
HELLO Winter

Helensburgh and Lomond is a great year-round destination – read on to find out more about what you can do this winter!
See What’s On in our Winter Event Calendar (November-February)
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Alzheimer Scotland - Helensburgh Dementia Resource Centre
Ardardan Estate
Ardencaple Hotel
Ardenconnel Field
Ardenconnel Navy Football Field
Ardgartan
Ardkinglas Estate
Ardmore Point
Arrochar
Balloch Country Park
Ben Arthurs Bothy
Cairndow Village Hall
Cameron House
Cardross Golf Club
Cardross Inn
Cardross Parish Church
Cardross Primary School
Centre 81 Garelochhead
Colgrain Bowling Club
Colquhoun Square
Cormonachan Woodlands
Corran Halls, Oban
Cove Burgh Hall
Cove Park
Cove Sailing Club
Craigendoran Station
Denny Civic Theatre
Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village
Drumfork Community Centre
Dunoon Stadium
East Bay, Helensburgh
Fields of Duchess Wood
Front Room Gallery
Fruin Farm
Fyne Ales
Geilston Garden
Gibson Hall
Glenarn Garden
Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre
Helensburgh Art Hub
Helensburgh Bowling Club
Helensburgh Community Hub
Helensburgh Leisure Centre
Helensburgh Library
Helensburgh Parish Church
Helensburgh Pier
Helensburgh Reservoirs and Skating Pond
Helensburgh Rugby Football Club
Helensburgh Sailing Club
Hermitage Academy
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Howie Memorial Park, Rosneath
Humbles Café Bistro
Inveraray Castle
James Street Community Garden
Jean's Bothy
Kidston Park
Kilcreggan
Kilcreggan Scout Hut
Knockderry House Hotel
La Jupe
Largs Promenade
Levengrove Park
Linn Botanic Gardens
Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Shores
Lochgilphead Front Green
Lochgoilhead Village Car Park
Lochgoilhead Village Hall
Lomond School Sports Hall
Luss village
Mackintosh Club
Maid of the Loch
Morrisons Helensburgh
Moss O'Balloch
Online
Paper Kisses, Helensburgh
Peckham's Helensburgh
Pitter Patter Potter
Rhu & Shandon Community Centre
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Rhu Marina
Riverhill Courtyard
Rosneath Castle Park
Rosslea Hall Hotel
Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club
RSPB Loch Lomond
Scottish Submarine Centre
Scottish Windows Solutions Office Helensburgh
St Michael & All Angels Scottish Episcopal Church
St Modan’s Church Rosneath
Sugar Boat Helensburgh
The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
The Cameron Club and Spa and Carrick Golf Course
The Clyde Bar
The Commodore
The Commodore, Helensburgh
The George Hotel, Inveraray
The Ginger Breadman Cafe
The Hill House, Helensburgh
The Porch Gallery
The Slanj, Loch Lomond
The Tower Digital Arts Centre
Three Villages Hall
Tir na nOg
United Reform Church Helensburgh
Victoria Halls
Winterton Park Inveraray
september
28sep19:30Royal Scottish Geographical Society LecturesHelensburgh

Event Details
Tickets (£10) are available through Eventbrite; RSGS Members and students are entitled to free entry, some tickets may be available on the door – all subject to availability.
Event Details
Tickets (£10) are available through Eventbrite; RSGS Members and students are entitled to free entry, some tickets may be available on the door – all subject to availability. Please book online. Part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society Inspiring People talks programme.
28th September: Markus Stitz: Fernweh: Pushing the Boundaries. Growing up in East Germany, Markus Stitz soon discovered the freedom a bike could give him, even as a child living behind the Iron Curtain. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/markus-stitz-fernweh-pushing-the-boundaries-helensburgh-tickets-695278756477
26th October: Leon McCarron: Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilisation. Leon McCarron shares stories from his incredible journey by boat along the full length of the river. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leon-mccarron-wounded-tigris-a-river-journey-helensburgh-tickets-696656316797
30th November: Lee Craigie FRSGS: Other Ways to Win. Lee Craigie takes us on a candid journey behind the scenes, exploring topics such as identity and loss. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lee-craigie-other-ways-to-win-helensburgh-tickets-695903314547
1st February 2024: Professor Charles Withers FRSGS: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger. In the late 18th century, the river Niger was to Europeans a two-part geographical problem. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlie-withers-mungo-park-and-the-exploration-of-the-niger-helensburgh-tickets-696038428677
29th February 2024: Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity. Sue Stockdale has been living the dream; becoming the first UK woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, embarking on incredible escapades. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sue-stockdale-unleashing-your-adventurous-spirit-helensburgh-tickets-696551352847
28th March 2024: Professor Roger Crofts CBE FRSGS: The Future of Trees. Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives, and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained trees, woods and forests. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roger-crofts-the-future-of-trees-helensburgh-tickets-696575003587
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Time
(Thursday) 19:30
29sep12:3014:00Sandwich Series ConcertRhu

