. 07976 866647 helensburghpsg@gmail.com Last Wednesday of every month

Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel 8pm-Midnight. Helensburgh & District Highland Association regular monthly dance, visit the website for more information. Members: £8, Visitors: £10, Children: half price. All welcome!

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Helensburgh Beach Clean

The Pier Slipway Helensburgh Beach 10-12pm. We look forward to as many of our volunteers as can make it, new volunteers are welcome to join us. Please bring suitable gloves. Even if you can only manage 30 minutes come along, it all makes a difference. Organised

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Coffee Morning

Main Hall, Helensburgh Parish Church 10-12pm. Admission £2, includes tea or coffee, sausage rolls and biscuits. Stalls include cakes, unused gifts, books.

Loch Venachar Circuit 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. A complete circuit of Loch Venachar. The walk starts from the car park near Brig o' Turk and heads out along the slopes to the north side of the loch before returning, close to the loch, on the south side. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Rhu Clean-up Crew

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

Sunday @ Seven – Music for Passion Sunday

Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm. A specially devised sequence of words and music to mark this important date in the church’s calendar. The concert lasts one hour. Entry is free, opportunity to give a donation as you leave. 01436 676880 office@helensburghcos.org

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ORATORIO SINGS ORFF AND DOVE Helensburgh Oratorio Choir will perform a double bill with both adults and children on stage this month.

The concert will take place in Helensburgh Parish Church on Sunday March 22 from 7.30pm.

Winter may not yet have disappeared, but it’s time to add Helensburgh’s Summer Festival to your diary.

This popular annual event will take place from 10am to 4pm in Colquhoun Square on August 8 this year and promises more of the summery fun that has made it a firm favourite locally.

In addition to arts, crafts and local food producers’ stalls, there will be music and sideshows to entertain the crowds, as well as information displays from local organisations.

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The first piece is Jonathan Dove’s Arion and the Dolphin, which will include the children’s choir from Rhu Primary School.

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The second performance of the evening is Carl Orff’s well known scenic cantata Carmina Burana, which begins with the dramatic O Fortuna.

The choir’s director Susannah Wapshott will conduct the performance and the choir will also be supported by a number of soloists, including soprano Barbara Cole Walton, counter tenor Matthew Paine and Baritone David Stout.

Entry costs £12 for adults, £6 for students and £2 for under 16s. Tickets are available from choir members, Helensburgh Parish Church office and The Scandinavian Shop on Sinclair Street in Helensburgh.

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Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Helensburgh Parish Church Hall.

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EAT CAKE AND RAISE FUNDS A local association of arts and crafts members is inviting people to eat cake, drink tea and raise funds for a poignant charity.

The Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans Association is hosting a pop-up tearoom at Helensburgh Parish Church Hall on March 28, from 10.30am to 3pm.

All profits will be donated to Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).

Angela Coates, co-chair of HLAA, said: “We made the decision two years ago to run a pop-up tearoom while still having our regular craft fairs.

“We chose CHAS because we wanted to support Robin House in Balloch. We did quite well in the first year and raised a couple of hundred pounds.

“Last year, we were delighted to raise a lot more, £975, through the sale of teas, coffees and cake, as well as raffled items and generous donations. This year we hope to do the same again.”

All the cakes in the pop-up tearoom are made by the two chairs of HLAA, Angela and Heather Little, and there will be a range of crafts on sale, too.

HLAA comprises a group of local artisans who believe that much can be gained from small craft and artisan businesses working together. It is a non-profit making association.

The group provides support and

advice to fellow artisans and hosts regular craft fairs for members to sell their work. They offer advice on how to market and advertise products for sale.

The craft fairs are held at least monthly in Helensburgh Parish Church Hall, as well as in other locations throughout the year, with a range of stalls hosted by jewellers, sewers, potters and artists, to name a few. New members are always welcome and can enquire about joining HLAA. For further information see helensburghartisans.co.uk and www.facebook.com/ HelloArtisans.

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THE MATCH OF THE YEAR JOB VACANCY A New Year tradition continued in Cardross as married men and single men went head-to-head on the football pitch.

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Afterwards, the teams headed This year, almost 30 men laced up to the Cardross Inn for a night of food, drink and entertainment their boots for a game that was played in monsoon-like conditions and to discuss the big talking at the village’s Station Park pitch. points of the afternoon’s match.

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FUND-RAISER FOR SKATEBOARDERS KEEP CALM AND TATTOO Young people from Helensburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skatepark PLAN YOUR WEDDING Project are set to benefit from a charity event.

Planning a wedding is one of the happiest, most exciting, and most stressful, times of your life.

Argyll and Bute Registrars are taking the strain out of the planning for local couples by putting on a free Wedding Showcase in collaboration with HLCC Events, at the Civic Centre Sunday 22 March,12.00-4.00pm.

