Park Life Oct/Nov 2019 by Park Life Scotland

Your what’s on guide and advertiser for Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Bearsden & Milngavie

OCT/NOV 19

Park Life takes a look at the power of local communities

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Bringing your local community together covering: Bearsden • Milngavie • 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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THE OAK TREE INN Muddy Boots Welcome

Food Served All Day Our special breakfast menu is available for non-residents from 8am. Then through the day and up to 9pm we are serving good Scottish meals, with many of the ingredients sourced locally. For dessert enjoy our homemade Loch Lomond Ice Cream.

Meet Santa Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grotto is back this Christmas. Choose a weekend slot from December 7th onwards to meet Santa at his grotto at The Oak Tree. Included for children are crafts, activities, hot chocolate, a certificate, gift and sticker. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a 10% off discount voucher for food at The Oak Tree Inn. Tickets to be booked in advance at shop.theoaktreeinn.co.uk

Loch Lomond Chocolate Visit Balmaha and try our new range of Loch Lomond Chocolate bars - three special favours, Espresso (using our own roasted coffee beans) Scottish Sea Salt & Caramel and Milk Chocolate. Bars are available from St Mocha Coffee Shop and Village Shop.

New for Aberfoyle The Station is now open in Aberfoyle. This is the latest coffee shop from St Mocha, serving and selling Loch Lomond Coffee, plus a range of tasty treats and gifts.

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Contents

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER EDITION 2019

Neighbourfood Balfron �� 8/9 Gartmore Community ��10/11 child.org Ladies Lunch �� 12 Aberfoyle Community ��20/21

Mugdock Events �� 24 Christmas Events �� 27 Cinema �� 32 Park Life Events �� 33/34/35 Halloween & Guy Fawkes �� 38 Fitness �� 50 RSPB �� 70 Index �� 80 Farmers Markets �� 83

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Win Tickets to Country Living Christmas Fair �� 22 Loch Katrine, Win a cruise for two PLUS afternoon tea �� 26 Scotia Spice Recipe Kits �� 40 Saffron Readers Offer �� 46 Nuffield Free 1 day Trial �� 51 Gartmore Black Bull

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Welcome

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER EDITION 2019

In This Edition... Okay, so the Summer season has cooled off, and we can all breathe easy before we start the off-season preparations for next year. So really what I mean is, it never stops! At heart, Park Life is a community magazine. We provide a service to our local community, putting people in touch to do business together, support community initiatives, and provide information about everything this community has to offer. This issue highlights some excellent community work taking place in the Park.

Our events listings are free to non-profit organisations, so if you are organising something locally, let us know so we can include you. As soon as your event is planned, send us the details to make sure you make the issue that’s best for you to spread the word. We are always on the lookout for interesting local stories and pictures. They don’t need to be professionally written or photographed- we can always apply a bit of polish here if needed! Katrina, Lisa, Heather

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Locals in west Stirlingshire can now join the local food revolution

rymen based social enterprise The Hub G63 recently launched NeighbourFood Balfron, a click and collect farmers’ market. Customers can order online from local food makers and farms and then collect their order at Balfron High School every Thursday between 5-7pm. Collection points are also planned for Drymen and Aberfoyle. Local/homegrown produce G63 co-founder Ruth Glasgow added: “The new market complements our other sustainability projects. We’re developing a community vegetable garden where everyone can come along to help grow vegetables, or simply for a cup of tea and a chat. We’re also planning a zero-waste shop and wild food foraging courses.” Sister market Stirling NeighbourFood, run by Forth Environment Link, has been instrumental in getting Balfron’s market off the ground. The environmental charity was awarded £208,000 in March to set up eight new weekly markets across Forth Valley and Loch Lomond, Perth and Kinross, the Scottish Borders and Fife by 2020. A market was launched in Blairgowrie in August, with several more markets expected to launch this year.

BALFRON Balfron High School every Thursday, 17:00 – 19:00 Find your local market on: www.neighbourfood.co.uk/Balfron Email: neighbourfood@thehubg63.org

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Regional Food Project Coordinator, Stuart Guzinski from Forth Environment Link said: “The Regional Food project aims to increase rural access to Scotland’s larder by creating rural employment, offering small scale producers a safe route to market and connecting shoppers with the people who make or grow food locally. NeighbourFood is a sustainable way to food shop that supports local producers and cuts down food miles and food waste. Pre-ordering also means nothing’s wasted. Customers can plan their meals around what seasonal produce is available and producers only harvest or prepare as much as they need.”

We set up The Hub earlier this year to promote local food and support sustainable living. The new market supports this goal by giving communities the chance to buy local food online, support the rural economy and reduce their carbon footprint. Locals also get the chance to connect with the people who make their food at our weekly collections, boosting the relationship between farm and fork.

Richard Boddington from The Hub G63, which covers the West Stirlingshire postcode.

Fruit trees and polytunnel at the Community Garden at the football field in Drymen. Examples of wild food foraging. www.parklifescotland.co.uk

The Black Bull Hub & Pub Gartmore In September, the community of Gartmore, which already owns its Village Shop and Village Hall, bought the Black Bull to turn it into a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hub & Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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he purchase was supported by grant funding from the Scottish Land Fund and Community Shares Scotland, together with money raised by the community. The local fundraising effort took the form of shares subscribed for in a Community Benefit Society. There are now 240 Society members comprising villagers, family, friends, neighbours and village organisations. Word quickly spread of this exciting new venture which has received generous support from as far afield as Spain, Seattle, Singapore and Stronachlachar. Behind the scenes, it has been a hectic time, especially the crazy last day of the share offer, when applications were arriving every few minutes at the Village Shop and by email. There was a hive of activity to ensure the paperwork was done before letting everyone know

the necessary minimum target had been reached and exceeded by the deadline. It was an amazing community effort, from first being given the opportunity to undertake a community buyout of the Black Bull by the owners in May 2018, then holding an initial public meeting, followed by questionnaires, input from local organisations and lots of debate in the street, shop and pub. The community has now taken another vital village facility into its ownership, working hand-in-hand with other key local organisations to ensure that Gartmore continues to be a great place to live, work and visit, as well as protecting the services and sustainability of its Shop, Hall and Pub.

