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Balmaha Weekend ..................3Christmas Switch On ...............4Railway Initiative .....................5Pension Wise ............................6Judo Clubs ................................7Local Businesses ................. 8&9Burns Club ............................. 10Running Club ........................ 11SSPCA ..................................... 12What's Up Doc? .................... 14Lomond Shores Makeover .. 14Syrian Refugees .................... 16Shopping Feature ..........18&19Legal Matters ........................ 20Festive Dining ....................... 27Tobacco Blitz ......................... 28Foodsharing .......................... 28Recipe of the Month ............ 30Academy Facelift .................. 31McColls Coaches ................... 34

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Balmaha’s Braw Weekend attracted at least 5,000 people and instantly won for the area a whole new reputation for excellent food and drink.

The dining side of things was only one ingredient of a multi-faceted weekend of entertainment which matched quality cuisine with family activities and late night live music. Staff at the Oak Tree Inn, the focus of the event, refuse to admit they were overwhelmed by public enthusiasm for this very exciting new lochside happening, but in fact the success

was largely down to smooth and effi cient organisation and staff work – having to plan ahead for unknown numbers is one of the toughest challenges for any licensed trade concern. It was important for this fi rst event to work well, because it was planned to coincide with Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink 2015. This celebrates exactly the

sort of fi ne produce you expect to fi nd in a part of the country famous for fi sh, seafood, game and top quality beef.

There is soaring interest generally in home cooking with best ingredients, and for home chefs the Braw Weekend’s masterclass demos were both fascinating and useful. In roughly the sort of area you fi nd at a typical village summer gala the Inn packed an extraordinary level of activity into the weekend’s programme.

Melding all of these elements into one action-packed format was arguably a bold step to take, particularly for a new venture, but everything – even the weather – seemed to conspire in the event’s favour. Meanwhile the food and drink element has the potential to become ever more important as a visitor attraction in years to come, capable of drawing people from all over the country. Scotland’s National Park is now being fl agged up as one of the country’s top foodie destinations, one able to attract

Michelin-starred chefs, and this event has the makings of something as vibrant and also authentic as the Tarbert Sea Food Festival (a July event).

The “theatre” of seeing chefs creating brilliant dishes and the profusion of wonderful produce lends an extra lustre to goods you’d otherwise see only in a shop.

The area already has its niche producers and gourmet kitchens, but in future it could be that events like Braw Weekend will help to earn Lomondside the reputation of being in a special regional class of its own.

We’ll have more on the area’s top food producers and the part they play in lochside tourism in future issues.

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Christmas is well and truly upon us this month, with two of the area’s most popular winter crowd-pullers happening on the weekend of November 28 and 29.

The festive lights will be switched on in Alexandria’s Main Street at 5.30pm, and before that the Your Radio team will be hosting a live radio roadshow from noon until 5.30pm – and we’re promised the event will be packed with great music and a host of live performances.

It’s a family-orientated

happening, obviously, and there will also be some children’s rides and other entertainment to enjoy.Then on Sunday the yuletide action moves to High Street, Dumbarton, where the festive lights will be offi cially switched on at 5.30pm.

The Your Radio team will also provide the musical backdrop for

this town centre treat, and as a bonus there will be a Santa Dash in Levengrove Park.

It’s unlikely most local people will want to see both events (although that’s always an option), but for either Saturday or Sunday a quick train trip will also take you to the fourth annual Helensburgh Winter Festival, which is promised to be bigger and better than ever.

It includes special attractions including ice skating, a snow globe, 100 market and craft stalls and real reindeer – and performances by local groups.

Before any of that happens there’s also the switching on of the festive lights at Loch Lomond Shores on November 15, from 10am to 6pm, with a Christmas food market, music andother attractions.

All of these events focus on shopping, and aim to give local people a range of interesting gifts to choose from in a lively and friendly festive setting – which on past form will be busy but not the “pandemonium” you get at the big out of town malls.

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Dumbarton girl Aisling Naughton has been congratulated by a government Minister and a Scotrail chief after graduating from a pioneering railways initiative.

The 18-month-long scheme - a UK rail industry fi rst - saw 15 apprentices aged between 16 and 23 work towards achieving a Level 2 Scottish Vocational Qualifi cation in Customer Service as well as a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

It’s a signal to aspiring young professionals that there’s a clear career route available for anyone entering this vital public service industry that can open paths to a variety of different job options in the future.During the programme, they

were trained, paid and given placements in four key frontline customer service roles - station booking offi ce, gateline, ticket examiner and on-train hospitality host.The scheme is part of a wider bid to get young adults involved in potentially rewarding careers in Scotland’s busy railroad industry.Aisling said: “My brother was one of the fi rst apprentices to take part in this programme and when I saw how much it improved his confi dence, I was inspired to apply. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have learned so much over the past 18 months.” Phil Verster, Managing Director of the ScotRail Alliance, pictured left, said: “We are extremely proud of our apprentices. “They have put in a great deal of work over the last year-and-a-half and overcome a number of challenges, as well as getting the most out of the experience.”Transport minister Derek Mackay, right, added: “May I offer my congratulations to everyone graduating from ScotRail’s Modern Apprenticeships programme."

