In celebration of International Womens’ Day, the XTRA Theatre Group have put together a documentary of the life of Elizabeth Sale (1818-1898). Remembered by members of Helenburgh Baptist Church as a missionary filled with courage and care for others.
Born in the South of France to British parents, Elizabeth was the first to found and lead a Christian Mission which sought to educate and care for young women and girls who were held in social captivity in India. Some in high-caste HIndhu homes from which all outside and immediate family were excluded. She was also one of the first women to ‘unofficially’ train in Medicine and Surgery, before women were permitted to enter higher education. A remarkable woman for her time, she would be called a ceiling breaker today, and certainly an inspiration for women who followed.
Elizabeth and her husband, the Rev John Sale, made Helensburgh Baptist church their home church on their retirement. They are commemorated in the church’s beautiful stained-glass window. A window endowed to the church by her daughter, Letitia Zillan Young. Elizabeth died at the age of 80 and is buried in Helensburgh Cemetery in a family plot.
To learn more about the life of Elizabeth Sale, the documentary can be viewed at Helensburgh Baptist Church on Saturday 8th March, International Womens’ Day, at 7pm. Open to all who have an interest in local history.

Time

8 March 2025 19:00(GMT+00:00)

Location

Helensburgh Baptist Church

7 East King Street, Helensburgh, G84 7QQ

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08mar19:3022:30The Vintage ExplosionHelensburgh

08mar19:30Live Music at The Clyde BarHelensburgh

09mar12:30Jazz in the VillageCove

11mar10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2024-2025 EventsHelensburgh

12mar19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls

12mar19:30Peninsula Choir RehearsalsCove

13marAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

14mar19:45Quiz Night at Gibson HallGarelochhead

15mar10:0011:30Ardencaple Beach CleanArdencaple

15mar19:00Family Movie NightsHelensburgh

15mar19:00Music at Three Villages HallArrochar

15mar19:3010K Run FundraiserCove

16mar10:00Community Woodland Work PartyHelensburgh

16mar19:30Music Society ConcertsHelensburgh

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Join Helensburgh Music Society for their seasonal programme of events, held at Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre:

October 13th 2024 Classico Latino;
November 24th 2024 Trio Arisonto;
January 19th 2025 Barros Pereira-Alves Duo, harp and violin;
February 23rd 2025 Ceruleo;
March 16th 2025 Ensemble Renard.

Single tickets: online (preferred) or card/cash on the door: Adults £15, Students £5, under 18s £1
Season ticket for 5 Concerts £50 Book online at https://helensburghmusicsociety.org.uk/booking

Helensburgh Music Society presents a series of 5 concerts each year, between October and March, in the form of performances by Professional Ensembles or Solo Recitals. Our concerts, in the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on Clyde Street, Helensburgh, are open to everyone. An evening out listening to beautiful music, and a chance to meet friends over an interval drink. Ticket prices are low, especially the season ticket. We encourage performers to talk to the audiences, introducing both themselves and the pieces of music they are playing, expanding on the programme notes so adding to the accessibility of the music. Each year the programme we present, features a variety of performers and instrumental combinations. We also include repertoire ranging from early music to established classical works as well as modern compositions and Jazz. Performers include Scottish based musicians as well as international musicians and ensembles, all of the very highest calibre. It is also an important aim of HMS to offer opportunities to outstanding young artists, especially those based in Scotland.

Time

16 March 2025 19:30(GMT+00:00)

Location

Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre

38 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 7PF

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17mar19:30Cove and Kilcreggan Literary SocietyCove

18marAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

19mar19:30Peninsula Choir RehearsalsCove

20mar16:0019:00Visitor Levy Drop In EventHelensburgh

21mar09:00Glenarn Garden OpeningHelensburgh

22mar10:0014:00Savoy Craft FairHelensburgh

22mar10:0016:00Vision For Helensburgh Community EventHelensburgh

22mar10:30Lochside Churches Coffee MorningCove

22mar19:3023:00Rhu Church Tower CeilidhRhu

23mar12:30Willow Planter WorkshopCove

23mar14:0017:00Traditional Music Workshop with Grant McFarlaneHelensburgh

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Grant McFarlane is an accordionist and educator from Paisley with a wealth of experience in teaching and performing. Specialising in accordion, Grant has worked extensively with mixed-instrument groups of all ages, fostering a love of music and encouraging participation in traditional Scottish music. Career highlights include performing in countries such as France, Germany, India, and Australia, showcasing Scottish music on an international stage. In 2015, Grant founded Fèis Phàislig, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The Fèis now delivers year-round opportunities for young people in his hometown of Paisley and across Renfrewshire.

