ParkLife Magazine December 2017

Your what’s on guide and advertiser for West Stirlingshire, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

88 pages packed full of local information to prepare you for a wonderful Festive season!

What’s On Locally...

Pantos, Christmas Markets, Nights Out, Dining & don’t forget the Competitions!

Park Life Local Christmas Shopping Guide for Gift ideas for the whole family!

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THE OAK TREE INN Muddy Boots Welcome

Christmas Vouchers Our Christmas Room vouchers make an ideal present, at just £50 for an overnight B&B stay from January to March. See our website for full terms and conditions and a link to purchase vouchers. We’ve also got a stack of other Christmas present ideas, including an exclusive Balmaha calendar, with paintings of local landscapes.

Christmas at The Oak Tree Come and see the Christmas decorations in Balmaha, with The Oak Tree all wrapped up for the festive season. Choose between items from our special Christmas menu, or our regular menu. Check our website for the menus and also details of our Bubbly at The Bells meal to see in the new-year on Hogmanay.

Loch Lomond Coffee Co. We are shortly opening Loch Lomond first coffee roastery at St Mocha in Balmaha. St Mocha is renowned for its coffee and soon all of the coffee served will be freshly roasted on site. You will also be able to purchase bags of coffee beans, with a donation from each bag sold going to support the conservation of the red squirrels in the National Park.

Work at The Oak Tree Inn We offer flexible working at The Oak Tree Inn, Village Shop and St Mocha. If are interested in working in our restaurant, kitchen, coffee shop or village shop we’d like to hear from you. E-mail recruitment@theoaktreeinn.co.uk with details of your previous employment and availability. If a suitable vacancy comes up we’ll be back in touch.

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Home of the Steamship Sir Walter Scott

12.30pm and 2.30pm 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th December 2017 Join our popular ‘Sail with Santa’ festive hour long cruise on the iconic Steamship Sir Walter Scott.

Santa and his helpers will spend time with each child and give them a wrapped up present. Adults are not left out as they can warm up with a glass of hot mulled wine included in the price.

1.00pm and 2.30pm 1st & 2nd January 2018 Enjoy our one hour ‘New Year Celebration Cruise’ aboard the Steamship Sir Walter Scott, taking in the magical scenery of Loch Katrine and the Trossachs.

Join us in a complimentary toast to the Auld and New Year with traditional, locally produced shortbread whilst listening to live Scottish folk music.

Please note the events cruises are very popular so booking ahead is recommended. Performers and cruises are subject to change.

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Take a break this winter in one of our 8 new cosy Lochs and Bens Eco Lodges (4 en-suite with underfloor heating) and enjoy cruise and cycle hire discounts. Alternatively park your motorhome at one of our specially designated spaces near Trossachs Pier with new hook up facilities.

Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine,

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Yes it’s that time of year again and the Christmas Season is officially upon us when there are many special dishes on the table, loads of movies on the telly, too many chocolates consumed and Hogmanay round the corner.

Our pages are full of ideas to take the stress away, local present shopping ideas along with where to get your wine, Christmas trees and family/Business night outs.

We hope you enjoy this edition and we look forward to seeing you back in 2018.

Katrina, Heather & Lisa

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t: 07799 778086 Useful local Numbers ������������������������������������������������������������ 11 Ben Lomond �������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-15 Gift Guide ��������������������������������������������������� 18,19,20,21,23,36 Mugdock Events ������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Local What’s On ��������������������������������������������������������������� 26-27 Loch Lomond Shores Events �������������������������������������������������� 29 Cinema ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Pantos & Plays ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Fitness Listings ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 38 Fun Recipe ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44 Nick Nairn Recipe ������������������������������������������������������������������ 48 East Loch Lomond Community Trust �������������������������������� 52-53 Scottish Cook Books �������������������������������������������������������������� 55 Trossachs Search & Rescue ��������������������������������������������������� 60 Gardening Tips ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 66 Simple Skills Saves Lives ��������������������������������������������������������� 76 Index ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 84 A5 Gartness beer '17.indd 1

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Local guide to Halloween and Guy Fawkes nights

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Local business owner invents system to radically reduce heating bills With the cost of heating our homes every year a large chunk out of our incomes, are you wishing there was a way to enhance your existing heating boiler or heat pump and have a warmer home but cost you less.

Save up to half the cost of heating your home!

Then our local entrepreneur Mr Jim Bisset has the answer to your wishes. The owner of BisKit Controls Ltd based in Thornhill Stirling has invented a revolutionary new way to increase the heat from your radiators by up to 20%, stop the rusting inside your radiators, remove any existing dirt in the pipes and radiators, enhancing the heat transfer from your boiler to the heating fluid so your boiler gets up to temperature faster saving you money.

Hello, I’m Hydro Genie and I’m here to grant you three wishes...

The name of this innovation is Hydro Genie and comes in a number of combinations to reduce the bills in any size of home or small office.

Testing of the the system was carried out in conjunction with the Scottish Government funded Scottish Environmental Technologies Network (SETN) on a 3 bed house where a 49% reduction in gas consumed was recorded.

To make your home instantly warmer

So if you are wishing there was a way to reduce your Oil, LPG, Gas or Electric bills then the Hydro Genie System can grant your wishes.

Jim said: “It struck me some years ago that if there was some way to implement “Henrys Law” and “Graham’s Law 1 of Diffusion” into heating fluid, the transfer of heat to and from the fluid could lead to energy savings being made and a reduction in carbon emissions, so that’s how Hydro Genie Systems evolved into what we are able to offer clients to day, a retro fit system that can provide that next leap in boiler and heat pump efficiency for heating homes and commercial buildings.

To dramatically reduce your

heating bills To make your home more

Our systems are a cost effective alternative to renewable heating systems but can also enhance existing renewable heating systems”.

BisKit Controls Ltd have approaching 200 systems installed and each install comes with a government granted 15% reduction on the full installation cost for everyone in the UK. 1

Hydro Genie is the trading name of: Biskit Controls Ltd, Orchard Mill, Back Loan, Thornhill, Stirling, Scotland FK8 3QB T: 01786 850 375 E: hydrogeniesales@gmail.com www.hydro-genie.co.uk @RduceURBills @RduceURBills @RduceURBills

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BiskitBiskit Controls Biskit Controls Controls Limited Limited Limited

With installers appointed across the UK and Eire, BisKit Controls Ltd have a healthy order book and continue to provide Warmer Homes for their growing number of clients who continue to provide them with positive feed back.

The outlay on a Hydro Genie System is quickly recovered from the savings made in around 2 - 4 years depending on the fuel spend and comes with a 5 year parts warranty and a performance agreement.

Domestic Hydro Genie Systems and their Commercial Heating and Cooling HydrO2 Systems, are both trading names of BisKit Controls Ltd.

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Furniture & interiors The Furniture Shop, Arnprior, near Stirling. FK8 3HA. Tel. 01786 870685.

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• Windows and Doors Replaced

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Park Life Useful Numbers Police Non-Emergency 101 Police Emergency 999 or 112 Scottish Power 0800 0270072 Stirling Council 08452 777000 Water Help Line 0800 0778 778 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 The Samaritans 24hr 08457 90 90 90 Libraries Strathblane 01360 770737 Drymen 01360 660751 Balfron 01360 440407 Callander 01877 331544 Balloch 01389 608989 Schools covered by Park Life Mag Aberfoyle 01877 382278 Balfron High 01360 440469 Balfron 01360 440027 Buchanan 01360 870215 Buchlyvie 01360 850311 Callander 01877 331576 Drymen 01360 660410 Fintry 01360 860204 Gartmore 01877 382343 Gargunnock 01786 860291 Killearn 01360 550430 Kippen 01786 870373 Mclaren High 01877 330156 Port of Menteith 01877 385225 Strathblane 01360 770608 Thornhill 01786 850207

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Inspiring Potential

Lomond School invites applications for August 2018 entry from P1 to S6.

If you would like to visit the school and see what Lomond has to offer or find out more about the application process, please contact the Admissions Office.

Application deadline: 12th January 2018 Lomond School bus calls at Killearn, Drymen, Gartocharn and Balloch.

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L A S T H O M E S . L A S T C HA N C E JUST ASK CALA A typical CALA showhome – upgrades shown at an additional cost

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Take a walk on the Ben Lomond Start Rowardennan Car Park Distance 7.5 Miles | Time 4.5 - 5.5 Hours Climb steadily, through oak woods to start with and then through an area of cleared forestry where only the few silver birch trees remain at present. After a short while cross a track and continue on the uphill path.

STAGE 2 Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding the 30,000 people who make it to the top each yeaR with fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and far into the hills to the north and the Trossachs to the east.

Cross a small bridge and soon there are the first views of part of Loch Lomond. Pass through a gate onto the open hill where cattle and sheep graze. The path continues to climb at a steady gradient, the views of the Loch becoming more impressive with each step. Pass through another gate. The ground becomes less steep and the final peak comes into view with the prominent zig-zag of the path visible on the right hand side.

STAGE 1

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Starting point is Rowardennan car park where there is an information centre and toilets. The mountain is not in view from the car park but can be seen from the metal jetty on the loch shore. The ascent starts from a clearly marked path at the back of the information building.

Keep following the path as it sticks to the broad ridge of the mountain. There are good views of the islands in Loch Lomond behind. The path climbs steeply on the final ascent to the summit ridge before levelling off to curve to the left around the rim of the very impressive eastern

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e wild side... corrie which has been hidden until this point.

