Helensburgh Advertiser archive pics from September 25, 2008

All that happened in September 2008 – but what was going on closer to home in Helensburgh?

Here we’ve picked out some of our favourite photos from 15 years ago this week courtesy of the Advertiser’s archives. Whose names and faces do you recognise?

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Olde worlde fun and festivity came to Cove Burgh Hall this week with a fabulous medieval banquet organised to raise funds for the hall. The family event with music and other entertainment featured a nine course meal and most of those tucking in and taking part dressed for the occasion in true medieval style. (Image: Newsquest)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *A disco where teens were searched and breathalysed before being allowed in was soaring in popularity. The first Blue Light Disco of the new school term in Helensburgh was held at the Drumfork Centre and was a massive hit, with more teenagers than usual attending. More than 100 teenagers headed to the event, arranged by Strathclyde Police, the Ministry of Defence Police, and the Navy and Regulatory Police. No-one refused the breathalyser and there were no failures. (Image: Newsquest)

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An annual coffee morning held as part of the Macmillan Cancer Relief World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event, at Keil Court in Helensburgh, raised more than £1,870. Organised by Andrew and Marleen Frew and held in the residents’ lounge, the coffee morning was held a week early to avoid the holiday weekend. As well as proving a big hit with residents and visitors alike, the event broke Keil Court’s fundraising record: the first event in 2005 raised £1,000, the next £1,435, the third £1.762 and this year £1,876.72. (Image: Newsquest)

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A hot potato was proving not only to be a worthwhile meal but also a vital one to help people in need. The Chaplain at HM Naval Base Clyde, Margaret Reid, organised a series of baked potato lunches for personnel at the Church of St John’s at Faslane in an attempt to raise money for well-deserving charities. Margaret said: “The charity is still to be decided but base workers can be sure that the money will go to a great cause.” (Image: MoD)

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A third-year boy was the winner when Helensburgh Rotary Club held its first Young Chef of the Year competition at Hermitage Academy. Nine Academy pupils took part in the event which was organised by Linda Harvey, convener of the club’s youth activities committee, Academy principal guidance teacher Isobel Cullen, and Bill Coyle, night manager at the Lodge on the Loch Hotel at Luss. Under the watchful eye of judge Ryan Marshall, executive chef at the Lodge on the Loch Hotel, the competitors had half an hour for preparation, then 90 minutes cooking time. They had to cook a balanced and healthy main course and dessert. The winner was Ben Gibson, with April McBride second and Eilidh Morrison third. (Image: Newsquest)

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Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club recently held its annual family disco and prizegiving evening at the Victoria Halls. Presenting the prizes this year were Lorna Drummond, former member and multiple recorder holder at the club, and Mr Stuart Latimer, Helensburgh Swimming Pool manager. (Image: Newsquest)