HELLO Autumn

Monthly dance usually held last Friday of the month from 8p.m.-11.30pm in the Osprey Suite of the Commodore Hotel, 112-117 West Clyde Street , Helensburgh G84 8ES.
Drinks can be purchased from the bar. Tea/coffee and a biscuit will be available at the interval when the raffle will be drawn.
Tickets price at £10 for members and £12 for non-members (half price for accompanied under 16s) can be purchased on the night or reserved from Association Secretary Anne Thorn

The popular Geilston Garden ‘Sunday in the Garden’ Event will run throughout the season.
A wonderful opportunity to spend a relaxing afternoon taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the garden, enjoying the changes in colour and texture of the planting as the growing season proceeds. The kitchen garden providing produce and inspiration for fruit and vegetable growers and for those who just like to eat them! And so many fun and interesting paths and the play area for children to explore.
The Friends of Geilston tea and homemade cake stall will be serving from 12md – 4pm and there is musical entertainment by local choirs from 2.30pm

Sunday 3rd May – Look out for the Geilston Book Gnomes!
Sunday 5th July – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
Sunday 6th September

Normal NTS garden entry charges apply. Entry free for NTS members, see NTS website for details of entry charges and membership.

Helensburgh Theatre Arts Pantomime Auditions – workshop style auditions
Sunday 6th September.
Junior chorus auditions (primary 4-7) 12-1pm – all kids must have a parent of guardian to stay for an information brief
Senior chorus (first year secondary school to adult) and Principal cast auditions 1:30-5pm. Under 16’s must have a parent or guardian attending for a 10 minute information briefing at the start of auditions
Singing auditions 5-6pm – must have a prepared piece no longer than a minute

It will be a workshop style audition and there is no need to prepare anything beforehand. However, if you would like to be considered for a singing role, please have a song prepared. https://www.facebook.com/groups/149163751892979

The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am, with coffee available beforehand from 10am.

8th September 2026 Constable’s Idyllic Landscapes by Ed Glinert
13th October 2026 British Women Artists by Maria Chester
10th November 2026 A Short History of the Piano by Raymond Holden
15th December 2026 The History of Pantomime by Malcolm Jones
12th January 2027 Balenciaga, Dior and Fath by Scott Schiavone
9th February 2027 Rock of Ages: Medieval Stone Masons by James Wright
9th March 2027 The Sun King by Jane Gardiner
13th April 2027 Fakes and Forgeries by Norman Tennant
11th May 2027 Brave New World by Russell Nash
8th June 2027 Kandinsky and Abstraction by Natalia Murray

Doors Open Day 2026:

Cove Park 19 September 2026 (10:00 – 16:00)
Helensburgh Outdoor Museum 19 September 2026 (10:00 – 14:00)
Helensburgh Parish Church 20 September 2026 (13:00 – 16:00)
Hill House 19 September 2026 (10:00 – 17:00) and 20 September 2026 (10:00 – 17:00)
Jean’s Bothy, Helensburgh 19 September 2026 (11:00 – 14:00) and 20 September 2026 (11:00 – 14:00)
You can find more details at https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/

Save the date for the inaugural Helensburgh Choral Festival on Saturday 19th -Sunday 20th September, Helensburgh Parish Church. Come and sing and join with local choral singers and orchestra

Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 22 March 2.45pm)
2026
1pm – Friday 30th January: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
3pm – Sunday 22 March Flutes Unlimited (no catering)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
1pm – Friday 29th May: Tony Moffatt – Violin, Stephen Adam-Piano
1pm – Friday 25th September: Ida Pelliccioli – Piano
1pm – Friday 30th October: Daniel Ciubano – Piano
1pm – Friday 27th November: tbc

Join Rosneath Castle Park for Lochside Social, a relaxed, drop-in family festival packed with activities, games and great food for all ages to enjoy at their own pace. Explore a variety of themed zones across the park, each offering something fun and engaging for the whole family.

Children can dive into high-energy games, adventure trails, crafts, puzzles and inflatables, while our food and chill area with BBQ, bar and seating creates the perfect space to relax and socialise by the loch.

With light-hearted participation activities for adults too, Lochside Social is all about bringing people together for a fun, easy-going day of food, laughter and shared moments at Rosneath Castle Park.

Tickets will be available in July – see https://www.rosneathcastle.co.uk/2026-events-calendar/