Having achieved the prime goal of community ownership, the hard work has now really begun. Currently the ‘Hub and Pub’ has a restaurant, bar, café and accommodation. The plan is to adapt the property and services over time to introduce a range of new community ‘hub’ facilities addressing the issues faced by many rural communities, including lack of facilities for an ageing population, social isolation and shortage of local activities for young people. It will be an interesting road ahead with villagers and members coming together as customers, volunteers, Hub users and staff. Please come and visit Gartmore and see what it’s all about. www.blackbullgartmore.com

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Park Life Magazine sponsors

The Calm Before the Storm Ladies Lunch which raised nearly

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he Calm Before the Storm Ladies Lunch in aid of Child. org on Sunday 1st September in Killearn was a huge success! With over 80 wonderful ladies attending and the amazing support from Park Life we were able to raise £1680.71. The afternoon tea went down a treat, while the lovely Melisa Kelly sang some jazz tunes. We had some amazing stalls in attendance, Moon of Drymen, The Body Shop and Darcey’s Candles by Traceys stall, which allowed for a spot of shopping. The afternoon was finished off with a raffle and auction and some exciting prizes! Thank you to Park Life for all the support and supplying the refreshments for the afternoon and a huge thankyou to everyone who baked and helped on the day. Jordan Gardner

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Time to take a closer look at

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...it's well worth a visit!

e all remember the good times, when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d walk along an idyllic rural main street bustling with locals and visitors, popping in and out of the busy shops run by local traders. Of course, today itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like that, especially in Aberfoyle. No, Aberfoyle is all that and much more, thanks to a comprehensive regeneration effort kicked off by the

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Aberfoyle Village People, a volunteer organisation who used social media to spark a remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of the village. The severe flooding of Aberfoyle in 2012 was a catalyst for the community to unite and get the village back on its feet. Once the spark had been created, the buzz around the village grew, existing businesses polished up and new ones opened.

Walking along the main street today you’ll see new shops and cafes, carefully selected by the locals to complement each other, and providing high quality products and services. You’ll also have the benefit of village-wide free public Wi-Fi, and a new Strathard Business Hub so this is a bit more than a bit of a polish for a pretty village. VisitScotland lends its support to the community’s efforts. This is joined-up thinking for all types of business operating in Aberfoyle, with an obvious emphasis on the needs of visiting tourists who are the main source of income for many businesses. Visitors needs and wants change over time, and Aberfoyle

has responded comprehensively. When you reach the end of the high street, look back, and what you won’t see are the shuttered empty shells which used to be there, and which mar many high streets in Scotland where they haven’t yet found that Aberfoyle spark. Many other villages around Scotland could benefit from a look at the Aberfoyle experience. Despite the poor economic climate generally in the UK, tourism in Scotland, and especially in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, is still very strong. Aberfoyle could be showing the way to a local economic resurgence.

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MoSSFest 2019 Science fun for everyone

Meet the Scientists Indoor and outdoor science Experiments and activities for all ages Admission free Sunday 6 October 2019, 11– 4 Mugdock Country Park, G62 8EL More details and special events: @mossfest facebook.com/mossfestscotland/

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What’s happening at Mugdock

Now that the summer holidays are behind us, the Park has a new events programme from September 2019 to February 2020. You can view details online under the what’s on section or pick up a leaflet in our Visitor Centre and local venues. In the meantime, check out what’s happening in the October school holidays and Halloween. We’ve also got details of an Xmas shopping day and our annual Xmas family fun day. This year’s Panto is Sleeping Beauty and tickets are now on sale. All events are bookable in advance, unless specified, by calling 0141 956 6100.

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MoSSFest 2019 – Science for everyone. Sunday

6th, 11am - 4pm at Mugdock. Science Festival. FREE family event. No booking required.

Fungus Amungus at MoSSFest, Mugdock.

Sunday 6th October 2pm – 3.30pm Ranger led walk, part of MoSSFest 2019. Cost £5.

Cinema Club: Ex Machina

(MoSSFest Sci-Screen in partnership with the Mugdock Cinema Club) Monday 7th October, 7.30pm The film will be introduced by

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an expert from the University of Glasgow Centre for Artificial intelligence and followed by a Q&A session. Cost £4 each (free to cinema club members).

Bats and Memories, Milton of Campsie

Thursday 10th October 6.30pm – 8pm Discover the amazing world of bats and local history on the outskirts of Milton of Campsie. Cost £5.

Fungus Amungus, Lenzie

Sunday 13th October 2pm – 3.30pm Find out about the mushrooms and fungi that pop up around us at this time of year. Cost £5.

Have a Go Longbow

Sunday 13th October, 2pm in the Walled Garden at Mugdock Cost £1. No booking required.

Mugdock Sensational Safari: Woodlands, Water & Wellies!

Monday 14th October 1pm - 4pm Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Cost £10.

Drop in craft sessions

Tuesday 15th October 11am-3pm No booking required.

Mugdock Sensational Safari: Autumnal Antics!

Tuesday 15th October 1pm - 4pm Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Cost £10.

Forest School, Mugdock Wonderful Woodcraft

Sunday 20th October 2pm - 4pm Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Cost £7.

Fizzgig Halloween Fun

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October, 11.30 -12.45am & 1.30 2.45pm & 3.30 - 4.45pm. Suitable for Ages 3-7 years. Must have adult present. £5 for everyone. (limited places).

Mugdock Makkers Christmas Shopping Days Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November, 11am - 4pm 10% off everything except gift vouchers each day. Further info at www.mugdockmakkers.co.uk

Mugdock Christmas Event

Saturday 23 November, 12pm -5pm Look out for more details on our website, Facebook page and at the Park. No booking required.

Panto: Fizzgig Theatre presents SLEEPING BEAUTY Various dates and times available. Cost - £11adults and £7 children.

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for two plus afternoon tea P ark Life Magazine has teamed up with Loch Katrine, to give one lucky Park Life reader and a friend a cruise to see the spectacular autumn colours, followed by afternoon tea.

