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Day: June 13, 2021

NEW WRITING: RAMBLING REVERIES

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

Rambling Boy In 1965 I ordered a copy of Tom Paxton’s first LP from America. I was impressed by this initiative. I have no idea

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NATIONAL PARK: Sea eagles at Loch Lomond for first time in 100 years

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

White-tailed eagles spotted on Loch Lomond for the first time in more than 100 years. By Lucy Ashton Sheep farmers are concerned that a pair

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TOURISM: New infrastructure to support visitors in Arrochar

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

Mobile toilets at the car park at the head of Loch Long.  Photo: Friends of Loch Lomond. By Nick Kempe of Parkswatch Scotland The Arrochar

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RELIGION: Tartan Pimpernel war hero minister honoured in Paris

June 13, 2021 heaneymedia

Around 100 people attended the unveiling ceremony on La Rue Bayard, including local church members and representatives from Mairie de Paris and the Scottish Government.

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  • Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …
  • NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY
  • REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE
  • QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …
  • General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
  • Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

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Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Summer work experience.  A reminder, these opportunities are posted in the relevant Google Classrooms.  Pupils are encouraged to keep checking for opportunities. British Antarctic Survey

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NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

by Bill Heaney Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’. The 80-year-old has been resident

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REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one … by Bill Heaney Some of Scotland’s new MSPs are landlords,

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QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

Medical Day Unit at Queen ­Elizabeth University Hospital is hit by bed shortages The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from West Dunbartonshire. by

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General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
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Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

by Democrat Showbiz Reporter I have been sharing all your posts about Byrne’s Night and hadn’t got round to making one of my own because

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AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

To the Editor: Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our

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Save The Tower Arts Centre

Save The Tower Arts Centre

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Introducing TADAH — Theatre and Dramatic Arts Helensburgh. The Tower is acting up!! We’re forming a brand‑new theatre group and

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