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HRH The Princess Royal at 80th Anniversary Conference of Citizens Advice Scotland - 06 March 2019
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Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Deputy Provost Gary Pews & Registrar Christine Wilkie with new citizens Gregory Sivashinsky, Alison Craig and Chukwugoziem Ibonye - Citizenship Ceremony, East Dunbartonshire Council - 27 February 2019
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Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP DL & Provost Bill Hendrie with new citizens Grace Ishaku, Elizabeth Mwikali, Dawid Slusarz, Serkan Akgul, Tami Nabukenya and Isimwa Kakupa
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Deputy Lieutenants Gill Aikenhead MBE & Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown & Major Pete Curtis MBE with William's daughter Kathleen Pollock and family
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Vice Lord Lieutenant, Jill Young, with Provost Bill Hendrie, MSP Gill Paterson, Local Councillors and school children at Solidarity Plaza for the Holocaust Memorial Flag Raising 2019
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Citizenship Ceremony 10 January 2019 - Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrat Christine Wilkie with new Citizens
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100th Birthday - Mrs Susuan Johnstone with Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Deputy Provost Mrs Karen Conaghan
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100th Birthday - 22 December 2018 - Mrs Jessie Bradshaw and her daughter Janet, with Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Provost William Hendrie.
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Glasgow and West of Scotland branch of the Association of Wrens
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Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire Council - 12 December 2018 - Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council and Registrar Christine Wilkie with the new citizens
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100th Birthday - Mrs Mary McDonald with Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young, Provost Bill Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, family and friends
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Clydebank Churches Together Annual Christmas Carol Service 2018 - Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Reverend Margaret Yuill, Provost William Hendrie, Chief Executive Joyce White OBE, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Reverend Ishaku with Children from Clydemuir and St Stephen's Primary Schools
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Opening of the Refurbished Kirkintilloch Town Hall - Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Deputy Lieutenant Frank Dunn CBE, Reverend Mark Johnstone DL, Provost Alan Brown and Community Council representative Billy Poynton
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Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Vice Lord Lieutenant, with Mrs Tricia Stewart, the Division Commissioner for Western Division of Dunbartonshire Guides and Breagha and Eilidh Higgins.
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - November 2018 - Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council with Georgeta, Raffaelle and Michal
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Mrs Mary Robertson - 100th Birthday Celebration - with Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council
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Girlguiding Dunbartonshire Annual Review 2018 - Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE presenting Certificates with County President Morag Hart MBE JP DL (far right)
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Deputy Lieutenant Anne O'Hagan and Provost Alan Brown with Lily & Jim Keegan - Diamond Wedding
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Annual Lieutenancy Dinner - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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BEM Presentations - Clydebank Town Hall - 28 September 2018
Lord Lieutenant Michael Gregory OBE & Provost William Hendrie, together with Deputy Lieutenants Linda Moffat, Anne O'Hagan, Ian Dickson, Andrew Nicholson, Gerry McElroy MBE and the BEM Recipients.
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Diamond Wedding - 23 September 2018 - Deputy Lieutenant Tom Finnigan, Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan, West Dunbartonshire District Council, with Isabella & Robert Ward
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - 20 September 2018 - Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, and the new Citizens.
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Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire - 19 September 2018 - Deputy Lieutenant Ellen Gibson and Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, with some of the new Citizens
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The Princess Royal visiting Rhu to attend the “Blind Sailing World Championships” being run by the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club.
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Merchant Navy Day - Red Ensign Flag Raising Ceremony - 03 September 2018 - West Dunbartonshire Council Offices, Dumbarton
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Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council with new citizens Frederica Parisi, Paul Flanagan and Carolyn McLean
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Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson & Provost Willie Hendrie with Janet Bain on her 100th birthday
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Her Majesty The Queen - Royal Garden Party - 04 July 2018 - Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh
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Captain Mike Gregory, Royal Company of Archers
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Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie with new British Citizens - Citizenship Ceremony 27 June 2018
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Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie with new British Citizens - Citizenship Ceremony 16 May 2018
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Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young with Members of The Lennox & Argyll Batallion The Boys' Brigade at the Annual Certificates & Awards Presentation
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Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young and Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, with Violet & George Close from Clydebank - Diamond Wedding 16 June 2018
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HMT Lancastria Memorial Service
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Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, with Alexander & Ann Little - Diamond Wedding 25 June 2018
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - 15 June 2018 Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Deputy Registrar Lynne Bolton, and Provost William Hendrie with new citizen Rodin Fabricio Gonzaga Espinoza (center), his family and friends.
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Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson and Provost Willie Hendrie, with new British Citizens, their family & friends at Citizenship Ceremony - Dumbarton - 25 May 2018
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Registrar Andrea Gourlay, Provost Alan Brown and Deputy Lieutenant Anne O'Hagan, with new British Citizens at Citizenship Ceremony - Bearsden - 21 February 2018
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Registrar Christine Wilkie, Provost Alan Brown and Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, with new British Citizens at Citizenship Ceremony - Bearsden - 04 April 2018
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Patsy Morrision BEM with Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, Councillors Vaughan Moody and Alan Polson, Joint Leaders East Dunbartonshire Council and her 2 sisters.
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Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP with Phyllis & Frank Ross - Diamond Wedding 29 March 2018
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Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Registrar Lynn Houston and Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan with Taher Mahmud Mohamed Saleh, his wife Asma Ramadan A Al Treish and their daughters Raged, Hedaya & Heba
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Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP DL and Provost Willie Hendrie West Dunbartonshire Council with Betty & Bill McLellan and their four children.
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Commonwealth Flag Raising Ceremony - March 2018
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Clydebank Blitz - Common Grave - Old Dalnottar Graveyard - March 2018
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Lady Susan Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Provost Jean Jones, North Lanarkshire Council and Miss Gill Aitkenhead MBE DL, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire.
Mrs Karen Morrison MBE , Mr Balwant Singh Chada MBE, and Veronica McDonald BEM
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Deputy Lieutenant, Commodore Eric Thompson MBE RN (rtd), presenting The Queen’s Badge to Colour Sergeant Lewis McKechnie and Sergeant Ryan Mochar at the annual inspection of the Dunbartonshire Battalion The Boys' Brigade
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire Council - 15th February 2018
Provost Willie Hendrie, Marek Jan Kozak, Tania Jayne Guy & Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2018
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Provost Allan Brown, Registrar Christine Wilkie and Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, with new British Citizens at Citizenship Ceremony - Bearsden - 10 January 2018
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Harry & Kathryn Fotheringham with Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE
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Diamond Wedding - Maryann & Brian (Bernard) McKeown with Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson
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Baljit Kaur, Deputy Lieutenant Andrew Nicholson, and Izabela Zuk - Citizenship Ceremony 19 December 2017
Baljit Kaur and Izabela Zuk with family, friends, Deputy Lieutenant Andrew Nicholson and Councillor Richard Trail
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Citizenship Ceremony - Clydebank - 08 December 2017 - Registration Staff Lynn & Julie making preparations.
Citizenship Ceremony - Clydebank - 08 December 2017
Baillie Denis Agnew, New Citizens, Senior Registrar Lynn Houston & Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP
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Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to Cumbernauld
Provost of North Lanarkshire Jean Jones, Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE and Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE - Cumbernauld - November 2017
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Deputy Provost Garry Pews, Registrar Christine Wilkie and Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, with new British Citizens at Citizenship Ceremony - Bearsden - 29th November 2017
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The Caledonian Awards 2017 - Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP with Recipients
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The Platinum Wedding of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Scottish Submarine Centre Opening - Helensburgh
Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, Rear Admiral John Weale, Brian Keating and Clair Lang.
