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SpRING FeAST AT The loCh
It’s been a long, miserable winter, but we’re now
only weeks away from the first big springtime
attraction of the season.
venue and the area’s already
booming reputation as a prime
source of Scottish culinary
expertise and fine fare at its most
exciting.
Nobody is going to notice any
April showers at this celebration
of all that’s excellent about the
area’s finest produce, because
on past form the cookery
demonstrations and food stalls,
music and games will again be a
recipe for what’s already a major
local annual crowd-puller.
Springfest at Lomond Shores was
an unqualified success last year,
attracting people from all over
the area and beyond.
Now planning is well advanced
for this year’s spectacular, and
a still better line-up of chefs,
special events and entertainment
is planned for the two-day
spectacular on April 2 and 3.
It’s only the second of its kind,
but has already garnered support
from top food providers across
Scotland, thanks to the flagship
Best of all it’s a family day which
has plenty to amuse younger
visitors while the grown-ups
consider the finer points of food
you won’t find in just any high
street retailer.
While foodie writers tend to
concentrate on the up market city
bistros they know so well local
residents don’t have to look any
farther than West Dunbartonshire
for cuisine fit for a king – and for
added interest can enjoy meeting
chefs and food producers in person.
They’re the sort of people who
are happy to pass on their
expertise, and to discuss with
fellow enthusiasts all the work
and craft that goes into the
production of fabulous fare.
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of your own home you can easily
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tips on preparation and how best
to use ingredients – chances are
the height of your ambition may
be a great dinner party for a few
friends.
More information on the final
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but meanwhile maybe put that
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BIG plANS FoR The CASTle
A masterplan whose key local elements include a
major boost for Balloch Castle and the village has
been given a crucial green light.
Named ‘LIVE Park’, the Plan
outlines an ambitious vision
for making Loch Lomond and
The Trossachs National Park
an attractive and viable place
for young people and families,
while also providing a base for
businesses to start and grow – and
developing amenities for visitors.
The scheme follows detailed
consultation, and in local terms
will include a plan to bring listed
Balloch Castle back into use.
In a related move it will also seek
to make improvements to Balloch
village centre, with the new
development linked to Lomond
Shores.
Following extensive engagement
and consultation during the
process to prepare the Plan, it
has now been formally adopted
by the National Park Authority as
its Local Development Plan, the
legal document to determine all
planning decisions in the National
Park. The Plan will be updated
every five years.
Gordon Watson, chief executive
of the Park said: “The National
Park is an amazing place and a
special landscape with so much
to offer.
“LIVE Park sets out the
opportunities for it to continue
to thrive and develop sensitively
as a place for people to live,
invest, visit and experience over
the next ten years.
“We’ve worked really closely
with people and organisations
to fi nd out how they want to
see that happen.”
Stuart Mearns, the Park’s head
of rural development and
planning, said: “We are already
seeing an increase in developer
interest in key locations
including Balloch and Callander
as well as some of our smaller
communities, such as Luss where
new affordable housing is
currently being built.
“Our focus next year will be
to use the Plan as the basis for
securing continued investment
in the National Park.”
The council is also heavily involved in local
development, with plans which are to
include a Dumbarton waterfront walkway,
as well as two public squares in Balloch.
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James Stuart, who is managing
director of Entrepreneurial
Scotland, brings a wealth of
experience in sport, recreation
and tourism to his new post as
convener, and takes up his post
on March 1. His career has also
included service as an officer with
a Scottish regiment for eight years.
The scale and complexity of
the task of maintaining and
further developing the area’s
prime natural asset is possibly
well-suited to someone capable
of devising far-reaching
and pragmatic solutions to
challenging problems.
Meanwhile his yachting
experience will surely be
invaluable when it comes to
dealing with Loch Lomond itself.
These days he’s a member of
the National Tourism Strategy
(Tourism Scotland 2020) Strategic
Leadership Group, and was first
appointed to the National Park
Board in 2015.
He said: “The National Park has
come a long way in recent years
with numerous successes and
gaining national recognition.
“We are also about to deliver some
key projects that will secure long-
term, environmental, community
and economic benefi ts.
“These projects will characterise
much of our work over the next
few years and are crucial to the
continued progress and impact of
the Park.”
He added: “As convener I aim
to lead the organisation in a
way that is mindful of these big
projects whilst also looking to
the future."
The current convener, Linda
McKay, is stepping down in
February 2017 after serving the
maximum two terms.
She said: “I would like to
congratulate James on his
election as convener of Loch
Lomond and The Trossachs
National Park and look forward
to working with him over the
next couple of months to ensure
a smooth transition.”
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generosity – but it needs volunteers too.
CHAS is currently trying to get
out the message that local people
with some time to spare can
make a difference to children’s
lives by getting involved in one of
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A spokeswoman tells us:
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families than we could possibly
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their enthusiasm and energetic
support for the work of CHAS is
welcomed by our children, their
families, and our staff alike.
“When you volunteer with us
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and support you’ll need. We will
also cover your travel expenses
and you will get the opportunity
to attend any events that are
happening throughout the year.”
She adds: “We appreciate that
successful volunteering is not just
about how it benefits CHAS, it’s
also about making sure that our
volunteers obtain the most they
can from the experience.
“Just as we strive to honour
our commitment to you by
providing you with a suitable
volunteering role, we expect all
our volunteers to do the same
for us. If, for example, you are
unwell or realise you are unable
to continue your volunteering
commitment to CHAS, we ask
you to let us know as soon as
possible.
Opportunities to volunteer are
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work with you to find something
that suits you – and, if you like,
your colleagues.
You might be working with
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case your firm might consider
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MeeT uS AT The FouNTAIN
One of the area’s most prized public spaces is
Levengrove Park, an amenity at the heart of the
community that never seems to change.
