THE Helensburgh Lions Club Bench has a new home and a fresh new look thanks to the efforts of long-serving members.
The bench, originally situated in Colquhoun Square, is now located on the West Esplanade.
The bench was donated in 1974 to recognise the contribution made by well-known civic leaders Cloudy Williamson and Alex Gillespie, who were founding members of Helensburgh Lions Club.
The years had taken their toll on the bench and it was in very poor condition. To mark the centenary of the founding of the Lions Clubs International in 1917 the group decided to renovate the bench.
Long serving Lions Club members Derek Urquhart and Brian Stephenson took up the challenge and with the help of Helensburgh Community Council and the cooperation of Argyll and Bute Council's amenities department, they restored the bench to its former glory and installed a plaque to commemorate the refurbishment.
Derek and Brian are happy to help any other owners with the renovation of benches.
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