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Citizenship Ceremony - Clydebank - 09 November 2017
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Girlguiding Dunbartonshire Annual Review 2017
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100th Birthday - Elizabeth 'Betty' Mearns with Deputy Lieutenant Anne Walker
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Diamond Wedding - Betty & Alistair Thomson with Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson
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Bill Anderson with Margaret & Catherine, Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson
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HRH The Princess Royal at Deafblind Scotland’s Learning and Development Centre ‘Field of Dreams’ in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire
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HRH The Prince Harry, Chief Executive of The Golden Jubilee Foundation, Jill Young DL and the Right Honourable Michael Fallon MP, Minister of Defence
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Mrs. Chrissie Mitchell - 100th Birthday - With Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost William Hendrie, and Family
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - 13 October 2017
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QAVS 2017 Presentation - St. Peter The Apostle School Soup Kitchen Volunteer Group - September 2017
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Ross Docherty being presented with the Chief Scout's Award for Meritorious Conduct by Scottish Scout Chief Commissioner Graham Haddock - September 2017
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Victoria Cross Paving Stone - Unveiling Ceremony - 23 September 2017
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Citizenship Ceremony - Dumbarton - 19 September 2017
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BEM Presentations - Clydebank - 15 September 2017
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Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire - 06 September 2017
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Provost William Hendrie, Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Captain George Troup BEM & Guests
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100th Birthday Celebration - Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost Willie Hendrie, Jeanie Allan and her son Robert
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Diamond Wedding Celebration - Provost Willie Hendrie, John & Jean Kelso, Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers
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The Queen's Award for Enterprise - CMS Window Systems - August 2017
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Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire - 26 July 2017
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - 22 June 2017
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Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire - 07 June 2017
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Victoria Cross Paving Stone Ceremony Cardross - 22 April 2017
Photograph Printed Courtesy of the Helensburgh Advertiser
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BEM Presentation - Clydebank - 27 April 2017
Mr Alistair Norval BEM, Provost of West Dunbartonshire Council Douglas McAllister, Mrs Christine Johnston BEM, Lord Lieutenant Michael Gregory OBE, Mr George Cochrane BEM, Mrs Ann Glenesk BEM & Deputy Lieutenant Andrew Nicholson.
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - 27 April 2017
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Assistant Registrar Karen McLaughlin,
Mr & Mrs Karki
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Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire - 12 April 2017
Mr Lemonidis, Mr Wilson, Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE, Deputy Provost Mrs Anne Jarvis, Mrs Kerr, Mr Singh & Ms Sharma
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Diamond Wedding - 15 March 2017
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE and Provost Douglas MacAllister with Elizabeth & James Dick of Clydebank
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Clydebank Biltz Commemoration Service 2017
Lord Lieutenant Mike Gregory, with Provost Douglas MacAllister, Martin Docherty MP, Gill Paterson MSP and Deputy Provost John Miller at the Polish Memorial
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2017
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Diamond Wedding Anniversary - Bill & Isobel Snodden with Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Deputy Provost, Cllr. Jean Jones and Cllr. Heather McVey
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Diamond Wedding Anniversary Francis & Nessie Brady with Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Deputy Provost, Cllr. Jean Jones and Cllr. Heather McVey
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Diamond Wedding Anniversary - Professor Alex & Mrs Shelia Gardner with Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson - Best Man Jack is on the TV screen
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Girlguiding Dunbartonshire Annual Review 2016
County President Morag Hart with Deputy Lieutenant Frank Dunn and Deputy Provost Ann Jarvis
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100th Birthday - Mrs Jeannie Houston with Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson and Deputy Provost John Miller - 09 November 2016
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Diamond Wedding - Thomas & Catherine Stewart - Deputy Provost John Miller & Deputy Lieutenant Tom Finnigan - 11 September 2016
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Mrs Nan Middleton - British Empire Medal Presentation - 11 October 2016
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Annual Lieutenancy Dinner - Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank. - 07 October 2016
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Citizenship Ceremony - West Dunbartonshire - 22 September 2016
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The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2016 - Presentation Ceremony - 16 September 2016
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Red Ensign Flag Raisiing Ceremony - 03 September 2016
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Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony - 20 June 2016
OLDER NEWS & EVENTS
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09 DECEMBER 2016 Lord Lieutenant Mike Gregory OBE is pleased to advise that Mr Ian Dickson BEM LLB, a corporate lawyer and former Chairman of MacRoberts, Solicitors; Co-founder and Director of Friends of the Beatson and of the Beatson Cancer Charity; and, Vice Dean of The Merchants House of Glasgow, has accepted his invitation to become a Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Dunbartonshire and The Queen has not disapproved ------- 03 DECEMBER 2016 QAVS Award winners Creative Care welcomed Mr & Mrs Claus to its annual Victorian Christmas event in Brackenbrae House, Bishopbriggs, on Saturday 03 December 2016. Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP was invited to attend and the full story with photos is HERE ------
09 NOVEMBER 2016 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Congratulations to Mrs Jeannie Houston on her 100th birthday. Mrs Houston lives in the Balquidder Nursing Home in Alexandria. She was a nurse in the army during World War 2 and her ambition had been to go to the Armistice Parade in London this year, but unfortunately she is not strong enough. If she is able she may go to the parade in Clydebank. Deputy Lord Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson presented Mrs Houston with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen and Deputy Provost John Miller presented her with a card and gifts from West Dunbartonshire Council. See photo above ------ 28 OCTOBER 2016 CLYDEBANK MUSICAL SOCIETY Lord Lieutenant Mike Gregory was the guest of Provost Douglas McAllister at the Junior Section of Clydebank Musical Society's production of West Side Story on Friday evening in the Clydebank Town Hall. At a reception following the show he commented that he had thoroughly enjoyed the production which he thought was marvellous. He also said "I applaud West Dunbartonshire Council's support of the Arts and in particular this production of West Side Story by the talented youths of the Junior Section of Clydebank Musical Society and I congratulate everyone involved in the production of such an enjoyable show" ------ 17 OCTOBER 2016 DIAMOND WEDDING CELEBRATION Congratulations to Thomas and Catherine Stewart who recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding with family and friends at the Stables Restaurant where Deputy Lieutenant Tom Finnigan presented them with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen, and Deputy Provost John Miller presented gifts on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council. The happy couple were married in Riverside Church, Dumbarton, on 11 September 1956. See photo above ------