In this workshop you will learn some traditional Scottish tunes and gain confidence at picking up tunes by ear. You will be given the sheet music to take home and you will also have the chance to learn a few useful phrases in Scottish Gaelic during the workshop. It is open to all melody players who are intermediate level and up (fiddle/violin, accordion, mandolin, clàrsach etc) If you would like to check if your instrument would suit please get in touch by email.

The workshop will take place at Helensburgh Baptist Church Hall, 7 East King Street on Sunday 23rd of March, 2pm – 5pm.

* To book your place email: [email protected] and please mention what instrument you play.

Cost – Pay as you can on the day of the workshop, money given will go straight back into running more music workshops like this in Helensburgh. All ages welcome – under 16s must bring a guardian.

Accessibility – the workshop will take place on the ground floor, there is a ramp into the building (no stairs) and the venue has a disabled toilet. If you need any assistance or further information please get in touch by email.

Running this workshop has been made possible with support from the Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig fund. Mòran taing gu Alba Chruthachail, Bòrd na Gàidhlig agus Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Taing gu Eaglais Bhaisteach Baile Eilidh cuideachd // A huge thanks to Creative Scotland, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Fèisean nan Gàidheal and also to Helensburgh Baptist Church for kindly providing the venue.

This workshop is in association with the monthly Helensburgh traditional music session which happens on the first Monday of the month at the Commodore Hotel, 7-9pm. All welcome (including under 18s) to join in or listen. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/HelensburghTradMusicSession/

Time

23 March 2025 14:00 - 17:00(GMT+00:00)

Location

Helensburgh Baptist Church

7 East King Street, Helensburgh, G84 7QQ

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23mar19:30Helensburgh Oratorio Choir ConcertHelensburgh

24mar10:00Geilston Garden Opens for 2025Cardross

25mar19:0022:45Scottish Country DancesHelensburgh

26mar19:00Helensburgh Heritage Trust talksHelensburgh

26mar19:30Peninsula Choir RehearsalsCove

27marAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

27mar(mar 27)18:3028(mar 28)12:00Iridology WorkshopsHelensburgh

27mar19:0021:00Helensburgh Community Council MeetingHelensburgh

27mar19:30Royal Scottish Geographical Society LecturesHelensburgh

28marAll Day31Helensburgh Book FestivalHelensburgh

28mar13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu

28mar14:00Ardkinglas Daffodil Walk and House TourCairndow

28mar18:4520:30Yoga WorkshopsHelensburgh

28mar20:0023:30Highland Association DanceHelensburgh

29mar10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

29mar10:0014:00Coffee Morning at The BridgeHelensburgh

29mar10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

29mar10:0016:00Saturday Studios at Cove ParkCove Park

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Sat 22 Feb 2025 – Pattern Disruptors is a textile printing workshop led by artist Kate Owens and inspired by the work of Bernat Klein. Together we will explore the idea of non-patterning using small scale wooden print blocks. The starting point for this session is thinking about Klein’s resistance to repeating pattern. He used space-dyeing and irregular yarn to create variety in his woven fabrics. In this workshop, we’ll play with variety, trying different block printing techniques including masking, overlapping, rotating and combining. This is a chance to make your own unique non-patterned fabric!

This workshop covers the basics of block carving and textile printing using simple materials. It’s a fun and engaging table-based activity which can be done by any age. We will be using Soil Association approved inks and a mixture of reclaimed and sustainably sourced fabrics.

This free two-hour workshop is for children aged 7 and over and their families or carers. There are two chances to come along so please book the time that works best for you. Full details and book at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/covepark

29 March 2025 Join us for a Wintering Ritual, an immersive workshop designed for adults and children alike. This workshop invites participants to explore with the rhythms of the winter season through movement, theatre, and writing. Led by interdisciplinary artist Andrea Ling, whose practice explores rekindling rituals and bringing communities together, we’ll explore how seasonal traditions can offer care, connection, and meaning in modern life.