Event Details
Come to Rhu and Shandon Church for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed by Louise Burnet (Flute) and Stephen Adam (Piano). To
Event Details
Come to Rhu and Shandon Church for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed by Louise Burnet (Flute) and Stephen Adam (Piano). To reserve places please email: randschurch59@gmail.com to help with caterig arrangements. Suggested donation £15. Proceeds after expenses for the Ellen McArthur Cancer Trust.
Time
(Friday) 12:30 - 14:00
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
october
02oct20:00Cove and Kilcreggan Literary SocietyCove

Event Details
Cove Burgh Hall, 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 7.30pmSuper value, only £20 for the whole October to March season! Visitors £3 per evening. Tea and biscuits and
Event Details
Cove Burgh Hall, 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
Super value, only £20 for the whole October to March season! Visitors £3 per evening. Tea and biscuits and our popular Raffle.
MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER ‘Blairskaith Junkers. The German Bomber that Crash-landed near Lennoxtown’ by Al Fleming.
MONDAY 16th OCTOBER ‘Helensburgh Memories – Helensburgh and District from Old Photographs’ by Robert Ryan.
MONDAY 30th OCTOBER ‘An Introduction to Colour Semantics’ by Dr Carole Biggam.
Time
(Monday) 20:00
03oct19:30North Clyde Archaeological Society TalksHelensburgh

Event Details
A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated. October 3rd Elizabeth Crocket
Event Details
A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated.
October 3rd Elizabeth Crocket – History of Dumbarton Castle
November 1st Andrew Graham – Clydebank Museum Collections
December 6th Fiona Baker – Written in Stone: Rock Art in NW Saudi Arabia.
February 7th Phil Richardson – People and their past : 30 years of Adopt – a – monument
March 6th Kath McSweeney – Giving life to Old Bones
April 3rd Jim Ness – Landscapes in Archaeology
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Time
(Tuesday) 19:30
Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
06oct11:0013:00Hermitage Park WorkshopsHelensburgh

Event Details
The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The
Event Details
The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.
Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867
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Time
(Friday) 11:00 - 13:00
Location
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
07oct12:0014:00Photo Walk with Kathryn PolleyHelensburgh

Event Details
Local photographer Kathryn Polley will be leading a Helensburgh leg of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk on Saturday 7th October 2023. You can find out more and
Event Details
Local photographer Kathryn Polley will be leading a Helensburgh leg of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk on Saturday 7th October 2023. You can find out more and sign up to join the walk here: https://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/helensburgh-argyll-and-bute-scotland/
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 14:00
07oct19:00Family Movie Nights 2023Helensburgh

Event Details
Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily familyministry@helensburghcos.org for more details
Event Details
Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily familyministry@helensburghcos.org for more details
Time
(Saturday) 19:00
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
10oct10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2023-2024 EventsHelensburgh

Event Details
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/
Event Details
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.
12 September 2023 – Alexander Nasmyth 1758-1840, Painter and Polymath
10 October 2023 – The Romans who Shaped Britain
14 November 2023 – The Cities of the Hanseatic League
12 December 2023 – The Men who made Menswear
16 January 2024 – The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh
13 February 2024 – Boticelli’s Florence
12 March 2024 – A Potted History of Britain
9 April 2024 – Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
14 May 2024 – The Cult of Gloriana: Art, music and personality at the court of the Virgin Queen
11 June 2024 – From Encaustic to Acrylic – how paint made art
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 - 12:00
11oct19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls

Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Benmore Gardens
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Knowetop Horticultural & Wildlife Project at Castlehill
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – George Anderson: Allotmenteering
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Time
(Wednesday) 19:00 - 21:30
Organiser
Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society
12oct18:0019:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu

Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Thursday, October 12: George Todica (piano) (6pm)
Friday, December 29: Andrea Gajic (violin) and Djordje Gajic (accordion)
Friday, January 26: The Buchanan Ensemble – Mark Duncan (violin), Janina Duncan (viola), Myra Chahin (cello), Stephen Adam (piano)
Friday, February 23: Sian Winstanley (soprano) and Stephen Adam (piano)
Sunday, March 17: Flutes Unlimited (6pm)
Friday, April 26: Richard Morrison (baritone) with piano accompaniment
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Time
(Thursday) 18:00 - 19:00
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
16oct20:00Cove and Kilcreggan Literary SocietyCove