STAGE 4

From the summit trig point there are stunning views in all directions, particularly of the southern end of Loch Lomond and its islands. It is rare to be alone at the top, as this is one of Scotland’s favourite mountains, popular with visitors and locals including fell runners who make numerous ascents in a year. The easiest and most usual route back is to retrace your outward route, but there is a rougher alternative which is not recommended unless experienced climber especially in winter.

STAGE 5 For the alternative, harder descent, take the rocky path north-west from the summit to descend very steeply to a col before climbing south-west to Ptarmigan at 731 metres. From here the route follows the nobbly ridge for much of the descent with excellent views down Loch Lomond. Approximately half way down the ridge, the distinctive shape of the Cobbler comes into view alongside the other peaks of the Arrochar Alps on the far side of the Loch to the west. There is a clear path although it is narrow and rocky in places. The wettest areas have been improved with large stepping stones.

About two-thirds of the way down the path leaves the true ridge to descend below crags and continue on a

direct route towards Rowardennan.

STAGE 6 The path passes through a gate and descends more steeply. Before reaching some trees at the top of the woodland bear left to go through another gate and descend alongside the burn. After an open gateway there is a good view of a waterfall. Continue down through the woods until the road is reached. Turn left here and walk along the road passing behind the Youth Hostel. For the last section it is possible to take the path to the right along the shore. This passes a modern war memorial sculpture by Doug Cocker of Dundee. Ben Lomond and its slopes going down to the loch have been dedicated as a Memorial Park to commemorate those who have lost their lives for their country. From the memorial continue round the shore a short distance to return to the car park.

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Christmas Shopping & Events!

Park Life’s Guide to

Beautiful timber play equipment We design and install robust wooden play equipment made from round timbers.

Choose from sandpits and goal posts to family basket swings and adventurous play forts.

Order online today! www.caledoniaplay.com 01577 840570

WIN a family pass for Victorian Christmas & Sail with Santa Cruise!

To enter simply visit www.parklifescotland.co.uk Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine by Callander, Stirling FK17 8HZ • www.lochkatrine.com Competition winner will be announced on the 5th December

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Christmas GIFT GUIDE Castle Rednock A riding lesson, Shetland Driving, Quad Pods, Orienteering or family fun on a segway. You can’t go wrong with something so fun!

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TRY SOMETHING NEW TODAY...

• Pony Club & Sunday morning 10am-12pm • Riding lessons for children on Sunday afternoon & 3.30-5pm on week nights and adult lessons on weekdays • Pony/Horse share opportunities • Adult lessons weekdays • Horsemanship workshops led by Johnnie Smith • Horse management sessions (evenings and weekdays) • Segways in the shed 1/2 hr sessions of indoor challenges & parties • Children`s pony parties

www.castlerednock.com Email rednocktrekking@yahoo.com Visit our Facebook page for further information

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Moon of Drymen Treat Yourself W ednesdays! 6,13 & 20 Dec 10% OFF. Gel Nails in 30mins Only £12.50 Complimentary glass of Bubbly! 10-7pm late opening Call to book for nails.

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Buchlyvie Pottery & Coffee Kiln Hand painted tiles, commemorative plates, hand painted porcelain tableware, unique hand built porcelain giftware & ceramic jewellery now available online & from the shop in Buchlyvie.

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Hewitt & Aker FINE FOOD AND WINE

01360 550666

Mugdock Country Park Lots of Christmas shopping can be done here at the Visitor centre, Mugdcok Country Cycles,Caulders Garden Centre & Mugdock Makkers.

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Tailor made Christmas hampers Please call or visit us in store to discuss your requirements Elin Isaksson Breeze Loch Lomond Shores We are an art for ALL company and you will find on our website and instore an outstanding collection of limited edition prints, originals paintings and sculptures.

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Hand blown glass gifts Greengallery Christmas Fair 19 Nov Christmas sale - 20% off 23 Nov - 3 Dec at studio Studio & Gallery (Open by app) Braehouse | Touch | Stirling | FK8 3AH E: info@elinisaksson.com T: 07968871439

Loch Lomond Shores A large selection of shops set on the banks of Loch Lomond. Jenners, Pavers, Loch Lomond Jewellers, Ashtins Aromatics, Misty Glen, Edinburgh Woollen Mill & Ponden Home, Leading Labels, Hawkshead, Grape Tree & Thorntons.

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Online shop: www.scotlandglassblowing.co.uk

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✷ BUCHLYVIE POTTERY SHOP ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ & COFFEE KILN CAFE ✷ ✷✷ ✷✷

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Beautiful Porcelain Pottery, Home baking & tasty breakfast & lunches ALL made on the premises.

Plus a great atmosphere & the best Coffee around!

Make the most of your visit; Spend over £10 in the Pottery and get 10% off your food & drink & Vice Verse!

Town & Country Designs A lovely range of luxury gifts, Candles, Everlasting Flowers and many more items to complete your Christmas table.

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Quirky gifts & personalised presents for Christmas Order before 8th Dec. You’ll always find something different in here - not to mention Cake!

Elin Isaksson Glass Hand blown glass gifts for him & her and glass blowing gift vouchers for those who would rather a memorable experience. Baubles, T-lights, vases and sculptural pieces.

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SALE IN JANUARY 2018!

Coffee Kiln is now taking evening bookings for private functions.

Benview Garden Centre Main Street, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire FK8 3LP. Tel: 01360 850405 | www.buchlyviepotteryshop.com

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A Selection of Gourmet foods, Christmas Gifts for the Home and Garden including something for your pets! Christmas shop now open!

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Punjabi curry kits and cookery school Nick Nairn The Nick Nairn Cook School has all the ingredients for a great cooking experience. Buy a foodie friend a Gift Card from ÂŁ59. www.nicknairn.com Page 17

True Punjabi Cooking www.scotiaspice.co.uk T: 01360 449399

Hewitt & Aker A wide range of hamper baskets & boxes, in varied sizes and price points, suitable to accommodate the full range of products in our shop, from wines to jams, chocolates and cheeses.

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Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop A wide range of Christmas gifts with something for everyone, even the dog! We can make up hampers with just about any choice of products.

The Delicatessen can make up cheese boxes and The Butchery is taking Christmas orders.

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Style, Inspiration and Quality Original Art - Limited Editions - Ceramics - Art Glass - Sculptures

Meet the artist

Colin Wilson Scotlands most exciting Still Life artist!

‘Seeing is Believing’ exhibition an outstanding collection of both originals and Limited editions will be available Saturday 2nd Dec 12 - 2pm Refreshments by

Special Offers on the day

Located within Jenners, Loch Lomond Shores Gallery manager, Claire and her team look forward to welcoming you!

Tel: 01389 720341

(please quote PLBR17)

www.breeze-gallery.co.uk

Stylish women’s clothing, accessories and much more, including a wide selection of bags, jewellery, hosiery and scarves.

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Gift Vouchers Available Ponchos in 7 seasonal colours Great Gift ideas

We Stock; Notes from the Heart Jewellery/Jorli/Joules/White Stuff/ Robell/Orli Jewellery & a huge selection of winter Knitwear

Treat Yourself Wednesdays!

6,13 & 20 Dec

10% OFF

Gel Nails in 30mins Only £12.50

Complimentary glass of Bubbly!

10-7pm late opening Call to book for nails.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers

Main Street, Drymen, Stirlingshire G63 0BG tel: 01360 660523

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Winter months closed on Sunday and Monday

CHRISTMAS

Gift Guide

Tir na nOg

Scotia Spice

Range of gifts to choose from. Angels, Fairies, Buddhas, Gods, Goddesses, Mythical, Magical Creatures, Witches, Wizards Workshops, Courses & Treatments. Page 39

Authentic Punjabi Curry Kits, by Scotlands very own Curry Queen voted by scottish Curry Awards 2016. These kits are packed with generations of traditional cooking know how.

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McLaren Leisure

Feeds & Stoves

A pressie for the Grandchildren? Vouchers available to use with many of the activities including the climbing wall.

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Don’t foget your pet this year, have a look at the range in Feeds & Stoves Pets Bedding, Toys & Gifts.

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Studio63

Liz Ewing Personal Trainer & Sports Massage Therapist

Vouchers available to use against personal training or the numerous classes run by Michelle.

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Give a voucher to someone you love to get fit and healthy in 2018, a fantastic way to start the year!

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Mugdock Country Park Events Dec & Jan 2017/18 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

FOREST SCHOOL, MUGDOCK – WHITTLE AWAY!

JOJO GNOME CHRISTMAS FUN (AGES 3-6 YEARS)

Sunday 3rd December 2pm – 4pm Join the Forest School Ranger and have a go at developing your skills in the ancient art of whittling. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £7.

Saturday 16th December at 1.30pm or 3.30pm, Mugdock Festive stories, meet Jojo Gnome puppet, quizzes, rhymes and make your cupcake puppet dance in a film.

Cost £6.50 each, booking essential, 0141 956 6100. (please note an adult with a ticket must be present at the show with children). *1.30pm show, all proceeds to Strathcarron Hospice funds.

WALK – LOCH ARDINNING LOOP Tuesday 5th December 11am Get out and about and enjoy the fresh air on this Ranger led walk on good paths around Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch Ardinning Reserve.

This walk is about 1 hour 30 minutes long. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £3.

LETS DANCE - WEEKLY WORKSHOPS Mugdock, Wednesday 6th 13th, 20th December Weekly dance classes for children and adults. Visit our website at www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk or telephone Lorna Pickford on 01360 551689/07500 213473.