Two sessions, 10-12am and 2-4pm, free tickets, full details and book at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/covepark

Time

29 March 2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+00:00)

Location

Cove Park

Peaton Hill, Cove, G84 0PE

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29mar11:00LCCO Orchestra Spring ConcertHelensburgh

29mar12:30Afternoon Indulgence at Cameron HouseLoch Lomond

30mar19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh

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All concerts start at 7pm and last about an hour. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for the series.

20 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – 𝙇𝙚𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙬 (𝙈𝙚𝙯𝙯𝙤-𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙤) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙠 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙠 (𝙥𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙤)
Following study at the RCS, Lea Shaw has just completed two years as an Emerging Artist at Scottish Opera, during which time she made a very favourable impression on audiences as a mezzo to watch. Her varied recital programme here includes five rarely performed songs by Alma Mahler, whose music is only now receiving the recognition it deserves, following years of neglect after her husband, fellow composer Gustav Mahler, insisted give up composition when she married him. Also included are the lively ‘Canciones negras’ by Spanish composer Xavier Montsalvatge, based on West Indian rhythms.
24 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙜𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙧 (𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙬𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚)
This concert forms part of the Glasgow Chamber Choir’s 30th anniversary season, so to celebrate they are performing music by composers who also have anniversaries this year. Swiss composer Frank Martin died 50 years ago, and his Mass for double Choir lay in a cupboard unperformed for many years. Charles Villiers Stanford died 100 years ago. His setting of the Magnificat, also for double choir, was inspired by the motets of J. S. Bach. Jonathan Dove’s choral song cycle, The Passing of the Year completes this virtuosic programme.
22 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – ‘𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜’ 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩—𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 7.30𝙥𝙢!
Our annual Carol concert with augmented choir, brass ensemble and organ and plenty of opportunity to join in, followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the hall. There will be the usual retiring collection in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support, for which the choir has now raised over £33,000.
26 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2025 – 𝙏𝘽𝘾
17 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2025 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙥 𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚
This Glasgow- based ensemble comprises two singers (soprano Jessica Leary and baritone Andrew McTaggart) with cellist Andrew Drummond-Huggan and pianist Andrew Forbes. They present a programme of specially arranged music with a sea-faring theme (including Stanford’s well-known ‘Songs of the Sea’) which was originally put together for the Tall Ships Festival in Aberdeen.
30 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 2025 – 𝙋𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮
Local school pupils present a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music to suit all tastes under the direction of their Head of Music, Pamela Frew.
27 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 2025 – 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨
Former colleagues from the Orchestra of Scottish Opera join HPC’s Director of Music for another evening of chamber music, centred around Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. This work, described as ‘Brahms’ most epic and monumental chamber work’ started out as a quintet for strings, and was then recast as a sonata for two pianos, before assuming its final form. It contains one of the composer’s most beautiful slow movements and an especially powerful and dramatic finale, bringing the work to a triumphant conclusion. Definitely a season highpoint!
25 𝙈𝙖𝙮 2025 – 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙝 𝙃𝙮𝙢𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩
A much-anticipated return for this popular event. Join the augmented choir, praise band, brass and organ to make a joyful noise with a programme of favourite hymns and worship songs which will combine old favourites with some newer items A ‘good sing’ is guaranteed.
29 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 2025 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙪𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙
A return visit from husband and wife duo Danny and Alison Miller with a wonderfully nostalgic trip down memory lane featuring music from many of Hollywood’s greatest films. Music by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Erich Korngold and Richard Rogers, to mention but a few, provides what we hope will be the perfect finale to our season.

Time

30 March 2025 19:00(GMT+00:00)

Location

Helensburgh Parish Church

Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP

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April

02apr19:30North Clyde Archaeological Society TalksHelensburgh

03aprAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

04apr11:00Ardkinglas House Cookery WorkshopCairndow

04apr18:4520:30Yoga WorkshopsHelensburgh

04apr19:00Wine Lover’s DinnerCove

05aprAll Day06Springfest at Loch Lomond ShoresLoch Lomond Shores

05apr10:0011:30Rhu Beach CleanRhu

05apr10:0011:30Colquhoun Square Shrub TidyHelensburgh

05apr12:00The Cobbler Hill RaceArrochar

05apr14:0022:30Scottish Country DancesHelensburgh

06apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

07apr19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh

12apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

12apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

13apr12:0015:00Wedding Showcase at H&L Civic CentreHelensburgh

15apr10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2024-2025 EventsHelensburgh

17aprAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

18apr(apr 18)10:0021(apr 21)16:00Geilston Garden Easter Egg TrailCardross

18apr(apr 18)11:0021(apr 21)15:00The Hill House Easter Egg TrailHelensburgh

19apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

19apr10:0016:00Helensburgh Art Club One Day SaleHelensburgh

19apr11:0015:00Easter Fun in Hermitage ParkHelensburgh

19apr19:3023:30Gin Tasting at The BeachcomberHelensburgh

20aprAll DayEaster Sunday

23apr19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls

23apr19:00Beinn Dubh Hill RaceLuss

24apr19:0021:00Helensburgh Community Council MeetingHelensburgh

25aprAll Day28Scottish Ramblers GatheringRhu

25apr13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu

26apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

26apr10:0015:00Craft Fair in ArrocharArrochar

26apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

26apr11:0015:00Hermitage PTA Spring Table Top SaleHelensburgh

26apr12:0015:00Scottish Rhododendron Society National ShowGarelochhead

26apr19:00Family Movie NightsHelensburgh

27apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

27apr19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh

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All concerts start at 7pm and last about an hour. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for the series.

Time

27 April 2025 19:00(GMT+00:00)

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Helensburgh Parish Church

Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP

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May

02mayAll Day04Live in Loch GoilLochgoilhead

03may09:0012:30HGHS Annual Plant SaleHelensburgh

03may10:0011:30Colquhoun Square Shrub TidyHelensburgh

03may10:0016:00Top Dogs Day OutLoch Lomond Shores

04may12:0016:00Sundays in the GardenGeilston Garden

05may19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh

07may13:3015:30Maytime Music and DanceHelensburgh

08may19:30Mhairi Black: Politics Isn’t For MeHelensburgh

09may19:30Helensburgh Dorian Choir Spring ConcertHelensburgh

10may10:0012:00Christian Aid Grand FayreHelensburgh

10may10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

10may12:0017:00SWI 75th AnniversaryHelensburgh

11may14:0017:00Open Gardens (Scotland’s Gardens Scheme)Helensburgh and Lomond

13may10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2024-2025 EventsHelensburgh

13may18:0020:30Christian Aid Football TournamentHelensburgh

16may(may 16)18:0017(may 17)23:00Beer and Gin FestivalHelensburgh

17mayAll Day18Food & Drink WeekendHelensburgh

17may19:00Family Movie NightsHelensburgh

18may10:00Community Woodland Work PartyHelensburgh

18may14:0017:00Open Gardens (Scotland’s Gardens Scheme)Helensburgh and Lomond

18may18:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

19may18:0019:00Christian Aid Girls Football TournamentHelensburgh

24mayAll Day25Lomond UnpluggedLoch Lomond Shores

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Get Ready to Unplug with Jim Gellatly at Loch Lomond Shores!

We’re beyond excited to announce that the legendary Jim Gellatly will be joining us at Loch Lomond Shores for our Lomond Unplugged weekend!
Get ready for a weekend filled with incredible live music, handpicked by the Award-winning broadcaster, himself. Jim’s passion for discovering and championing new Scottish talent is infectious, and we can’t wait to see what gems he brings to our stage.
Jim has played a key role in uncovering many of the most important bands around, including Oasis, Snow Patrol and Coldplay. The first person to play the likes of Biffy Clyro, The Fratellis, Twin Atlantic, Amy Macdonald and KT Tunstall on the radio, Coventry’s The Enemy have also credited Jim on several occasions for picking up on them while still unsigned.
CALLING ALL BUSKERS!!!!
If you are currently busking your way around Scotland, and want to take your music career to the next level, our Busking Competition at Lomond Unplugged is for YOU! We are looking for talented singer-songwriters who are currently unsigned to submit their demo videos to us, where Jim & his team will select the TOP 16 to play on our Lomond Unplugged stage on Saturday 24th May, at Loch Lomond Shores.
After a combined public and judges vote, the 16 will be whittled down to 8, to come back and play on Sunday 25th May. The overall WINNER will then be selected and announced on the Sunday afternoon.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/LochLomondFoodandDrinkFestivals