However in a couple of months
time there will be some important
innovations taking place there,
and this month the Friends of
Levengrove Park group are
aiming to let people know exactly
what’s afoot.
The council recently gained £2.8
million from the Heritage Lottery
Fund to finance a much-needed
upgrade, and the Friends will be
explaining how that cash is going
to be spent to anyone who is
interested in find out out more.
The group has a walk in the park
event on Saturday, February 11,
all welcome, with the aim of
introducing people who thought
they knew all about the facility
on their doorstep to some of its
more interesting features. It’s
worth getting the big picture,
because the upgrading work is
going to take a year to complete,
starting in May, and ought to
make a big difference.
The restoration programme is
to include a new pavilion, the
restoration of Kilmahew Fountain,
improvements to St. Serf’s Church,
a new children’s playpark,
improved footpaths and lighting,
and interpretation panels – and
quite a lot more besides.
The Friends of Levengrove
Park, in association with
West Dunbartonshire Council
Greenspace department, are keen
to keep the community up to
date with developments.
Friends chairwoman Linda
Adam said: “The walk in the
park will give the community an
opportunity to meet members
of the Friends group and the
project manager and get detailed
information relating to various
aspects of the restoration
project”.
It starts at 2pm from the
Kilmahew Fountain – let’s hope
it’s dry – and should be a fun way
of getting the lowdown on how
this familiar part of town life is
going to be improved.
The Friends of Levengrove Park have organised a walk through
the park, giving detailed information of the restoration project
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place in the loch from The Cruin.
The championship race will be
1,000m, while an Ice Gala on the
same day will offer races of 50m
to 500m. Rules stipulate that
the water temperature must be
below 5C.
The event is one of many
IISA ice swims that take place
throughout the winter in Europe.
The International Ice Swimming
Association (IISA) was formed
in 2009 by South African Ram
Barkai with a vision to formalise
swimming in icy water. There are
now almost 50 country members.
Ram says: “IISA’s passion – and the
people that swim in our events –
is to swim in icy waters in every
location possible around our
globe.”
Rules for IISA events ensure
maximum safety measures. These
regulate water temperatures
– 5C or less – distance, time
and conditions. The Ice Mile is
considered the ultimate race
distance, while a 1km event was
introduced in 2014 to allow more
people to compete. Swimmers can
wear only goggles, a swim cap and
standard swimming costume.
Pauline Barker, of IISA Great
Britain, is organising the event
in partnership with Balloch-
based open water swim
coaching company, Swim 4
Miles. She says: “The location
is perfect for Scotland’s ﬁrst
ice swimming championships.
So many international ice
swimmers say they want to
come to Scotland.”
This year, the race entries sold
out in only a few days but next
year Pauline hopes the event
will be bigger. She says: “We
encourage people to come
along to watch and enjoy the
gala entertainments, even if
they are not swimming. There
will be a ceilidh after the
swimming.”
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Just a few weeks ago we saw the
predictable deluge of electronic
gadgets find their way into children’s
festive stockings – but are we exercising
due caution?
The NSPCC is urging local parents
to talk to their children about
online safety if they bought them
internet devices as Christmas
presents, following a huge rise in
contacts to Childline about online
abuse.
It takes several forms, most
of them well publicised, and
their effects range in scale from
deeply distressing to downright
dangerous.
Unfortunately the bad news is that
reports of online abuse are on the
up, and last year took up a third of
all contacts about online issues –
including bullying and safety.
Some children contacted
Childline because they felt
trapped by their situation,
because they felt guilty and
ashamed, were frightened to
talk to an adult about the issue,
were being blackmailed, or
were considering meeting up in
person.
Some wrongly feel that they are
to blame when things go wrong,
and are afraid to speak out.
The NSPCC recommends parents
talk regularly and openly with
their children and has a host
of simple tips and advice on its
website, at www.nspcc.
org.uk, for example the
need to talk about
what is and is not
acceptable to share
online.
Matt Forde, National
Head of Service for
NSPCC Scotland said:
“The web can be a
fantastic place for children
and young people to socialise,
explore their interests, and learn,
but every parent buying an
internet device should be aware
that there are risks too, and think
about installing parental controls.
“The NSPCC has lots of resources
to help parents talk about online
issues so that they can help keep a
child safe and happy online. You
can also fi nd how other parents
and children rate popular social
networking sites for safety.”
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and advice on internet safety.
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TAKING CARe oN The hIllS
For dedicated rescue teams who literally save
lives some of the recent events on the local hills
have been – as one account frankly admits –
“challenging”.
You probably remember the
January incident in which a
couple and their dog survived by
hunkering down in an emergency
shelter overnight when the
weather suddenly took a turn for
the worse.
Not long after two walkers on
Ben Lomond were rescued from
a mountain summit by helicopter,
while another pair were brought
to safety by the crack Scottish
Mountain Rescue Loch Lomond
team, and unfortunately it’s not
impossible other incidents may
have happened – on Lomond hills
or farther north – by the time this
issue appears.
All of which brings into sharp
focus the eternal question of
why some people feel the urge
to tackle the Scottish countryside
in the most unforgiving and
unpredictable weather.
Sometimes even well-planned
adventures can end in tragedy,
but it’s certainly the case that
those who are properly prepared
and make sensible decisions
about when to go on a particular
route have the best chance of
never needing the services of
a rescue squad. On the other
hand warnings were issued by
mountaineering leaders for
people to check detailed weather
forecasts before taking to the hills,
and clearly in some cases walkers
who arguably should have known
better risked becoming the latest
unnecessary victims of the fickle
Scottish winter weather.
One experienced rescue expert
observed, trenchantly, that
anyone thinking of embarking
on a winter escapade in dodgy
weather needs to “ask questions
of themselves” before setting off.