Departing from Trossachs Pier onboard either the cruiser, the Lady of the Lake or the steamship, Sir Walter Scott, our winner and friend will get the best views of the Trossachs autumn gold. Highlights include Ben Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an and Ben Venue, with tales and legends of the mountains and loch narrated by the knowledgeable crew. Once back at Trossachs Pier, the prize also includes a scrumptious afternoon tea in the recently-refurbished Steamship CafĂŠ. This makes for the perfect end to the perfect afternoon. To be in with a chance to win visit

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Christmas Events

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discount voucher for food at The Oak Tree Inn. Tickets to be booked in advance at shop.theoaktreeinn.co.uk

House for an Art Lover Killearn Pharmacy

Wed 6th Nov 9am - 6pm Christmas Shopping day Special discounts & offers on the day

Mugdock Makkers Christmas Shopping Days

Fri 1st & Sat 2nd Nov 11am - 4pm 10% off everything except gift vouchers each day. Further info at www.mugdockmakkers.co.uk

West Stirlingshire Friends of Strathcarron Hospice Christmas Fayre

festive is a must for anyone wanting to find everything for the perfect Christmas celebration under one roof. book tickets 0844 209 7348 or visit www.countrylivingfair.com/ticket-prices

Macrobert Arts Centre Santa's Sleigh Light Keeper Tue 26 Nov - Tue 24 Dec For Ages 5 and under, a fun-filled interactive Christmas adventure. There will be lots of laughs and songs to join in with, in this festive show for wee ones and their grown-ups. Tel: 01786 466666

Sat 9th Nov McLintock Hall Balfron There will be lots of stalls including Hospice Christmas cards, jewellery, gifts, raffle etc Entrance £3 which includes tea/ coffee and cakes. Children free. Please come along, enjoy yourselves and support a deserving cause.

Kippen Christmas Market (See pg33)

Macroberts Art Centre Rapunzel: A Hair Braiding Adventure

The Grail, Craft Drinks Boutique (See pg46)

Fri 22 Nov - Tue 31 Dec Get ready for another Macrobert Panto Extravaganza – written by, directed by and starring the fabulous Johnny McKnight. Tel: 01786 466666

Mugdock Christmas Event

Sat 23 Nov 12pm - 5pm Look out for more details on our website, Facebook page and at the Park. No booking required.

Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair SEC 21st - 24th Nov The annual celebration of all things

Sat 30th Nov, 1pm - 4pm highly anticipated annual local Christmas Market with lots of unique stalls, perfect to pick up Christmas gifts. Kippen village hall, adult £2.50, concessions £1.50, children £1.00

Christmas Gin Tasting - Sun 1st Dec afternoon. Tel: 01786 542098 shop@thegrail.scot

Loch Katrine Festive Santa Sailing (See pg3) 1st, 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th and 21st & 22nd Dec Tel: 01877 376315/6 enquiries@lochkatrine.com

Meet Santa

Santa’s Grotto is back this Christmas. Choose a weekend slot from December 7th onwards to meet Santa at his grotto at The Oak Tree. Included for children are crafts, activities, hot chocolate, a certificate, gift and sticker. There’s also a 10% off

(See pg 42/43) Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh this venue is home to the popular Art Lover’s Café, Gallery & Shop and has a full Calendar of Events. Christmas Fayre Sun 24th Nov FREE Festive Piano and Afternoon Tea Sun 8th Dec £25.00 Classical Festive Recital Sun 15th Dec £8.50 Festive Piano with Supper Thurs 19th Dec £25.00 Hogmanay Dinner Dance Tuesday 31st December £85.00 Tel: 0141 483 1600 info@houseforanartlover.co.uk

Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society

Thur 28th to Sat 30th Nov / Thur 5th to Sat 7th Dec Mother Goose - Menzies Hall, Fintry

Cameron House

(See pg45) Experience a dazzling display of gorgeous gourmet delights with their festive dining events. Christmas Day Dining adult £99, child £40 Boxing Day Ceilidh adult £49, child £25 Hogmanay Celebrations adult £99, child £45 Tel: 01389 310777 events@cameronhouse.co.uk

Gartmore House 2020 Hogmanay Ball (See pg30) A party to remember to bring in the New Year with excellent food, great entertainment and good company. £45 Per adult, £22.50 per child. Tel: 01877 382991 mail@gartmorehouse.com

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Hogmanay Ball A Party to Remember Join us at Gartmore House on the 31st December and bring in the new year with excellent food, great entertainment and good company. Arrive at 7pm for a glass of fizz, followed by a delicious 3-course dinner from 7.30pm. Scotland’s leading rock Ceilidh band, Bahookie, will entertain you throughout the evening, followed by a disco into the small hours.

2 nights at Gartmore House – either 30th & 31st December 2019 or 31st December 2019 & 1st January 2020 Double or Twin Room for 2 people: £419 Family room for 2 people: £479 Family room for 3 or 4 people: £599 Additional nights (bed & breakfast basis) £70 per Twin/Double room, or £90 per Family Room.

£45.00 per adult & £22.50 per child.

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Accommodation

Contact our friendly team. T: 01877 382 991 E: mail@gartmorehouse.com W: www.gartmorehouse.com/hogmanay

Accommodation packages include your ticket/s, breakfast, dinner and stay in an en-suite room. Prices are per room. 1 night at Gartmore House – 31st December 2019 Double or Twin Room for 2 people: £270 Family room for 2 people: £319 Family room for 3 people: £369

Menu Menu choices will be sent out in due course, and we will contact you one month prior to the event for pre-order. Children’s menu and kids zone will be provided.

