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
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.
Helensburgh Green Belt Group
A local voluntary organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing the countryside around Helensburgh.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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.
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