They are bringing all the best local vendors they can to the event, it is the ideal place to get great ideas and potentially book everything you need for your big day all under one roof.

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The skatepark project team, led by Jacqueline Hood, is also organising an open day this summer to allow local people to go along and chat to the young skaters, while watching some of their moves.

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DELIVERY EVERY DAY 5.30-9.30pm

takeaway and delivery menu THE STARTERS Vegetable Pakora

3.99

Chicken Pakora

4.99

Haggis Pakora

4.99

Onion Bhajl

3.99

Spiced Garlic Mushroom

3.99

Mouth watering mushrooms cooked with a hint of garlic & aromatic herbs

INDIAN DE SWAAD KHANE

Chicken Tlkka

Marinated chicken barbecued to juicy perfection in the clay oven

Chicken Chaat

3.99

Jaipuri Samosa

3.99

Chicken drumsticks sated in a sweet and sour tangy sauce

Indian pastry stuffed with an exotic fusion of spiced vegetables

Amritsari Tai Machi (Fish Pakora)

4.99

Mouth watering fried Fish with host of spices is a popular street food in Amritsar Punjab

MIXED STARTER (FOR 2)

8.99

Combination of Haggis Pakora, Vegeatable Pakora, Chicken Pakora, Chicken Chaat, Onion Bhaji & Samosa

Tikka Masala

Dopiaza

Flavoursome fusion of ginger, garlic, peppers and onions

POORI SELECTIONS

Chasni

An exquisitely creamy sauce with a twist of sweet ‘n’ sour

Rogan Josh

Fusion of tomatoes, paprika and a host of spices

Jalfrezi

Madras

Cooked in a traditionally very hot spicy curry with extra chillies

Korma

Classic mild & creamy

4.99 3.99

Chicken 8.50

10.99

King Prawn Tandoori

14.50

Lamb Tikka

11.99

Shashlik

11.99

Tandoori Chicken (On The Bone)

11.25

Kebabi Khazana (Mixed Grill)

14.95

King prawns marinated in a homemade yoghurt, fresh lemon juice and spices and barbecued in a clay oven Skewered chicken, onions, capsicums & tomatoes barbecued until bursting with flavour Tandoori Chicken, seekh kebab, lamb tikka, chicken tikka & king prawn

SUBZI MANDI SE

Pumjabi Daal Tadka

Subz Miloni

Mixed yellow lentils tempered with garlic, ginger and onion

Bombay Aloo

Potatoes sauthed in our chef’s piquant tomato gravy

Chick peas simmered in a fusion of aromatic punjabi spices A delicious hot mixed vegetable curry with selected spices and spinach

Paneer Makhani

Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy makhani sauce

Saag Aloo

Chunks of potato cooked with spinach

Saag Paneer

Spinach cooked with homemadeIndian cottage cheese

Daal Makhani

Black whole lentils coked over 24 hours on a tandoor with tomato & aromatic spices with dollops of butter, a must try highly recommended!!

Main Dish 7.50

Chana Masala

Side Dish 4.95

(VEGETARIAN)

Our vegetarian dishes are inspired by the lush market gardens of India Home made cottage cheese simmered in a rich boon style with onions and peppers

Lamb curry is a variation of the dish that originated during the British Raj

Rajasthani Laal Maas (Rajasthan) Spicy Lamb hails from Rajasthan cooked with yoghurt and hot spices such as red chillis, coriander & whole masala Chicken Kolhapuree (Maharashtra) Chicken pieces cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a variety of different masalas to give that authentic taste

7.95

Murgh tah-a-tak (Punjab)

8.95

Scottish delight with an Indian twist

A potent fusion of delicately spiced juliennes of chicken, onions and peppers

Chicken cooked in peppers mix of spices and shallot onions

Puran Singh Da Tari Wala Murgh (Ambala)

Chicken cooked with abundance of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & secret spices of Puran Singh famous at the road side eateries in India

Kangra Chicken (Himichal)

Cicken curry enriched with royal texture cooked with brown onions, yoghurt, ginger, garlic & himalian spices

Plain Nan Garlic Nan Peshwari Nan (Sweet) Keema Nan (Mince) Vegetable Nan

AVAILABLE ALL DAY

VEGAN THALI ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION

Lamb Chicken Vegetarian

Jaipuri

Potent fusion of peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies & a touch of coconut simmered in exotic jaipuri spices

King Prawn 12.50

£11.95 £10.95 £9.95

11.99

8.95

Butter Chicken (Punjab)

8.95

Bombay Bakra (Maharashtra)

8.95

Tandoori chicken breast, gently poached in a butter tomato sauce flavoured with fenugreek Lamb simmered until tender in an aromatic blend of spinach and mustard leaves