11 OCTOBER 2016 BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL PRESENTATION At a ceremony hosted by East Dunbartonshire Council in the Southbank Marina Buildings at Kirkintilloch, Lord Lieutenant Mike Gregory OBE presented Mrs Nan Middleton with the British Empire Medal of the Order of the British Empire which was bestowed upon her by Her Majesty The Queen in the Birthday Honours' List 2016. See photo above. Full story and other photos CLICK HERE ------ 07 OCTOBER 2016 ANNUAL LIEUTENANCY DINNER Lord Lieutenant Mike Gregory OBE, the Vice Lord Lieutenant & Deputy Lieutenants, with partners, met at the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank, for the annual Lieutenancy Dinner. Following a most enjoyable meal the Lord Lieutenant welcomed the new Clerk to the Lieutenancy, Mrs Joyce White, Chief Executive of West Dunbartonshire Council, and her husband Drew, and thanked her for the professionalism that she has brought to the role. He then proposed the Loyal Toast following which a commemorative photo was taken . See photo above ------ 05 OCTOBER 2016 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE At a ceremony today in Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart and Assistant Registrar Andrea Gourlay 7 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to: Sunder Singh from India Abishek Rawat from India Pushpa Rawat from India Baijian Huang from China Andriy Zapechelnyuk from Ukraine Emil Zapechelnyuk from Ukraine Kayeryna Sydorova from Ukraine Deepak Sapkota from Nepal ------ 22 SEPTEMBER 2016 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE At a ceremony today in Clydebank attended by Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young and Assistant Registrar Linda McGinley 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to: Mr Ronald Wayne Topley, born in South Africa. Corrine Alexandra McCulloch, Born in France. See photos above ------
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Birthday Honours List 2016 6 Awards have been made to residents of Dunbartonshire - 2 Damehoods, 3 MBE's and a BEM. Full list here ------ Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2016 The Vale of Leven Autism & Asperger's Group received the QAVS in the recently released list of Award winners for 2016 Full list here Nominations for the 2017 Awards must be submitted by midnight on 16th September 2016 Full details here ------ 16 SEPTEMBER 2016 QAVS 2016 PRESENTATION At a ceremony hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council in Clydebank Town Hall last night Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, Rear Admiral Mike Gregory OBE, presented the Vale of Leven Autism & Asperger's Group (VOLAAF) with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2016. Provost Douglas McAllister praised the members of the Group present for all that they had achieved in the 5 years since it was formed. The Lord Lieutenant congratulated them on receiving such a prestigious Award which is the equivalent of an MBE. The Group which is parent/carer led set up its cente in the Vale of Leven 5 years ago. They had to raise over £40,000 to move into the current premises and earlier this year completed further works on the centre for which they had to raise over £130,000. The group provides specific support for children and young adults who are on the Autism or Asperger's spectrum. It also provides support for parents, carers and siblings. They can be contacted on 01389 750834. See photos above ------ Citizenship Ceremony - East Dunbartonshire At a recent ceremony in Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE and East Dunbartonshire Provost Una Walker 7 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to: Kush Kumar Jain from India Zeeshan Farooq from Pakistan Simi Rebeca Sebastian from India Charles Boachie from Ghana Akosua Aboagye from Ghana; and their children - Christine Akosua Serwaah Boachie Philip Akwasi Danso Boachie ------ 09 September 2016 The Lord Lieutenant is pleased to announce that he has appointed Mrs Joyce White, Chief Executive of West Dunbartonshire Council, to the Post of Clerk to the Lieutenancy of Dunbartonshire. She will be assisted by Mrs Stacy Walker, Leadership Support Officer of West Dunbartonshire Council, as the Lieutenancy Officer. He was also pleased to thank the outgoing Clerk, Mrs. Belinda Ruthven, for her assistance to the Lieutenancy over many years. Mrs White took up the role on 1st September 2016. ------ 03 September 2016 MERCHANT NAVY DAY West Dunbartonshire Council, in common with Local Authorities throughout the United Kingdom, raised the Red Ensign at the Council Offices, Garshake Road, on Saturday 03 September 2016 at 11.00 to mark Merchant Navy Day. Merchant Navy Day is the United Kingdom's opportunity to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage, and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchany Navy. Provost Douglas McAllister was joined by Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE, Lieutenancy Officer Stacy Walker, Deputy Provost John Miller, Jackie Baillie MSP, and Councillors Jim Finn, Jim Brown & Denis Agnew together with Lieutenant Commander George Troup BEM and Officers and Sea Cadets from Clydebank who formed a Guard of Honour. Provost McAllister welcomed all present and paid tribute to all those past and present who have served in the Merchant Navy. VLL Gill Aitkenhead read out a message from HRH The Duke of Wessex. The Ensign was then raised by the Sea Cadets. Provost McAllister thanked the Sea Cadets and remarked on how smart they looked. See Photo Above ------ 12 August 2016 Congratualtions to: Egenia McIntosh Darwin Thomas; and The family of: Bodwin Kazhika Collet Cheelo Mwaaka Kazhikamaila Shibamba Kazhikamaila Hachichele Kazhikamaila who attended their Citizenship Ceremony in Clydebank Town Hall on 12th August 2016 becoming our newest British citizens. ------ 25th June 2016 Congratulations to Mr John Drain of Clydebank who has celebrated his 100th birthday. Mr Drain, together with his wife Mae (96), was presented with a congratulatory card from HM The Queen by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP. Provost Douglas MacAllister presented Mr Drain with a bottle of West Dunbartonshire whisky ------ May 2016 Lord-Lieutenant takes the salute at Battle of Jutland commemoration event in Helensburgh. More details here Armed Forces Week 2016 In support of our military community, Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Gill Aitkenhead MBE, together with Provost Douglas MacAllister of West Dunbartonshire Council, Jackie Baillie MSP, local Councillors, Officers and Reservists, joined together in a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Council Headquarters at Garshake Road, Dumbarton, on Monday 20th June 2016 See photo above ------
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CURRENT NEWS & EVENTS
14 June 2019
Deputy Lieutenants Gill Aitkenhead MBE and Morag Hart MBE JP were invited by the Junior 1 and 2 teachers to come to Lomond School, Helensburgh, on Monday 10 June 2019 to talk to them about HM The Queen. The children were all very interested and asked lots of questions eg "Does the Queen have cleaners? Does she have guards? When does The Queen wear her crown? What are the badges you are wearing? Were we going home to Buckingham Palace today?" It was a delightful hour of joy.
Gill and Morag were also invited to the P1 and P2 Assembly on Friday 14 June to present the children with their Clarendon Ranger Awards. This is a programme of structured, outdoor, active learning, in all weathers, where the children learn about plants, animals and the environment, and take part in a variety of land and water based activities. There was a presentation showing them having great fun in many of the activities which was enjoyed by the children, their parents and grandparents. Gill and Morag then presented the children with their Clarendon Ranger badges and certificates.
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13 June 2019
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - HELENSBURGH
At a ceremony today in the Marriage Room of Argyll & Bute Council in Helensbugh attended by Deputy Lieutenant Linda Moffat and Registrar Jane McGregor, 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Juan Carlos Cano Triay from Spain;and
Samantha Anne Constantino Gallagher from The Philippines
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22 May 2019
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden, attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 3 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Myriam Solar Abboud from Spain;
Gurpreet Singh from India; and
Luis Santiago Alguero Cuervo from Spain.
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08 May 2019
Congratulations are extended to Their Royal Highnesses The Earl & Countess of Dumbarton who have today announced that Their son born on Monday of this week will be known as Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
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25 April 2019
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Elizabeth 'Bessie' Irving who is today celebrating her 107th birthday. She was born and attended school in Motherwell until she was 14 and then took up various employments before finding a position as a general maid in Westerton House just outside Balloch. It was there that she met her future husband Jimmy who was from a neighbouring farm; Blairhosh. They married in Motherwell on 29th June 1945 and spent their married life at Blairhosh Cottage until Jimmy died at the age of 53. Bessie continued living in the cottage with her 2 brothers-in-law, Tom and David. When they died the cottage and farm were sold and Bessie moved to Alexandria. In 2018 she moved into Balquidder Care Home where she still lives. Bessie loves nothing more than a plate of mince & tatties, a good cup of tea, and a natter with her neighbours.