FOREST SCHOOL, MUGDOCK STORIES AROUND THE FIRE! Sunday 10th December 2pm – 4pm Join the Forest School Ranger, build a fire, and create stories on this imaginative afternoon. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £7.

MARVELLOUS METEORS, MUGDOCK – NO CHILDREN REQUIRED! Wednesday 13th December 7.30pm - 9.30pm Find out all about the Geminid Meteor Shower with the Ranger Service. A short talk followed by a chance to search the December skies for one of the greatest natural firework displays of the year.

Slide talk if the weather is bad.

Not suitable for children. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £3.

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JOJO GNOME CHRISTMAS FUN (AGES 3-6 YEARS) Saturday 23rd December at 1.30pm or 3.30pm, Mugdock Festive stories, meet Jojo Gnome puppet, quizzes, rhymes and make your cupcake puppet dance in a film.

Cost £6.50 each, booking essential, 0141 956 6100. (please note an adult with a ticket must be present at the show with children).

JANUARY 2018 WEDNESDAY WANDER – BOGS, ROMANS AND CANALS Wednesday 3rd January 11am Get out and about and enjoy the fresh air on this Ranger led walk on good paths from Lenzie Moss to Kirkintilloch. This walk is about 1 hour 30 minutes long. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £3.

LETS DANCE - WEEKLY WORKSHOPS Mugdock, Wednesday 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January Weekly dance classes for children and adults. Visit our website at www.mugdock-country-park.org. uk or telephone Lorna Pickford on 01360 551689/07500 213473.

FOREST SCHOOL, MUGDOCK – WINTER TREASURE TRAIL! Sunday 14th January 2pm – 4pm Join the Forest School Ranger on this wintery treasure hunt. Follow the animal footprints to find the treasure. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Cost £7.

STARGAZING AT MUGDOCK Friday 19th January 7pm – 8:30pm Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the January skies for winter constellations and planets. Indoor presentation if weather is bad. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. £3.

RABBIE BURNS Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January at 2pm or 4pm, Mugdock Theatre After the success of this show last year we are doing it again! An hour long family show about the life of Rabbie Burns. Laugh, tears, songs and dances, this show has it all!

Booking essential, 0141 956 6100.

Tickets - Adults £11, Children £7.

SEALY MACWHEELY Sunday 28th January, 11am-1pm or 2-4pm Katie from the Makkers doing a Spinning workshop.

Learn to spin your own yarns. £30 pp booking advised tel Katie on 07751 186390

FOREST SCHOOL, MUGDOCK – LET’S GET CREATIVE! Sunday 28th January 2pm – 4pm Our woods are full of natural resources for making things. Join the Forest School Ranger on this afternoon of creative activity.

Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds.

Booking essential 0141 956 6100.

Cost £7.

ENJOY A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

AT MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK!

Mugdock Country Park is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions and as well as providing a great countryside experience, it is also home to some fantastic businesses offering a variety of products and refreshments. Housed within the Park’s Visitor Centre, the gift shop has taken on a whole new range of stock just in time for Christmas. There’s Harris Tweed gifts from Glen Appin, including purses and hip flasks, jewellery, brooches and kilt pins from Gist, dog treats and accessories from Kelso and Titch, gifts from Created by the Ridleys, soaps and skincare from Lomond Soaps and fantastic quality sweet treats from Bon Bon. Some of our popular stock has also had a refresh, including hats, scarves and buffs

for all the family and beautiful Miss Shorthair scarves for women. There is also a wide range of pocket money toys for children.

The Visitor Centre and shop is open from 9-5pm, 7 days a week and staff are also on hand to answer your queries, take event bookings and provide information on what the Park has to offer.

For further information you can visit our website at www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk, or call 0141 956 6100. You’ll also find regular updates on Facebook & Twitter.

Park Information, leaflets & event bookings. The Gift shop has a fantastic range of new stock for Christmas.

Handmade & unique art, crafts and gifts by local artists and crafts people.

Bicycle sales, repairs, hire & accessories & information on where to ride.

Garden furniture & accessories, plants, trees, shrubs, gifts & restaurant.

Toasties, hot dogs, soup, baked potatoes, cakes & ice cream.

Open 10am-5pm.

Freshly brewed speciality coffee, tea, Panini’s, soup & sweet treats.

All businesses are open 7 days a week; contact individual websites for opening hours.

Craigallion Road, Milngavie G62 8EL T: 0141 956 6100 | E: mugdockoffice@eastdunbarton.gov.uk www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

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WAKE UP WITH WALLACE Half price History Hour at The National Wallace Monument Save 50% on admission charges when you visit the Monument between 10:00am and 11:00am from November to February

LOCH KATRINE - SAIL WITH SANTA (WEEKENDS) 9th - 17th Dec A day to remember with a gift for every child and mulled wine for adults.

THE LODGE FOREST VISITOR CENTRE Christmas Trail and Actvites: 1st 22nd December Pick up a festive quiz sheet from the Lodge before wandering along the waterfall trail! Take part in Christmas crafts on your return to the Lodge.

VISIT SANTA: 9TH/10TH & 16TH/17TH DECEMBER, 12-3PM No need to book, contact the Lodge Cafe on 01877 382977 for more information.

HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL Dec 2nd & 3rd A bumper weekend for the whole family Skating rink, Santa’s grotto, Santa dash and so much more www.helensburghwinterfestival.co.uk

PLAY BRIDGE Killearn Bridge Club Taster sessions available with tuition & Refreshments. See pg 32

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Christmas Sale 20% off 23 Nov-3 Dec. See pg 19

THE PIRN INN BALFRON Nov 23rd - CAL Dec 1st - Hot Ratz Dec 3rd - Monthly Pub Quiz Dec 15th - Ted Christopher Dec 16th - Acoustic Station Dec 31st - Jaikets Fur Goalposts Jan 2nd - Acoustic Station in Afternoon Jan 6th - The O’Cajunals Feb 2nd - Robbie Hutton See pg 48

DRYMEN GUIDING & SCOUTING CHRISTMAS FAIR Wed Dec 6th 7-8.30pm Adults £3.00 • Concession/Kids £1.50 Handmade Crafts + Gifts & of course the Raffle! Tea/Coffee & Mince Pie included Free to kids in uniform. See pg 32

KILLEARN PRIMARY & NURSERY CHRISTMAS FAIR Fri 2nd Dec 6.30-9.30pm

FINTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR Sat 2nd Dec 10am - noon Various stalls, Games Teas, coffee, cake & Breakfast rolls.

GARTMORE CHRISTMAS FAIR Sat 2nd Dec Stalls & light refreshments

MOON OF DRYMEN Wednesdays 6,13 & 20 Dec 10% Off Gel Nails in 30 Mins Only £12.50 Complimentary Glass of bubbly 10am-7pm Late Opening Call to book for nails See pg 22

BREEZE ART GALLERY LOCH LOMOND SHORES

Please join us in the Gallery on Sat Dec 2nd for a very special event.

Scottish artist, Colin Wilson, will be with us from 12- 2pm for his first ever Breeze exhibition and we are thrilled to showcase his newest collection of Originals and Limited Edition Still Life prints.

Refreshments will be provided and there will be delicious tastings courtesy of Valvona & Crolla, along with special offers on the day (please quote BREEZE17 when making your purchase) For further information, please telephone the Gallery on 01389 720341 or email artstudio@breeze-gallery.co.uk

LOCH LOMOND SHORES St Andrew’s Day Celebrations 2nd & 3rd Dec Fireworks, activities and festivities for all ages to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. Includes Highland Games, ceilidh, Scottish drinks, kids activities and special treats for anyone called Andrew! See website for details: www.lochlomondshores.com

TIR NA NOG YULE FAYRE 9th & 10th Dec 11 - 5pm Arts and crafts stalls, unusual gifts, vouchers and general festive cheer!

THREE SISTERS BAKE KILLEARN Killearn: Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th Dec. 9am - 11am Storytime Brunch with Mrs Claus Mrs Claus would like to invite you to join her in her cosy forest cabin while she and the Elves take a well earned break for a Storytime Brunch!

Mrs Claus’s Brunch includes: • A choice of dishes from our Festive brunch menu • Story time with Mrs Claus • Letter writing to Santa (includes a response letter directly from the North Pole!)

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by Chilcott and excerpts from The Knit & Natter Three Sisters Bake gallery Messiah as well the usual favourites Last Monday of the month Tickets* £12.95 per person for all to sing along.

Stree*tickets 10.30am-12.30pm t, Drymmust be booked in advance Festive refreshments will be served en, Stir at the interval. linCrafternoon gshire Tea Little Elves Christmas GARDEN SOCIETY G63 0B Tickets (£10, £3 for children) at the Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th Dec G tel: MEETINGS 0 1 door or from choir members.

360 66 12pm-2pm or 2.30pm-4.30pm Buchlyvie Village Hall 0 5 23 Contact Judith Neil at secretary@ Winter m18th Help the Elves finish off their onths clo strathendricksingers.org.uk on SunJan Christmas cards, decorate Mrs sed design and dayMcKellar Ian and Mo“The or Colin Cameron at media@ Claus’s baking, and create festive nday garden” making of Parkhead strathendricksingers.org.uk decorations!

New members and visitors are Crafternoon Tea includes: welcome. Tea/coffee and an BALFRON SWI • Christmas Afternoon Tea opportunity to chat or ask questions Come! Join us in the McLintock Hall • Christmas empire biscuit decorating after the talk. at 7.30pm on the second Monday in with Three Sisters Bake’s team of elves the month.