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Most people are aware by now they’ve got a number of options relating to pensions that weren’t available before, but there have been worrying accounts of some making unwise decisions because of flawed or misleading information.

The Citizens Advice Bureau in Dumbarton and Alexandria have asked us to tell Community Advertiser readers about Pension Wise, a new service that will help individuals understand the options available to them.

The face to face service is being delivered locally by Pension Wise teams at Citizens Advice and an appointment takes only 45 minutes.

It is designed simply to help people make informed choices about something with important implications

for later life.

The service can be delivered by telephone or face to face appointments, and is aimed at those who are approaching age 50 or over and have a defined contribution pension pot.

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And it will outline things you might want to think about before making your decision – and what your next step should be. It will also explain how to shop around to get the deal that’s right for you.

However Pension Wise will provide impartial guidance, not financial advice, and won’t recommend any products or tell you what to do with your money.

You can make an appointment through these contacts: Local

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Judo girls to help clubsLocal judo clubs are soon going to benefi t from newly-trained female helpers, thanks to a pioneering venture.

A girls-only judo club has been set up in Clydebank High as part of a JudoScotland project, but its impact is expected likely to be felt in Dumbarton and beyond.

This is because the 20-week course is set to create a host of local talent, while getting more young females to grips with the principles of judo from anearly age.

A year on from Glasgow 2014, JudoScotland is aiming to capitalise on the sport’s success at the Games – when the team secured 14 medals – to encourage more girls to get active.

The lunch time classes, which will be run with the support of the school’s Active Schools co-ordinators, will focus on physical movement similar to dance, introducing judo gradually to maximize buy in.

Workshops will also be incorporated into the sessions to encourage participants to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Education convener Councillor Michelle McGinty said: “Sometimes there are a number

of barriers which prevent young girls from getting involved in sport and physical activity, so this girls-only programme will certainly help to

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abilities, and most importantly will be fun. I’m sure it will be a great success.”

Learning the basics of a legendary self-defence technique is one thing, but the project is also about encouraging healthy exercise – given that under half of girls aged 13 to 15 currently reach the target of an hour’s physical activity per day,

Education services depute convener John Mooney said: “Since the Commonwealth Games last year, awareness of a number of the lower profi le sports has grown, so I’m delighted to see these judo sessions introduced at Clydebank High.”

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This month sees one of the area's oldest and most distinguished clubs celebrating a sometimes undervalued Scottish occasion in suitable style.

The Alexandria Burns Club was founded in 1884 - the year the British army tried, and failed, to rescue General Gordon in Khartoum - and has been going strong ever since.

It has a busy social programme, but obviously two particular events tend to take precedence, and these are Burns Night on January 25 and St Andrews Night, which is on November 30 but

will be celebrated by the club this year on the more convenient November 27.The November date is still a Cinderella celebration which for many of us is hardly observed, if even remembered, while most of us have at least been to the odd Burns Supper over the years.Possibly it's because the timing isn't great, sandwiched between Hallowe'en and Christmas, but

when you consider what our near neighbours the Irish and English manage for their patron saints' days it's arguably a shame more of us don't follow the Alexandria Burns Club's example.Last year 80 members and guests gathered at Vale of Leven Bowling Club to enjoy the occasion, which was reputedly one of the best of recent years.New club president Bryan Weir was delighted to welcome among top table guests the 1960 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lachie Stewart - whose appearance chimed perfectly with last year's Glasgow Games extravaganza.Highlights of the evening included a memorable portrayal of the legendary I M Jolly by real-life Reverend Ian Miller ... and there were many other performances, musical and whimsical, besides.Now St Andrew's Day is on us again, and as ever this excellent Alexandria club will be showing just how it should be done.For more information about the club check out its website at www.robertburns.org.uk.

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One of the area’s best known running clubs is extending an open invite to anyone with an interest in the sport to go along.

We’re all familiar with the post-Christmas health regime syndrome, where drastic action is taken to counterbalance the excesses of the festive season.But wouldn’t it be great if it were possible to maintain a good level of fi tness right through the Christmas break by getting into trim this month and next?

Dumbarton Athletic Club is happy to welcome newcomers whether they seriously aim to take up running, or merely want to get fi tter, with the message “come along and try us out”. This month’s traditional big event for the club is the Lochaber Half Marathon, but there’s a busy running and social calendar

running right through the year – and there’s a very popular Christmas night in Dumbarton in December.Just what can be achieved from the running side of things can be gleaned from testimonials provided to the club by people who defi nitely gained from experienced help and advice.One runner who thought he had reached optimum fi tness through self-training found that he can now run faster and longer over a greater number of days.That’s obviously an example of someone who wants to push their frontiers, but many with a simple desire to get healthy exercise and feel fi t are also likely to benefi t.There’s the opportunity to get involved in demanding events including cross-country and relay races, but also a regular programme of runs designed to appeal to a broad cross section of members.If you haven’t run for some time, there’s also a beginners’ group designed to allow you to fi nd your own level of ability at the right pace. For full details visit www.dumbartonaac.com

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In a daredevil (but safely managed) stunt that will appeal to fans of movies like “The Eagle Has Landed” volunteers leap out of an aeroplane from 10,000ft – hurtling earthwards at 120mph before their parachute opens.