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP read out and presented Bessie with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen. Provost William Hendrie and Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan presented her with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council.
We believe that Bessie may be the oldest resident in Dunbartonshire to have reached the grand old age of 107; unless you know otherwise?
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22 April 2019
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Christina Watson who celebrates her 100th birthday today. An Aberdonian and one of eight children, she married Norman Watson and had 2 sons, has 2 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. She moved to Crosslet House Dumbarton in 2018. A very keen knitter, she knits hats for premature babies which are distributed to local hospitals. A devotee of the TV programme Countdown, she takes great pleasure in solving the conundrums before the contestants.
Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson presented Christina with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen and Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan presented her with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council.
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10 April 2019
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden, attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 10 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Nicholas Nils Jonsson from Australia
Yee Cheng Lau from Malaysia
Grzegorz Prazmowski from Poland
Shakeel Ahmed from Pakistan
Tai Feng Chen from China
Inah Ezukwa Omoronyia from Nigeria
Theresa Omoronyia from Nigeria
Henendem-Obasi David Omoronyia from the UK
Rajunor-Obasi Daniel Omoronyia from the UK
Mojisola Bola Ajayi from Nigeria
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06 April 2019
Congratulations are extended to Nora & Ian MacDonald who celebrated their Diamond Wedding today with a party for family and friends in the Barns O' Clyde hall in Second Avenue. The couple were married on 3rd April 1959 in the Baptist Church in Alexander Street, Clydebank. They held their reception in the family home in Meldrum Street, Whitecrook, where they stayed for 4 years. During that time daughter Fiona and sons Ian & Calum were born. They then moved to Davidson Street, Whitecrook, where they have lived for the past 55 years. The couple have 3 grandchildren.
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP presented the couple with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen, and, Provost William Hendrie presented Nora with a bouquet of Flowers and Ian with a bottle of whisky on behalf of the Council.
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05 April 2019
BEM PRESENTATION
Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE today presented Lenzie man Mr Alistair J. Whitelaw with his British Empire Medal (BEM) bestowed on him by Her Majesty The Queen in the 2019 New Year's Honours List. The award recognised his work with the 1st Lenzie Boys' Brigade Company over a period of almost 70 years, with 50 of them as an Officer. Over the years he has received many accolades for his work and in 2011 he received the Battalion's Long Service Award for his 62 years of service.
Following the presentation The Lord Lieutenant said: “Thanks to his unwavering dedication, Alistair has shaped the lives of many young people in Lenzie over the last 70 years. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty as a BB Officer with 1st Lenzie Company and his commitment as a member and Elder of Lenzie Union Parish Church and as a Duke of Edinburgh Award instructor, is very admirable. There are many elements to the work that I do as Lord-Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, but meeting people like Alistair, who have made such a tremendous impact on the lives of others, is undoubtedly the highlight.”
The ceremony was hosted by East Dunbartonshire Council in its Chambers in the South Marina Building in Kirkintilloch. Provost Alan Brown represented the Council and commented: “Alistair is a well-respected and much admired member of the Lenzie community, and even after 70 years of commitment, he is still inspiring young people as an officer at the 1st Lenzie BB Company. It is an honour to meet Alistair and a great pleasure to welcome his family and friends to the Council Chambers to see him receive the BEM for his services to the Boys’ Brigade in East Dunbartonshire.”
Music for the special event was provided by the East Dunbartonshire String Orchestra, featuring pupils from Bearsden Academy and Douglas Academy who had given up a day of their Spring Holidays to be present. The ceremony commenced with the orchestra playing The National Anthem and then they played incidental music which was much enjoyed by all present.
(See photo in left hand column. More photos to follow soon)
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04 April 2019
Congratulations are extended to Betty & Charlie Hannaway who celebrated their Diamond Wedding today with family and friends in their home at Church Court, Dumbarton. They were both born in Dumbarton and lived in the town all their lives. They married on 04 April 1959 in St Michael's Church and had their reception in the Dumbuck Hotel. They have 4 children: Charles, David, Joan & May; 4 Grandchildren: Rosalind, Rhonan, Daniel & Liam; and, not forgetting their 2 Great Grandchildren: Orlah and Leo.
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP attended on behalf of the Lieutenancy and Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, on behalf of the Council, presented Betty with a bouquet of flowers and Charlie with a bottle of whisky.
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30 March 2019
West Dunbartonshire Council today signed a Friendship Charter with Kilkenny in the Republic of Ireland. The Charter was signed by Provost William Hendrie and Baillie Denis Agnew for West Dunbartonshire Council and Mayor of the County Council of Donegal, Ian McGarvey, who represents the electoral area of Kilkenny on the Council. There are strong historic links between Kilkenny and West Dunbartonshire; particularly the town of Clydebank. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP represented the Lord Lieutenant at the signing ceremony. Also present was Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan, Martin Docherty MP, Gil Paterson MSP, Mark Hanniffy Consul General of Ireland to Scotland, Liam Ward, Director of Community Development & Planning Services of Donegal County Council, local councillors and members of the local community. Provost Hendrie, Mayor McGarvey, Martin Docherty and Gil Paterson all spoke of the desire to promote stronger cultural, economic and tourism ties between Kilkenny, Donegal and the Republic of Ireland.
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12 March 2019
Deputy Lieutenant Anne O'Hagan was recently invited to open the Women of Milngavie Exhibition.
This exhibition, organised by Milngavie Heritage Centre, was a celebration of women who are no longer with us but lived, worked and contributed to Milngavie.
The exhibition was open from 2nd to 9th March 2019 as part of Local History Week 2019.
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COMMONWEALTH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, representing the Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, today joined with Provost William Hendrie, elected members and officers of West Dunbartonshire Council, in common with Councils throughout the United Kingdom, to raise the Commonwealth Flag in commemoration of Commonwealth Day. The Deputy Lieutenant read a message from the Secretary General of the Commonwealth and Provost Hendrie spoke of the values of the British Commonwealth. All present then joined together and read out the Pledge to the Commonwealth
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09 March 2019
CLYDEBANK BLITZ COMMEMORATION SERVICE
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, representing Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, today joined with Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, and the local community in Clydebank to commemorate those who lost their life on the nights of 13th & 14th March 1941 in the Clydebank Blitz. Together with local dignitaries and members of the Clydebank and Polish community he laid wreaths at the memorials in Dalnottar Cemetery and at the Polish memorial in Solidarity Plaza, Clydebank. Following on from these venues those present made their way to the Titan Crane site on the banks of the River Clyde where a plaque was unveiled by Provost Hendrie to commemorate the officers and men of the Polish warship, ORP Piorun, who took part in defending Clydebank on the nights of the Blitz.
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06 March 2019
HRH The Princess Royal joined the Citizens Advice Scotland 80th Anniversary Conference yesterday held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cumbernauld. She was welcomed by Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE.
The Princess Royal recognised 80 years of the Citizens Advice Bureau and presented awards to the winners of the Volunteer Award Scheme, cut an 80th anniversary cake and met with finalists, volunteers and staff from across the Scottish CAB service.
