THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

NATIONAL NEWS AND OPINION FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

WASPI – WHEN WILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR PENSION?

August 8, 2019

ECO SUMMER FAIR IN WHITE CHURCH

August 8, 2019

WORST IN SCOTLAND FOR SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT

August 8, 2019

West Dunbartonshire Council slated in report from Care Commission By Democrat reporter Why are we so bad? Dumbarton and Lomond constituency MSP, Jackie Baillie, is angry about West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s attitude to self-directed support. SDS is where people contact or turn up at the Council to tell them what their needs … More WORST IN SCOTLAND FOR SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT

MAKE IT A DATE AT DUMBUCK HOUSE HOTEL

August 8, 2019

AUSTERITY BLIGHTS BIO DIVERSITY POLICY

August 8, 2019

Dumbarton Public Library with trees growing out of the roof. By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council’s bio diversity policy is growing apace. Not only is the grass growing under our feet, but trees and bushes are sprouting from the rooftops of some of our most important buildings. Following on from the trees on the tower … More AUSTERITY BLIGHTS BIO DIVERSITY POLICY

NEW PRESIDENT OF THE SMA’ CORKS

August 8, 2019

Congratulations to Robert Ryan on being appointed President of the Sma’ Corks, a local club for business persons. Robert is a well known fan of Dumbarton FC, owns the Brae Shop in Rhu and owned a popular pet shop in Dumbarton High Street. He is a former President of Dumbarton Burns Club.

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.