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Cala: we’ll plough on with Kilmardinny plan for Bearsden
Cala’s massive project to build new houses at Kilmardinny, between Milngavie and Bearsden, is still on the cards.
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Bearsden woman gets a new lease of life after heart transplant
A woman who made a miraculous recovery after having a heart transplant just two years ago is back on the ski slopes again and walking hills.
Bike festival gears up to promote the Fairtrade message
The world’s first Fairtrade cycle festival is coming to East Dunbartonshire soon.
Bearsden Boy Brigade member Chris is honoured for Making a Difference
A Bearsden Boys’ Brigade member has received a top award from Scotland’s Secretary of State, Michael Moore - himself a former BB.
Great gig coming to Milngavie Folk Club
Transatlantic sessioneer and mighty musician Bruce Molsky is appearing at Milngavie Folk Club, The Fraser Centre, Douglas Street, Milngavie on Saturday, May 25.
There’s a-plenty fun for all the family at Campsie Show
The plans are well advanced for one of the district’s longest running farming events - the Campsie Agricultural Show.
Sport
Milngavie archery club trio hit the mark to be crowned champions
An archery trio triumphed at The West of Scotland Championships - with one of the Milngavie group beating three Scottish champions.
Kids come up trumps in junior swimming competition
Several members of the Milngavie and Bearsden Swimming Club competed at the North Ayrshire Junior Meet in Auchenharvie earlier this month.
Partick Thistle manager looking to strengthen squad
Alan Archibald is looking to sign up to seven new players as he looks forward to life in the SPL.
Milngavie’s Imogen Bankier helps Scotland win again in Malaysia
Milngavie’s Imogen Bankier helped Scotland make it two wins in a row at the Sudirman Cup in Kuala Lumpur this week.
Imogen helps Scotland’s great start in badminton world championships
WORLD silver medalist Imogen Bankier and Robert Blair helped Scotland get off to a stunning start at Badminton’s Sudirman Cup World Team Championships in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Bearsden orienteer Emma is new British champion
A young sporting starlet has been crowned British Orienteering Champion in her age group after beating tough opposition from across the UK.
Lifestyle
Kilmardinny Circle are going to perform in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden
Talented violinist Laura Ayoub is going to perform alongside her sister, Sarah, who is a pianist, at Kilmardinny Music Circle’s concert on Friday, June 7.
Win a Sunday roast at The Burnbrae for four
There’s nothing better than a traditional Sunday roast - and there’s no better place to sample one than the Burnbrae in Bearsden.
Hospice lotto winner: I couldn’t believe my luck!
A lucky lady who scooped the top prize in the first draw of the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Lottery told how she had to sit down when receiving the phone call that she had just won £2000.
Coffee morrning concert success at Bearsden Cross Church
A series of Coffee Concerts at Bearsden Cross Church culminated on Saturday, May 11 (writes Renton Thomson) in a performance by the Church Choir of Haydn’s Kleine Orgel Messe (Little Organ Mass), conducted by Nairn Maxwell Young and accompanied by a small but highly competent professional string orchestra.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
BMW Z4: On the roadster again
WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.
Community
Fundraiser for Yorkhill Children’s Hospital
There will be a loads of fun activities for all the family at Dobbies Garden World in Milngavie this week.
Cycle round Millport for St Margaret’s Hospice!
People are being urged to get on their bikes to help St Margaret of Scotland Hospice.
Milngvavie and Bearsden homes more energy efficient
Householders in Milngavie and Bearsden have been improving energy efficiency in their homes thanks to the Universal Home Insulation Scheme which has been running in the area since 2011.
Where there’s a will - Milngavie and Bearsden solicitors’ charity bid
Local solicitors have thanked clients who helped them raise money for charity by having their will written during November’s Will Aid month.
Celebrating the communities of Loch Lomond
The stories of people past and present from Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park will feature at a special conference in Gartocharn.
Milngavie and Bearsden pupils can take part in book swap shop
Children in East Dunbartonshire are set to take part in the country’s biggest book swap when thousands of kids exchange their favourite stories with friends in an initiative from Edinburgh International Book Festival sponsor ScottishPower.
- Balfron dad wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show
- St Joseph’s parents doing a protest walk in Milngavie on Wednesday to show it’s unsafe to walk to St Andrew’s Primary in Bearsden
- Bad smash closes Balmore Road
- Parents continue fight to save Colquhoun Park Primary School
- Major upgrade to Loch Lomond stretch of West Highland Way planned
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Friday 24 May 2013
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