Event Details
Cove Burgh Hall, 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 7.30pmSuper value, only £20 for the whole October to March season! Visitors £3 per evening. Tea and biscuits and
Event Details
Cove Burgh Hall, 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
Super value, only £20 for the whole October to March season! Visitors £3 per evening. Tea and biscuits and our popular Raffle.
MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER ‘Blairskaith Junkers. The German Bomber that Crash-landed near Lennoxtown’ by Al Fleming.
MONDAY 16th OCTOBER ‘Helensburgh Memories – Helensburgh and District from Old Photographs’ by Robert Ryan.
MONDAY 30th OCTOBER ‘An Introduction to Colour Semantics’ by Dr Carole Biggam.
Time
(Monday) 20:00
21oct10:0012:00Hermitage Park WorkshopsHelensburgh

Event Details
The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The
Event Details
The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.
Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 - 12:00
Location
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
21octAll DayWine FestivalHelensburgh

Event Details
The Helensburgh Wine Festival will be held on the 21st October, organised by Helensburgh & District Round Table. An afternoon of wine tasting and live music, and also
Event Details
The Helensburgh Wine Festival will be held on the 21st October, organised by Helensburgh & District Round Table. An afternoon of wine tasting and live music, and also some nibbles to keep you going. There will also be a sommelier for some optional wine tasting sessions.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
22oct19:30Music Society ConcertsHelensburgh

Event Details
Join Helensburgh Music Society for their seasonal programme of events, held at Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre: Sunday 22nd October – Scots
Event Details
Join Helensburgh Music Society for their seasonal programme of events, held at Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre:
Sunday 22nd October – Scots Baroque early music ensemble
Sunday 26th November – Tim Kliphius Trio jazz
Sunday 28th January 2024 – Ethan Loch piano
Sunday 11th February – Scholfield Clarke saxaphone/piano
Sunday 10th March – Resol Quartet, strings
Single tickets: online (preferred) or on the door: Adults £15, Students £5, under 18s £1
Season ticket for 5 Concerts £50
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Time
(Sunday) 19:30
25oct19:30Helensburgh Heritage Trust talksHelensburgh

Event Details
27 September 2023: Iain Talman – Craigendoran and its Steamers25 October 2023: Marion Maudsley – The Glasgow Boys – and Girls – in Helensburgh
Event Details
27 September 2023: Iain Talman – Craigendoran and its Steamers
25 October 2023: Marion Maudsley – The Glasgow Boys – and Girls – in Helensburgh [to be preceded by the AGM]
29 November 2023: Bruce Keith – Are We Nearly There Yet?
31 January 2024: David Bruce – Mr William Kidston’s Jaunt to Egypt and the Holy Land 1856-57
28 February 2024: Alasdair Jamison – Subject to be confirmed
27 March 2024: Stewart Noble – The History of Helensburgh’s Railways
Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on East Clyde Street at 7:30 PM. The programme meetings are free to attend. Those who come along will be invited to make a modest donation.
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Time
(Wednesday) 19:30
26oct19:30Royal Scottish Geographical Society LecturesHelensburgh

Event Details
Tickets (£10) are available through Eventbrite; RSGS Members and students are entitled to free entry, some tickets may be available on the door – all subject to availability.
Event Details
Tickets (£10) are available through Eventbrite; RSGS Members and students are entitled to free entry, some tickets may be available on the door – all subject to availability. Please book online. Part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society Inspiring People talks programme.
28th September: Markus Stitz: Fernweh: Pushing the Boundaries. Growing up in East Germany, Markus Stitz soon discovered the freedom a bike could give him, even as a child living behind the Iron Curtain. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/markus-stitz-fernweh-pushing-the-boundaries-helensburgh-tickets-695278756477
26th October: Leon McCarron: Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilisation. Leon McCarron shares stories from his incredible journey by boat along the full length of the river. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leon-mccarron-wounded-tigris-a-river-journey-helensburgh-tickets-696656316797
30th November: Lee Craigie FRSGS: Other Ways to Win. Lee Craigie takes us on a candid journey behind the scenes, exploring topics such as identity and loss. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lee-craigie-other-ways-to-win-helensburgh-tickets-695903314547
1st February 2024: Professor Charles Withers FRSGS: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger. In the late 18th century, the river Niger was to Europeans a two-part geographical problem. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlie-withers-mungo-park-and-the-exploration-of-the-niger-helensburgh-tickets-696038428677
29th February 2024: Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity. Sue Stockdale has been living the dream; becoming the first UK woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, embarking on incredible escapades. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sue-stockdale-unleashing-your-adventurous-spirit-helensburgh-tickets-696551352847
28th March 2024: Professor Roger Crofts CBE FRSGS: The Future of Trees. Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives, and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained trees, woods and forests. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roger-crofts-the-future-of-trees-helensburgh-tickets-696575003587
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Time
(Thursday) 19:30
29oct13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu

Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Thursday, October 12: George Todica (piano) (6pm)
Friday, December 29: Andrea Gajic (violin) and Djordje Gajic (accordion)
Friday, January 26: The Buchanan Ensemble – Mark Duncan (violin), Janina Duncan (viola), Myra Chahin (cello), Stephen Adam (piano)
Friday, February 23: Sian Winstanley (soprano) and Stephen Adam (piano)
Sunday, March 17: Flutes Unlimited (6pm)
Friday, April 26: Richard Morrison (baritone) with piano accompaniment
more
Time
(Sunday) 13:00 - 14:00
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
30oct20:00Cove and Kilcreggan Literary SocietyCove

Event Details
Cove Burgh Hall, 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 7.30pmSuper value, only £20 for the whole October to March season! Visitors £3 per evening. Tea and biscuits and
Event Details
Cove Burgh Hall, 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
Super value, only £20 for the whole October to March season! Visitors £3 per evening. Tea and biscuits and our popular Raffle.
MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER ‘Blairskaith Junkers. The German Bomber that Crash-landed near Lennoxtown’ by Al Fleming.
MONDAY 16th OCTOBER ‘Helensburgh Memories – Helensburgh and District from Old Photographs’ by Robert Ryan.
MONDAY 30th OCTOBER ‘An Introduction to Colour Semantics’ by Dr Carole Biggam.
Time
(Monday) 20:00
november
01nov19:30North Clyde Archaeological Society TalksHelensburgh

Event Details
A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated. October 3rd Elizabeth Crocket
Event Details
A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated.
October 3rd Elizabeth Crocket – History of Dumbarton Castle
November 1st Andrew Graham – Clydebank Museum Collections
December 6th Fiona Baker – Written in Stone: Rock Art in NW Saudi Arabia.
February 7th Phil Richardson – People and their past : 30 years of Adopt – a – monument
March 6th Kath McSweeney – Giving life to Old Bones
April 3rd Jim Ness – Landscapes in Archaeology
more
Time
(Wednesday) 19:30
Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
04nov09:0013:00Charity Christmas Card SaleHelensburgh

Event Details
Buy your Christmas Cards supporting Charities including Riding for the Disabled, RNLI, Save the Children, Marie Curie, Friends of Geilston, Phoenix International Charity
Event Details
Buy your Christmas Cards supporting Charities including Riding for the Disabled, RNLI, Save the Children, Marie Curie, Friends of Geilston, Phoenix International Charity
Time
(Saturday) 09:00 - 13:00
Location
United Reform Church Helensburgh
35 West Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 8TF
11nov13:0015:00Hermitage Park WorkshopsHelensburgh

Event Details
The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The
Event Details
The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.
Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867
more
Time
(Saturday) 13:00 - 15:00
Location
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
14nov10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2023-2024 EventsHelensburgh

Event Details
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/
Event Details
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.
12 September 2023 – Alexander Nasmyth 1758-1840, Painter and Polymath
10 October 2023 – The Romans who Shaped Britain
14 November 2023 – The Cities of the Hanseatic League
12 December 2023 – The Men who made Menswear
16 January 2024 – The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh
13 February 2024 – Boticelli’s Florence
12 March 2024 – A Potted History of Britain
9 April 2024 – Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
14 May 2024 – The Cult of Gloriana: Art, music and personality at the court of the Virgin Queen
11 June 2024 – From Encaustic to Acrylic – how paint made art
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 - 12:00
15nov19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls

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Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Benmore Gardens
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Knowetop Horticultural & Wildlife Project at Castlehill
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – George Anderson: Allotmenteering
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Time
(Wednesday) 19:00 - 21:30
Organiser
Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society
18nov06:3009:30Sunrise Goose Walk RSPB Loch LomondGartocharn, Loch Lomond

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Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore
Event Details
Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore at sunrise watch for the geese moving on from their overnight roosts and heading off to their daytime feeding spots.
Details of the meeting place and times will be sent out via email prior to the event and can vary slightly with sunrise and weather conditions. This event involves walking over uneven, muddy ground so wellington boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended. The walk is approximately 2.5 km each way. Please remember to wrap up well as it can be very chilly by the side of the loch.
Book online at https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond
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Time
(Saturday) 06:30 - 09:30
Location
RSPB Loch Lomond
High Wards Farm, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SB
18nov10:0018:00Festive Lights Switch On & Christmas Market 2023Helensburgh