Citizens Advice Bureaux first appeared in 1939, when over 200 were established throughout the UK. Bureaux are all governed by a Central Committee in London. The first Scottish bureau was in Glasgow, but further bureaux opened in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and elsewhere soon afterwards.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been the Patron of Citizens Advice Scotland for over a quarter of a century and during that time has visited numerous bureaux across Scotland and met with their volunteers and colleagues.
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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony on 27 February 2019 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden, attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Deputy Provost Gary Pews, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 3 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Chukwugoziem Ibonye from Nigeria
Gregory Sivashinsky from The Russian Federation
Alison J Craig from The USA
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26 February 2019
VICE LORD-LIEUTENANT STEPS DOWN.
After ten years as Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire Gill Aitkenhead MBE is stepping sideways. The Lord Lieutenant wished her a happy ”retirement” and thanked her for her exceptional service over the past ten years.
He is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Jill Young as the new Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire and he wished his new VLL every success in her new job.
Gill Aitkenhead said that the past ten years have been an extraordinary experience as well as a very real privilege and honour. She is looking forward to giving our new VLL all the support she can in the future.
Jill Young, having recently retired after forty years in the NHS, said that she is honoured to be the new VLL and is looking forward to a busy and exciting new “career”.
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22 February 2019
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council and Acting Registrar Lynne Bolton, 6 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Dawid Janusz Slusarz from Poland
Serkan Akgul from Turkey
Grace Ajibauka Ishaku from Nigeria
Elizabeth Mwikali from Kenya
Tami Halima Nabukenya from Uganda
Isimwa Rudo Kakupa from Zambia
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20 February 2019
Elizabeth Cross & Scroll Presentation
At a moving Ceremony held in the Council Chamber of East Dunbartonshire Council on 20 February 2019, The Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scroll were presented to Mrs Kathleen Pollok by Provost Alan Brown who said that he was privileged to do so. The Elizabeth Cross is engraved on the reverse with “Leading Seaman William Moir, JX150273.
Mrs Pollok is the daughter of Leading Seaman William Moir who was killed on board HMS Consort during the Yangtse Incident in 1949. She said that it was a great honour to receive this poignant remembrance of her Father which she received as his next of kin. She was also presented with the Malaya Clasp.
A citation for Leading Seaman William Moir, who was 28 when he died, was read by Major Pete Curtis MBE BMus(Hons) PGDip LRSM AMusTCL, Royal Marines, who said it was a great tribute to William Moir.
Accompanying Kathleen Pollok was her husband Archie and their 2 sons, Ross and Fraser. Also attending were Deputy Lieutenants Gill Aitkenhead MBE and Morag Hart MBE JP, Deputy Provost Gary Pews and the joint Leaders of the Council Vaughan Moody and Andrew Polson.
The Elizabeth Cross was created in 2009 for families of Armed Forces personnel who died on operations or through an act of terrorism. It can be awarded posthumously for anyone who died from 1 January 1948, to the present day. It is designed to be worn with civilian clothes, the cross for formal occasions and the miniature for everyday.
The cross is made from hallmarked silver and bears the English rose, the Welsh daffodil, the Scottish thistle, and the Irish shamrock. In the centre is the crowned symbol of Queen Elizabeth II.
In a message to Her Armed Forces, Her Majesty The Queen said:
"This seems to me a right and proper way of showing our enduring debt to those who are killed while actively protecting what is most dear to us all.
The solemn dignity which we attach to the names of those who have fallen is deeply engrained in our national character. As a people, we accord this ultimate sacrifice the highest honour and respect.
I greatly hope that the Elizabeth Cross will give further meaning to the nation's debt of gratitude to the families and loved ones of those who have died in the service of our country. We will remember them all."
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14 February 2019
At two recent West Dunbartonshire Flag Raising Events recognising Holocaust Remembrance Week and LGBT Week held in Solidarity Plaza, Clydebank, the Lieutenancy was represented by Jill Young, Vice Lord Lieutenant and Owen Sayers MBE JP, Deputy Lieutenant. Both events had the support of the MP, MSP and local Councillors together with young people from local schools.
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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony on 10 January 2019 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 6 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Giovanna Vignati born in Italy
Yuxuan Xu born in China
Qingxuan Xu born in the UK
Raza Ali Abdulla born in Iran
Masoumeh Rezaie born in Iran
Sina Yaghoobi born in Iran
Arissa Yaghoobi born in the UK
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NEW YEAR'S HONOURS LIST 2019
6 Awards have been made to residents of Dunbartonshire. Congratulations are extended to:
CBE – Professor Iain McInnes for services to medicine
OBE – Graham Bell for services to education, residential child care and social enterprise
MBE – Rajinder Singh Bajwe for services to the hospitality industry and charity in Glasgow
MBE – Rosemary Wright for services to mental health issues
MBE – Margaret McLellan for services to highland dancing
BEM – Alistair Whitelaw for services to the Boy’s Brigade in East Dunbartonshire
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30 DECEMBER 2018
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Susan Johnstone from Alexandria who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. She worked in the family business, Caufield's Fruit & Flower shops in Dumbarton and Alexandria until she was 75. She and her husband married in 1937 and had 2 daughters, Cathleen and Anne, who emigrated to Canada and the United States, respectively, and Susan was able to travel to see them until she was 94. She celebrated her birthday last night with family and friends at the Duck Bay Restaurant on Loch Lomondside. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP read out a celebratory card from Her Majesty The Queen and Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan, West Dunbartonshire Council, presented her with a large bouquet of flowers on behalf of the Council.
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22 DECEMBER 2018
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Jessie Bradshaw from Mountblow, Clydebank who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. She was visited by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP who read out a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen. Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, presented her with a bouquet of flowers from the Council. Jessie celebrated her special day with her daughter Janet, family and friends at a party in her home.
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13 December 2018
The Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch of the Association of Wrens met for their annual Christmas lunch on Thursday 13th December at St Stephen’s Church, Renfield Street, Glasgow. They were joined by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, Miss Gill Aitkenhead MBE, herself an ex Wren, and she helped the other 15 branch members present celebrate the 104th birthday of one of their members, Mrs Ailsa Stewart from Campbeltown, the mother of Mr Patrick Stewart the Lord Lieutenant of Argyll & Bute. All these ex Wrens met with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyrood House last year. As can be seen by the photograph, a very happy time was had by all.
