Local Info

Within the Local Information section you will be able to find lots of useful information including links to locally based websites and telephone numbers for various governmental, groups and organisations throughout the area.

If you have ever had an "I wish I had taken a note of that number" moment this section could be for you. We have tried to collect as many useful phone numbers, some local some not so local, as we can. There will probably be omissions and you are welcome to point this out by emailing details to fhoward@cfpress.co.uk

Fire Brigade, Police, Ambulance, Coastguard, Cave Rescue, Mountain Rescue and Lifeboat - 999 or 112

NHS24, the 24 hour health service for Scotland

08454 24 24 24

Gas Emergencies

0800 111 999

Electrical faults and emergencies

0845 272 7999

Water Helpline

0845 601 8855

Floodline

0845 988 1188

Helensburgh

01436 633600

Garelochhead

01436 810222

Dumbarton (Div HQ)

01389 822000

Dr Calder and Partners

01436 673366

Helensburgh (left): Dr Robin and Partners

01436 672277

Garelochhead: Dr CAR. Brown & Dr JD. McKelvie

01436 810370

Kilcreggan: Dr A Doyle and Dr A Falconer

01436 842156

Arrochar: Dr David Troup and Dr M. Ling

0844 477 2520

Physio Direct: Physio Direct offers physiotherapy services directly to patients - no need to go through your GP. Book an appointment by phoning the Physiotherapy Department at the Vale of Leven Hospital directly.

01389 817569

Stop Smoking Support groups:
Wednesdays at Garelochhead Medical Centre 2.30pm until 3.30pm and at the Victoria Infirmary Jeannie Deans Unit from 6pm until 7pm
Graeme Mathew, smoking cessation adviser 01389 812305 or 07920535689

Helensburgh / Lomond Drop-in for those caring for sufferers of Alzheimers or Dementia, 2pm until 4pm on the last Thursday of every month at Helensburgh Library on West King Street
ontact Margaret Oliver of 01389 733102 or Willie Murray and Jane McFadden on 01389 812032

Vale of Leven

01389 754121

Victoria Infirmary, Helensburgh

01436 672158

Jeanie Deans Unit, Helensburgh

01436 655006

Dumbarton Joint Hospital

01389 812036

Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

0141 887 9111

Gartnavel Royal, Glasgow

0141 211 3600

Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care

0141 301 7000

Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital

0141 211 1600

Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

0141 211 9600

Golden Jubilee National Hospital

0141 951 5000

Helensburgh

01436 674626

Cove

01436 842315

Garelochhead

01436 810579

Rosneath

01436 831630

Cardross

01389 841215

Mobile Library visits Luss, Rosneath, Rhu and Shandon, Ardencaple, Cardross, Arrochar, parts of Helensburgh, Garelochhead and Coulport.

Kilcreggan/Helensburgh/Gourock ferry enquiries call 01475 721281

Clyde Marine Services Argyll Forest Park Ferry Service cruises from Greenock and Helensburgh to Blairmore and Dunoon

01475 721281

Wilson of Rhu buses

01436 820300

Garelochhead Coaches

01436 810200

Arrochar and Tarbet Primary School

01301 702 261

Cardross Primary School

01389 841433

Colgrain Primary School

01436 673557

Garelochhead primary School

01436 810 322

Hermitage Academy

01436 672145

Hermitage Primary School

01436 672949

John Logie Baird Primary School

01436 674001

Kilcreggan Primary School

01436 842109

Lomond School

01436 672476

Luss Primary School

01436 860244

Parklands Special School

01436 673714

Rhu Primary School

01436 820316

Rosneath Primary School

01436 831354

St Joseph's Primary School

01436 671748

Alcoholics Anonymous (open 24 hours)

0845 769 7555

Al-Anon (for family and friends of alcoholics)

0141 221 7356

Breathing Space (depression phoneline service) 6pm - 2am

0800 83 85 87

ChildLine

0800 111 111

Cruse Bereavement Care

0870 167 1677

Depression Alliance Scotland

0131 467 3050

Domestic Abuse Helpline

0800 027 1234

Family Planning Association Scotland

0141 576 5088

Talk to Frank (drugs helpline, open 24 hours)

0800 776 600

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (for children and adults being abused)

0808 800 5000

Rape Crisis Scotland

0141 248 8848

Red Cross

01324 679060

Parentline Scotland (open 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri and 9am-9pm Tues/Thurs)

0800 800 2222

Parent Network Scotland

0131 555 6780

Relate Scotland (open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

0845 130 4016

Samaritans (open 24 hours)

0845 790 9090

Scottish Women's Aid

0800 027 1234

SeniorLine (open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)

0808 800 6565

Victim Support Scotland

0845 603 9213

Who Cares Scotland

0141 226 4446

Argyll and Bute Womens Aid

01436 677454

Housing Advice Line

0800 731 8337

IT'S a W.ide W.onderful W.orld out there on the old inter-web thingy and we like to spend time browsing around the ether in search of sites of interest. Some are listed here and we will continue to add to them as we find them. If your club or group has a website which is not listed please let us know by emailing the details to fhoward@cfpress.co.uk

Helensburgh Heritage Trust

Helensburgh's fascinating past all in one place!