Local rescue men and Forth Valley
Police have recently teamed up
to produce a simple but effective
guide to how to prepare for a
day on the hills in winter weather
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pub any more - that concept is simply no longer
viable – but the good news is that it’s set for a
new lease of life
Balmaha entrepreneurs David and
Stuart Fraser have acquired the
inn, on the road between Drymen
and Milngavie, which before
Christmas was up for sale and
appeared certain to disappear for
good.
We don’t know if legendary cattle
rustler Rob Roy McGregor was
a regular there in the early 18th
century – Sir Walter Scott certainly
thought he must have been – but
it’s right in the middle of the
old bandit’s one-time heartland,
and is one of a handful of pubs
that can truly be called “iconic”.
Now the team at Balmaha’s Oak
Tree Inn are delighted that a
venue which could simply have
disappeared is set to be morphed
into a new venture that will be
more in tune with the tastes of
the modern age.
The plan is to spend the next 12
months developing a completely
new business, which will also have
a new name when it reopens.
We’ve no idea what they plan to
do with the site, but it would be
surprising if existing successes at
Balmaha, notably the St Mocha
coffee shop, weren’t part of the
package.
Despite the lack of information
so far (why give the plan away
in advance?), a concept well-
calculated to appear to tourists
– main market Glasgow – is
overwhelmingly likely.
Quality accommodation in a
beauty spot a short drive from the
city, and in an area where there’s
a conspicuous lack of same, is
surely also on the cards.
It’s been speculated locally that
cycle hire and a farm shop could
be among the attractions in
future, but we’ll just have to wait
and see.
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February 2017 | What's Up Doc?
What's Up Doc?
with Dr Nick Dunn
This month:
Run like fun
in the park
It’s just one month since more than 200 hardy
souls took part in the Shortbread Run, which
was organised by West Dunbartonshire Athletics
Club in Balloch Country Park on January 2.
Now it’s maybe time for some
of us to rekindle all those good
intentions we had at the very
start of the year by taking part in
the regular Run ‘n Park event at
9.30am every Saturday.
There will be one missing
ingredient, of course, and that’s
the complimentary packet of
Walkers shortbread the new year
runners were awarded (yes, that’s
why it’s called ‘the Shortbread
Run’), but never mind – on the
plus there’s the chance to meet
old friends and makes new ones
in one of the area’s most convivial
and fun community events.
The January run involved a two
mile walk, jog or run, so you don’t
have to be an Olympic champion
to take part – it’s all about getting
exercise at a pace you can manage,
and enjoying the company of
fellow walkers, joggers or runners
at the same time.
Just turn up at the main gate on
Balloch Road for this free event
– and remember under-11’s must
be accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
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Open daily, February 10am-3pm
and March 10am-4pm
Enjoy exploring the trails around The
Lodge, watching red squirrels and
birds from the hide and taking part in
our nature top twenty challenge.
Try the new teas in The Lodge Café and
throughout February enjoy a bowl of soup
and a sandwich for £8.
If you are feeling adventurous then why not swing
through the trees on the new and revamped Go Ape
course due to open in February?
Call: The Lodge on 0300 067 6615 or
Email: thelodge@forestry.gsi.gov.uk for more info.
2355 Dumbarton Road G14 0NN
0141 959 4852
OPENING HOURS
10am-6pm Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday
A recent trial of “multi-
parametric” MRI scanners
to help specialists diagnose
prostate cancer has been
announced as a giant leap
forward in identifying
cancerous areas in
the gland earlier
and more
accurately,
and may
become
available
in coming
years.
A quarter of
all new cancers
in men are
caused by prostate
cancer, and men have
a 1 in 8 risk of developing
it. There is no simple test for
it, so doctors depend upon
men reporting troublesome
symptoms.
These include problems
passing urine, including
reduced flow, dribbling or
pain, blood in the urine, or
sometimes even persisting
back pain. Similarly testicular
cancer diagnosis
depends upon
men checking
themselves
and reporting
lumps early.
This can be
embarrassing
to discuss, but
doctors are
used to talking
about these things
and would prefer
you discuss things early, to
rule out cancer, or if necessary
arrange early treatments,
which with new advances are
becoming steadily
more effective.

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In Victorian times it
was considered bad luck
to sign a Valentine s
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Girls of medieval times ate
bizarre foods on St. Valentine's
Day to make them dream
of their future
spouse.
In Finland Valentine s Day is called
Ystävänpäivä, which translates into
“Friend s day”. It's more about
remembering your buddies than
your loved ones.
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it is too late and let your partner
know they are special.

3 per cent of pet owners
will give Valentine s Day
gifts to their
pets.
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew
names from a bowl to see who would be their
Valentine. They would wear this name pinned
onto their sleeves for one week for
everyone to see. This was the
origin of the expression "to
wear your heart on
your sleeve."
s of the 1800s
y advised their
eat chocolate to
eir pining for
st love.
Every Valentine's Day, the Italian
city of Verona, where Shake-
speare's lovers Romeo and Juliet
lived, receives about 1,000
letters addressed
to Juliet.
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140,000
people die each year
in the UK from incidents
where ﬁrst aid could
have possibly saved
their lives
The annual cost
of work related injury
and illness in 2014/2015
was
14.1 billion
95%of sudden cardiac
arrest victims die before
reaching hospital.