Family room for 4 people: £419

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Brand New Restaurant, Brand New Menus, Brand New Chef Join us in our refurbished restaurant & bar to try our fabulous new menus BAR Relaxed bites and casual classics, including our delicious Sirloin Steak Frites for only £14 TABLE D’ HOTE Treat yourself to two courses for £16 or three for £20 12-9 every day A LA CARTE Enjoy sublime starters, mouthwatering mains, delicious desserts and perfectly chargrilled speciality steaks from our state of the art Josper Grill. Starters from £4.50. Mains from £11. SUNDAY LUNCH Let us be the hosts with the roast, that’s the most! Finish off the week with a real family catch up for just £16 for two courses including a roast of scotch assured beef with all the trimmings. To book call us on 01786 448880 or e-mail reception@hotelcolessio.com. Quote “Park Life” when making a booking for 6 or more for a complimentary Mimosa Park Life | Business

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CinemaListings Gartmore Community Cinema “VICE” (15) Fri Oct 25 8pm DOUBLE BILL “DOUBLE INDEMNITY” & “THE BIG SLEEP” (U) Fri Nov 22 8pm Evening Screenings: (Door & Bar opens 7.30pm) Ticket Costs: Adults £4.00 Children £2.00 (Under 16) Season Ticket: £20.00 and free entry to ALL films. Tickets available on the door www.gartmorevillagehall.co.uk

Mugdock Cinema Ex Machina Mon Oct 7 - 7.30pm

The film will be introduced by an expert from the University of Glasgow Centre for Artificial intelligence and followed by a Q&A session. Cost £4 each (free to cinema club members).

Booking Essential 0141 956 6100 £4 Adults www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Callander Film Society All films start 7.30pm First Man Oct 13 Leave No Trace Oct 27 Can You Ever Forgive Me? Nov 10 Dogman* Nov 24 Membership is open to anyone over 16 and gives free entry to all screenings in the programme. Membership costs £35, less than £3 per movie. Non-members are always welcome, tickets cost £5 at the door (£3 under 16). The Clanranald Theatre, St Kessogs, Ancaster Square, Callander, Stirlingshire, FK17 8ED. www.bfi.org

Strathendrick Film Society Bohemian Rhapsody 5 Oct The Madness of King George 25 Oct Cabaret 15 Nov 7:30pm Balfron High School. Entry for Non members - £5 Single Normal Membership - £25. Single Concession Membership - £20. Full time student (16-21) – Free

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Nick Nairn Cook School Events pg28-29 Eden Mill Events

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Halloween and Fireworks Events pg38 RSPB events

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Callander Jazz & Blues Festival

4 - 6 Oct Dreadnought Hotel Every style of live Jazz and Blues Music, an opportunity to provide you with a feast of live musical entertainment,

From solo artists to 21 piece big bands and everything in between with over three hundred musicians that will ensure a long weekend of great music here in the autumn splendour of the Trossachs, Festival Headline Performers : Jazz Connection - they are absolutely amazing live on stage with their zootsuits, flamboyance, large beers, cheap whiskey, dancing and swinging, The Revolutionaires Big Band - harder and more aggressive approach, synonymous with modern blues artists which helps create their own high energy sound, The Swing Commanders - a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that performs an exciting mix of 1940s classics, boogie-woogie, western swing, 50's jump jazz and more.

Glow Ape Night Trail Run

Sun 13 Oct Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Glow Ape is a night-time trail run/walk set in the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle. It offers a safe, nocturnal running adventure where

participants will feel their senses being wired into the sights and sounds of the moonlit forest. Choose either a trail 10K or a family friendly 1 mile through the spectacular and glowing forest park. Entry fees for the events are listed below: 10K trail (with event t-shirt): £36 10K trail (without event t-shirt): £26 1 mile: £7 www.glowape.co.uk

St Andrews Voices (see pg 35) 17th - 20th Oct Scotland’s Festival of Vocal and Choral Music.

Gartness Beer Festival (see pg 61) Sat 26th Oct 6pm-11pm Tickets £20 www.gartnessbeerfestival.co.uk

Fintry Sport Club

(see pg 51) Sat 2nd Nov, 7pm for 7.30pm Paris written & performed by Christine Bovill. £25 Per ticket inc drink in arrival & 2 course meal.

Milndavie Pottery in Strathblane

Prices from £7

Wheel Lessons, Handbuilding Classes Paint on ready-made ceramics Work on your own project! www.milndaviepottery.co.uk www.facebook.com/MilndaviePottery

saturday 30th november 1pm - 4pm

For Adults and Children! Email us to go on the mailing list: milndaviepottery@gmail.com

The Milndavie Pottery, Eaglesfield, Milndavie Road, G63 9EL

Adults £2.50 Concessions £1.50 Children £1.00 Entrance fee includes tea/coffee/juice & home baking + Santa’s Grotto. All Funds raised will contribute to the running of The Kippen Playgroup & Toddlers CHARITY NO SCOO8211

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Park Life Events October-November Eden Mill - Children’s Cookery Classes (see pg 36)

A 4 week block on Thurs from 7th - 28th Nov from 3.45 - 5pm Suitable for 5-12 year olds, only £25 per child. Email vicky@edenmill.co.uk

Drymen WI

We welcome visitors and all members to our meetings on the second Thursday of every month. Visitors are asked to pay £5 pounds per visit 14th Nov Interior design with Claire Kendall 12th Dec Christmas Dinner in the Winnock hotel 9th Jan Rev. Scott Brown will talk about his life as a Navy Chaplain 13th Feb Demonstrations by members of the institute of craft and baking

Jumble Sale Killearn Kirk Halls

Sat 9th Nov 10-12 noon Sales will include clothes, toys, bric-a-

brac, books, D.V.DS, c.ds,household materials, shoes, handbags, jewellery, garden and sport equipment and miscellaneous items. No electrical goods or furniture, please. Entry is £1 Donations "Goodies" gratefully received on Friday, 8th November in the Killearn Kirk Halls from 5.30-8pm Traders/Dealers welcome at 8pm on Friday. For more information, or about uplifting of goods (if necessary) please contact Anne(550605), Katie (449358), Lynne (440507), Doreen (550834)

Gartmore Events Lauder performed by Jamie MacDougall (See pg 23) Sat 5th Oct 7.00pm for 7.30pm Tickets £15.00 pp Local Scottish Tenor, Jamie MacDougall brings his one man show about the life of Sir Harry Lauder to Gartmore stage. This much acclaimed show full of witty banter and lively songs will have you singing

in the aisles! Status Quoing – Fabulous Tribute Band (See pg 23) Sat 2nd Nov 7.30pm for 8.00pm Tickets £12.00 pp Number one tribute band Status Quoing will have you Rocking all over Gartmore and beyond! Quiz Night Fri 15th Nov £10 for a team of up to 5 people The rescheduled Quiz Night is a night for all groups/individuals/ clubs who use the hall to create a team and battle their wits against each other for the much coveted Richard Wilson Trophy. The first quiz night was a terrific night of fun and thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated…many crying out for this to be a regular occurrence! Please contact Helen Webster by email helenwebster48@yahoo.co.uk to register your team

Stylish women’s clothing, accessories and much more

Moon of Drymen

Gift Vouchers Available

Lots of new Autumn accessories in stock Ideal for Christmas. New childrens range coming soon ages 3 to 7.