It’s a high-adrenaline thrill of the same sort you expect from the impressive but frightening Titan Crane abseil up the road, and can take the form of a jump in

tandem, “accelerated freefall”, or solo skydives.

The most recent event was in October, but we’re told there are various dates available throughout the year, with jumps staged at various locations – you’d obviously choose the easiest to reach. Volunteers have to raise a minimum sponsorship to take part, ranging from £360 to £535,

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Meanwhile anyone looking for an even bigger adventure of a lifetime can follow the fl ight of the Condor to Macchu Picchu, in a spectacular trek through the heartland of ancient Inca country in Peru.

Like something out of Indiana Jones, the main objective is a magnifi cent stone fortress city in the high Andes that lay hidden for centuries. Obviously the commitment you need to put into such a project is considerable, but as a one-off adventure that aids a worthy cause it’s in a special league of its own.

Or if you’re a really keen cyclist you might pencil in the date for next year’s John O’Groats to Lands End event – it takes place in May when there’s a good chance the weather will be reasonable to good throughout. You can get full details on how to raise funds by calling 03000 999 999 (option 3). For further details on all of these events visit www.scottishspca.org/events

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This month:“Without urgent action, the world is heading towards a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries, which have been treatable for decades, can once again kill.”

This chilling prediction from the World Health Organisation conjures up images from the Middle Ages. Since their discovery by Alexander Fleming in 1928, antibiotics have saved millions of lives. However, the germs that they are designed to kill are fast becoming resistant. It is harder to keep developing new ones, to beat the “super-bugs”. The more they are used, the faster resistance grows. However we rely heavily on them; without antibiotics we could not safely have organ transplants, chemotherapy for cancer, or major operations.

We can all help reduce this growing resistance. GPs have been advised not to prescribe antibiotics unless absolutely necessary. There is concern that they feel under pressure to prescribe them to patients suffering from simple viral infections, which the body can fight with natural defences. Most colds last five days and a viral cough can last for three weeks before settling.

So the next time your doctor suggests not using antibiotics, remember you may be helping to keep them effective for when you, or your family, really need them!

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Firms competing for the honour of refurbishing the visitors centre at Loch Lomond shores will soon find out who has won the contract.It’s an important revamp project which has been authorised with little publicity, but which will mark the next step forward for a development launched almost 15 years ago. The team charged with giving it a whole new look will be designing a complex which is also planned to include a bar-restaurant feature, for which there’s already an unnamed preferred tenant. Meanwhile the idea is not only to create a centre which justifies the word “iconic” but which can also serve a range of potential uses. The original glass and steel centre

cost around £1.5m, and features exhibition space and a 350-ft timber colonnade.

As a venue which relies on a “wow” factor to differentiate it from standard malls, it maybe goes without saying the design will have to be a bit special if it’s to match expectations. It will also be trying to reinforce the centre’s bid to appeal to visitors on a year-round basis, with festive shopping and special themed events in the build-up to Christmas and regular attractions during spring to autumn.

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As this issue goes to print tens of thousands of people are bracing themselves for the onset of winter, far from homes they may never see again. For months now we’ve watched as hundreds of thousands have fled the horrors of war, often leaving almost everything of value behind in a bid to reach freedom and safety. In Scotland West Dunbartonshire has been to the fore in the effort to stem the disaster from the outset, putting in place practical steps aimed at ensuring the response is workable and effective.

Now collection points have been

set up in Dumbarton, Bonhill and Clydebank to allow people to make donations to the Syrian refugee crisis, and they’ve been taking donations of warm clothes and sleeping bags for men, women and children.These vital donations are then distributed by international aid agencies which are already involved in providing aid to refugees throughout Europe.The collection points can’t accept food, toys, toiletries,

bedding, furniture or summer clothes. – it’s all about the sort of gear people of all ages need to get through the winter. Backed by the council, and opposition councillors, the effort is part of West Dunbartonshire’s overtly proactive response to the crisis, and local people – many of whom have taken the initiative by themselves – are being urged to donate what they can. They’ve got the assurance that everything they give will be put to good use, and that it will make a difference.

The collection points and opening times are as follows: Concord CE Centre, College Way, Dumbarton. Monday to Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon. Bonhill CE Centre, Ladyton: Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Tuesday 6pm – 9pm.

The council is undertaking a range of actions to bring aid to Syrian refugees, and to read more about this go to www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/council/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/2015/september/council-agrees-to-support-syrian-refugee-crisis/.

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Every pound that leaves our area is largely lost to our community, in fact some research suggests that every single pound you spend gets recycled so well by local communities that it ends up being worth £3 to the wider community.

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PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a civil lawyer, Parental Rights and Responsibilities (PRRs) form a large area of my daily practice. They make it a parent’s responsibility to safeguard and promote your child’s health, development and welfare and to provide direction and guidance in a manner appropriate to that child’s stage of development.

In the event your child is not living with you, it is your responsibility to maintain a relationship and have direct contact with them on a regular basis. There are corresponding rights in order to allow you to fulfil these responsibilities. These include the right to regulate your child’s place of residence,

control, direct or guide the child’s upbringing, as well as to maintain contact if they are not living with you. Who then has PRRs? Unsurprisingly, mothers automatically do.