LOCH KATRINE • Festive crafts 11th December NEW YEAR CRUISE • Letter writing to Santa, includes Lively Christmas night.

1st & 2nd Jan 2018 a response letter directly from the Finger food, refreshments and fun.

Ceilidh band and a complimentary North Pole!

Competitions : decorated Christmas wee dram to toast the New Year!

• Elfie selfies in our festive parcel, Christmas confection, and a photobooth Christmas cracker.

THE LODGE FOREST • Christmas gift from the elves 8th January “Dead End” Ian Dickie VISITOR CENTRE Tickets* £14.95 per person (£20.50 talks about his life as policeman.

26th -28th January 2018 celebrating per adult for prosecco afternoon tea) Competitions : Security Tip, 3 the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch *tickets must be booked in advance sausage rolls (puff). All welcome Join us then to see what birds www.threesistersbake.co.uk frequent the feeders at the Lodge.

ABERFOYLE SANTA Call: The Lodge on 0300 067 6615 or QUARRIERS: SATURDAY PARADE & CHRISTMAS Email: thelodge@forestry.gsi.gov.uk 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 23RD DEC. MARKET Killearn: Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th Dec. FORTH INN Sat 16th Dec 12pm-2pm or 2.30pm-4.30pm Starts 11am Jan 27th 8.30pm Tickets* £14.95 per person Santa Parade and various stalls It’s not a burns night (£20.50 per adult for prosecco With Gary Spears Forth Inn Evening afternoon tea) Free Entry Christmas Karaoke 9pm *tickets must be booked in advance Prize for best Xmas jumper RAILTON SCOTT APPEAL Free entry STRATHENDRICK SINGERS FOR CANCER U.K.

AT KILLEARN CHRISTMAS COUNTRY MARKET.

DRIVE IN MOVIES

Singing Christmas Carols Sat Dec 9th Killearn Village Hall 10am - 1.30pm.

Loch Lomond Shores 20th-24th December Tickets from www.itison.com

STRATHENDRICK SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Sun 10th Dec 7.00pm

BUCHLYVE 10KM Sat 27th Jan 2018 http://www.entrycentral.com

Annual Whist drive Fri 2nd Feb 2018 7pm Kippen Village Hall All welcome. Contact Stuart Thomson on 01786 870529 or email: stuartsthomson@aol.com There will be some lessons in the Reading Room in Kippen prior to the event. Dates to be announced.

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We have loads of great things on offer to keep you, and your children active over the Winter Period.

Swimming Sessions

Fitness Suite & Classes

Sports Hall Hire

Spike Island Pool Inflatable Swimming Accessory Bundles & Gift Vouchers

Indoor Climbing Wall 3G AstroTurf Pitch Birthday Parties

Mollands Road, Callander, FK17 8JP

Beech Drive, Killearn G63 9SD t: 01360 550 162 e: heronhousekillearn@gmail.com 959 Crookston Road, Glasgow G53 7DT t: 0141 810 5777 e: heronhousecrookston@gmail.com

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Indoor Play Area

New Year Fitness Offers

www.mclarenleisure.co.uk

Tel: 01877 330000

Autumn’s constantly changing and unreliable weather, offers us new exciting opportunities, provoking curiosity, investigation and learning.

We have collected apples, made pies, jumped in leaf piles whilst investigating the Killearn Glen’s woodland wonder. We were matching leaves, counting conkers and racing twigs and bark in the stream. We “Trip-trapped” over the bridge in our wellies and waterproofs. Back at nursery we toasted marshmallows and drank hot chocolate outside. There was much dialogue and more learning opportunities in our outdoor environment than we could count!

Our annual Christmas show, “The Nativity Sing Along” is held in Killearn Village Hall on Friday the 22nd of December at 3pm. All WELCOME. Tickets are £2.50 per adult. Children are free and donations also welcome.

All proceeds are for The Beatson Cancer Charity, a charity close to our hearts.

Our baby spaces are at a premium so please view and enrol in advance. 3~5 assisted funding places are available. Out of School places are limited,so only guaranteed for own nursery children.

100% fully qualified staff, passionate about the Early Years.

Fiona and Gabi would be happy to chat, so come along,meet us and find out more of what we do.

We wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our families and friends,may 2018 be good to all!

Loch Lomond Shores Winter Events CHRISTMAS MARKET AT LOCH LOMOND SHORES

this year. The experience by Thomsons Funfairs includes a Santa ‘train’, elf workshop and grotto. See details at www.lochlomondshores.com

1st - 24th December Every day in the run up to Christmas, enjoy the festive Christmas Market at Loch Lomond Shores. Browse wooden cabins, pick up some seasonal treats – including personalised decorations, sweets and stocking fillers - a real Christmas tree or just soak up the atmosphere and get into the Christmas spirit with mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and festive cocktails!

See more at www.lochlomondshores.com

ST ANDREW’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT LOCH LOMOND SHORES.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO LOCH LOMOND SHORES!

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December Fireworks, music, activities and festivities for all ages to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. Includes Highland Games, ceilidh, music, Scottish food & drink, and special deals for anyone called Andrew!

See more at www.lochlomondshores.com

25th November – 24th December Visit Santa in his grotto to make sure you’re on his good list

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Cinema Listings Loch Lomond Sealife Aquarium Cinema www2.visitsealife.com Tel: 01389 721500. Adults £6, Child £5, Under 3 Free

Mugdock Cinema Adults Cinema White Christmas Mon 4th Dec 2017 Play Misty for Me Mon 8th Jan 2018 Sister Act Mon 22nd Jan 2018 Children’s Cinema Club: film to be confirmed Sunday 21st January at 11am, Mugdock Theatre Booking essential 0141 956 6100 Adult £4 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Gartmore Community Cinema Saturday Night Fever 12th Dec 8pm It’s A Wonderful Life 23rd Dec 8pm The Magnificent Seven 29th Dec 8pm Crash 6th Jan 8pm www.gartmorevillagehall.co.uk

Callander Film Society All films start 7.30pm The Maggie 2nd Dec La La Land 16th Dec The Salesman 6th Jan Paterson 20th Jan The Clanranald Theatre, St Kessogs, Ancaster Square, Callander, Stirlingshire, FK17 8ED. www.bfi.org

Strathendrick Film Society Some Like It Hot Fri 1st Dec All films start 7.30pm www.strathfilmsoc.org.uk Entry for non members £5 30 |

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FAMILY SHOWS @ Connect With Us:

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Barrowland Ballet

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

WOLVES

For Age 4+

Sat 10 Feb, 3pm Tickets: £8.50 / £30 Wee Group Saver

Book tickets:

For age 5+

Sun 18 Feb, 4pm Tickets: £8.50 / £30 Wee Group Saver

01786 466666 | www.macrobertartscentre.org

Centre itor am is V t s re o F e g d -3pm o L The pm, January 10 December 10am-4 Open daily,

Join us in December at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre.

Buy your real Christmas tree, enjoy a festive trail through the forest, visit Santa on the 9th/10th & 16th/17th of December, or why not enjoy the view with a cup of hot chocolate in the café whilst saying warm inside?

After all the festivities why not enjoy a healthy start to 2018 by exploring the trails around the Lodge and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park? We can help you plan an adventure from a short walk through to a hill top view.

On the 26th - 28th January we’ll be celebrating the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch so join us then to see what birds frequent the feeders at the Lodge.

Call: The Lodge on 0300 067 6615 or Email: thelodge@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Killearn Bridge Club

Keep those little grey cells active!

Drymen

Christmas Fayre

Guiding & Scouting Annual

Play Bridge!

Taster sessions available with tuition & refreshments Contact: Roger Sparkes 01360 440448 Doug Ashworth 01360 550074 Eileen Lindsay 01360 770686

www.bridgewebs.com/killearn

6th December 2017 • 7pm-8:30pm Adults £3.00 • Concession/Kids £1.50 Handmade Crafts + Gifts & of course the Raffle!

Tea/Coffee & Mince Pie included Free to kids in uniform.

Come and join in the Fun! visit us razzamataz.co.uk

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We are the ideal place for boys and girls age 4-18 with an interest in performing, to learn Pop Singing, Street Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama!

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Studio63 Gym & Physical Fitness Centre

Don’t just take our word for it...

CLASSES AVAILABLE HIIT • Stats • Kettlebells • Circuits • ClubFit PiYo • Yoga • Baby Massage • BoxFit Bootcamp • Core Conditioning • Pilates Acrobatic Classes • Mummy & Me Boogie Bounce • Metafit • Personal Training Dedicated Kids Corner • Kids Parties

“Michelle offers highly motivational and effective workout classes in this stunning new studio. She has encouraged me to loose 8.8lbs and 32 inches of body measurements in 6.5 weeks!!!

