Handel's Messiah by Candlelight.

Added on 04 December 2019

Sunday 15th December 7.30pm Helensburgh Parish Church Helensburgh Oratorio Choir conducted by Susannah Wapshott with Justine Watts leader, soprano Sarah Power, alto Katie Grosset, tenor David Lyn and bass Phil Gault. Tickets are available from choir members, the church office and the Scandinavian S...

Local Development Plan:Consulation Event

Added on 03 December 2019

Tuesday 10th December 3pm to 7pm The Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre See the active consultation page of this website for links to relevant documents. You can see the issues which concerned the Community Council when the existing plan was being developed. Some are still relevant in the New Plan...

December Funding Alert

Added on 03 December 2019

For information Details of funding available are published monthly December Alert 191

New Arts Scheme plus Advice Surgeries

Added on 29 November 2019

New Grant Scheme for Artists and Makers in Argyll & Bute Deadline: 4th February 2020 Argyll and Bute Council in partnership with Creative Scotland is pleased to launch new Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards, supported by CHARTS. Applications are invited from professional and emerging artists a...

#16daysofaction 25th November to 10th December

Added on 29 November 2019

International campaign to raise awareness of violence against women. During the campaign, organisations throughout Argyll and Bute will be giving out a clear message that domestic abuse will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Key landmarks, such as McCaig’s Tower and Highland Mary&rsq...

Town Walks in Helensburgh: Saturday 30th November

Added on 29 November 2019

As part of Helensburgh's Winter Festival the Heritage Trust are offering Town Centre Walks Starting Point is outside Victoria Halls 10.30: led by Stewart Noble 14.00: led by Nigel Millar Come and see Helensburgh through a different pair of eyes!

RNCYC Date of Consultation

Added on 28 November 2019

Public Event Wednesday 29 January 2020 3pm to 8pm RNCYC The proposal of application was lodged with the Council on 15th November and a Planning Application for the development cannot be lodged until 12 weeks have elapsed.Any comments on the proposal during this time must be made to the Developers Di...

Local Policing and Community Issues

Added on 26 November 2019

Help mould Local Policing for 2020-23 Police Scotland are currently asking residents to complete an on-line survey regarding their opinions and concerns around Local Policing and community issues. Here is the link https://consult.scotland.police.uk/surveys/your-police/

Youth Awards

Added on 26 November 2019

The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday 29th November The authority wide event will celebrate young people aged 11 to 25 achievements through eight categories as well as those who have achieved Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and Youth Achievement Awards. For m...

Developments at RNCYC

Added on 26 November 2019

The RNCYC have submitted a pre-application Consultation for developments both in the grounds of the building on the spit and on the Marina. No details are available yet except and outline of what is proposed and a plan of the area. These are posted on the RNCYC page of this website There will be a ...

Argyll and Bute Youth Awards: Deadline extended to 30th November

Added on 26 November 2019

These awards celebrate the achievements of the area’s young people and nominating someone is easy. All you have to do is visit the link. If you know a young person aged between 11 and 25 who is truly inspirational, now is your chance to let them know how great they are by nominating them.

Decision on Licencing application for Rosslea Hall.

Added on 26 November 2019

There is to be a terminal hour for the external areas of 10.00pm for adults and 8.00pm for children and young persons. The patio area can be used throughout the year but the lawned area is not to be used during the winter months from 1st November to 1st March. They no longer use fireworks. The use ...

Rhu Christmas Tree

Added on 25 November 2019

You will all have noticed that we have a Christmas tree on the green. Thanks go to a group of marines from the UK and the Netherlands, Fusebox Electical from Helensburgh and Jim and Linda Duncan.

Local Development Plan 2: Consultation

Added on 24 November 2019

The Consultation closes on January 23rd 2020 Details are available in the November Newsletter. More information will be posted later on matters which are particularly relevant to Rhu and Shandon.

A&B Satisfaction Survey

Added on 24 November 2019

See the News Item posted on 30th October I received notification of this survey on 27th October, but as it was addressed to me personally I asked the "Performance" section at Argyll and Bute whether I could share it with the community and was told that you could only complete the survey if...