Poppadom Spiced Onions

ACCOMPANIMENTS Garlic & Coriander Nan 3.25 Cheese Nan 3.25 Tandoori Roti 1.50 Plain Paratha 2.75 Keema Paratha (Mince) 3.50

2.50 2.99 3.25 3.50 3.25

Vegetable Paratha Saffron Rice Boiled Rice Mushroom Rice Egg Fried Rice

ACCOMPANIMENTS 0.99 1.30

Mango Chutney Mixed Pickle

1.30 1.30

Medium

Mild

Raita Chips

Hot

SET MEAL FOR 1

SET MEAL FOR 2

1 Poppadom and Spiced Onions

2 Poppadom and Spiced Onions

23.95

STARTERS

Choice of two from: Vegetable Pakora • Onion Bhaji Chicken Chaat • Chicken Pakora

Choice of one from: Vegetable Pakora • Onion Bhaji • Chicken Chaat

MAIN COURSE

Choice of one from: Traditional Curry • Korma • Bhoona • Patia • Dopiaza The above dishes can be made with: Chicken • Lamb • Vegetable Served with a choice of one from: Saffron Rice • Boiled Rice • Plain Nan Bread

BIRYANI Lamb / Chicken / Veg simmered in basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamon, saffron, fenugreek and garnished with coriander

Tantalising tandoori spices, tangy chickpeas, a flourish of fresh creamy yoghurt

ROTI TE CHAWAL

STARTERS

Chattinad Chicken (Tamilnadu South India)

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (Hyderabad)

Balti

Great of chicken, simmered in a mild creamy tomato sauce

Mince & Tatties Curry (Glasgow)

11.95

ONE POT CURRY @ 9.95 Railway Lamb Curry (Indian Railway)

Cooked in a rich and flavoursome condensed sauce with plenty of ginger, garlic and tomatoes

Simmered in a rich garlic tarka with lashings of wicked green chillies

Lamb 8.95

Soft, tender lamb cooked inna traditional home style sauce

Chicken Tikka

Kadhai Paneer

Bhoona

A must for the curry connoisseur 8.50 Lucknowi Murgh (Lucknow)

Lamb Desi

Savour the authentic aroma of these sizzling dishes served straight from the tandoor complemented by our chef’s special sauce, rice and fresh salad

Chicken on the bone marinated with traditional spices cooked in a clay oven

The original classic

SPECIAL TWIST

(TANDOORI SELECTION)

Tender Pieces of lamb marinated in yoghurt flavoured with Indian spices and cooked in a clay oven

Traditional Curry

South Indian Garlic Chilli

Vegetable 7.75

TANDOOR KE ANGAARE SE Pieces of chicken marinated in homemade yoghurt, spices and barbecued in the clay oven

Malaidar

Cooked with onions, tomatoes, Spinach puree and wicked garlic, ginger & spices green chillies simmered in a rich ginger and garlic tarka Dhansac with a flourish of fresh cream Cooked with curried lentils & Jalandhri well seasoned spices Slightly spicy sauce infused Karahi Bhoona with ginger, garlic, green Simmered karahi style in a chillies, peppers and finished rich garam masala with an with a flourish of coconut abundance of onions and cream chopped capsicums

Chunk of onions, tomatoes & Peppers tempered with mustard seeds.

Poori (light thin deep fried chapati) choice of fillings: 5.99 Chicken 4.99 Chaana (Chickpeas)

King Prawn Prawn

(TASTE OF INDIA)

5.50

MAIN COURSE

Choice of two from: Karahi • Tikka Masala • Rogen Josh Chasni • Bhoona • Korma • South Indian Garlic Chilli The above dishes can be made with: Chicken • Lamb • Vegetable Served with a choice of two from: Saffron Rice • Boiled Rice • Plain Nan Bread

3.25 2.75 2.60 2.95 2.95

1.30 2.25 Extra Hot GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS FOR MILITARY, NHS & POLICE COLLECTIONS ALL DAY EVERY DAY OUTSIDE CATERING AVAILABLE

COUPLES NIGHT IN 28.95 Bottleof House Wine or 2 Bottles of Cobra Choice of Red, White or Rose

2 Poppadoms + Spiced Onions Any 2 Starters • Any 2 Main Courses Any 2 Sundries Excludes Seafood and Tandoori Dishes

For Collection and Delivery Only

T: 01436 67 66 65 29 JAMES STREET, HELENSBURGH G84 8AS TAKEAWAY, DELIVERY & RESERVATION

V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E @ W W W. M A S A L AT W I S T. C O. U K

Family owned with family values

A friendly, professional service to offer you a wide range of high quality bespoke kitchens, manufactured locally, at great prices.

Contemporary

Modern Classic

Traditional

Call into your local showroom: 14 Meadowbank Street, Dumbarton G82 1SD. We also have showrooms in: Bishopbriggs East Kilbride Falkirk Hillington

Visit us online at:

thekitchendepot.co.uk