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In addition to fundraising, putting up all the Christmas lights and decorating the town’s impressive Christmas tree, Helensburgh’s volunteer elves are thrilled to announce they are planning a
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In addition to fundraising, putting up all the Christmas lights and decorating the town’s impressive Christmas tree, Helensburgh’s volunteer elves are thrilled to announce they are planning a very special Switch On Event to launch the start of the town’s 2023 festive season.
The elves wish to thank all Helensburgh and Lomond businesses who help the group to bring the lights project to fruition, without their unstinting support the Christmas lights would not happen. If you would like to volunteer of donate find out more at www. helensburghfestivelighting.com and https://www.facebook.com/helensburghfestive/
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 - 18:00
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
18nov12:0016:00Hermitage PTA Christmas Craft FairHelensburgh

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Don’t forget to put the Hermitage Academy Christmas Craft Fair in your diary! The PTA event on Sat the 18th November is renowned as the
Event Details
Don’t forget to put the Hermitage Academy Christmas Craft Fair in your diary! The PTA event on Sat the 18th November is renowned as the biggest craft fair in Helensburgh. With over 60 stalls under one roof, we’ve got something for all tastes and budgets. Take your time to browse, buy, and place orders in time for Christmas! Free entry Raffle and table hire proceeds will go back to supporting school clubs. Entertainment from school music groups to get you in the Christmas spirit
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Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 16:00
18nov19:00Family Movie Nights 2023Helensburgh

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Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily familyministry@helensburghcos.org for more details
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Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily familyministry@helensburghcos.org for more details
Time
(Saturday) 19:00
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
19nov19:00An Audience with Karen DunbarHelensburgh

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A great opportunity to see Karen Dunbar live at the Victoria Halls in Helensburgh. 14+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
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A great opportunity to see Karen Dunbar live at the Victoria Halls in Helensburgh. 14+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Time
(Sunday) 19:00
25nov10:0016:00Winter Market in the Square 2023Colquhoun Square

Event Details
Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats,
Event Details
Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 - 16:00
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
25nov(nov 25)10:0026(nov 26)16:00Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival 2023Cove and Kilcreggan

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The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival invites an impressive line-up of speakers to take part, and provides a rare chance to interact with well-known authors in the friendly environment of
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The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival invites an impressive line-up of speakers to take part, and provides a rare chance to interact with well-known authors in the friendly environment of Cove Burgh Hall.
This is the tenth anniversary of the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival and all 8 events are now available to those who access weekend passes.
They cost £45 and represent a saving of £11 on the cost of paying for individual events.
The festival takes place over the weekend of 25th and 26th of November.
Saturday opens with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in conversation with BBC’s arts correspondent Pauline McLean about the vital nature of books, reading and libraries.
Also up on Saturday are recent Reith lecturer and author Darren McGarvey, writer and poet and playwright Hannah Lavery, and columnist and author Kerry Hudson.
The Sunday line up has author and broadcaster Sally Magnusson, writer and playwright Andrew O’Hagan, writer, pundit and former Scottish football international Pat Nevin and Scotland’s favourite historian Professor Sir Tom Devine.
Tickets available on the Cove Burgh Hall website.
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Time
25 (Saturday) 10:00 - 26 (Sunday) 16:00
25novAll Day26Festive Market at Cameron House 2023Loch Lomond

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Sparkle this Christmas at the Festive Market at Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Experience twinkling lights, delicious mulled wine, a festive atmosphere and gorgeous unique gift popup shops in
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Sparkle this Christmas at the Festive Market at Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Experience twinkling lights, delicious mulled wine, a festive atmosphere and gorgeous unique gift popup shops in the brand new ballroom at Cameron House, with something for everyone including luxury handmade wreaths, scrumptious fudge, mince pies, a range of Christmas cakes and other confectionaries, premium cocktails and craft gin, beautiful jewellery, fine art and gifts.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November.
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Time
november 25 (Saturday) - 26 (Sunday)
Location
Cameron House
A82, Loch Lomond, Alexandria, G83 8QZ
25nov(nov 25)16:0026(nov 26)19:00Illuminate RSPB Loch LomondGartocharn, Loch Lomond