Effective CPR
can double the chance
of survival
11.3 million
working people
suffering from
a work-related
illness
There were
an estimated
621,000
non-fatal injuries to
workers according to
self-reports from the
Labour Force Survey
in 2015/16
Applying an
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Deﬁbrillator (AED)
within 3 minutes
of someone collapsing can
increase chance of survival
by up to
75%
in
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30.4 million
working days were lost
due to work-related
illness and
workplace injury
Every week
in Scotland
70people
have a cardiac arrest
the same as a full double
decker bus. Only
4of them will go
back to their
family
In
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144workers were killed
at work
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Given properly and immediately to sudden cardiac arrest
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DEFENDING A
SOVIET SPY
Great to see the Concord
Community Cinema back in
action, with a great film to enjoy
on February 3.
It’s Bridge of Spies, starring Tom
Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan
Alda in a 2016 Oscar winner.
During the Cold War, an American
lawyer is recruited to defend an
arrested Soviet spy in court, and
then help the CIA facilitate an
exchange of the spy for the Soviet
captured American U2 spy plane
pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
For more information about
forthcoming screenings at
the Concord and how to
obtain membership (which
is ripping value) email
concordcommunitycinema@
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February 2017 | Legal Matters
Legal Matters
with Gill Bowman BA LLB
This month: PRIVATE TENANTS
All tenants have the right to
live in a property that is fit
for human habitation. The
expectations for this can be
wide ranging. However, at a
minimum the structure and
services should be in
a reasonable state
of repair. It is the
landlord's duty
to ensure this
standard is
maintained. In
the event you
have concerns
regarding your
property you
should raise them
directly with your
landlord and allow them the
opportunity of addressing the
possible problem. However,
thereafter, under S.22(1) of
the Housing (Scotland) Act
2006, private tenants have
the remedy of applying
for a Repairing Standard
Enforcement Order (RSEO).
This order, if granted, will
require the landlord to carry
out the necessary repair work
within a specified time scale.
The order is registered against
the title deeds and will
not be revoked
until the work
has been
certified as
completed. In
circumstances
where a
landlord
simply refuses
to comply with
the order the local
council can be asked
to carry out the work. They
will in turn recover the cost
from the landlord, who will
also receive a fine for non
compliance. The tenant could
also be granted rent relief of
up to 90% until the work
is completed.
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indoor e-mountain bike trail,
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With a dedicated Kids’ Zone
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of exciting sports brands,
exercise classes and outdoor
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your most active year yet, this
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And what’s more you can treat
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February 2017 | What's On Calendar
| To advertise call Caroline or Debbie now on 01389 717 035
Tuesday 31st Jan
West Dunbartonshire
Youth Theatre
Alexandria Library
Make friends, build confidence and
have fun. 4-5pm: (p1-3) / 5-6:30pm,
Intermediates (p4-7) / 6:30-8pm:
Seniors (S1+). £3 per session.
01389 772 148
arts.development@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Baby Massage
Dumbarton Library
1:30-2:30pm, Baby massage is an
excellent opportunity to share
special moments with your baby
helping to develop that loving
bond between you and your child.
www.learning.development@
west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Also on 7th & 14th
Wednesday 1st
iPad Class
Longcrags Community Centre
1:30-3pm, Fun, friendly class and
learn how to make the most of
your iPad.
mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk
Weekly
Walk in the Park
Balloch Tourist Information Centre
10:20am, Friendly walks around
Balloch lasting between 45-60 mins.
cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org.uk
Weekly
Segway Safari
Loch Lomond Shores
Throughout the day and month,
Forget 4x4s – try your hand at
these fabulous, funky off road 2x2
Segway machines! Enjoy a 1-hour
guided Segway safari along the
many routes and tracks around
Loch Lomond and experience the
real joy of the Segway.
www.lochlomondshores.com
Writers
Alexandria Library
6pm, Every Thursday writers are
invited to meet and share their
work. Laura 07922 833 472
Cardross Mother
and Toddler Group
Cardross Church Hall
10-11:30am, Come join us for
coffee and a chat while the wee
ones play! 07717 238979
cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com
Weekly
Thursday 2nd
iPad Class
6:30-8pm, Fun, friendly class and
learn how to make the most of
your iPad.
Weekly
Wargames + Miniatures
Games Store
Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue,
Bellsmyre, Dumbarton
5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering
'Learn Magic' weekly programme.
Boys & girls welcome. Including a
FREE introductory starter pack!.
events@wargamesandminiatures.com
Weekly
Knit ’n’ Crochet Club
1pm, Join our friendly class with
Morag. New members welcome.
01389 767115
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Weekly
Calendar of events
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What's On Calendar | February 2017
Sunday 5th
Helensburgh and West
Dunbartonshire Ramblers
Meet at Helensburgh Swimming
Pool Car Park, Depart 9:30am
SUN 5: Craigmore, Aberfoyle. SUN
12: Beinn Dubh & Mid Hill. SUN
26: Glen Fyne. No dogs.
01389 731953
www.hwdramblers.me.uk
Adult Football
Meadow Sports Centre
2-3pm, United Thistle Football
Club, an adult football club for
people with a disability aged 18
and over. Facebook Weekly
Farmers’ Market
Loch Lomond Shores
10am, On the first and third
Sunday of every month.
www.lochlomondshores.com
Monday 6th
Sporting Memories Network
Dumbarton Library
10am, Sporting Memories
Network is the premier
reminiscence charity in Scotland.
We promote and develop the use
of sporting memories to improve
the well-being of people through
conversation and reminiscence.
george@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com
Weekly
Bellsmyre Trust
The Cutty Sark Centre, 58
Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton
MON: Little Rascals (1:30-2:30pm),
Monthly Book Club (6:30-7:30pm
– last Mon of the month), Metafit
(6:30-7pm) / Pilates (7:30-8:30pm).
TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm)
/ The Cutty Kids (6-8pm). WED: Little
Rascals (9:30-11:30am), Zumba
(7-8pm). THU: Myre Munchkins
(3:30-4pm) / Myre Girls Group
(6-8:30pm). FRI: Senior Citizens Bingo
Mornings (10:30am-12pm)
www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk
Beginners Computer Class
10am, Learn the basics of
computing in a relaxed, friendly
atmosphere. 01389 767115 Weekly
Macmillian Cancer Information
and Support Drop-in Service
For anyone affected by cancer;
patients, carers, family members or
friends. MON: Alexandria Library,
10:30am-12:30pm. THU: Clydebank
Library,12-2pm. WED: Dumbarton
Library, 11am-1pm.
helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Job Club
6:30pm, Make/update your CV,
search jobs online over a cuppa –
6 weeks. 01389 767115
www.facebook.com/
Bellsmyre-Digital-Community
Weekly
Friday 3rd
Astronomy Club
Longscrags Community Centre
7pm, This very popular club is for
all ages. Field trips and events
planned. 01389 767115
Riverside Church
Junior Badminton Club
Games Hall, Riverside Church,
Dumbarton
6:30pm, The Junior Badminton
Club has now restarted at
Riverside Church. Come along
and play badminton on a Friday
evening between 6.30 pm and
7.45 pm. All children in P5 to P7
welcome. 01389 742551
office@dumbartonriverside.org.uk
Stay and Play
West Dumbarton Activity Centre,
72 Ardoch, Brucehill, Dumbarton
9:30-11am & 1-2:30pm, Stay
and Play sessions for babies and
children aged 0-5 years and their
parents. Arts and crafts, messy
play, songs and rhymes and lots
more! All welcome to come
join in the fun! Get messy, cosy,
adventurous and creative with
us in our exciting new sessions!
Meet new friends and share some
special times, playing with your
child. Look forward to seeing you
there!
lindsay.savege@earlyyearsscotland.org
Saturday 4th
Run ‘n’ Park 2k & 5k
Balloch Park Main Gate,
Balloch Road
9:30am, no registration, no fee
and no official recording of times.
Just turn up for a run in the park!
Children under 11 should be
accompanied throughout the run
by a parent or guardian.
runpark.leaguerepublic.com
Weekly
Family Fun Sessions
West Dunbartonshire Museum
10-11:15am, Arts, crafts and
games.
0141 526 2400 Weekly
Levenvale Older
People’s Welfare
Levenvale Primary School
10am-12pm, "Care for a Ceilidh"
artists will entertain. All members
are welcome.
christinemacphail@blueyonder.co.uk
Friday 3rd
Bridge of Spies
Concord Community Cinema
7:30pm, Steven Spielberg
directs Tom Hanks, Mark
Rylance and Alan Alda in this
2016 Oscar winner. During
the Cold War, an American
lawyer is recruited to defend
an arrested Soviet spy in
court, and then help the CIA
facilitate an exchange of the
spy for the Soviet captured
American U2 spy plane
pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
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Calendar of events
Forever Active Badminton
Leader Sports Centre
11am, Over 55s badminton. All
welcome. £3.40. Includes free swim.
Every Mon and Thu
Mousemates Club
1:30pm, Learn computing skills in
a friendly group of over 50s and
enjoy a chat over a cuppa.
01389 767115 Weekly
Tuesday 7th
Drop-in Internet Cafe
10am, Come along and use a
modern computer with fast Wi-Fi
connection, free of charge. Our
IT technician is here to help you.
01389 767115
Every Wed and Thu – Weekly
The Cause of Thunder
Clydebank Town Hall
7:30pm, Performed by David
Hayman, written by Chris Dolan,
directed by David Hayman Jr
“Resurrection” is a sequel to “The
Pitiless Storm” performed at the
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe
2014, as part of a 45-date sell-out
Scottish tour. 01389 772148
Langscraigs Hillwalking Club
For weekend walks meet 8am at
Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria.
Midweek meetings start 8pm at
Ben View Resource Centre. TUE 7:
Club Night 2017 programme. SAT
11: Walk to be confirmed. WED 22:
Speaker to be confirmed. SUN 26:
West Highland Way, Balmaha to
Rowardennan.
Phil Gaunt 01389 763662
langcraigshillwalkingclub@yahoo.co.uk
Android Tablet Class
1:30-3:30pm, Join our popular
informal class. 01389 767115
Weekly
Tuesday Lunches
Riverside Church
12pm, Meet friends and enjoy
home-made soup and filled rolls,
www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk
Weekly
Swimming Lessons
Cameron House Hotel
TUE: 4pm-5:30. WED: 4pm-5:30pm,
Non-members of the leisure club
are welcome!
scotland@swimtime.org
Walking Football
Alexandria Community Centre
3-4pm, A slower version of the
beautiful game.
audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
(Also running on Monday at Our
Lady & St Patrick’s at 6:30-7:30pm)
Loch Lomond Bikers
Winter Get Together
Location TBC
7:30pm, Like-minded people to join
our group for days trips or if you
fancy a spin out on the bike.
www.meetup.com/lochlomondbikers
Ladies Badminton
Riverside Church
9:30-11:30am, We meet every
Tuesday and Thursday morning, all
welcome.
Jacqueline 07757 944749
Wednesday 8th
Lennox Heritage Society
Concord Community Centre
7:30pm, Mary Irvine presents a
talk on Margaret Harrison, a true
'Daughter of the Rock' who died
last year. Best known perhaps
for a lifelong involvement in the
Peace Movement, this is only part
of Margaret's story. Non-members
£2. Membership available at £5 for
four talks.
tommycrocket@hotmail.com
A Wee Look Back 31
1:30pm, Monthly screening of
archive film of the local area
and further afield. Admission
is £2 to include tea and cake
at the interval. All welcome.
concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com
Thursday 9th
Monthly Meeting of
Silverton and Overtoun
Community Council
Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road,
Dumbarton
7pm, Monthly meeting of
Community Council. All welcome.