Best results I have ever had! Cannot recommend highly enough. Something for everyone! x” April “Having this studio and the classes available has really enabled me to improve my fitness. I have two small children & being able to bring them along has been amazing, my toddler loves it and the whole atmosphere is so relaxed. Michelle is a fantastic instructor, always on hand to help with the kids while managing to conduct classes at the same time! As a PT I can highly recommend, I suffer from ms and she takes this into account and all my workouts are well thought out to suit my abilities. I have lost weight, gained muscle tone & feel a lot happier within myself. Highly recommend anyone to get involved xx” Amy “Classes are a great laugh! Exercise while having a laugh what more can you ask for. Being able to bring children to some of the classes is fab too as the kids have fun watching mum. Great variety of classes and an excellent coach” Catherine “Absolutely loving the new studio and the massive variety of classes” Emma

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HANSEL & GRETEL Mugdock Country Park Theatre Fri 1st - 28 Dec Tickets £11/£7. Tel: 0141 9566100 Email: fizzgigtheatre@yahoo.com www.fizzgig.org.uk

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS Fintry 30 Nov - 2nd Dec and 7-9 Dec 8 Performances

FADS are back again this Christmas season with the same Panto team that had packed houses and cheering audiences last year. This time round it’s a brand new script from the brilliant Alan McHugh who writes and performs in all Elaine C Smith’s pantos. He has kindly said FADS can hack into it and change everything to suit Fintry. Don’t worry, they will!

They will ensure all the local villages and people get a mention and a leg pulled. A team of four choreographers will add that great professional flourish. Lorna Flisch has once again been planning the complex set changes from early August. Costume team and many others are already working to make sure FADS have another Great show.

Tickets will be available in November through FADS website (search for Fintry Drama) and Facebook page links, as well as usual outlets.

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Local Pantos & Plays!

CHICK WHITTINGTON

Fri 24 Nov - Sun 31 Dec 2017 Macroberts Starring, written & directed by Johnny McKnight this is going to be another not-tobe-missed panto extravaganza! Grab your sweeties and your loudest voices to boo, hiss and dance a merry jig at this year’s panto extravaganza!

Prices Vary. Macrobertsartcentre.org

FUNBOX PRESENTS SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY

The Albert Halls. Sun 28 Dec Get ready for perfect presents, terrific toys and mechanical mayhem! The Funbox team are back with their brand new show SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY and are ready to make all your Christmas wishes come true! There’s even chances to help on stage and who knows, you might even see Santa... but only if you’ve been good!

All tickets - £13 Parent & baby under 12 months - £15 Family - £48 (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children) Groups of 10+ - £10. each

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Gift Hampers pre or custom made with selections from Free From Foods, cheese, jams, chutneys & wines. Festive Veg packs, Cosmetic Gift sets in hampers featuring Burts Bees.

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Wonderland

Christmas Gifts on sale now, including vouchers for Photography training courses and Loch Lomond landscape canvases. Page 18

Christmas sparkle and cosy winter candle holders - a variety to suit any home from Wonderland, Balfron.

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Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek

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12.15pm

07759 182236

Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek

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6pm

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Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek

Blanefield

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9.45am & 8pm

07759 182236

Zumba - Jane Zumba - Jane

Strathblane Strathblane

Saturday Tuesday

10am 07968 968944 9.30am - 10.30am 07968 968944

Zumba - Jane

Killearn

Wednesday 7.45pm

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Cheerobics

Balfron

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Body Revive Dance Central

Balfron

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10.30am & 8.30pm 07917 541163

Kore Kickboxing

Balfron High School

Mon & Thur 8pm - 9.30pm

Balfron High School

Wednesday 8 -9pm

Balfron High School Balfron High School

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Ladies Netball

Balfron Gymnastics Club Balfron Gymnastics Club

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7pm - 7.30pm

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Kettlercise

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Tuesday

7.40pm - 8.30pm

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Metafit Kfit

Strathblane Village club

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9.30am

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Killearn Village Hall

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Body Conditioning Dance Sing

10.30am - 12noon 07712 862823

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Have fun Dancing & singing whilst making new friends! danceSing is a class combining FUN, FITNESS and FRIENDSHIP through singing and dancing. Created by ex professionally trained ballet dancer and fitness guru Natalie Garry. She is passionate about helping people find the balance in their lives through singing, dancing, fun and friendship in a relaxed and exclusive environment.

What happens at a danceSing class?

Your first class is a FREE TASTER First you sing with a professionally trained musical leader.

There is no audition and you don’t need to be able to read music. You just need to want to sing and enjoy yourself.

“I was told that I couldn’t sing at school, I realise that I can sing and it brings me such joy” Jane.

The second part of the class is all about dancing we guide you through different genres of dance. There is no pressure to perform but for those who wish they can join in with all the other classes to perform. Sundown midsummers night at The Kelpies, flashmob at Marks and Spenser’s raising funds for worthwhile causes, concert at Oran Mor, radio and recording oppertunities.

The danceSingers are very social and frequently go for coffee after the classes. We would like to invite you and your friends to a FREE TASTER we are looking forward to danceSing with you soon.

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Park Life’s

Fit for Life BLOG

By Liz Ewing Personal Trainer & Sports Therapist

I can’t believe the Christmas season is almost upon us yet again.

It is the hardest time of year to try and stay healthy. Let’s be honest, this time of year can be the ultimate test of your will power.

December brings endless amounts of Christmas parties and social gatherings and they all centre around food and alcohol.

In addition to this, there are plenty of time constraints, so not only do we eat poorly we tend to skip workouts.

Here are a few tips to help you stay on track.

1. STAY HYDRATED This is really something you need to focus on all year round. Dehydration can affect your mood, energy and leave you feeling sluggish.

2. WATCH OUT FOR LIQUID CALORIES Calories can escalate when alcohol is involved. Choose a gin and tonic or colourless spirit such as Bacardi or Vodka as these have lower calories. Also drink a glass of water in between your alcoholic drinks to avoid dehydration and to help with hangovers!

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3. EAT PLENTY OF PROTEIN Protein helps maintain muscle mass, essential in losing fat. It also keeps us feeling fuller for longer, so it may also save you binging on too many mince pies!

4. GIVE AWAY YOUR LEFTOVERS As long as it’s in the house, it’s likely that you will eat it! Send your guests home with leftover Christmas dinner and any other snacks to avoid turning an indulgence day into a week!

5. KEEP UP YOUR TRAINING With December such a busy time, make this the time to maintain your fitness levels, don’t try to advance them.

Try and get your workouts out the way with in the morning if you feel you might skip them later on in the day or make your workouts shorter. You can get a good workout done in 20 minutes. Plan on doing something active every day, even if it’s going for a fast pace walk.

6. LOOK AHEAD Finally, take time to set realistic goals for the new year. Don’t use scales to monitor progress. I always tell clients to avoid using scales. Instead take progress pictures or simply, how you look in the mirror and how you feel in your clothes.

Remember “this months choices create next months body” Wishing you all a fantastic Christmas and New Year!

For further information call Liz on 07779 784191

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At Clements Hearing Services outstanding customer service comes first.

That’s why you can try our advanced hearing aids for up to 30 days with our no obligation trial.

Your comprehensive FREE hearing assessment will allow us to tailor make the best hearing solution for you.

Our hearing care centre has everything we need to make sure you get the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

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Maltesers Park Life | Business

CAKE! Ingredients

125g chopped butter 3/4 cup of milk 1 cup of brown sugar (firmly packed) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3 lightly whisked eggs 2 and 1/4 cups icing sugar mixture 3/4 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 3/4 cup malted milk powder 465 gram pack of Maltesers

Extras

185g butter, extra, at room temperature 1 Tablespoon Milk

Chocolate Ganache Frosting 300g dark cooking chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 a cup thickened cream 30g butter

Making The Maltesers Cake

Making Chocolate Ganache

You will need to place the chocolate, cream and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. You will cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Again, you should keep your eye on things, ensuring you stir every minute and you want a nice smooth mixture.

Beat your extra butter with an electric beater until it has a pale and creamy appearance. Next add your malted milk powder, icing sugar and the extra tablespoon of milk. You want a nice fluffy texture. At this point beat in one and a half tablespoons of ganache.

With the remainder of your ganache, leave it to one side for around 90 minutes. It should be thick and glossy but most importantly spreadable.

This is very important!

You will now need to cut your cake horizontally into four layers. It’s suggested that you use a serrated knife for this step. Pop your cake base on a platter.

Divide up your frosting evenly in thirds. Use one third per layer as you layer the cake and finish with a layer of cake. It’s now into the fridge for 90 minutes to chill.

The final step is to spread the ganache nice and evenly over the entire cake.

Pay special attention to the top and side of the cake. Next decorate with Maltesers working from the centre out to the edges. You can make all sorts of fun patterns and introduce White Maltesers too if you like! If you want to duplicate the Christmas Pudding version simply melt some white chocolate and pour over the top of the Maltesers Cake.

Preheat oven to 160C or 320F Grease a 20cm round cake pan with butter or a light cooking spray. Be sure to line the sides and the base of your pan with a good baking paper.

In a microwave safe bowl combine your butter, milk and brown sugar and cook on high. Be sure to stir every minute for around 4-5 minutes. You want the butter to be melted and the mixture to be a nice smooth texture.

Grab your whisk and combine your cocoa powder and flour into your butter mixture.

Next whisk in your eggs. Now it’s ready to pour into your round pan. You will bake for 55 minutes. Be sure to test with a skewer at intervals. When you skewer comes out clean, you know your cake is ready.

Do not overcook.

Let your cake cool for a few minutes prior to popping on a wire rack.

You want your cake to completely cool.

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As Scotland’s oldest registered licensed premises, The Clachan Inn is steeped in history.

Large Whisky Selection • Real Ales • Beer List • Scottish Craft Gins Stone baked pizzas available sit in or takeaway.

Restaurant with extensive menu and weekly specials.

Food served all day - Now taking bookings.