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Join RSPB Loch Lomond for a magical moonlit meander around the reserve after hours. Design and decorate your own recycled glass lantern, then head off
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Join RSPB Loch Lomond for a magical moonlit meander around the reserve after hours. Design and decorate your own recycled glass lantern, then head off along our candlelit trail. Don’t forget to keep your eyes-peeled for creatures that only come out after dark. Before you head off, you can enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows around the fire.
Suitable for adults and children but remember to wrap up warm, wear study footwear and bring a torch!
£6 per person, (under 3’s go free!) SPACES LIMITED SO BOOKING ESSENTIAL. https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond
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Time
25 (Saturday) 16:00 - 26 (Sunday) 19:00
Location
RSPB Loch Lomond
High Wards Farm, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SB
26nov19:30Music Society ConcertsHelensburgh

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Join Helensburgh Music Society for their seasonal programme of events, held at Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre: Sunday 22nd October – Scots
Event Details
Join Helensburgh Music Society for their seasonal programme of events, held at Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre:
Sunday 22nd October – Scots Baroque early music ensemble
Sunday 26th November – Tim Kliphius Trio jazz
Sunday 28th January 2024 – Ethan Loch piano
Sunday 11th February – Scholfield Clarke saxaphone/piano
Sunday 10th March – Resol Quartet, strings
Single tickets: online (preferred) or on the door: Adults £15, Students £5, under 18s £1
Season ticket for 5 Concerts £50
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Time
(Sunday) 19:30
29nov19:30Helensburgh Heritage Trust talksHelensburgh

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27 September 2023: Iain Talman – Craigendoran and its Steamers25 October 2023: Marion Maudsley – The Glasgow Boys – and Girls – in Helensburgh
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27 September 2023: Iain Talman – Craigendoran and its Steamers
25 October 2023: Marion Maudsley – The Glasgow Boys – and Girls – in Helensburgh [to be preceded by the AGM]
29 November 2023: Bruce Keith – Are We Nearly There Yet?
31 January 2024: David Bruce – Mr William Kidston’s Jaunt to Egypt and the Holy Land 1856-57
28 February 2024: Alasdair Jamison – Subject to be confirmed
27 March 2024: Stewart Noble – The History of Helensburgh’s Railways
Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on East Clyde Street at 7:30 PM. The programme meetings are free to attend. Those who come along will be invited to make a modest donation.
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Time
(Wednesday) 19:30
30nov19:30Royal Scottish Geographical Society LecturesHelensburgh

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Tickets (£10) are available through Eventbrite; RSGS Members and students are entitled to free entry, some tickets may be available on the door – all subject to availability.
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Tickets (£10) are available through Eventbrite; RSGS Members and students are entitled to free entry, some tickets may be available on the door – all subject to availability. Please book online. Part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society Inspiring People talks programme.
28th September: Markus Stitz: Fernweh: Pushing the Boundaries. Growing up in East Germany, Markus Stitz soon discovered the freedom a bike could give him, even as a child living behind the Iron Curtain. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/markus-stitz-fernweh-pushing-the-boundaries-helensburgh-tickets-695278756477
26th October: Leon McCarron: Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilisation. Leon McCarron shares stories from his incredible journey by boat along the full length of the river. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leon-mccarron-wounded-tigris-a-river-journey-helensburgh-tickets-696656316797
30th November: Lee Craigie FRSGS: Other Ways to Win. Lee Craigie takes us on a candid journey behind the scenes, exploring topics such as identity and loss. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lee-craigie-other-ways-to-win-helensburgh-tickets-695903314547
1st February 2024: Professor Charles Withers FRSGS: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger. In the late 18th century, the river Niger was to Europeans a two-part geographical problem. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlie-withers-mungo-park-and-the-exploration-of-the-niger-helensburgh-tickets-696038428677
29th February 2024: Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity. Sue Stockdale has been living the dream; becoming the first UK woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, embarking on incredible escapades. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sue-stockdale-unleashing-your-adventurous-spirit-helensburgh-tickets-696551352847
28th March 2024: Professor Roger Crofts CBE FRSGS: The Future of Trees. Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives, and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained trees, woods and forests. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roger-crofts-the-future-of-trees-helensburgh-tickets-696575003587
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Time
(Thursday) 19:30
december
02dec06:3009:30Sunrise Goose Walk RSPB Loch LomondGartocharn, Loch Lomond

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Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore
Event Details
Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore at sunrise watch for the geese moving on from their overnight roosts and heading off to their daytime feeding spots.
Details of the meeting place and times will be sent out via email prior to the event and can vary slightly with sunrise and weather conditions. This event involves walking over uneven, muddy ground so wellington boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended. The walk is approximately 2.5 km each way. Please remember to wrap up well as it can be very chilly by the side of the loch.
Book online at https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond
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Time
(Saturday) 06:30 - 09:30
Location
RSPB Loch Lomond
High Wards Farm, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SB
02dec10:0016:00Winter Craft Fair in Helensburgh 2023Helensburgh