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

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Winter opening hours Mon to Sat 10-5

Park Life Events October-November Big Burns Ceilidh Fri 24th Jan 2020 Tickets £15.00 pp To celebrate the Bard, Gartmore Village Hall Management Group decided to try something a bit different and we have organised for the phenomenal Ceilidh Minogue ceilidh band to play instead of the usual meal and repartee. We shall be serving sensational Scottish canapes all included in the price of your ticket along with a free drink and dancing. Adults only.

MoSSFest - Middle of Scotland Science Festival Sun 6th Oct 11am - 4pm Science fun for everyone FREE Mugdock Country Park G62 8EL

Wild Cocktails Taiko Drumming Show Local Tasters Fri 11th Oct 7pm Forth Inn, Aberfoyle

Forth Valley Food Fest

Oct 11th - 20th The Festival aims to highlight the tastes of our local food landscape, connect visitors and residents to local food, and support our local food economy. Activites and events will vary across the region - with opportunities to sample and buy local products, listen to the stories of how our food goes from field to folk, and experience food production up close. There are a mix of participating businesses, communities and organisations who are local food producers, processors, providers and supporters. No matter what type of participant, all have the common

Life Park

focus on high quality, seasonal, and locally sourced food. www.fvl.org.uk

Stirling Gin Festival

Sat 2nd Nov 2019 12:30 - 4pm Tickets £27 Small selection of food throughout each session. Stirling Highland Hotel www.thescottishginsociety.com

The Hoolie Dhu

Sat 9th Nov 2019 Facebook: Killearn Hoolie Dhu 2019

Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society - Calamity Jane (See pg 46) 24th - 28th Mar 2020

Events - October & Novemb er!

St Andrews Voices

SCOTLAND’S FESTIVAL OF VOCAL & CHORAL MUSIC 17 – 20 OCTOBER

2019 standrewsvoices.com

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Autumn at EDENMILL Sunday Roast Lunch

Sunday 22nd September from 12noon. Prime Rib Roast from our in-house butcher Jim, no pre-booking required (unless booking for 8+ people). Don’t miss it!

Children’s Halloween Party

Thursday 31st October, 4.00-6.00pm. Only £8.95 per child, including spooky inspired food for dinner! No pre-booking required

A 4 week block on Thursdays from 7th-28th November from 3.45-5.00pm. Suitable for 5-12 year olds. Only £25 per child for 4 weeks, book now to avoid missing out. Email: Vicky@edenmill.co.uk. More classes planned, look out for details on sausage making and wreath making classes amongst others!

EDENMILL

FARM SHOP, CAFÉ & SOFT PLAY

THE ATTIC

EDENMILL

The Attic at Edenmill offers brand new accommodation on the John Muir Way and West Highland Way. Bunkhouse rooms and en-suite twin rooms available. To book or enquire: www.edenmill.co.uk/theattic

Find out more at:

www.edenmill.co.uk and www.edenmill.co.uk/theattic Edenmill Farm, Stockiemuir Road, Blanefield, G63 9AX. Tel: 01360 771707

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Made to order cheese gift boxes, cured meats and cheeses from our deli counter. A beautiful range of gifts, food, wines and spirits. Christmas trees and locally made wreaths.

Cheese gift boxes made to order. Help and advice on the perfect cheese selection. Chutneys, oatcakes, crackers, jellies and all accompaniments.

We are now taking orders in our multi-award winning butchery for all your Festive Period requirements. Talk to Robbie, Alex, Euan or Fraser for any help with quantities, preparation or ideas. Gartmorn free range poultry

Finest Scottish Pork and lamb

All the essential Christmas trimmings

Hams – cooked, glazed, un/smoked

Beef (hung for a minimum of 21 days)

Steak pies – range of sizes available

Please note that the cut off point for orders is Saturday 14th December. Thereafter we will only be able to set aside birds and joints as available. New Year orders by 23rd December. Open 7 days a week 01786 235 024

9am–5pm

1 0 minutes from Stirling on the A873, just off the A84

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Halloween Half-term Hunt RSPB Mon 14Th - Sun 20Th Oct 2019 10Am - 4Pm £2, £1.50 For Rspb Members

Creepy clues, magic and potions will help you round this trail. Pick up a hunt at the Nature Hub and get exploring! No booking necessary, just drop-in to join in the fun. www.rspb.org.uk

Arnprior Pumpkins Starts Fri 11th Oct 2019

Halloween & Fireworks!

• Pizza • Face painting • Freshly ground coffee • Gin cocktails • Burgers & Stovies • Pop up photographer • Chainsaw carving • Quad pods • Kale maze www.arnpriorfarm.com

Junior Halloween Fun at Mugdock Sat 26th & Sun 27th Oct 2019 11.30 -12.45am & 1.30 - 2.45pm & 3.30 - 4.45pm.