Bring your local concerns for
discussion and advice, especially
planning matters. We have
vacancies for two more Community
Councillors.
ros@kosmoid.fsnet.co.uk
Friday 10th
Kids Valentines Disco
The Cutty Sark Centre,
58 Howatshaws Road
7pm, Join us for our Annual
Valentine's Disco. Tickets cost £3.00
and all kids aged P1+ are welcome
to attend.
allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk
Friday 10th
Dumbarton Acoustic
Music Night
St Augustine’s Church, High
Street, Dumbarton
7:30pm, Local band AGM will
host the event as usual and
included on the bill this month
Djoungalo, Salud, along with
many others performing on the
night. All monies raised on the
night will be donated to a local
charity. £5 entry, BYOB and
glass and enjoy a wonderful
night of varied music
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West Dunbartonshire Leisure
Community Sports Programme
Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs)
FRI: Alexandria Community Centre
10-10:45am. SUN: Dumbarton
Academy 9:30-10:15am
Mini Kickers (3-4yrs)
WED: Alexandria Community
Centre, 3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am-
12pm. FRI: Dalmuir Community
Centre, 3:30-4:30pm. FRI: Our Lady
& St Patrick's, 4:30-5:30pm . SAT:
Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am &
SUN: 10:30-11:30am
Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs)
TUE: Alexandria Community Centre,
1:30-2:30pm
Ready, Steady, Roll!
TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-
11:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm,
(3-4yrs). WED: Playdrome, 1:30-
2:15pm (3-4yrs). THU: Alexandria
Community Centre, 1-1:40pm
(1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (3-4yrs) &
Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs).
FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm
(1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-4yrs)
Balance Bike (2.5-4yrs)
MON: Alexandria Community
Centre, 1:30-2:30pm. WED: Concord
Community Centre, 10-11am. WED:
Meadow Sports Centre, 1-2pm
Athletics – Run, Jump
& Throw (5-11yrs)
MON: Alexandria Community
Centre, 5-6pm. THU: Meadow Sports
Centre, 6-7pm
Badminton
TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm
(5-11yrs) & 6-7pm (12-16yrs). TUE:
Vale of Leven, 5-6pm (8-11yrs)
Basketball (8-14yrs)
MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 6-7pm
Tennis
FRI: Dumbarton Academy, 3:30-
4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm
(8-12yrs)
Player Development (9-14yrs)
MON: Vale of Leven Academy,
4:30-6pm & Clydebank High School
4-5:30pm
Games (8-12yrs)
TUE: Alexandria Community Centre,
6-7pm. WED: Dumbarton Academy,
7-8pm. FRI: Dalmuir Community
Centre, 6:30-7:30pm
Football
TUE: Alexandria Community
Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm
(9-10yrs) & WED: 4:30-5:30pm
(5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs). Our
Lady & St Patrick's High School. FRI:
5:30-6:30pm (5-9yrs). Dumbarton
Academy, SAT: 11am-12pm (5-6yrs).
Playdrome. TUE: 5-6pm (5-8yrs) &
SAT: 10-11am (5-7yrs) & 11am-
12pm (8-10yrs). SUN: Antonine
Sports Centre, 11:30am-12:30pm
(5-6yrs)
Girls Football
THU: Concord Community Centre,
3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm
(8-12yrs)
Goalkeeping
MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm
(8-11yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)
Disability Football
TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm
(5-12yrs) & 8-9pm (13-19yrs)
Gymnastics
MON: Vale of Leven Academy,
5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs)
& 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Our Lady
& St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm
(5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED:
Antonine Sports Centre, 3:15-
4:15pm (5-7yrs), 4:15-5:15pm
(5-7yrs) & 5:15-6:15pm (8-10yrs).
THU: Vale of Leven Academy,
5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs)
& 7-8pm (8-10yrs). THU: Meadow
Sports Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) &
6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs).
FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)
Adult Classes
Ladies Football (16+)
THU: Alexandria Community
Centre, 7-8pm
Jog Scotland (16+)
TUE: Concord Community
Centre, 6:30pm. THU: Alexandria
Community Centre, 6:30pm
Swimming
MON: Meadow Centre, 9:30-
10:15am. TUE: The Play Drome,
12:15-1pm & 7:15-8pm. WED:
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool,
7:30-8:15pm
All weekly
classes
Texan Rock County
Western Club
Masonic Hall, Church Street
Dumbarton
7.30pm, Country Line Dance Night
with Stateline providing the live
music this month. Help us celebrate
our 15th anniversary by dancing
to all your favourite country and
line dance tunes. Bingo, raffle,
open the box and fast draw.
Accompanied children welcome.
£5 admission.
Saturday 11th
Great Britain Ice Swimming
Championship and Gala
The Cruin, Loch Lomond, G83 8RB
10am, The swimming events will
be an open-water course in Loch
Lomond. There will also be an Ice
Gala on the same day including
shorter distances and relay events.
One hundred swimmers take
part in a race in Loch Lomond.
Spectators welcome.
www.iceswimminggb.co.uk
Sunday 12th
Nest Box Building
RSPB Loch Lomond
12pm, Create and decorate your
own to take home and make a
special place for a lucky pair of love
birds to nest.
www.lovelochlomond.com
Monday 13th
Cardross SWI
Cardross Parish Church
Speaker Mary Robins Dorset
Posies and other textile buttons (a
practical workshop). Competitions.
Jar of Marmalade (named).
Painting in watercolours.
Wednesday 15th
DADMAC New Model Night
Brock Bowling Green
8pm, The Dumbarton & District
Model Aircraft Club (DADMAC)
members bring along a variety
of newly built RC Model Planes,
engines etc. Non-members who
may be interested are welcome.