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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony on 12 December 2018 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 8 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Anne Marie McNair born in the USA
Francisco Javier Jermyn Soler born in Spain
Linnea Pearl Soler born in the USA
Anthony Michael Soler born in the UK
Abdullah Hakan Gonenc born in Turkey
Hacer Rana Gonenc born in Turkey
Arman Gonenc born in Turkey
Wai Hong Lee born in Macau
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09 DECEMBER 2018
CHURCHES TOGETHER - CLYDEBANK
The Annual Churches Together Christmas Carol Service took place in Clydebank Town Hall today. The service was led by Reverend Ishaku, Chairman of Churches Together and the Band of The Salvation Army, Clydebank Citadel, Choirs from Clydebank Primary School and St. Stephen's Primary School sang carols and read out poems. Members of the congregations of the Churches Together, parents and members of the community joined in the singing of carols. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost William Hendry, Councillor John Mooney and Chief Executive Joyce White OBE, West Dunbartonshire Council, joined with the clergy from the Clydebank area. The reverend Dr Ruth Morrison delivered a Christmas Message and Provost Hendrie wished all present a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
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08 DECEMBER 2018
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Mary McDonald from Clydebank who celebrated her 100th birthday today. Mary celebrated her special day with relatives and friends at a reception in Clydebank District Golf Club. Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young presented Mary with a celebratory card from Her Majesty The Queen. Mary was thrilled to receive the personal card from Her Majesty and was delighted to hear that Jill also started her career the same as she did as an Auxiliary Nurse. Provost Bill Hendrie presented Mary with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a card on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council. Mary married husband Robert McDonald in 1939 and they had 3 children - Agnes, Elizabeth and Robert. Mary also has 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She lived in Mountblow, Clydebank for the majority of her life before moving to Dumbarton to live with her daughter, Agnes.
Mary worked as a nurse in the Western Infirmary until retirement.
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07 DECEMBER 2018
The Official opening of the refurbished Kirkintilloch Town Hall took place on Friday 16th November and on hand to represent the Lieutenancy were Vice Lord Lieutant Gill Aitkenhead MBE and Deputy Lieutenat Frank Dunn CBE who is also a Freeman of the Barony Burgh of Kirkintilloch.
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21 NOVEMBER 2018
On Wednesday 21st November, Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire presented the Hendry Vase to the 1st Cove and Kilcreggan Brownies. The Hendry Vase is presented annually to the group who has shown Guiding principles in an outstanding way and the Brownies did this by packing 47 shoe boxes filled with “goodies” and essentials and sending them to 2 Scots who have recently deployed to Iraq.
Their Brownie Leader, Nicola Milne, contacted the Commanding Officer of 2 Scots back in October, with the help of one the Brownie’s father, who is a former Argyll & Sutherland Highlander - and the rest is history!
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14 NOVEMBER 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council and Acting Registrar Lynne Bolton, 3 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Raffaele Antero Gioiella born in Italy
Michal Jan Niemiec born in Poland
Georgeta Militaru born in Romania
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11 NOVEMBER 2018
On this 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War of 1914 to 1918 the Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, led the Acts of Remembrance that took place throughout Dunbartonshire. The Lieutenancy was represented at every Service of Remembrance throughout the County. In commemoration of this anniversary many special Acts of Remembrance, bagpipe laments, and displays took place. A beacon was lit at 19:00hrs on the Dumpling Hill in Gartocharn as part of the national lighting of a chain of beacons throughout the United Kingdom.
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09 NOVEMBER 2018
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Mary Robertson from Old Kilpatrick who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. Mary now lives in the Edinbarnet Nursing Home where she celebrated her special day with family and friends. She was visited by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP who read out a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen. Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartosnhire Council, presented her with a bouquet of flowers from the Council.
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06 NOVEMBER 2018
HM Lord-Lieutenant, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, attended the Annual Review of Girlguiding Dunbartonshire held in Clydebank Town Hall on Tuesday 6 November 2018. He was warmly welcomed by the Chairman, County President Mrs Morag Hart MBE JP DL, who invited him to present Baden-Powell Certificates, Chief Guide Certificates, Young Leader Qualifications and a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
In his address to the audience of 300, comprising Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, the Deputy Scottish Chief Commissioner, members of other organisations, families and members of Girlguiding, he said :-
“I congratulate the girls on their well-deserved achievements and wish them well in the future. I am impressed that each girl looked me in the eye when receiving her award and thanked me for the presentation. Their politeness was very noticeable and is a great credit to Girlguiding Dunbartonshire. I always enjoy attending your Annual Review to hear about the interesting activities that the girls have been involved in and I look forward to seeing you all again.”
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18 OCTOBER 2018
100th Birthday
Congratulations are extended to Lily Lowe from Cumbernauld who is celebrating her 100th Birthday today.
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DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Lily & Jim Keegan from Bearsden who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today. Deputy Lieutenant Anne O'Hagan presented the couple with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen and Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, conveyed the best wishes of the Council.
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ANNUAL LIEUTENANCY DINNER
On Friday 05 October members of the Lieutenancy and their partners met together at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for their Annual Dinner. Deputy Lieutenant Frank Dunn gave a brief history of the College followed by a tour of the various rooms. Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE thanked the chefs and waiting staff for the wonderful meal that everyone had enjoyed and then presented Deputy Lieutenant Eric Thomson MBE with a commemorative Scroll and Quaich to mark his move to the non-active list of the Lieutenancy.
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BEM PRESENTATIONS
At a ceremony hosted by Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, in Clydebank Town Hall on Friday 28 September 2018, Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE presented 5 local residents with the British Empire Medal awarded by Her Majesty The Queen in the Birthday Honours List 2018.
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30 SEPTEMBER 2018
DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Mary & Alex Campbell from Duntocher who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding today. The couple celebrated with family & friends in the Duntocher Village Hall last night and are looking forward to receiving a celebratory greeting from Her Majesty The Queen.
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23 SEPTEMBER 2018
DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Isabella & Robert Ward from Dumbarton who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding anniversary today. The couple were visited by Deputy Lieutenant Tom Finnigan who read out a celebratory card from Her Majesty The Queen, and Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan who presented the couple with gifts from West Dunbartonshire Council. The couple have 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Isabel was the youngest of 8 children and worked in the Dumbarton Cottage Hospital as a nurse. She retired from work as an instructor with the Adult Training Centre in Bruce Street. Robert spent all of his working life in local government and was the Assistant Director of Admin and Legal at West Dunbartonshire Council based at the Headquarters in Garshake before he retired.
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20 SEPTEMBER 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost William Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council and Acting Registrar Lynne Bolton, 4 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Linda Sharon Mary Kerr from Canada
Ari Kamal Ahmed from Iraq
Rajni Hans from India
Sandra Gay Teer from Zimbabwe
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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony on 19 September 2018 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Ellen Gibson, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 9 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Parwinder Kaur from India
Rajesh Mallik Gottipati from India
Anila Patibandla from India
Chaitra Sai Gottipati from United Kingdom
Tina Susanne Muller from Germany
Angela Wood from Malta
Sunitsa Currie from Thailand
Maricar Cinco Aspiras from Philipines
Bahaa Mohammed Hasan Wadi Al-Bubseeree from Iraq
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06 SEPTEMBER 2018
The Princess Royal visited Rhu today to attend the “Blind Sailing World Championships” being run by the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club.
She was met by the Lord Lieutenant, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, who introduced her to Mr David Whitham, Commodore, RNCYC. She boarded the Commodore’s yacht, Evoline, and they sailed out into the firth to watch a couple of races. On returning to the marina at Rhu, she was introduced to all the competitors as well as officials (Umpires, Event organisers, Committee members, RYA officers, Sponsors etc) and Marina staff members (to whom she presented a Gold Anchor Award) and she also received some small Marina gifts from 11 year old Grace Oliver.