Event Details
Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, at Helensburgh Parish Church, including popup tearoom and raffle
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, at Helensburgh Parish Church, including popup tearoom and raffle
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 - 16:00
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
02dec(dec 2)10:0003(dec 3)16:00Loch Lomond Shores Christmas Festival 2023Loch Lomond Shores

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Loch Lomond Shores is set to host another fantastic Christmas festival again in 2023 – on the 2nd and 3rd December, adding to its festival calendar and bringing
Event Details
Loch Lomond Shores is set to host another fantastic Christmas festival again in 2023 – on the 2nd and 3rd December, adding to its festival calendar and bringing family festive cheer to visitors looking for a great day out to get them in that festive frame of mind!
Time
2 (Saturday) 10:00 - 3 (Sunday) 16:00
02dec12:0017:00Boozy Brunch & Christmas Day OutHelensburgh

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Is that sleigh bells we can hear in the distance? It’s nearly that time of year again! Kick off party season right, and join us for our Boozy
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Is that sleigh bells we can hear in the distance? It’s nearly that time of year again! Kick off party season right, and join us for our Boozy Brunch & Christmas Day out at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on the 2nd of December.
Whether you want a Christmas day out with the Girls, or you’re looking for something a little bit different to do for your Work’s Christmas Party – we hope to see you along on the day!
What will be in store? – Brunch Buffet (with a Christmas twist of course!) – Lots of Cocktails – Pottery Painting and Christmas Craft Activities – A DJ (and lots of Dancing) Christmas Games – Stalls from local makers to help you get ahead with the Christmas Shopping
What’s Included in the Ticket Price? Unlimited trips to the Brunch Buffet – A Mimosa / Mocktail
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Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 17:00
02dec19:30Helensburgh Orchestral Society ConcertHelensburgh

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An orchestral programme: Saturday 2nd December – Engelbert Humperdink Hansel & Gretel Overture / Antonin Dvorak: The Noon Witch SYmphonic Poem
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An orchestral programme:
Saturday 2nd December – Engelbert Humperdink Hansel & Gretel Overture / Antonin Dvorak: The Noon Witch SYmphonic Poem / Johannes Brahms: Symphony No 2
Time
(Saturday) 19:30
03decAll DayMrs Claus at The Hill HouseHelensburgh

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Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus
Event Details
Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations. A Christmas gift is included with every purchase. Our café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.
Dates Sunday 3rd, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023.
Tickets Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child (+ Eventbrite booking fee) accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.
Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Refunds are only offered under the very exceptional circumstances of a cancelled event. In this case money will be refunded via the original payment method. If there is anything we can do to further accommodate your visit, please get in touch with us on 01436 673900.
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Time
All Day (Sunday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
10 december 202316 december 2023
06dec19:30North Clyde Archaeological Society TalksHelensburgh

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A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated. October 3rd Elizabeth Crocket
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A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated.
October 3rd Elizabeth Crocket – History of Dumbarton Castle
November 1st Andrew Graham – Clydebank Museum Collections
December 6th Fiona Baker – Written in Stone: Rock Art in NW Saudi Arabia.
February 7th Phil Richardson – People and their past : 30 years of Adopt – a – monument
March 6th Kath McSweeney – Giving life to Old Bones
April 3rd Jim Ness – Landscapes in Archaeology
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Time
(Wednesday) 19:30
Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
07dec11:0013:00Hermitage Park WorkshopsHelensburgh

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The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The
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The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.
Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867
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Time
(Thursday) 11:00 - 13:00
Location
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
07decAll Day09Helensburgh Pantomime - Peter PanHelensburgh

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Helensburgh Theatre Arts Pantomime ‘Peter Pan’, Victoria Halls
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Helensburgh Theatre Arts Pantomime ‘Peter Pan’, Victoria Halls
Time
december 7 (Thursday) - 9 (Saturday)
09dec10:0016:00Winter Market in the Square 2023Colquhoun Square

Event Details
Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats,
Event Details
Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 - 16:00
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
09dec(dec 9)10:0010(dec 10)17:00Helensburgh Winter Festival 2023Helensburgh

