THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

NATIONAL NEWS AND OPINION FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

CHURCH AND CLUB MUST MOVE TO END UNSAVOURY SAGA

August 7, 2019

Tierney transfer could turn out to be a mixed blessing for both Celtic and the Catholic Church. … More CHURCH AND CLUB MUST MOVE TO END UNSAVOURY SAGA

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S TALK TO EDITORS

August 7, 2019

Elizabeth Denham became the UK’s Information Commissioner in 2016. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s regulator for data protection and information rights. It enforces the law, both civil and criminal, against organisations that have violated data protection rules. … More INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S TALK TO EDITORS

LIDL BY LIDL SUPERMARKET GETS BEST SITE IN TOWN

August 7, 2019

The Lidl site in Castle Street on which the SNP administration over-ruled the planning department. It would have made a lovely town square with magnificent vistas of the Castle and the Clyde.

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL

August 7, 2019

Don’t forget you can get your book signed after most events and get the chance to meet the author, signs and staff in the venue will help you find the right place. Don’t have a copy of the book? Don’t worry, there will be copies for sale in the signing queue, or you can take the opportunity to browse our bookshops. … More EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL

BAILLIE CALLS FOR INVESTMENT IN DUMBARTON CASTLE

August 7, 2019

The MSP for Dumbarton and Lomond has also called for Historic Environment Scotland to ensure that as much of the collection associated with Dumbarton Castle will be retained on site. … More BAILLIE CALLS FOR INVESTMENT IN DUMBARTON CASTLE

TOWER CINEMA IN HELENSBURGH

August 7, 2019

WHERE TO NOW? THE POST ELECTION QUESTION EVERYONE IS ASKING

“It is said the purging was overseen by the last leader, Alex Salmond. Previously, Catholic Labour voters would have given the SNP a wide berth, seeing it as a force likely to turn Scotland into another Northern Ireland, where Catholics would be a permanent minority. But the SNP, it seems, is no longer a cold place for Catholics. It would be interesting to learn the details of this transformation. If the Catholic working classes of Scotland are backing the SNP and independence, they must not be worried that an Independent Scotland will reduce them to second class citizens.”

CORBYN MUST GO, SAYS JACKIE BAILLIE MSP

“This election was nothing short of catastrophic for the Labour Party across the United Kingdom. We failed to have a clear position on the two biggest constitutional issues facing our communities – Brexit and Scottish independence. Clearly Jeremy Corbyn needs to resign. If our Party is to survive we need to take a long hard look at ourselves and the verdict of voters.

IRISH TIMES TAKE ON BRITISH ELECTION

Johnson has won a strange kind of victory. It has created a stable majority for a very unstable character. Johnson will not become any less of a chancer. The focus groups of Labour voters in those battleground constituencies that so accurately foreshadowed the result showed them using words like “liar”, “buffoon” and even “idiot” about Johnson – but still saying they liked him and would vote for him.

BRENDAN O’HARA SWEEPS TO VICTORY IN ARGYLL

Brendan O’Hara has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Argyll and Bute in the UK general election. He swept to victory in Cardross, Helensburgh and the Lochside on the crest of an SNP wave of results which surprised even Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland.

WHAT’S ON AT THE TOWER IN HELENSBURGH

ELECTION STATEMENT FROM THE KIRK

Church of Scotland statement on General Election: The Rev Dr Richard Frazer, convener of the Kirk’s Church and Society Council said: “This General Election has been one of the most challenging of modern times, with the UK poised on the brink of exiting from the EU. The political log jam of the last few years […]

LENNOX HERITAGE SOCIETY

The Lennox Heritage Society’s season continues at the Concord Community Centre at 7.30pm on Wednesday 18th December Dave Carson will present an illustrated talk on SCOTLAND’S FORGOTTEN GREATS. Admission £2 for non members. Tea and coffee and Christmas nibbles available from 7pm

CHRISTMAS AT CONCORD COMMUNITY CINEMA

The Musicals season continues at 1.30pm on Wednesday 18th December in the Concord Centre, Dumbarton, with the screening of LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME (1955) starring Doris Day, James Cagney and Cameron Mitchell. Non members admitted for £3 where seats available to include tea and buns after the film. Sweet Success Café open from 1pm. Then the Classics season continues at 7.30pm on Friday 20th December with the screening of CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) starring Barbara Stanwyck and Dennis Morgan. Non members admitted for £3 where seats available. Sweet Success Café open from 7pm.