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. 03 SEPTEMBER 2018
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
West Dunbartonshire Council, in common with Local Authorities throughout the United Kingdom, raised the Red Ensign at the Council Offices, Church Street, Dumbarton on Monday 03 September 2018 at 10.00 to mark Merchant Navy Day. Merchant Navy Day is the United Kingdom's opportunity to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage, and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchany Navy. Provost William Hendrie was joined by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE, Chief Executive Joyce White OBE, Councillors and Officers, together with Lieutenant Commander George Troup BEM and Officers of the Sea Cadets from Clydebank who formed a Guard of Honour. Provost Hendrie welcomed all present and paid tribute to all those past and present who have served in the Merchant Navy. A message from HRH The Duke of Wessex was read out. The Ensign was then raised by Provost Hendrie.
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10 AUGUST 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council and Acting Registrar Lynne Bolton, 3 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Frederica Parisi born in Italy
Paul Flanagan born in Glasgow; &
Carolyn McLean born in the USA
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100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Janet Bain residing in Crosslet House Care Home in Dumbarton, who has celebrated her 100th birthday. Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson was on hand to read a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen and Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, presented her with flowers and a congratulatory card from the Council.
Janet was born in Lambhill where she went to school. On leaving school, she worked in various retail jobs before working as manager in Duntocher service station.
Janet was an active member of St David’s Church in Knightswood being president of the Church Guild and was responsible of the accounts.
She worked with the WRVS at Gartnavel Hospital as manageress of the shop. In between times Janet transferred cars from England to Scotland covering most of the country.
Janet married William and when her two girls Margaret and Janet were little they moved to Knightswood where Janet remained until moving to Dumbarton to live with daughter Margaret, grandson Barry, and his wife Elaine. Daughter Janet lives in America with her family.
Janet enjoys reading and knitting.
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ROYAL GARDEN PARTY
Over three hundred people from the Dunbartonshire Lieutenancy area were nominated by the Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Mike Gregory OBE to attend this year's Royal Graden Party hosted by Her Majesty The Queen in the grounds of Holyrood Palace. It was a lovely dry summer's day for the event this year with a bit of cloud cover that was a welcome relief at times from the heat of the sun. The gathered guests from all over Scotland were able to watch Her Majesty, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex as they walked through the grounds of the palace, stopping to speak with guests selected at random from out of those present. This year the Lord Lieutenant was on duty in his role as a Captain in the Royal Company of Archers who perform the role of Her Majesty's Bodyguard in Scotland at ceremonial events. In other years he has been on duty to assist in the selection of the guests to be presened to members of the royal family. Guests are nominated with their partners recognising the good works that they have performed in the community.
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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony on 27 June 2018 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 7 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Mr Ionut Tudoreanu
Mrs Flavia Tudoreanu
Mr Mahdi Khosrobiek
Ms Monireh Takavar
Yalda Khosrobiek
Mr Chaoxin Zhou, and
Ms Hua Guo.
At a previous ceremony on 16 May 2018 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 9 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Areej Saleh A Aldawish
Josephine Ajiehiegbe Macleod
Shalini Mehta
Chitti Krishnam Raju Thotakura
Peter Joseph Wightman
Ying Li
Magdalena Eliza Prazmowska
Erkan Oterkus
Ewa Katarzyna Dabczak-Piatkowska
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Lennox and Argyll Battalion The Boys’ Brigade
Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young was delighted to represent the Lord Lieutenant at the Annual Certificates and Awards Presentation on 6th June 2018. She inspected the Battalion and presented a range of certificates covering Gold Award, President's Award, Duke of Edinburgh Award and The Queen's Badge, some of the highest attainable by a member of the Boys’ Brigade.
All of the Company section and Junior section boys had worked extremely hard within their local community in a responsible and confident manner to achieve personal goals. They were encouraged to continue all this good work, dedication and importantly the values of the Boys’ Brigade ‘Sure and Steadfast’.
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Diamond Wedding
Congratulations are extended to Violet & George Close from Clydebank who celebrated their Diamond Wedding on the 16th June at the Golden Jubilee Hotel. Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young was delighted to join Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, to congratulate Mr and Mrs Close on this special Wedding Anniversary.
Violet and George married on 7th June 1958 in Ross Memorial Church in Dalmuir. They have had a very busy life and love to travel and they are so proud of their two sons Brian and Alan and their families who were at the celebration. Jill Young DL presented the couple with a special Diamond Wedding Anniversary card from Her Majesty The Queen and read out the personal message to Violet & George. Provost Hendrie gave an excellent speech and presented the couple with gifts from the Council.
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HMT Lancastria Memorial Service
The Annual Memorial took place on 17th June 2018 at The Golden Jubilee Foundation which hosted the event. The salute was taken by Deputy Lieutenant Commander James Leatherby RN (Rtrd) and the Lord Lieutenant was represented by Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE
Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young, also Chief Executive of The Golden Jubilee Foundation, said ‘it is an absolute privilege to host the Lancastria Association of Scotland’s Annual Remembrance event in the grounds of the Golden Jubilee National Hospital. We are also honoured to look after the official HMT Lancastria Memorial on the site; knowing people can continue to pay their respects to the individuals, families, friends and loved ones.
What is more, we are proud that our pioneering hospital was built on the grounds of an innovating Clydebank organisation – the former Beardmore and Son’s Shipbuilding Yard where HMT Lancastria was built – and this also ties us, not only to the magnificent vessel, but to the industrious history of this great community in the County of Dunbartonshire.
Before that fateful day of 17 June, 1940 off the coast of St Nazaire, France, the ship and its crew helped evacuate troops from Norway and we should take time to remember its sterling service in World War Two, as well as the thousands of brave souls who perished during Operation Ariel.
We are again humbled to welcome the Lancastria Association of Scotland to the Golden Jubilee Foundation and continue to offer our unwavering support to them in the many years ahead.’
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25 June 2018
DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Ann & Alexander Little of Linnvale in Clydebank who celebrated 60 years of marriage today. The happy couple received a visit from Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Provost Willie Hendry of West Dunbartonshire Council. Deputy Sayers read a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen and, on behalf of the Council, Provost Hendrie presented Ann with a bouquest of flowers and Alexander with a bottle of West Dunbartonshire whisky.
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BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST 2018
HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2018 recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people from across the UK and congratulations are extended to the following who live or work in Dunbartonshire:
Knights Bachelor
Knighthoods
Professor James Hough, OBE FRS FRSE
Associate Director, Institute for Gravitational Research, University of Glasgow for services to the Detection of Gravitational Waves.
Order of the British Empire
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
OBE
Professor Carol Elizabeth Tannahill
Director, Glasgow Centre for Population Health and Chief Social Policy Adviser, Scottish Government. For Services to Public Health
Member of the Order of the British Empire
MBE
Dr Alasdair Buchanan Gillies
Trustee, Scottish Showbusiness Benevolent Fund and Gaelic Language Promotion Trust. For services to Music, the Gaelic Language and charity
Medallist of the Order of the British Empire
BEM
Allan Hamilton Stewart
Founder, Team Chivas. For charitable service
Mrs Diana Clark MacIntosh
Chair, Save the Children, Helensburgh. For services to charity
Mrs Frances Kilgour McFarlane Jones
Founder and Lately Organiser, Coeliac Group Glasgow. For services to People with Coeliac Disease
Mrs Sheenah Nelson
For services to Macmillan Cancer Relief and Heart charities in West Dunbartonshire and Lomond
Kenneth McChlery
Admin Assistant, Border Force, Glasgow. For public service and to the community in Glasgow
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15 June 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Deputy Registrar Lynne Bolton and Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, a local resident was sworn in as a British Citizen. Congratulations are extended to:
Rodin Fabricio Gonzaga Espinoza from Pasaje, Ecuador
In a first for our Lieutenancy the whole Ceremony was streamed by live video to Ecuador so that Mr Espinoza's father could be 'present'.