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There’s a great chance to hear one of our most interesting contemporary novelists discuss his work – and read from his latest novel – in Alexandria Library this month.Doug Johnstone is a multi-talented writer who will be entertaining the audience with guitar-accompanied songs thematically linked to his stories. He’ll also be reading from his latest book, The Jump, and if you like what you hear you could always buy a copy and ask him to sign it – in nice time for a Christmas gift for someone, perhaps. This Books Trust event is on Thursday, November 26, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

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What's On Calendar | NOVEMBER 2015

5THUGet in to Work ClassLongcrags Community Centre

4WED Dumbarton Fireworks DisplayLevengrove Park, Dumbarton

3TUEWest Dunbartonshire Youth TheatreAlexandria Library

22SUNThe King & I Concord Centre, Dumbarton

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Lomond Flea Market Lomond Galleries, Alexandria 10am – 3pm, 2nd hand, antiques, vintage and crafts. www.lochlomondfl eamarket.co.uk (Every Saturday)

Artisan Craft Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, [email protected](Also on Sunday 1st)

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, All ages welcome. Arts, crafts and games. Every Saturday with the last Saturday of the month featuring the Amazing Archeology Club, including archaeology themed crafts and handling dig boxes. 0141 526 2400

Bellsmyre Development Trust – Regular Events The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals (1:30-2:30pm), Monthly Book Club (6:30-7:30pm), Pilates (7:45-8:30pm) / TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm), The Cutty Kids (6-8pm) / WED: Little Rascals (9:30-11:30am, Keep Fit (7-8pm) / THU: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4pm) FRI: Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm). www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

National 5Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre, 6:30-8:30pm, This qualifi cation is recognised by employers, colleges and universities. Places are limited.01389 767115 or [email protected](Also, 9th, 12th, 23rd & 30th)

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Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Experience Loch Lomond Shore's premier Farmers' Market, with an array of quality, locally sourced produce. For more details please email: [email protected] (Runs 1st and 3rd Sundayeach month)

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MousematesComputer Club Longcrags Community Centre1:30-3:30pm, Computer club for the 50+. Develop your confi dence in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.For more details please email:[email protected] (Also on 9th, 12th, 23rd & 30th)

Segway Safari Lomond Shores 1-hour guided Segway safari along the many routes and tracks around Loch Lomond (Runs daily at 10am, 11am,2pm & 3pm)

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The Tuesday Lunch Riverside Church 12-1:30pm, Come and enjoy soup & sandwiches, weekly www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

Beginners' Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre, 10am-12pm, For absolute beginners or need a wee bit more practice. Learn how to use your PC or laptop in a very friendly, relaxed environment. 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also 10th, 17th & 24th)

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tuesdAy 3rd Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel Tues: 4-5:30pm & Wed: 4-5:30pm Swimming lessons are available for all levels and abilities from the absolute beginner to the advanced, non-members of the leisure club are welcome!

Crochet Club Longcrags Community Centre, 7-8:30pm, All skill levels welcome, from absolute beginners. All ages welcome, too. Crochet is very in at the moment, with long scarves, beanies etc. Contact 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also 10th, 17th & 24th)

West Dunbartonshire Youth Theatre Alexandria Library Make friends, build confidence and have fun. 4-5pm: Beginners (p1-2) & Juniors (p3-4) / 5-6:30pm, Intermediates (p5-7) / 6:30-8pm: Seniors (S1+). £3 per session, running every Tuesday in November, except the 13th. 01389 772 148. [email protected]

Android Tablet Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:30pm, Do you want to be able to use your tablet with confidence? Join our popular, informal class and get going. Just bring yourself, your tablet and your charger. 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also on the 10th, 17th & 24th)

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Cardross Mother & Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play. Weekly. For more info email: [email protected]

Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs) FRI: AlexandriaCommunityCentre, 10-11am / Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) / MON: BrucehillActivityCentre, 4-5pm / WED: Alexandria CommunityCentre,3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am-12pm

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs) TUE: AlexandriaCommunityCentre, 1:30-2:30pm

Ready, Steady, Roll! TUE: MeadowCentre, 10:30-11:10am, 1.5-3yrs & 11:15am-12pm, (3-5yrs) / THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (3-5yrs) / THU: MeadowCentre, 5-5:45pm (3.5yrs) / FRI: MeadowCentre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-5yrs)

Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw (5-11yrs) THU: MeadowSports Centre, 6-7pm

Badminton TUE:DumbartonAcademy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-11yrs) & 7-8pm (12-16yrs) / FRI: AlexandriaCommunityCentre, 6-7pm (8-11yrs)

Basketball (8-11yrs) MON: VoLAcademy,6-7pm

Football TUE: AlexandriaCommunityCentre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) / WED: AlexandriaCommunityCentre 4:30-5:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (6-7yrs) / THU: AlexandriaCommunityCentre 3:30-4:30pm (5-6yrs) / FRI: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 4-5:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (7-9yrs) / SAT: DumbartonAcademy,11am-12pm (5-6yrs)

Games Only (5-8yrs) MON: Brucehill Activity Centre, 5-6pm / TUE: Playdrome, 5-6pm

Player Development (9-14yrs) MON: ValeofLevenAcademy,4:30-6pm

Futsal (9-13yrs) TUE: AlexandriaCommunityCentre, 6-7pm / WED: Meadow Centre, 7-8pm