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Calendar of events
Thursday 16th
Luss SWI Bulb and Mini Show
Luss Village Hall
7:30pm, February brings the
annual Bulb and Mini Show, we
will also have the chance to try our
hands at Sugarcraft with Margaret
Dick or Polymer Clay Jewellery
with Hazel Meek.
anne@farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk
Friday 17th
To Catch a Thief
7:30pm, Alfred Hitchcock directs
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in this
1955 classic. When a reformed
jewel thief is suspected of returning
to his former occupation, he must
ferret out the real thief in order to
prove his innocence. Membership
£10 for five feature films. Non-
members £3 when seats available.
07948 611108
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The Vale of Leven
Townswomen’s Guild
Alexandra Parish Church
7:30pm, The speaker will be
the Rev Gordon Jones who
will speak about his work
as a hospital chaplain.
New members and guests
arealways welcome.
valeofleventg@gmail.com
Wednesday 22nd
Broadway Melody of 1940
1:30pm, In New York City, the
dance team of Johnny Brett
(Fred Astaire) and King Shaw
(George Murphy) are at the
bottom of the heap. When a
producer, Bob Casey (Frank
Morgan), catches sight of Brett's
moves, he wants to cast him
as the dance partner of the
Broadway star Clare Bennett
(Eleanor Powell). However,
after some misdirection and
confusion, Shaw becomes
Bennett's partner instead, but
Brett still has some dancing to
do when Shaw fails to perform.
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Saturday 25th
Fundraising Race Night
The Cutty Sark Centre, 58
Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton
7pm. Further info 01389 730111
Spring Fair and
Table Top Sale
Cardross Church Halls
2pm, Teas, coffees and home
baking as well as an array of art,
crafts and quality goods for sale.
Some tables still available, £10
per table.
cardrosstennisclub@gmail.com
Sunday 26th
The Cruin Open Wedding Day
The Cruin
11:30pm, Everything from
centrepieces, chair covers,
sashes, table linen, lights, aisle
decor and all the lovely little
bits in between. Also on hand
will be the amazingly talented
Denise from Helensburgh
Flowers who can offer advice
and assistance on your floral
decoration and personal flowers
for your big day.
Wednesday 22nd
And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie
Denny Civic Theatre,
Dumbarton
7:30pm (WED-FRI), This
comedy mystery from
Dumbarton People’s Theatre
(DPT) tells how ten strangers
on a lonely island meet
their deaths – one by one
– like the ten little nursery
rhyme ‘soldiers’. Why?
Who ‘dunnit?’ Tickets £5.00
available from Club Members,
McDermid’s Keystore, at the
Box Office or by e-mailing
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heATheR'S VITAl MeSSAGe
A poster designed
by a Primary 7 pupil
from Dumbarton’s
Knoxland Primary
has won top
prize in West
Dunbartonshire
Council’s Road
Safety Calendar
competition for
2017.
Heather McDaid’s colourful
design and effective slogan is
aimed at reminding all drivers
to take care on country roads.
With statistics showing that
55 per cent of road deaths
in Scotland happen on country roads – and that
most are the result of speeding and loss of control
– Heather’s message about keeping a steady pace is
reckoned to be great advice to all drivers.
Heather was presented with her award and trophy
by deputy education convener Councillor John
Mooney, while Knoxland Primary head teacher Mrs
Helen Brown was also presented with the Road
Safety Calendar Competition trophy for the school.
The 2017 Road Safety Calendar – featuring
Heather’s design – will be distributed to all
schools, council offices,
community education
centres, libraries and
health centres and all
the winning entries will
be on display at the
libraries throughout
West Dunbartonshire in
the first few months of
2017.
Councillor Mooney
said: “We had some
fantastic entries for the
competition and the
pupils came up with
some excellent designs
and messages for what is
a very important topic.
“Heather’s was selected
as the overall winner
because as well as
being eye-catching in
its design, it includes an effective slogan that will
resonate with people who see her poster.”
Infrastructure and regeneration convener
Councillor Patrick McGlinchey said: “Thank you
to every child who entered this contest and big
congratulations to Heather for her winning
design.
“The message we are so keen to get across to drivers
is to stay safe for their own sake and for the sake
of other road users and pedestrians – and Heather’s
poster will help us deliver that important message.”
Heather McDaid,
of Knoxland
Primary, won
the West
Dunbartonshire
Council’s Road
Safety 2017
Calendar
competition
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BANd’S pIpING hoT yeAR
Dumbarton and District
Band are set for a 2017
season to remember,
thanks to last year’s key
announcement about
the reinstatement of
the Grade 2 Band.
It’s to be led by Pipe Major
William Brown and Leading
Drummer James Brown, who are
both committed and experienced
players.
They have played extensively in all
grades – most recently in Grade
2 – and are looking forward to
taking Dumbarton and District
back into the prize list.
As a group which works hard
to bring new players on board,
with a highly active youth
development wing, this most
inclusive of pipe bands seems
certain to have at least as busy
and active a season as 2016 –
when the undoubted highlight
was the 17th Scottish Pipe Band
Championships at Levengrove
Park.
More than 25,000 people
gathered at Levengrove Park
to enjoy the spectacle of music,
dancing, culture and colour
hosted by West Dunbartonshire
Council.
A record 141 bands and 48
Drum Majors competed in a
free spectacle which for sheer
atmosphere arguably isn’t
equaled anywhere else.
It may seem a long time till
summer, but training for this
year’s big one, and all the
other contests along the way, is
continuing apace.
The band practises on a Monday
and Wednesday evening from
7pm until 9.30pm at its band hall
in Station Street, Renton, and
is proud to be one of the few
remaining teaching bands – so
new starts will be given tuition
and guidance.