Fizzgig are back with their mix of outdoor and indoor Halloween Fun! Join us for a short interactive play, an exciting hunt in the woods and some traditional games. And as always, we can’t wait to see all the fantastic costumes! Suitable for Ages 3-7 years. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. £5 for everyone (limited places)

Loch Katrine Steam, Music & Fireworks Sat – 2nd November 2019 (See pg 3) www.lochkatrine.com

The Glebe Killearn

Sat 2nd November 7pm for 7:30pm

Hallowild at Blair Drummond Safari Park 12th – 27th Oct 2019 10am – 5:30pm • The Tomb! An indoor haunted walk-through with 3D special effects • Safari tent with Halloween activities, magic shows and slime-making • Pumpkin patch (pumpkins are £3 each) • Outdoor trick-or-treat trail • Full admission to the Safari Park and all attractions www.blairdrummond.com

Light Up The Forest Sat 12th Oct 2019 6:30pm – 9pm See the woods in a whole new light! Marvel as the trees magically come to life as you walk through the forest at night. Our storyteller will spin tales of woodland folklore by the campfire and there will be a BBQ available at the visitor centre from 6.30pm. Come dressed for the weather and bring a torch! The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre. Please call 0300 067 6615 to book. £7.50 per adult /£5 per child (under 4s go free)

Children’s Halloween Party Edenmill 31st Oct 2019 4 – 6pm Spooky inspired food for dinner! No pre-booking required £8.95 per child www.edenmill.co.uk

House for an Art Lover 31st Oct (see Pg42/43) Murder Mystery Dinner. £42.50 01414831600 info@houseforanartlover.co.uk 38 | www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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♥ wonderland ♥ gifts ♥ jewellery ♥ toys Christmas Shopping Day Sunday 17 November 2019

Noon - 8pm

Celebratory drinks and nibbles

Preview Winter Wonderland

10% off all stock and a lucky dip

Shop premises to Buy or Let After 10 years of owning and running Wonderland, Alice is moving on and would love to pass on the shop to someone who will make it their own. It has been wonderful for Alice living and working in Balfron and being there for her children growing up (never needing childcare or an extra car). However, due to family commitments, Alice is returning to Glasgow but not after a final Winter Wonderland! Please contact Wonderland with any enquires: mail@awonderland.co.uk 01360 450 523

www.awonderland.co.uk ♥ 147 Buchanan St, Balfron ♥ www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Win 3 Scotia Spice Recipe Kits!

Scotia Spice has 9 new recipe kits available and 4 lucky winners will get to choose 3 kits each.

To enter either visit

www.parklifescotland.co.uk

or like and share on Park Life Magazine or Scotia Spice Facebook pages

Punjabi curry kits and cookery school

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

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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.

Accommodation now available with beautifully refurbished bedrooms.

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GIFT VOUCHERS

Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover provides an excellent cultural attraction and tourist destination, while being one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest wedding and event venues. n

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FESTIVE DINING

The venue is home to the popular Art Lover’s Café, Gallery and Shop and has a full calendar of events including Festive Recitals, a Murder Mystery Dinner and Hogmanay Ceilidh. n

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Murder Mystery Dinner, Thursday 31st October, £42.50 Christmas Fayre, Sunday 24th November, FREE Festive Piano and Afternoon Tea, Sunday 8th December, £25.00 Classical Festive Recital, Sunday 15th December, £8.50 Festive Piano with Supper, Thursday 19th December, £25.00 Hogmanay Dinner Dance, Tuesday 31st December, £85.00 www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Delicatessen & Coffee Shop

Main Street, Kippen FK8 3DN

Christmas Hampers and extensive range of Wines WrGa ifts & Cards

T: 01786 870077

pping Ser Available vice

www.rhubarblime.com

Stay at the gateway to the glorious Trossachs We offer a range of food options within the hotel from teas and coffees through to full 4 course meals. The hotel features our Tartan Tea Room, serving both breakfast and dinner. Light snack and beverages are available throughout the day in our Thistle Bar Lounge.

Recently refurbished to

✩✩✩ Awarded by Visit Scotland

In addition we offer full banqueting in our function room and can provide a number of catering options depending on the occasion and party size. From small informal family gathering through to large weddings and conferences our chefs can cater for most dietary needs and requirements.

Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3UX | Tel: 01877 382 245 | Email: info@robroyhotel.co.uk | www.robroyhotel.co.uk

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C H R I S T M A S A N D H O G M A N AY D I N I N G AT C A M E R O N H O U S E Experience a dazzling display of gorgeous gourmet delights with our festive dining events at Cameron House on Loch Lomond.

C H R I S T M A S D AY DINING

B O X I N G D AY CEILIDH

H O G M A N AY C E L E B R AT I O N S

W E D N E S D AY 2 5 T H DECEMBER

T H U R S D AY 2 6 T H DECEMBER

T U E S D AY 3 1 S T DECEMBER

T H E B OAT H O U S E 1 2. 3 0 PM-5 . 30 PM Champagne and canapés on arrival and a three-course lunch. A DULT £ 99 | C H IL D £ 4 0

T H E B OAT H O U S E 6.45P M - 1AM Prosecco on arrival and a four-course dinner plus ceilidh band and disco. AD ULT £49 | C HIL D £25

T H E C LU B H O U S E AT C A M E R O N 1 PM-5 PM Prosecco on arrival and a three-course lunch. A DULT £ 7 9 | C H IL D £ 4 0

F E ST I V E A F T E R N O O N T E A An indulgent treat at The Boat House or Café Spa.

T H E B OAT HOUSE HOOLIE 6.4 5 PM – 1AM Champagne on arrival, four-course dinner, ceilidh with disco and fireworks at midnight. ADU LT £109 | CH ILD £4 5

£30 P ER P ERS ON A D D A G L AS S OF CHA M PAG N E £39.90 P ER P ERS ON

D I N N E R A N D D I S CO AT T H E C LU B H O U S E Champagne on arrival, three-course dinner, disco and a piper at midnight. ADU LT £79 | CH ILD £3 5

C H R I ST M A S G I F T VO U C H E R S A N D G I F T C A R D S Give the gift of luxury this Christmas with a Cameron House gift voucher or gift card. C A M E R O N H O U S E . CO . U K

TO BOOK CALL 01389 3107 7 7 OR EMAIL EVENTS@CAMERONHOUSE.CO.UK Terms and conditions apply

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Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant GIFT

HERS VOUC ABLE AVAIL

READERS OFFER!

2 for 1 Curry!