Girls-only Football THU: ConcordCommunityCentre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (8-12yrs)

Goalkeeping MON: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 7-7:50pm (8-11yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)

Disability Football WED: DumbartonAcademy, 6-7pm (7-12yrs) & THU: 8-9pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics MON: ValeofLevenAcademy, 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) / THU: Vale ofLevenAcademy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (6-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs) / THU: MeadowSports Centre, 6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs) / FRI: MeadowSportsCentre, 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Going for Gold (5-8yrs) MON: AlexandriaCommunityCentre, 4-5pm (5-8yrs)

Netball (8-11yrs) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 4:30-5:30PM (8-11yrs)

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wednesdAy 4th Dumbarton Fireworks Display Levengrove Park 7pm, Enjoy a great family atmosphere and watch the spectacular fireworks display. There will also be fun fair rides for youngsters and stalls selling hot food and drinks. Arrive in plenty of time to avoid disappointment. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Drop-in Internet Cafe Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm & 1:30-3:30pm, Come along and use a modern computer with fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. Our IT technician is there to help you. [email protected] (Also 11th, 18th & 25th)

Leven Litts Alexander Writer's GroupAlexandria Library 1:30pm, Share experience and advice, gained from successes and qualifications. No subs/open access. 01389 729279

iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre, 6:30-8pm, Come along to this fun, friendly class and we’ll get you up and running in no time. Just bring yourself, your iPad and your charger. 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also runs 11th, 18th & 25th)

thursdAy 5thGetting in to Work Class Longcrags Community Centre, 6:30-8pm, If you need help to search for a job, write a CV, apply for a job, practise interview skills or want to build up your confidence to get back to work, then come along to our friendly, supportive class. This is led by a professional in the job market who will give you the very best advice and support.Contact 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also on the 12th, 19th & 26th)

Writers Alexandria Library 6pm, Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. Laura: 07922 833 472

thursdAy 5thKnit ’n’ Coffee Club Longcrags Community Centre1-3:30pm, This club is totally for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to Morag-level! All ages welcome. 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also runs 12th, 19th & 26th)

fridAy 6th Still Alice Concord Centre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Co-starring Alec Baldwin. [email protected]

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fridAy 6th Astronomy ClubLongcrags Community Centre, 7-8:30pm, Now that the skies are becoming darker at night, stargazing is at its best. If you fancy exploring the world of the stars, join us. 01389 767115 or [email protected] (Also on the 20th)

Langcraigs Hill Walking Programme Tuesday meetings start 8pm at Ben View Resource Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton. Weekend Walk meet 8am at Gilmour Street Car Park , AlexandriaTUE 10: Guest speaker, Becky Austin, Assistant Warden RSPB Loch Lomond / SAT 14: Tinto Hill / TUE 24: AGM / SUN 29: Duncolm. 01389 763 662 (Phil Gaunt) or email [email protected]

sundAy 8thRemembrance SundayOn this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifice made by our brave Service men and women.

RNLI Coffee Morning Riverside Church Hall 10am-12pm, Enjoy tea/coffee along with home baking etc. There will also be a raffle in aid of the RNLI. Also on sale will be Christmas cards etc. Tickets, John Mackay on 07824 663247 or pay at door.

Cartoons & Caricaturist Loch Lomond Shores 12-4pm, Fun drawing of both kids and adults, located in the mall. www.lochlomondshores.com

Football Tournament Goals, Clydebank Phone for timing & transport details, Lennox & Argyll Battalion, The Boys’ Brigade inter-company football tournament. 07810 801 115

Luss WI Whist Drive Luss Village Hall7:30pm, Luss WI are holding their annual Whist Drive, come along for a fun evening, delicious 'half-time' supper and raffle. Everyone welcome. [email protected]

Victor Perry Art Display & SaleLomond Shores Entrance 10am, Art display to enjoy with the option to buy items. www.lochlomondshores.com (Also runs Sunday 8th)

Guild Autumn Tea Alexandria Parish Church 2pm, Baking & stalls, £2 paid at the door. For more information call 01389 759 022

sAturdAy 7th Our Today: Their Tomorrow Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton 4-6:30pm, Remembrance Association with The Skylark Trust will host this year's Festival of Remembrance. Bringing together a wide variety of entertainment, including Clann an Drumma, performers from Italia Conti London, an Indian dance group, the Clydebank Male Voice Choir and many more. Tickets are now on sale at £5 (accompanied children £2.50) and can be purchased from the local Keystores (Dumbarton, Alexandria and Balloch) or from Young's in Alexandria or indeed from the box office on 07432121590.

Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park Depart at 9:30am, SAT 7: Binnein an Fhidhleir (Glen Kinglas) / SUN 8: Cnap Mor / SAT 14: Beinn a Mhanaich / SUN 15: Rosneath Peninsula Ridge Walk / SAT 21: Lime Craig Circuit / SUN 22: Sron a Chlachain / SAT 28: Stob na Noine Druim-fhinn (Lochgoilhead) dep 9am / SUN 29: Drymen Circular. No dogs, call 01389 731953 or visit www.hwdramblers.me.uk

wednesdAy 11th

Gartocharn SWRI Kilmaronock Millennium Hall, Gartocharn 7:30pm, Speaker: Heather Hodges, who will tell us all about the wonderful Scottie dogs that played their part in the ceremonies at the Commonwealth Games last year. 07812 575510

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A Wee Look Back Concord Centre, Dumbarton1:30pm, Number 18 in the monthly series of archive film of West Dunbartonshire and further afield. In keeping with celebrating the end of WWII, the films will feature various acts of Remembrance over the years. £2 admission at the door includes tea and buns. 07948611108

Lennox Heritage Society Concord Centre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Murray Blair will give an illustrated talk on The Trades Hall Of Glasgow, the city's only remaining Adam-built property. [email protected]

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thursdAy 12th Community Council Monthly Meeting Crosslet Centre, CrossletRoad, Dumbarton 7:30pm, All welcome to attend. Bring your local concerns to the meeting, especially planning issues, for discussion and [email protected]

sAturdAy 14th School Reunion The Brock Bowling Club 7:30pm, Plans are coming together to mark the 50th birthdays of Notre Dame High School pupils who met in 1977. Ticket only event - £10. Details on Facebook: The class of 1977.

Christmas Card Workshop Longcrags Community Centre, Whiteford Crescent G82 3JP10am-12pm, Make personalised cards in time for Christmas. All ages welcome, children should be accompanied by an adult. Limited number of places

Contact 01389 767115 [email protected]

Kelpie Driftwood Lomond Shores Entrance 10am, Hand-crafted woodwork sale. www.lochlomondshores.com(Also on Sunday 18th)

fridAy 20thSome Like it Hot Concord Centre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Legendary comedy. [email protected]

sAturdAy 21st Christmas FayreCardross Parish Church, Station Road 11am-2pm, Admission £1 for adults, 50p for children.01389 841 711

Linda Grace Lomond Shores entrance foyer 10am, Art display to enjoy with the option to buy items. Also on Sunday 22nd. www.lochlomondshores.com

sAturdAy 21st Dumbarton Acoustic Music & Friends of St. Augustine’s St. Augustine’s Church6pm, A varied selection of music by popular local artistes, AGM and Friends. BYOB and enjoy some delicious burgers and hot dogs for supper. Only a fi ver, plus whatever you eat. Some soft drinks will be available for sale. Call the Church Offi ce on 01389 734 514.

A Mediumship &Psychic NightThe Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton7:30pm, Tickets only £8.00 (price includes fl oor show).Private readings available at an additional cost. Contact 01389 730111 or email [email protected]

sundAy 15th Festive Lights Switch on& Fireworks Loch Lomond Shores 10am, We can't believe it's almost that time of year again! Join us as we fl ip the switch on our festive lights and start the countdown to Christmas. This free event is sure to get you in the festive spirit, with live entertainment for all the family as well as our farmers' market and a special Christmas edition of our Artisan Craft Market. Also featuring face painting and glitter [email protected]

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Luss WI November Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, The November meeting for Luss WI will be a practical evening - Papercraft for Christmas with Fiona Eadie. Everyone welcome. [email protected]

sAturdAy 21st Loch Lomond Flea Market Presents: Pop-up Christmas Craft & Collectables MarketMain Hall, Alexandria Parish, 1 Balloch Road, G83 8SJ11am to 4pm, Hand made goods, Xmas gifts, upcycling, antique & vintage collectables. Coffee, cake & music! Free Entry to public. *Supporting Eco-church status. Seller Enquiries: 07799 635832 lochlomondfl [email protected]

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sAturdAy 21st November Gift Box Workshop Longcrags Community Centre, 10am-12pm, Make lovely gift boxes for your special Christmas presents. 01389 767115. [email protected]

sundAy 22nd RSPB Local Group Outing Meet outside Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9am, Group outing to the Drymen area looking for wintering geese. [email protected]

The King & I Concord Centre, Dumbarton 1:30pm, Yul Brynner & Deborah Kerr star. Club membership available at £6 for three films [email protected]

tuesdAy 24th Age Concern Dumbarton Christmas Sale The Crosslet Centre 226 Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 1:30-3:30pm, Fantastic xmas sale to include hand made cards, home knitting, home baking & large range of xmas gifts. [email protected]

Gift Wrap Workshop Longcrags Community Centre, 10am-12pm, Make fancy gift wrap for your special Christmas pressies. 01389 767115 [email protected]

St Andrew’s Night Bowling Village Hall 8-12am, Tickets are £5. 07434 827 571. BYOB.

sundAy 29th Glasgow Wind Band - Christmas concert Cardross Parish Church 7:30pm, Christmas Music with carol singing. Tickets £12 available from the church office. 01389 841332.