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COUNTRY ESTATE

HOTEL

WEDDING VENUE

To Start

Honey Glazed Iberico Pig Cheek, Spiced Parsnip & Crispy Capers Celeriac Veloute, Jarlsberg Croquette, Caramelised Apple Goose “Cock-a-Leekie”

Festive Season at the Castle

Oak Smoked Scottish Salmon, Fennel & Ginger Salad, Lemon Puree

To Follow

Culcreuch Castle Hotel is one of Scotland’s oldest hotels with the main hotel building dating from the 13th century, now offering warm Scottish hospitality at its best. Located near Stirling in Central Scotland, Culcreuch Castle Hotel has been the ancestral seat of the Scottish Clan Galbraith for over 700 years.

Breast of Turkey, Garlic & Herb Roast Potatoes, Carrots & Parsnips, Pigs in Blankets, Culcreuch Stuffing, Creamed Sprouts & Bacon, Chestnut Jus

There’s lots to enjoy at Culcreuch Castle Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you to what must be one of Scotland’s best kept secrets...

Butternut Squash, Haggis & Sage Wellington (v)

We are pleased to announce our new 2017 festive menu starting on Saturday 2nd of December.

The menu will be available in our 700 year old Dungeon Restuarant alongside our normal bar menu both at lunchtime and in the evening.

For a small supplement (£10) you can enhance your Christmas Castle experience Wednesday to Sunday nights by dining in The Oak Room by a roaring fire. A glass of prosecco and chef’s canapés will be served pre dinner in the Drawing Room.

Please call us for details and booking.

Stout Braised Ox Cheek, Heritage Beetroots, Bubble & Squeak

Pan Fried Halibut, Soft Polenta, Sprout Tops, Jerusalem Artichokes

To Finish

Mulled Chocolate & Chestnut Delice Hebridean Blue, Pickled Walnuts, Poached Pear, Walnut Bread Christmas Pudding Crème Brulee Treacle Tart with Amaretto Ice Cream Tea or Coffee & Mince Pie

2 Courses £22.95

3 Courses £26.95

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Park Life’s Winter Recipe

by Nick Nairn CRANACHAN Serves 4 Place a frying pan over a medium heat and when hot, sprinkle in the sugar. Allow it to melt without stirring, then turn up the heat. When it begins to caramelise and turn lovely and golden, mix in the oats and stir, but don’t allow to burn.

extra drizzle of honey, the soft cream, a few more oats and

Tip onto a large piece of greaseproof paper and cool.

Once it’s cold and solid, break into pieces then grind into a coarse powder with a pestle and mortar or a food mixer.

• 25g soft brown sugar

Whip the double cream to a soft peak stage, so it’s still floppy not stiff. Stir in the honey and whisky.

Keep aside some raspberries for decoration and toss the rest in the Drambuie.

Take 4 glasses; sprinkle a layer of the ground up oats and caramel in the bottom of each. Add a layer of raspberries, an

honey and top with the extra raspberries. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

• 40g pinhead oatmeal • 300ml double cream • 2 tbsp Scotch whisky • 2 tbsp runny honey • 250g fresh raspberries • 1 tbsp Drambuie

Nestled in the Trees of Balfron lives a wee pub punching above it’s weight. When Alasdair took over The Pirn Inn a year ago no one could have anticipated that it would be known Globally. Through the “On Tour” T-Shirts and wonderful customers who have taken the brand worldwide.

ENTERTAINMENT! They Invite you to join them on their 1st Anniversary weekend 16th and 17th December to party Nov 23rd - CAL Dec 1st - Hot Ratz with “Ted Christopher” and “Acoustic Station”.

Dec 3rd - Monthly Pub Quiz Dec 15th - Ted Christopher Dec 16th - Acoustic Station Dec 31st - Jaikets Fur Goalposts Jan 2nd - Acoustic Station in Afternoon Jan 6th - The O’Cajunals Feb 2nd - Robbie Hutton

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Cocktails, Beers, Ales & 60 Gins it’s sure to be a fantastic start to the Festive Period!

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New Management. New Premises.

Nature’s Corner is under new ownership and has moved premises, two doors up from where it was previously situated. A family run business, Nature’s Corner supplies all your health food needs, ranging from Free From foods to supplements. Also stocking environmentally friendly products for laundry and cleaning as well as cosmetics, with the very popular Burts Bees.

Christmas Deals Gift hampers available for Christmas. Pre or custom made with selections from Free From, cheese, jams, chutneys & wines.

Festive veg packs for the perfect Christmas dinner. Also available pre or custom made.

Cosmetic gift sets and hampers featuring Burts Bees. Perfect for winter skin and perfect for the bees!

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FRESH FRUIT & VEG BOX DELIVERY ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SHOP PICK UP Delivery as far as Aberfoyle on Thursdays and as far as Lochearnhead on Fridays.

To order, e-mail naturescorner44@gmail.com or message our Facebook page @naturecallander for our online order form.

All orders must be made by Wednesday evenings for deliveries.

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Bellsfield Organic Bags available for pick up only.

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East Loch Lomond Community Trust (ELLCT) aims to revitalise the area RESIDENTS and businesses from Buchanan Smithy, Milton of Buchanan, Balmaha, Rowardennan and in between are being invited to make suggestions and ideas for community improvements in the east Loch Lomond under the

auspices of a new community trust.

Formed a year ago, the East Loch Lomond Community Trust (ELLCT) aims to revitalise the area after a period of inactivity by identifying and focussing on projects of

specific relevance and benefit to the community it serves. The area covered by the trust is defined by the river Endrick to the south and Rowardennan in the north, “The ELLCT aims to tackle problems

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The boulder centrepiece at Balmaha which will be the focus of an innovative audio educational information project.

(Photo: Dave Arcari/Loch Lomond Studios) specific to the area and fill a void which has become apparent in recent years,” explains trust secretary Joe Twaddle.

“A more concisely defined geographic area will let the trust focus more clearly on projects which were previously difficult to identify and define – largely down to the community becoming fragmented.”

Unlike the community council, community trusts can own and manage property as well as apply for grants and funding that the community council cannot. And perhaps more importantly, there can be more than one community trust within any community council area which allows individual trusts to concentrate on issues directly affecting its area and members.

“The new trust has 130 members so far,” adds Joe. “And many have

indicated that they’ll be happy to be actively involved.”

The trust is governed by eight local volunteers who were invited to the board as initial directors to ensure representation from all parts of the ELLCT area and who could bring a diverse range of skills to get the trust off the ground. The board will be up for re-election at an AGM to be held later in the year where members will vote for directors to take things forward.

Already the ELLCT has been able to buy a phone box in Milton of Buchanan to house a defibrillator – a project spearheaded by first responder Helen McAllister with help from David Fraser who carried out the necessary electrical work and Sheldon Babcock who cleared the site.

Current ELLCT activity includes a funding application to install an audio information point beside the boulder that forms a centre point on Balmaha’s former toilet block site to form part of an exciting and innovative education project.

Many ELLCT member have worked on the land transfer project and ownership of the site has passed to the trust following a recent Buchanan Community Partnership (BCP) extraordinary general meeting (EGM) where members voted to dissolve the BCP and transfer it’s assets to the ELLCT. Residents in the area will be kept up to date via email to members, notices on community noticeboards in the area and a soon-to-belaunched website.

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A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS! None of this would be possible without them and they are the difference between good & great.

Alexander Fraser Electrical Services Ltd

The Hawthorns B&B

Bridge Street Dental Practice

Loch Lomond Brewing

CC North Ltd

Inverarity Morton Lomond Luxury Lodges

Cotterell & Co

Lorimer & Findlay

Cunningham McLean Drummond Building Ltd The Duncan Family

MacColl Landscaping Moon of Drymen W Munro (Rehab) Ltd

The Drymen Inn

Murray Accountants

Fallen Brewing Co. The Green Gallery

MW Consultants Architecture & Design

Green Olive Projects

Oldplay

Quilter Cheviot Investment Management Root One Group The Rowardennan Hotel Salmac Scottish Seafood SCS Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Sykam & Co Accountants Strathendrick Decorators David Wilkinson Builders Williams Bros The Winnock Hotel

And finally……….I can’t thank everyone enough for all their help in setting up this year’s Gartness Beer Festival. Big thanks to Bruce & Shona Duncan for the use of their barn and all their help, Katrina, Claire, Mairi, Heather, Alison, Doreen, Mona, Adam, Euan, Steve, David Fraser, Stuart, Ciera, Lissa and the ever reliable Jim Morgan and last but not least Kate who designed the beer glass artwork, posters and tasting notes.

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Park Life’s Stocking Filler Ideas TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH RECIPES ELEANOR COWAN

Generations of Scots have grown up on recipes using oatmeal, curly kail (cabbage), haddock, potatoes, offal, and soups made with a good ham hough. This book combines traditional, classic recipes with Scottish family favourites - complete with tips - handed down within families to produce a tried and tested working cookbook of 86 recipes. All the recipes are simple and easy-tofollow, and each has an introduction that gives a short history or helpful explanation of origins, or tips on how to make each classic well.

Recipes include soups and starters, game, meat, and vegetables, fish, and shellfish, bread, baking, and desserts and puddings, using dairy, cereal and soft fruit produce. Elderberry wine, rhubarb and ginger jam, roast leg of Scotch lamb with fresh rosemary and floury potatoes. Other staples include lentil soup, Scotch broth, steak pie, stovies, haggis, pan-cooked pheasant, steamed pudding with Drambuie syrup, pancakes, fruit loaf, potato scones, shortbread, macaroon bars, tablet, marmalade, Clyde valley chutney and Gaelic coffee.