(sit in only 5-10pm Monday to Thursday)

Buy any two curries from the menu and pay for one. (excludes Tandoori, King Prawn, Biryani) Must buy 1 starter & 2 accompaniments to receive 2nd curry FREE. To claim this offer you must present this advert at the time of ordering.

127 Buchanan Street, Balfron, G63 0TE | Tel: 01360 440505 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 5pm until 11pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm until 12am

Craft Drinks Boutique St Andrew's Day Whisky Tasting Friday 29th November

5 The Cross Doune FK16 6BH

Christmas Gin Tasting Afternoon Sunday 1st December

For more info and bookings:

T: 01786 542098

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Geranium and Thyme Food for thought....

oanne Hamilton has cooked for my family regularly over the last three years: for weeks when I had all my family and grandchildren staying, for small dinner parties and freezer filling.

I have found her food consistently excellent both for dinner parties and family cooking. She is a very experienced cook and good at adapting menus for food intolerances. I have always found her very honest and reliable, very easy to have around the house and to work with. I have recommended her to friends who were also delighted with her work. Irene Whitson Drymen

My name is Joanne and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the chef behind Geranium and Thyme, a small creative catering business based by Loch Lomond. I bring ten years experience from working throughout Europe. I create bespoke seasonal menus working with the finest local suppliers in the surrounding area, catering for small events, dinner parties, celebration cakes and freezer filling etc.

For more information please email or call on 07517 775391 Email: Joanne@geraniumandthyme.com

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Festive Events Book Now

ChristmasParties Day Lunch Christmas in Dec -- 43 course coursemenu menu £25 £45, smaller portiontofor kidsone & seniors Book on a Saturday enjoy of our £27.50 Bands Hogmanay Dinner - 4 course menu £40 bookings only. Pure Malt Enjoy Music in the Bothy with Baran. For more details call or email us or visit our website www.theladeinn.com

The Perfect Gift

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For your Real Ale Fan, choose ales from the Borders to the Shetlands with a visit to our shop. Go online and buy your beer or gift cases from our website www.scottishrealales.com

EST 1750

Fresh food prepared using locally sourced ingredients where possible Open 12pm - Midnight Mon - Thur & 1am Fri & Sat • Sun 12.30pm - Midnight Food served from 12pm - 9pm every day • Sunday from 12.30pm New menu available from the 4th October. Christmas menu available from 1st December £30 for 3 Courses (10% discount if you book before the end of November)

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TOWN & COUNTRY DESIGNS ACCESSORIES • CARDS • COFFEE SHOP 16 BALFRON RD, KILLEARN G63 9NJ • T: 01360 550830

Call Karen on 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

LIGHT LUNCHES & FABULOUS BAKING ALL HOMEMADE • OPEN 7 DAYS

MAGAZINE

Don’t forget our fabulous COMPETITIONS & OFFERS! EQUINE LAUNDRY SERVICE We use a trustworthy third party. 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

www.thelaundrylady.co.uk

Tickets to Country Living Christmas Fair p22 Loch Katrine, Win a Cruise for two with Afternoon Tea! p26 Scotia Spice Recipe Kits p40 Saffron readers offer p46 Nuffield Free 1 day Trial p51

To enter our competitions visit www.parklifescotland.co.uk www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek

Gartocharn

Monday

12.15pm

07759 182236

Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek

Gartocharn

Thursday

6pm

07759 182236

Thursday

9.45am & 8pm

07759 182236

Thursday

11.15 am

07759 182236

Body Control Pilates - Jane Meek Feldenkrais Method â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jane Meek

Blanefield

Zumba - Jane

Strathblane

Saturday

10am - 11am

07968 968944

Zumba - Jane

Strathblane

Tuesday

7pm - 8pm

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Archibald Billett

F U N E R A L D I R E C T O R S Expertise & experience to ensure you give your loved one the perfect send off. 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

Of Killearn Professional, fully guaranteed, high standard of work carried out by qualified tradesmen. Interior and Exterior • Painting • Coving Paper Hanging • Ames Taping

Plastering Service Now Available Call Timmy Kearney for a free, no obligation quote. 51 Charles Crescent, Drymen G63 0BU Email: Tk@endrickdecorators.co.uk

Tel: 01360 660407 Mobile: 07591 586596 www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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CONTRACTORS

ROOFING AND BUILDING SERVICES

Family business established for 20 years All aspects of rooямБng work carried out

SANDSTONE REPAIR & RESTORATION EPDM ROOFING SYSTEM (FOR FLAT ROOFS) ROUGHCASTING GUTTERS

SLATING

ALL JOINERY WORK view our work at:

Proprietor Gavin McGregor

www.rmcontractors.pro Tel: 78 |

01389 605352

Mob: 07519 267764

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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

• New builds • Extensions • Kitchens, Bathrooms Design & Installation • Bespoke Staircases & furniture • General joinery

• Insurance work • Renovations • Free estimate • Property Maintenance • Project Management Services

All Trades Provided

Kevin Morgan - Tel 07825 006101 | www.kmjoiners.co.uk

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Accounting, Legal & Finance Baxter Accounting 73 JMC Chartered Accountants 73 Walker Laird 73 Activities & Kids Cellfield 19 4x4 Adventures Scotland 26 Gartness Beer Festival 61 Go Country 26 Heron House Early Years 18 Loch Katrine Cruises 3 Mugdock Country Park 24 Architects & Consulants linearchitecture 55 Malcolm Parry Architects 55 Morris Architects 55 MW Consultants 52 Car, Bus, Taxi E Mac Bus 14 JGM Executive Travel 14 Electrical Buchlyvie Electrical 82 Stewart Hollington 81 Entertainment Fintry Sports Centre 51 Kippen Christmas Market 33 St Andrews Voices 35 Food, Drink & Accomodation Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop 37 Cameron House Hotel 45 Edenmill Farm 36 Gartmore House 30 Geranium & Thyme 47 Hotel Collesio 31 House for an Art Lover 42,43 Neighbourfood 8,9 Nick Nairn Cook School 28,29 RhubarbLime 44 Rob Roy Hotel 44 Saffron 46 Scotia Spice 40 The Clachan Inn 41 The Fintry Inn 48 80 |

