This is Loch Sloy, a magnificent example of Scottish civil engineering, built to capture rain for our domestic water supply. It is also a stunning feat of Irish workmanship. Donegal labourers came to this country around 1943 to replace the Scottish teenagers who had been shipped off in the war.
West Dunbartonshire Council welcomes back artist Douglas Morland to show you how. Explore the painter’s endless fascination with the human face in ‘an introduction to portrait painting with acrylics’, where you will focus upon colour mixing, lighting effects, mood and likeness. You can choose whether to work from life or from photos in this class. Balloch Library will be closed so you can enjoy the peace and quiet to produce your masterpiece
The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Gerard Maguiness to be the new General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference. Fr Maguiness is currently Parish Priest of St Ignatius’ Wishaw, in the Diocese of Motherwell. He succeeds Fr Jim Grant who was appointed in 2018.
We have created a web resource to keep people informed about progress being made around the haemato-oncology service. You will be able to meet the award winning staff and find out about all the ongoing improvements made to the ward with the help of the children and their parents.
She has previous connections to Dumbarton and West Dunbartonshire and may seek to travel to these areas and the Glasgow City Centre area.
Last updated 22 years ago by Kennedy, the redesigned uniform includes a navy trouser option for the first time for the female crew and a dress for only the second time. Green remains a signature colour now in a shade called Kenmare Green, with a lot more navy. The male crew’s former flannel jackets and grey trousers have been replaced by a smart navy suit.