OUTLANDER KITCHEN THERESA CARLE-SANDERS From professional chef, food writer, and die-hard Outlander fan Theresa Carle-Sanders comes the official cookbook inspired by Diana Gabaldon’sNew York Times bestselling series! Featuring authentic dishes alongside modern interpretationssuch as Claire’s first lonely bowl of Mrs. Fitz’s Porridge at Castle Leoch and Roast Beef for a Wedding Feast after her hasty marriage to valiant Highlander Jamie Fraserthese doable, delicious recipes make for a mouthwatering taste of this unforgettable world.

Originally from Persia and its bordering lands, the Felted Trellised The fleet of 24 yurts range in size from the Nomadic Tent, or Yurt, has been in existence for over 2,000 years. 2 person, 8 foot in diameter yurt to the Mega 40 footer, which caters to banqueting 150 people. Sale or leasing possibilities create affordable options, particularly for campsites.

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Your what’s on guide & advertiser for West Stirlingshire, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs

Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page, with over 3000 likes now and daily updates on local news and events. Send us your events on Facebook and we can help spread the word for you to make your day even busier!

Colin Johnson Furnishings

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Park Life takes a look at an organisation that has been supporting local communities for 20 years.

Trossachs Search and Rescue Team, a totally self-funding charity, was set up in 1998, to help build greater resilience into everyday society. Over the last two decades the provision by local doctors, and coverage of the Scottish Ambulance Service, have been greatly stretched and largely eroded. Team members are required to undergo significant training and assessment, in order to support professional emergency services, mostly arriving on scene as the First Responders.

In rural and remote areas or during busy periods, an ambulance can be some distance away. Community based First Responders are able to stabilise the situation and bring a degree of reassurance to the patient and relatives, whilst awaiting the paramedics. TSART members are also trained to fully assist air ambulance crews. During severe

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use of TSART search dogs, attending the Maryhill Stockline explosion and Glasgow Clutha disaster being the most notable. The dogs and handlers were put on standby for the recent Grenfell Tower incident, but the ferocity of the fire made any search quite futile. The dogs, mostly collies and spaniels, have been enlisted to assist the police, With 36 members, all volunteers, TSART is comprised evenly between men and women, drawn from communities across the area. In turn, these communities support the organisation, especially a number of valuable sponsors. Members bring a wide range of skills and, with on-going training, enable TSART to provide a First Responder unit, Search Dog team and Fast Water Rescue crews.

looking for missing people, alive and dead. Several coastline searches have been conducted at the behest of the Coastguard Service. The dogs, wearing special boots, cover far more rocky shore than any human.

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January GARDENING

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Accomodation, Venues & Catering

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Andrew Anderson & Sons Funeral Directors Est.1969

“Stand Sure we will look after you & your family”

We are proud to offer a 24 hour caring and professional service to the local community.

A wide range of memorial stones are available.

We can also clean and add further inscriptions to existing family memorials.

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Funeral Home, Glenartney Road, Callander, FK17 8EB

Tel: 01877 330 398

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SIMPLE SKILLS SAVES LIVES Today, in Scotland, ten people will have a cardiac arrest. Immediate action is essential.

The only thing you can ever do wrong, IS TO DO NOTHING. Some important figures to begin with. Today, across Europe, 1,000 people will have a cardiac arrest, most of whom will die.

This week, in Britain, 1,000 people will suffer a cardiac arrest, and most of these will die. And twenty fatalities will be under 20 years of age. Current survival rate is less than 20%. However, with immediate CPR (chest compressions) and fast deployment of a defibrillator, chances of resuscitation are greatly improved.

Since December 2012, Trossachs Search and Rescue have been running regular and widespread instruction classes in CPR and defibrillation, free at point of delivery. (figures Jan - Oct 2017; 58 classes and 1,395 people trained). In five years, 111 defibrillators have been put in place, scattered throughout the circulation area of Park Life. There have been eleven uses of these defibrillators,

Our Joanne & Nikola with the ‘Not for Profit Organisation of the Year’ at the UK Heart Safe Awards 2017 in Manchester. with seven lives saved, a 66% success rate. Nationally, resuscitation stands at 16%. Simple skills really do save lives.

if an electrical shock is required,

Anybody can use a defibrillator, even with no training – just switch on the machine and follow the voice prompts. Designed to be safe and easy to use by a layperson,

to save somebody’s life. Besides

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DRYMEN TILING Professional Tiling Services

All Aspects of Wall & Floor Tiling Ceramic, Porcelain & All Natural Stone Repairs & Regrouting

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John Gault m: 07748 283947 Allan Denton m: 07984 549933 Joe McLaren m: 07980 983995 Email: strathdp@hotmail.com Interior, Exterior Paint Work.

Ames Taping. Coving and all types of Plasterwork. Joinery.

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Gutters repaired Fitted & cleared Outdoor Taps Fitted £59

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my past and future customers

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Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page, with over 3000 likes now and daily updates on local news and events. Send us your events on Facebook and we can help spread the word for you to make your day even busier!

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property maintenance and repairs

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for a free quote, call 01360 550542 or 07870 329349

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Archibald Billett Funeral Directors provide both traditional burial and cremation packages to suit all.

We can arrange memorials and Floral Tributes on request. Pre paid funeral plans through Golden Charter are available to give your family peace of mind.

Independent Funeral Director

Established Since 1955

Tel: 07718 759908 | Tel: 01877 382829 | Gualann, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RP | Email: a.billett@hotmail.co.uk www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Park Life Magazine

Feb-March Edition 2018

coming soon!

Your what’s on guide and advertiser for West Stirlingshire, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

FREE

Our next edition covers February & March, Copy deadline is 10th January.

Feb / Mar 2018

PLAN YOUR EASTER HOLIDAYS

Plan your Easter Holidays Park Life Wedding Feature for 2018 Mothers Day & Valentines Day

using our guide to What’s On in the local area

PARK LIFE WEDDING FEATURE FOR 2018

Accomodation, Venues & Catering

Contact Park Life - Get in touch Katrina - Director | e: katrina@parklifescotland.co.uk m: 07791 976910 t: 01360 550857

MOTHERS DAY & VALENTINES DAY Where to dine out and gift ideas

20,000

copies printed & delivered by Royal Mail

Bringing your local community together covering: Strathblane • Blanefield • Croftamie • Drymen • Killearn Balfron • Balmaha • Rowardennan • Gartocharn • Fintry • Buchlyvie • Arnprior • Kippen • Gargunnock Thornhill Ruskie • Port of Menteith • Callander • Kilmahog • Brig O Turk • Aberfoyle • Kinlochard • Balloch • Gartmore

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John Coubrough & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Est. 1961

Grant Coubrough, with over 35 years of experience can be depended upon to provide a professional, caring and dignified service in your time of loss. All funeral packages, including floral tributes, catering needs and memorial stones can be taken care of.

Golden Charter Funeral Plans are also available

• 24 Hour Service

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Repairs & Services, Secure Storage with 24 Hour CCTV. Caravan and Motorhome sales.

We also fit satellite systems, solar chargers and motor movers.

01786 489022 The Yard, Sauchenford, Plean, FK7 8AP

www.stirlingshirecaravans.co.uk

Roofing & Building Contractors

Slating • Tiling • Flat Roof Specialists Groundwork • Drainage • Patios • Driveways For a FREE ESTIMATE or ADVICE contact Jason McGregor Tel 0800 4488286 / Mob 07766182195 www.mbsroofing.co.uk

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Gleaner Oils creates ‘Fleet of Poppies’ to Commemorate Remembrance Day the local communities operates in.

Gleaner

The poppies will be proudly worn

by Gleaners entire fleet of 48 fuel tankers, and 12 boiler maintenance vehicles from the 23rd October to the 13th November. The vehicles operate from 10 company owned depots located across Scotland.

Gleaner was founded in 1954 as a family owned business and has stayed true to its roots, always remaining headquartered in Elgin, Moray. Neighboured by the RAF base in Lossiemouth and Army base in Kinloss. Many of Gleaners customers have links to the armed forces, as well as many of the company’s 207 staff.

Gleaner will be displaying poppies across its fleet of commercial vehicles to show support for the Remembrance Day commemorations. The ‘Fleet of Poppies’ will be a celebration of

The owners, Jane Scott and her husband Stephen, who assumed control following a buy-out in 2014, are overseeing a continuous programme of significant investment

Heating Oil, Commercial & Agricultural Fuels Proudly supporting the Poppy Scotland Appeal with our ‘Fleet of Poppies’

Fuelling Homes, Businesses & Farms for over 60 years’ Supplier of bulk fuels, including Kerosene, Gas Oil, Marine Gas Oil, Diesel & LPG

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Competitive pricing Reliable delivery service Independent & Family owned Boiler Maintenance services

Contact us today for a quotation or to place an order

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and are committed to ensuring that Gleaner remains an important part of the local communities served by the company.

Managing Director David Todd says: “The staff at Gleaners are committed to providing a high quality service ensuring fuel and services are readily available. This is vital for the communities we serve, as some are often remote and isolated.”

“Gleaners commitment to the communities we serve was recognised last year, as we were awarded the Large Rural Family Business Award by the Herald Newspaper. Everyone across the business is thrilled to have received the award and for being praised by the judges for the vital service Gleaners delivers to communities and businesses the length and breadth of Scotland.”

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Call us today: 01360 770708 07968 831313 Time served quality tradesmen

We are a family business providing a range of services throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas in Stirlingshire.

All our quotations are free of charge and carry no obligation.