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The Grail 46 The Lade Inn 48 The Oak Tree Inn 2 Town & Country Coffee Shop 49 Funeral Services Andrew Anderson & Sons 75 Archibald Billet 77 John Coubrough Funeral Directors 52 Gift Shops Moon 34 Sheila Fleet Jewellery 16,17 The Milndavie Pottery 33 Wild Highlands 22 Wonderland 39 Garages Killearn Garage 7 Gardening & Outdoors Benview Garden Centre 63 Craig Tree Services 63 Cruachan Landscaping 65 Dugie Clark Clachan Mhor 66 Fraser Robb 69 Haggerty Plant & Landscaping 63 Holly Nairn 67 John Currie Brick & Stonework 65 MacColl/P.D. Stokes Landscaping Contractors 68 Macintosh Fencing 65 Paterson Garden Buildings Ltd 66 RTA & Doune Woodyard Ltd 71 S.Marshall Gardening Services 62 Scotia Contracts Ltd 64 Sorbus Tree Service 62 T D Trees 62 Tradstocks 69 Health & Wellbeing Felicity Carer 35 Nuffield Health & Fitness 51 Tir Na Nog 51 Homes & Interiors Apollo Blinds 58 Colin Johnson Traditional Upholstery 57 Dream Doors 58 Edge of the Wood 57

Household & Ind Floor Sanding Services 53 J Walker Interiors 57 Kitchen & Bathroom Interiors 59 Stellar Antiques 59 Town & Country Designs Coffee Shop 54 Trend Transformatiions 53 Two Ravens Forge 54 Ventrolla Scotland 54 Joiners K M Joiners 79 Simon Head Joinery 82 Laundry Services The Laundry Lady 49 Logs & Fuels Hardwood Logs 13 Wood for Fuel 5 Painting & Decorators Blain Painters 81 Endrick Decorators of Killearn 77 Jack Brand Decorating 81 Strathendrick Decorators 75 Photography, Media Marketing & Graphic Design Paul Saunders Media & Photography 74 Skep Design 76 Property Corum 84 DP Group 26 Property Bureau 15 Trades & Services Aberfoyle Satellite Company 82 Adrian Pirie 82 Bathroom Transformations 13 C-Mix 79 Drymen Tiling 81 Dunrite Plumbing 79 GS Roofing Ltd 56 Homeworx Killearn 81 KG Gas Services 75 Power Doors 57 RM Contractors 78 SD Garage Doors 59 Your Heating Ltd 13

homeworx

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property maintenance and repairs

painting and decorating (interior and exterior) ceramic tiling hardwood and laminate floor fitting joinery plastering all work considered

All types of painting& decorating work undertaken blainpainters@outlook.com www.blainpainters.com 07876 025219 / 01360 850441 43 Main Street, Buchlyvie FK8 3LR

for a free quote, call 01360 550542 or 07870 329349

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

STEWART HOLLINGTON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

DRYMEN TILING Professional Tiling Services

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

Established Since 1983

Tel: 07810 194226

t: 01877 385231 m: 07885 841735

drymentiling@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/drymentiling

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MAGAZINE

Don’t forget our fabulous COMPETITIONS & OFFERS! Tickets to Country Living Christmas Fair p22 Loch Katrine, Win a Cruise for two with Afternoon Tea! p26 Scotia Spice Recipe Kits p40 Saffron readers offer p46 Nuffield Free 1 day Trial p51

To enter our competitions visit www.parklifescotland.co.uk

imon Head Joinery Services

All Trades Contractor Domestic & Commercial Maintenance & Repair

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

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Extensions New Builds Glazing Bathroom renovations

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Loft conversions Kitchens supplied and fitted All types of insurance work Window board-up service

No job too big or small Free Estimates Tel: 01764 682 710 | Mob: 07764 255163 Glendevon Cottage, Stirling Street, Blackford, PH4 1QA simonheadjoineryservices@hotmail.co.uk

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Farmers Markets Buying local, regional produce at the market means lower food miles and benefits the local economy in terms of employment and growth.

FRANCE FARM FRIDAYS Every Friday 9am - 5pm. Beside Millennium Hall, Gartocharn. Family run market, selection of local produce including fruit and veg, cooked meats, cheese, eggs, butcher meats.

THE MARKET AT LOCH LOMOND SHORES 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 10am. Homemade treats, arts and crafts, artisan food and drink and fresh produce from a wide selection of local producers and makers. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot coffee and food to eat while you browse and plenty on offer to take home afterwards. For up-to-date information see our Facebook page.

MILNGAVIE FOOD HUB A FARMERS MARKET IN YOUR POCKET Shop online from over 20 LOCAL food & drink producers, then collect from The Fraser Centre, Milngavie (opposite Costa) on Fridays between 4&6pm. Low food miles. Zero wastage. Keeping 90% of what you

spend in the community. You can Google us or order online at https://l.ead.me/milngavie or use our brilliant shopping app at https://l.ead.me/theapp The weekly online market closes at mid-night every Wednesday.

STIRLING FARMERS MARKET 2nd Saturday 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. www.stirlingfarmersmarket.co.uk

BENVIEW FARMSHOP Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm. Incredibly well stocked and loads of gift ideas. Farm shop stocking veg, cheeses, preserves, biscuits and cakes. Tel: 01360 850525 www.benviewgardencentre.co.uk Ward Toll, Balfron Station G63 0QZ.

CALEDONIAN MARTS FARM SHOP, STIRLING Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 2pm. Fruit and vegetables. Traditional handmade bread, fresh fish and shellfish and The Mart Cafe. Tel: 01786 450922 www.caledonia-marts.com

GLASGOW FARMERS MARKET 2nd & 4th Saturday in the month 10am - 2pm. Mansfield Park, Hyndland Street, Dumbarton. This market usually has around 40 stalls selling farm produce, locally grown vegetables, Scottish beef, lamb, venison and wild boar. A range of speciality producers have chutneys, jams, locally produced honeys and breads on offer as well as a good selection of Scottish cheeses. Fresh salmon and trout are usually available. Shellfish and other seafood are on sale when in season. www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk Tel: 0141 287 2500

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