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We will have 2 full days of fun-packed family entertainment, stalls, street food, funfair rides, festival stage with singers and talented musicians, bands, dance groups, face-painting, & special
Event Details
We will have 2 full days of fun-packed family entertainment, stalls, street food, funfair rides, festival stage with singers and talented musicians, bands, dance groups, face-painting, & special guests. The Helensburgh & District Round Table will be holding their Annual Santa Dash on the Sunday.
Time
9 (Saturday) 10:00 - 10 (Sunday) 17:00
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
Organiser
09dec19:00Family Movie Nights 2023Helensburgh

Event Details
Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily familyministry@helensburghcos.org for more details
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Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily familyministry@helensburghcos.org for more details
Time
(Saturday) 19:00
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
10decAll DayMrs Claus at The Hill HouseHelensburgh

Event Details
Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus
Event Details
Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations. A Christmas gift is included with every purchase. Our café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.
Dates Sunday 3rd, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023.
Tickets Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child (+ Eventbrite booking fee) accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.
Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Refunds are only offered under the very exceptional circumstances of a cancelled event. In this case money will be refunded via the original payment method. If there is anything we can do to further accommodate your visit, please get in touch with us on 01436 673900.
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All Day (Sunday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
16 december 2023
10dec12:00Helensburgh Santa DashHelensburgh

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As part of the Helensburgh Winter Festival, Dashers will be starting off from Colquhoun Square, 12pm on Sunday 10th December. Organised by Helensburgh & District Roundtable,
Event Details
As part of the Helensburgh Winter Festival, Dashers will be starting off from Colquhoun Square, 12pm on Sunday 10th December. Organised by Helensburgh & District Roundtable, full details will be available at the event website. Make sure you register!
Time
(Sunday) 12:00
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
12dec10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2023-2024 EventsHelensburgh

Event Details
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/
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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.
12 September 2023 – Alexander Nasmyth 1758-1840, Painter and Polymath
10 October 2023 – The Romans who Shaped Britain
14 November 2023 – The Cities of the Hanseatic League
12 December 2023 – The Men who made Menswear
16 January 2024 – The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh
13 February 2024 – Boticelli’s Florence
12 March 2024 – A Potted History of Britain
9 April 2024 – Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
14 May 2024 – The Cult of Gloriana: Art, music and personality at the court of the Virgin Queen
11 June 2024 – From Encaustic to Acrylic – how paint made art
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 - 12:00
15dec19:0023:45Christmas Party Night at H&L Civic CentreHelensburgh

Event Details
Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre for a Christmas party night of food, drinks, party games, and festive fun with other local businesses! Included in the price
Event Details
Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre for a Christmas party night of food, drinks, party games, and festive fun with other local businesses! Included in the price of the ticket is a 3 course Christmas Buffet and a welcome drink (Prosecco / Orange Juice).
Visit the HLCC event webpage for all the details and to book tickets
Time
(Friday) 19:00 - 23:45
16dec06:3009:30Sunrise Goose Walk RSPB Loch LomondGartocharn, Loch Lomond

Event Details
Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore
Event Details
Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore at sunrise watch for the geese moving on from their overnight roosts and heading off to their daytime feeding spots.
Details of the meeting place and times will be sent out via email prior to the event and can vary slightly with sunrise and weather conditions. This event involves walking over uneven, muddy ground so wellington boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended. The walk is approximately 2.5 km each way. Please remember to wrap up well as it can be very chilly by the side of the loch.
Book online at https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond
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Time
(Saturday) 06:30 - 09:30
Location
RSPB Loch Lomond
High Wards Farm, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SB
16dec11:0014:00Winter Craft Fair in the Park 2023Helensburgh

Event Details
Craft Fairs hosted by Helensburgh and Lomond Artisans at the Park Pavilion in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh.
Event Details
Craft Fairs hosted by Helensburgh and Lomond Artisans at the Park Pavilion in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 - 14:00
Location
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
16decAll Day17Mrs Claus at The Hill HouseHelensburgh

Event Details
Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus
Event Details
Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations. A Christmas gift is included with every purchase. Our café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.
Dates Sunday 3rd, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023.
Tickets Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child (+ Eventbrite booking fee) accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.
Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Refunds are only offered under the very exceptional circumstances of a cancelled event. In this case money will be refunded via the original payment method. If there is anything we can do to further accommodate your visit, please get in touch with us on 01436 673900.
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Time
december 16 (Saturday) - 17 (Sunday)

Travel blogger Kay, The Chaotic Scot visited the area during November 2021. As well as visiting the Helensburgh Winter Festival and the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival, Kay enjoyed lots of great food, local shopping, and other activities including a trip out to see the Sugar Boat with You and Sea.
You can read about all her adventures on her Facebook Page and in the blog on her website – this might give you some ideas for a winter trip to Helensburgh and Lomond!



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