Services: Re-roofing Slating and Tiling Soffit and Fascia Guttering services

Velux Windows Chimney Work Insurance and General Roughcasting and Leadwork

23 Kirkland Avenue, Blanefield, Glasgow G63 9BY

For all your maintenance needs...

Over 19 years experience

info@gs-roofing.co.uk

Gareth Hamilton

Proprietor Gavin McGregor

• Roughcasting • Gutters • Joiner • Slating • Leadwork • Storm Damage • All aspects of roofing work carried out • Rubber roofing for flat roofs • Sandstone Repair & Restoration • Family Business • EPDM Roofing System

T: 01389 605352 M: 07519 267764 CONTRACTORS

www.gs-roofing.co.uk

www.rmcontractors.pro

Gas Engineer For a local, professional gas service covering:

Servicing • Repairs Gas safety checks • Installation On all models of gas boilers, cookers & fires

For both householders & landlords Why choose us?

Gas Safe Registered • Fully-insured No call out charges

Call us now on:

Mob: 07765 439179 Tel: 01360 550634

REGISTER

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Park Life | Index

Accountants/Legal Baxter Accounting 73 Sykam & Co Chartered Accountants 73 Walker Laird 73

Activities/Kids/Health & Wellbeing Buchanan Castle Golf Club Castle Rednock Trekking Centre Caledonia Play Clements hearing services Dance sing Drymen Guides Go Country Heron House Early Years Killearn Bridge Club Liz Ewing PT & Sports Massage Lomond School Loch Katrine Cruises MacRoberts Centre McLaren Leisure Centre Mugdock Country Park Razzamataz Studio 63 Tir Na Nog The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre

51 18 16 41 39 32 37 28 32 39 12 3 31 28 25 32 33 39 31

Architects & Consultants Malcolm Parry Architects MH Planning MW Consultants

72 72 72

Caravans Stirlingshire Caravans

81

Taxi/Bus & Car Hire E Mac Bus Trossachs Cabs

43 43

Christmas Trees Duff Christmas Trees

35

Alterations & Soft Furnishings The Sewing Room

56

Computer Services Laptop and PC Doctor Microcroft

37 37

Electricians Buchlyvie Electrical Stewart Hollington

85 78

Food, Drink & Accomodation Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm shop 49 Cameron House Hotel 47 Culcreuch Castle & Estate 46 Gartness Beer festival 54 84 |

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Hewitt & Aker Nick Nairn Cook School Town & Country Coffee Shop The Pirn Inn Red Kite Yurts The Clachan Inn The Fintry Inn The Oak Tree Inn

19 17 43 48 55 45 49 2

Funeral Directors Andrew Anderson & Sons 75 Archibald Billet 79 John Coubrough Funeral Directors 80

Galleries & Gift Shops Breeze Art Galleries, Lomond Shores 22 Buchlyvie Pottery Shop & Coffee Kiln 20 Loch Lomond Shores 29 Moon 22 Wonderland 21

Garage Lennoxlea Garage

Natures corner Scotia Spice

Fuels /Stoves Biskit controls Calido Feeds & Stoves Gleaner Oils Ltd Hardwood Logs Stirling Stove Centre Wood for Fuel

6 71 70 82 71 71 8

Painters & Directors Blain Painters Endrick Decorators of Killearn Jack Brand Decorating Strathendrick Decorators

77 74 85 77

Photography/Media Paul Saunders Media & Photography 18

62 63 66 65 63 63 67 65 69 64

Your Heating Ltd JTM Plumbing & Heating Stewart Reid Plumbing Services West Coast Heating Dunrite Plumbing Cala Homes Corum

Laundry Services

Weddings 87

13 88

Trades & Services

Apollo Blinds 59 Colin Johnson Traditional Upholstery 56 David Thompson Designs 59 Dream Doors 57 Elin Isaksson Glass 19 Elspeth Bennie artist blacksmith 56 Household & Industrial Floor sanding services 74 J Walker Interiors 57 Steven Burgess Furniture 7 The Fabric Gallery 57 Town & Country Designs Coffee Shop 58 Ventrolla Scotland 58 Watsinteriors & Flooring Ltd 61

Homes & Interiors

10 78 78 79 85

Property

Aberfoyle Satellite Company Adrian Pirie A Ferguson Plastering Appliance Repairs & Spares Bathroom Transformations C-Mix Drymen Property Maintenance Drymen Tiling Gareth Hamilton GS Roofing Ltd Homeworx Killearn K M Joiners Lorne Howell Joiners & Builders MBS Roofing Oil Boiler Maintenance RM Contractors SD Garage Doors Simon Head Joinery

The Laundry Lady

50 21

Plumbers 64

Gardening & Outdoors Benview Garden Centre Craig Tree Services Cruachan Landscaping Fraser Robb Graham Sandals Timber Buidings John Currie Brick and Stonework MacColl Landscaping RG Paving & Hard Landscaping Scotia Contracts Ltd Tradstocks

Local Produce

House for an Art Lover

75 85 85 75 11 85 70 77 83 83 79 10 9 81 70 83 61 78 4

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A. Ferguson Plastering

Free No Obligation Quotes

General Building • Plastering • Roughcasting Decorating • Kitchen Fittings Bathroom Fitting • Plumbing Roman Rd, Balfron, G63 OPW Mob: 07470 806265 Tel: 01360 440 065 E: a.ferguson_plasterers@hotmail.co.uk

FRESH LOCAL CONCRETE SUPPLIED 07771 562 661 www.cmix.co.uk

• Only pay for what you use

• No Waste

• Deliveries from 1m3

• No Part load charges

• Barrow Service

• No waiting charges

Need it Done Right?

DUNRITE PLUMBING Pride in Workmanship

Minor repairs to complete installation

Complete Bathrooms and Kitchens No call out charge FREE Estimates Fully Insured

T: 01360 550799 M: 07772944521 E: dunrite.plumbing3@gmail.com

Buchlyvie Electrical

All Electrical Work Undertaken Electric Radiators Supplied and Fitted

Davie Haggerty Specialising in thermal dynamic electric radiators replacements for old storage heaters.

Email: buchlyvieelectrical@aol.com

Fully Insured T: 07826 628320

J Brand Decorating All aspects of interior and exterior decorating and plasterwork undertaken.

5 Kiltrochan Drive, Balfron G63 0QJ

T: 01360 440 945 M: 07867672495 E: jackbrand@btinternet.com

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Farmers Markets FRANCE FARM FRIDAYS Every Friday; 9am-5pm Beside Millennium Hall, Gartocharn family run market with a huge selection of local produce including fruit & veg, cooked meats, cheese, eggs, butcher meats.

What’s on in

Glasgow GIRLS DAY OUT SEC Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd Dec • Over 200 exhibitors

MILNGAVIE FARMERS MARKET

• Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle

1st Wednesday of the month; 10am-2pm Douglas Street. A weekday market, which is extremely well supported locally. A wide variety of producers from all over Scotland in a splendid central position give this market a tremendous traditional atmosphere.

• Expert demonstrations and advice • Exclusive show offers • Performances from singers and dancers • Live shows from the GDO Hunks

LOCH LOMOND SHORES FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday of the month; 10am-4pm Balloch Most panoramic location of any Scottish market.

A magnificent selection of produce, nearby parking, wonderful shopping in the Lomond Shore Gateway Centre, picnic areas and restaurants.

STIRLING FARMERS MARKET 2nd Sat of each month; 10am-4pm Port Street, Stirling.

A very busy and well organised market with a superb cross section of produce from all over Central Scotland.

The market is located in the pedestrian area of the city centre (outside M&S) and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations.

BOQUHAN FARMERS MARKET Wednesday & Thursday each week; 7am-2pm Boquhan Estate Wednesday – fruit, veg & dairy products. Thursday - additional fresh fish, bread, jams and cakes.

BENVIEW FARMSHOP Incredibly well stocked and loads of Gift ideas.

Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Farm shop stocking veg, cheeses, preserves, biscuits, cakes.

Tel: 01360 850525 www.benviewgardencentre.co.uk Ward Toll, Balfron Station G63 0QZ.

EDENMILL FARM SHOP 9am-5pm Wed to Sun Edenmill deliver to local areas every Friday. If you would like to place an order, give the shop a call (01360 771 707) on a Wednesday, and your order will be delivered straight to your door on Friday, at no extra cost!

KILLEARN COUNTRY MARKET Killearn Village Hall First Saturday of the month 10am-1.30pm 86 | www.parklifescotland.co.uk

GLASGOW SANTA DASH 5K Sun 10th Dec

BLESSING OF THE CRIB Wed 6th Dec The traditional Blessing of the Crib takes place in George Square beneath the Christmas lights to a chorus of singers with the Lord Provost of Glasgow. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

ST ENOCH CHRISTMAS MARKET OPENING TIMES 9 November - 22 December Mon - Wed 10am - 8pm Thu - Sun 10am - 9pm

GEORGE SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET OPENING TIMES 25 November - 29 December 10am - 10pm

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T: 01389 721095 Commercial

Contract Hire for: Bed, Bath & Table Linen Laundering Linen for: Hotels • B&B’s Restaurants • Health Clubs • Hairdressers

Domestic Laundry & Dry Cleaning • Service Wash Ironing • Pet Beds

EQUINE LAUNDRY SERVICE We use a trustworthy third party with over thirty years experience. The equine laundry uses only NIKWAX washing and proofing products for top quality results.

Units 8 & 9, North St Ind Est, North Street, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire G83 0EA

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