www.helensburgh-heritage.co.uk/

The Cairn

At the age of 17 Suzy Johnston developed the initial symptoms of depression with the condition developing into manic depression/bipolar affective disorder. This website is about her experiences

www.thecairn.com/

Helensburgh Sea Cadets

The Helensburgh Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps is in Rhu. Parade nights are Monday and Thursday and activities include seamanship, boatwork, sailing, expeditions and Naval visits.

http://units.ms-sc.org/helensburgh/Default

Friends of Duchess Wood

Friends of Duchess Wood was set up in the summer of 2007 by members of the local community and achieved charitable status in Spring of 2008.

www.fodw.org.uk/

Helensburgh Green Belt Group

A local voluntary organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing the countryside around Helensburgh.

www.hgbg.org.uk/

Helensburgh Astronomical Society

Does what it says in the stars!

helensburgh-astronomical-society.org.uk/index.html

Helensburgh Savoy

Lively and very active club intent on sharing the joy of music and dance

www.helensburghsavoy.org.uk/

RNLI Helensburgh Lifeboat Station

Located at Rhu, Helensburgh has celebrated 40 years as an inshore lifeboat station, providing cover for one of the busy pleasure craft areas on the Clyde. The boathouse has been highly commended in the Helensburgh & Lomond Planning Design Awards.

www.helensburgh-lifeboat.org.uk/

Helensburgh and Lomond Neighbourhood Watch

The first ever scheme to be launched in the country was in the Helensburgh area which, it must be said, is still in existence today and Helensburgh and the surrounding area has many active schemes.

www.cpp.helensburgh.info/html/neighbourhood_watch.html

Helensburgh Oratorio Choir

The choir have been entertaining audiences with high quality choral singing for over forty years.

www.hoc.uk.net/

Helensburgh Photographic Club

If you live in the Helensburgh area, and have an interest in photography, then why not come along to our club to find out what it's all about? Our members range from absolute beginners to seasoned photographers, and cover a wide range of styles and interests.

www.helensburgh-photo.com/

Helensburgh Crime Prevention Panel

The panel was formed in 1987 and works with, but is not part of the Police Force. Members are drawn from different walks of life and work on behalf of the local community, complementing the police to help prevent crime.

www.cpp.helensburgh.info/

Friends of the Victoria Hall

Friends of the Victoria Hall, in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council and the local community, is engaged in the conservation and restoration of a grade B listed building in Helensburgh, Scotland.

www.victoriahall.org.uk/

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Does what it says on the box ... all the info about the Games

www.helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk/

Helensburgh Partnership

The Partnership is charged with delivering the physical, economic and social regeneration of Helensburgh Town Centre and Waterfront

www.helensburghpartnership.co.uk/

Helensburgh Free-cycle Group

The Helensburgh Freecycle group is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away.One main rule: everything posted must be free. This group is part of The Freecycle Network, a nonprofit organization

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/helensburgh-freecycle/

Helensburgh and District RSCDS

Helensburgh and District RSCDS is a Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, based in the town of Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, some 25 miles west of Glasgow on the north bank of the Clyde. We run classes which cater for all levels and ages of dancers, and throughout the year we run a number of dances including the Branch Weekend in April.

www.helensburgh-rscds.org.uk/

The Hill House

The Hill House is considered to be Charles Rennie Mackintosh's finest domestic creation. Sitting high above the Clyde, it is home to original Mackintosh furniture and interior design and also has attractive formal gardens designed by Mackintosh

www.nts.org.uk/Property/58/

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

A local group of the Ramblers' Association. The R.A. exists to promote rambling, protect rights of way, campaign for access to open country and defend the beauty of the countryside in England, Scotland and Wales. Anyone is welcome to join us on any of our walks, members or not,

www.hwdramblers.me.uk/

Helensburgh and District Art Club

Helensburgh Art Club was founded to encourage and develop interest in Visual Arts, and Crafts in Helensburgh and District

www.art.helensburgh.info/index.html

Helensburgh and Lomond Fiddlers

The H&L fiddlers are a friendly group of amateur players who throughout the year do a variety of both public and private performances in a traditional Scottish style

www.helensburghandlomondfiddlers.co.uk/

Helensburgh Community Council

The community council meets every last Thursday of the month, with the exception of July and August, at 7pm in Room 4 at the Victoria Halls

www.helensburghcommunitycouncil.co.uk/

Helensburgh Lions Club

Helensburgh Lions Club is the longest surviving Lions Club in Scotland and meets twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 7.30pm in Helensburgh Golf Club

www.lions.helensburgh.info/

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside

The Club was established in 1981 by the Rotary Club of Helensburgh to extend the area served to include the Rosneath peninsula and to provide an opportunity for those who could only meet in an evening.

www.helensburgh-rotaryclubs.org.uk/garelochsidehome.htm

Rotary Club of Helensburgh

This site contains details of club members, past presidents, and current and past activities. All club meetings are held in the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club at Rhu.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.asp?ClubID=1361

Argyll and Bute Volunteer Centre

Voluntary Action

http://www.argyllcommunities.org/helensburghandlomond/

Helensburgh Saltire Society

The aim of the Saltire Society is to preserve all that is best in Scottish tradition and to encourage every new development which can strengthen and enrich the country's cultural life.

www.saltiresociety.org.uk/helensburgh.htm