Ben View Santa Dash Levengrove Park Time TBC, 5K, 1K or toddle fun run around Levengrove Park. Santa suits are provided free. Small registration fee required. [email protected]

mondAy 30thLast Monday Group Dumbarton Riverside Parish Church 7:30pm, In the lounge, topical discussion each month. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

fridAy 27th Amateur Digital Photography ClubLongcrags Community Centre7-8:30pm, The topic for November is ‘night time’ photography. 01389 767115. [email protected]

sAturdAy 28th PBW Wrestling Meadow Centre, Dumbarton 7pm, PBW with Grado set for action, more to be announced, visit www.pbwwrestling.com

Friends of St. Augustine’s ‘Out of Africa’ St. Augustine’s Church 6pm, An evening of African food, drumming, music and maybe even some dancing. Taste some authentic African food by friends, originally from Africa. There will be some authentic African items for sale – great for Christmas presents. 3 courses and drinks included in the cost, £8.00 (£7.00 with Friends discount). Please put your name on the list in the Community Hall. 01389 734514.

sAturdAy 5th december Aladdin Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton 7:30pm, This classic children’s story comes to life! Featuring Aladdin and the magical lamp which contains a genie. When the villainous Abanazar lures the heroes into a mysterious underground cave. Tickets are £5 and can be obtained from club members, McDermott’s Keystone (from 7th November) or [email protected]

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Action And fun At Army cAdets

The Army Cadets is a very active youth organisation and it’ll be on show at the Winter Festival.Within the local area there are seven detachments, Helensburgh, Arrochar, Garelochead, Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Milngavie and Clydebank.

Public Relations offi cer Fay Young says: “ The Army Cadets is about fun, friendship, action and adventure. We inspire young people to challenge their limits and go further in life, no matter what they aim to do.

“Many young people are missing out on the challenges and

adventures that could transform their lives. Joining the Army Cadets can change that. We give young people from all walks of life fun, friendship, action and adventure.

“We inspire them to challenge their limits and go further in life, no matter what they aim to do. We challenge young people to learn more, do more and try more.

“Our volunteers get to know each cadet individually and

offer a huge range of training, qualifi cations and challenges. They inspire young people to challenge their limits, become more independent, confi dent and able to step up to any challenge.

“With 41,000 cadets and 9,500 adults in more than 1,600 locations around the UK, the Army Cadets makes a big impact on young people, parents and communities. Cadets and adults keep telling us 'It's the best thing I've ever done'. “

The Army Cadet Force is one of four cadet organisations sponsored and supported by the Ministry of Defence, the others being the Combined Cadet Force, the Sea Cadet Corps, and the Air Training Corps. Although they are sponsored by the Ministry of Defence there is no obligation on cadets to join the Armed Forces.

There’s also an opportunity to become an adult volunteer

The ACF say:”No particular experience is required and we provide all necessary training. “

The website are www.armycadets.com Facebook page is Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF.

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foodshAring this winter

Two of the local area’s three Foodshare outlets have “moved”, and the organisers want everyone to know all the details.

At a time of year when most of us can hope for some relaxation and enjoyment not everyone is so fortunate, with some more concerned with simply having enough to eat than with festive fi ne fare.

Meanwhile the local Foodshares are appealing to generous Community Advertiser readers to help them out any way they can – with the message that even a

little means a lot.The Alexandria Community Centre Foodshare is on Thursday mornings from 10am to 11.45am, while at Dumbarton Concord Community Centre it’s on Friday mornings from 11am, to 12.45pm.There’s a Foodshare in Clydebank, too, held at Clydebank Radnor Parish Church on Friday afternoons from 1pm to 2.45pm.Later there’s a fun, keep-fi t way

of helping Foodshares when Dumbarton Amateur Athletics Club stage a run on their behalf.The fi ve mile run is on Saturday, November 21 at 10am, starting from Dumbarton’s East End Pavilion and, unusually, the price of registration on the day (from 9am) is £10 worth of groceries.This will appeal to a lot of DAAC members, but chances are many other local people – including some that perhaps do only a little leisure running – will want to take part too.The run underlines the fact that to provide a service that allows communities to ensure everyone gets enough to eat the public have to do the job themselves.And because we are approaching Christmas the Foodshares are also appealing for new and nearly new toys, so that every child has the chance to feel special.The Foodshares are also welcoming donations of hats, scarves and winter jackets, to help local families make it through the winter with proper clothes for the weather.

Alcoholics AnonymousHelp for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you. Call the national helpline 0800 9177 650.

Al-AnonUnderstanding, 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 ScotlandInformation and advice. Drop-in café and activities – Tuesday – Dumbarton; Wednesday – Clydebank. Counselling, Benview Resource Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1EB. Tel: 01389 733102. 24-hour Dementia Helpline – Freephone 0808 808 3000

Citizen's Advice DumbartonFree service that helps people to know their rights Tel: 01389 744 695

Dumbartons Women’s AidA free confi dential 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 ServicesRehabilitation & Other Services: Access to supported accommodation. Tel: 01389 812018

Lomond & Clyde Careand RepairHelp for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their properties or would like help adapting their house to their needs. Call the care and repair offi ce on01389 734188.

Lomond SandsReceive 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 SupportTrained NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor to offer support and information. Call Sally on01436 673942.

National Childbirth Trust(NCT) Lomond Branch.Support for expecting parents, new parents and parents of young children. Call Sally on 01436 673942.

Overeaters AnonymousSelf 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 Mental Health Information to the public, professionals and people with mental health problems. Phone 0141 568 7000 (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm)

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Help (SSAFA)The national charity helping serving and ex service men, women and their families, in need. Tel: 01389 730513 or visitwww.ssafa.org.uk.