If you would like to be part of a
great team, and improve your
piping and drumming talent, it
might be well worth finding out
more.
You can get in touch with
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Campbell on 07954 428394 or
John Ponsonby on 07715 874170.
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Help for those who may have a problem
with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you.
Call the national helpline 0800 9177 650.
Al-Anon
Understanding, strength and hope for
anyone whose life is or has been affected
by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings
available. 24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888
Alzheimers Scotland
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Wednesdays (10am-12noon). Miller Street,
Clydebank. Tel: 0141 410 5306 . 24-hour
Helpline – Freephone 0808 808 3000
Citizen's Advice Dumbarton
Free service that helps people to know
their rights Tel: 01389 744 695
Dumbartons Women’s Aid
A free confidential service of support and
counelling for women and children who
have been affected by domestic abuse,
rape, sexual assault or child abuse.
Tel: 01389 751036.
Leven Addiction Services
Rehabilitation & Other Services: Access to
supported accommodation.
Tel: 01389 812018
Lomond & Clyde Care
and Repair
Help for senior citizens who struggle to
maintain their properties or would like
help adapting their house to their needs.
Call the care and repair office on
01389 734188.
Lomond Sands
Receive support from other parents who
have also experienced the loss of a baby.
Meet last Wednesday of every month,
Garden Tea Room, Vale of Leven Hospital,
7pm. For more details 07903 090 707
National Childbirth Trust
(NCT) Breastfeeding Support
Trained NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor to
offer support and information. Call Sally on
01436 673942.
National Childbirth Trust
(NCT) Lomond Branch.
Support for expecting parents, new parents
and parents of young children. Call Sally on
01436 673942.
Macmillan Cancer Information
and Support Services
We offer a listening ear and time for you
to talk. Call Helen on 01389 608049 or
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Overeaters Anonymous
Self help Fellowship group meeting.
Mondays 6.30pm, Vale of Leven Hospital &
Thursdays, 7.30pm, Benview, Dumbarton
Call us on 07505 848 493
Scottish Association for
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Information to the public, professionals
and people with mental health problems.
Phone 0141 568 7000 (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm)
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and
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The national charity helping serving and ex
service men, women and their families, in
need. Tel: 01389 730513 or visit
www.ssafa.org.uk.
Smokeline
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West Dunbartonshire’s SSPCA rescue and
rehoming centre is one of the area’s favourite
worthy causes, and fundraising abseils from the
Titan Crane are popular.
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mighty Falkirk Wheel.
There are limited spaces
available for the first ever
fundraiser there, which is on
Saturday, April 22.
An excursion to Falkirk in spring
could be an enjoyable change of
scene from the local area.
However if you can’t make that
date you may want to pencil in
a future date, and maybe even
plan a grand slam involving the
Crane, the Wheel and (another
existing favourite) the Forth Rail
Bridge.
Superintendent Sharon Comrie
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for anyone who wants to do
something fun and memorable
to help animals in their local
area.
“Those who have completed
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previous years have said that it’s
an amazing experience and one
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highly skilled instructors
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pound raised in sponsorship
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The Doghouse Bar
54 Balloch Rd, 01389 607300
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119 Bridge St, 01389 750746
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01360 660123
l WED: Quiz Night
l SAT 4: Paul Murdoch
l SUN 5: Ross Mitchell
l SAT 11: Karaoke
l SUN 12: Hell for Leather
l SAT 18: Fozzie Entertainer
l SAT 19 & SUN 26: Robert Carmichael
l THU 23: Joe Quinn
l SAT 25: The Skunnered
l Contact bar for more details
The Winnock
The Square, 01360 660245
l Variety themed nights
DUMBARTON
The Abbotsford Hotel
Stirling Road, 01389 733304
l Available for functions
The Burgh Bar
117 High St, 01389 739144
Cheers
1 Brewery Lane, 01389 742333
l FRI & SAT: DJ Clubnights
The Captain James Lang
97-99 High Street, 01389 742112
l Live sport
The Clipper
3 High St, 01389 731981
l All major sport shown
l Jukebox
The Counting House
17 High St, 01389 765457
l Fri & SAT: DJ
l Beer garden
l Football and rugby shown, BT, SKY &
ESPN
The Dumbuck House Hotel
Glasgow Road, 01389 734 336
The Glencairn Lounge
15-19 Bridge St, 01389 732816
l SAT: Karaoke
The Lennox Bar
137-139 High St, 01389 730120
l Weekend entertainment, contact bar
for further information
The Malt and Myre
Lomondgate Drive, 0871 527 9274
l Accommodation and restaurant
The Milton Inn
401 Milton, Dumbarton, 01389 761
401
l FRI & SAT: Disco/Karaoke
l Sky Sports & pool table
The Stag’s Head
116 Glasgow Rd, 01389 732642
l FRI: Karaoke
l Live Music
The Stonefield
Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940
l Monthly pool competitions and quiz
nights
The Waterside
1a Riverside Lane, 01389 731221
l TUE: Bingo
l FRI & SAT: Live acts
l SUN: Karaoke
The Waverley Bar
30 West Bridgend, Dumbarton
l Wide range of music played
l Live football & rugby
l Beer garden, karaoke & jukebox
JAMESTOWN
Fenton’s Bar
174 Main Street, 01389 602564
LOCH LOMOND
Drovers Inn
Inverarnan, 01301 704234
l Sat 4: Marty
l Sat 11: Fozzie
l Sat 18: Shades of Blue
l SAT 25: Stewart McFarlane
The Inn on Loch Lomond
Luss, 01436 860430
l Fri 3 & SAT 25: On the Wagon
l SAT 4 & 18: Robert Carmichael
l FRI 10: Scott MacDonald
l FRI 17: Joe Quinn
l FRI 24: Damien Swail
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