SmokelineFor free advice and help and to be put in touch with local services please call0800 848484

The Carers of West DunbartonshireHelping to make a positive difference in the lifes of carers. Tel: 0141 941 1550

SUPPORTGROUPS timely blitZ on tobAcco

As we head towards Christmas an extra effort is being made to stress the fact that sales of tobacco or alcohol to under-18’s are illegal.For the last few weeks the local health and social care partnership along with trading standards have been getting the message over by joining forces with local retailers. The main thrust of the campaign is that buying for under-18’s can lead to a criminal record. A stark warning that ‘Smoking from a young age takes 10 years off your life’ is also part of the attempt to reinforce the dangers of tobacco. Signs carrying these warnings are being installed outside every premises in West Dunbartonshire which sells cigarettes. The campaign has also been highlighted to every secondary school pupil across the area with relevant information and advice provided. A survey of over 50 local shops

carried out by trading standards before the venture launched discovered that underage smoking has led to some issues of anti-social behaviour, with members of the public sometimes being asked to buy cigarettes for groups of youths.

Every tobacconist in the area has now been visited by trading standards to provide support and advice on how to deal with people trying to buy cigarettes for under 18s. Meanwhile very much the same message applies to alcohol, another big problem area.

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It can be diffi cult catching an adult in the act of buying for under-18’s, and at this time of year there’s obviously much more alcohol in general use – so posing an extra risk. Some licensed retailers feel they have to shoulder all the responsibility for ensuring nobody cheats the system, but they still support efforts to chip away at these longstanding problems.

To report cigarette purchases made for under 18s call 0141 951 7957 or email [email protected].



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M��dPreheat the oven to 200 Fan/220 C. Break the chocolate up and

tip into a bowl set over a pan of simmering water to melt.

Scatter the pistachios, pecans and pumpkin seeds in a single

layer on a non-stick baking sheet and put into the oven to

toast for about five minutes. They can burn very quickly, so

keep a close eye on them and take them out as soon as they

turn golden and start to smell deliciously toasty.

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then mix the fruit, nuts and seeds into the melted chocolate

and pour onto a tray lined with baking paper. Chill in the

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heAlthy rocky roAdThis healthier version of rocky road is packed full of dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Pecans, pistachios and pumpkins seeds, toasted to give them extra flavour and bite, contrast deliciously with sweet, chewy apricot and mango, all wrapped up in dark chocolate. These ingredients offer lots of nutrients too, making a small but useful contribution towards the amount you need in a day. The chocolate is a good source of numerous minerals, especially iron, while the fruit and nuts provide fibre, vitamins A, B-6, C and E, as well as magnesium and potassium, and more iron from the apricots.Easy recipes like this one are used in nutrition workshops at Maggie’s Glasgow, part of the programme of free practical, emotional and social support that the Centre offers to people with cancer and their family and friends. This chocolate treat, taking just minutes to make, would be the perfect pick-me-up to go with a cuppa.

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The one-time Dumbarton Academy appears to have been saved from the fate suffered by so many crumbling buildings around Scotland.

A grant of £500,000 from Historic Environment Scotland will bring the formerly magnifi cent A-liste facade of the iconic former school back to something like its original glory – as part of the plan to move 500 council employees to new town centre offi ces.

The building dates from 1865 – the year Dumbarton’s Provost sent a letter to the US Government bemoaning

Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.It was gutted by fi re in 1976, and until now has risked becoming a mere relic of long-forgotten Victorian prosperity andcivic pride.The half million pound makeover will see the roof rebuilt and original stonework repaired, as well as a refurbishment of the present main entrance doors.But rather than emerging as a

spruced-up museum piece the revamped building will also include a public area with multi-use civic space, meeting rooms and training areas – as well as a “substantial extension at the rear hosting new offi ce space.Meanwhile in a buy now-save later move the new council offi ces are set to cost £15.7million, but will mean a projected saving of £300,000 over the present arrangement.Council leader Martin Rooney said: “This is an iconic building at the heart of Dumbarton town centre and I’m delighted that Historic Environment Scotland has recognised the importance of the work we’re carrying out.“In restoring the old Academy Building to its former glory, not only will the council bring this building back into use but it will also help provide a catalyst for further regeneration activities in the town centre.”The council credits itself with taking “a bold decision” to regenerate the site, while the alternative would have seen the building remain moribund and increasingly irrelevant.

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McColl’s Coaches are expanding and from this month on they will be offering an array of day trips and tours around the country.

Their renowned reputation and returning customers have allowed them to expand their services and their fl eet. Since its launch in 1966, McColl’s have strived each year to provide

debuting on the 14th November 2015. A fl eet of executive coaches will be travelling to a number of destinations around the UK. The exciting line-up features Silverburn, Livingston, Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and Manchester. Running for 6 consecutive weekends, it is guaranteed to cater for all your shopping habits and get you in the festive spirit! Intu Trafford Centre and Intu MetroCentre are renowned for being the UK’s biggest and best shopping centres. We found this a vital factor with the day trips and tours. McColl’s aims to cater its trips and tours to the West of Scotland with 5 pick-up points allocated this incorporates Balloch, Alexandria, Dumbarton, Old Kilpatrick and Clydebank.We pride ourselves on offering an enjoyable and relaxing experience

new and improved services be it private hire or contract to local transportation. They believe that there are no limits when it comes to travel.

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