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06 June 2018
JOYCE WHITE OBE
Our Lieutenancy Clerk, Joyce White OBE, went to Buckingham Palace today for her formal Investiture into the Most Honourable Order of the British Empire. Joyce was presented with the OBE Medal by His Royal Highness The Prince Charles.
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25 May 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson, Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Senior Registrar Lynn Houston, 3 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Mrs Bozena Czarnik-Wojtyczka from Poland, and her son & daughter, Bartosz and Gabriela
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19 May 2018
The Earl & Countess of Dumbarton
The Lieutenancy of Dunbartonshire sends warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness The Prince Harry on his wedding to Ms Meghan Markle. Buckingham Palace announced that the couple will be known as the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, Earl & Countess of Dumbarton and Baron & Baroness Kilkeel.
Prince Harry has been made the third Earl of Dumbarton - a title that has strong military connections. The title was first created in the Peerage of Scotland on 9 March 1675. The first to hold the title was George Douglas, a younger son of the first Marquess of Douglas, who was created Earl of Dumbarton in 1675. A Scottish nobleman and soldier, George was given the title by Charles II in recognition of his military service.
When James VII of Scots (James II of England) came to the throne in 1685, the earl was made military commander in Scotland, and it is thought that when the King was deposed, George accompanied him to his court in exile in France. On George's death at St German-en-Laye in France, the title passed to his son, also called George, who became the second Earl of Dumbarton.
The title became extinct when the second earl died in 1749, meaning it has not been used in more than 260 years. The title has been recreated in the Peerage of the United Kingdom by Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II as a substantive title for her grandson Prince Harry on the occasion of his wedding. It means that Prince Harry becomes the third to hold the Scottish title.
The Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE expressed his delight at the new title and looks forward to welcoming the royal couple to the County at some future date.
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Two ladies from Helensburgh were nominated by the Lord Lieutenant to attend today's wedding of His Royal Highness The Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle in St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Mrs Christine Johnston was nominated for her voluntary work with SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity in the Helensburgh and Garelochhead Division. Christine was also for many years involved with Scouting in Dunbartonshire, and is also a member of the local Military Wives Choir. Christine is taking with her as her guest Mrs Jean Riddington also from Helensburgh. Miss Veronica 'Ronnie' Bell from Helensburgh who is the Divisional Treasurer for SSAFA in Clydebank and Dumbarton also received an invitation but was unfortunately unable to attend. Ronnie is also well known for her work with young people in the Sea Cadets training them in seamanship and other sailing skills; she is also a former member of the WRNS. Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE said that he was pleased to nominate both women for their outstanding contribution to young people and to assisting serving and ex-service personnel and their families.
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23 April 2018
The Lieutenancy of Dunbartonshire sends warmest congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of a baby boy; a brother to George and Charlotte.
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21 April 2018
The Lieutenancy of Dunbartonshire sends warmest congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen who is celebrating Her 92nd birthday today. This evening She will attend a concert in Her Honour at The Royal Albert Hall.
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12 April 2018
DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Helen & Joseph McErlane of Kirkintilloch who are celebrating 60 years of marriage today. The happy couple received a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen.
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04 April 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 10 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Ms Siyi Chen from China
Mrs Dennitsa Todorova Rizova from Bulgaria
Mrs Verlaine McKay from South Africa
Mr Harwinder Singh Lidder from India
Ms Narjes Khatoon Mehdizadeh from Iran
Mr Saiful Amin from Bangladesh
Mrs Shamima Yasmin from Bangladesh
Sahil Amin from Bangladesh
Mr Selvaraj Rajendran from India
Ms Indhira Mani from India
At a previous ceremony on 21 February 2018 in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Anne O'Hagan, Provost Alan Brown, East Dunbartonshire Council, and Registrar Andrea Gourlay, 8 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Stefan Donevski from Macedonia
Robert Govaerts from Belgium
Karina Molnar from Hungary
Ana Filomena D'Silva Pinheiro from India
Alicia Blanche Pinheiro from India
Craig Michael Pinheiro from India
Carl Jessel Pinheiro from India
Cajetan Piedade Ephrem Pinheiro from India
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03 April 2018
BEM PRESENTATION - KIRKINTILLOCH
At a ceremony in Kirkintilloch today, Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE presented Ms Patsy Morrison BEM with the Medal of the Order. The Honour was conferred upon her by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year's Honours List for Services to Comedy, People with Long- Term Health Problems, and Charity. Patsy is the Founder and Managing Director of Universal Comedy established in 2004 as a means of helping others. Despite declining health Patsy continues to manage and raise all of the funds for the company with the support of a volunteer Board. The charity has supported nearly 3,000 people in Glasgow through their comedy clinics and performances.
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29th March 2018
DIAMOND WEDDING - HELENSBURGH
Congratulations are extended to Phyllis & Frank Ross of Helensburgh who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding today. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP presented the couple with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen. The happy couple and their family are marking the day with a family lunch in the Sugar Boat Restaurant, Helensburgh, ahead of a party for family and friends on Saturday evening in the Commodore Hotel.
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23rd March 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Senior Registrar Lynn Houston, 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Taher Mahmud Mohamed Saleh, and his wife Asma Ramadan A Al Treish from Libya
Also present were their three daughters Raged, Hedaya & Heba
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16th March 2018
DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Betty & Bill McLellan of Hardgate, Clydebank, who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP DL presented the couple with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen, and Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, presented Betty with a bouquet of flowers and Bill with a bottle of West Dunbartonshire whisky. The happy couple and their four children are marking the day with a family dinner.
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12th March 2018
COMMONWEALTH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE today joined with Provost Willie Hendrie, elected members and officers of West Dunbartonshire Council, in common with Councils throughout the United Kingdom, to raise the Commonwealth Flag in commemoration of Commonwealth Day. The Lord Lieutenant read a message from the Secretary General and Provost Hendrie spoke of the values of the British Commonwealth. All present then joined together to read out the Pledge to the Commonwealth.
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10th March 2018
CLYDEBANK BLITZ COMMEMORATION SERVICE
Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP DL, representing the Lord Lieutenant, today joined with the local community in Clydebank to commemorate those who lost their life on the nights of 13th & 14th March 1941 in the Clydebank Blitz. Together with local dignitaries and members of the Clydebank and Polish community he laid wreaths at the memorials in Dalnottar Cemetery and at the Polish memorial in Solidarity Plaza, Clydebank.
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23rd FEBRUARY 2018
Provost Jean Jones, North Lanarkshire Council, hosted a lunch yesterday, 22nd February 2018, to celebrate the recipients of awards in the New Year’s Honours list. At the lunch were Mrs Veronica McDonald BEM and her husband Gerry, Mrs Karen Morrison MBE with her son Philip, and Mr Balwant Singh Chada MBE.
The lunch was attended by Lady Susan Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire and Miss Gill Aitkenhead MBE DL, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire.
Also present were Mr Jim Logue, Leader of the Council and Mr Robert Steenson, Assistant Chief Executive (Infrasrtucture).
Mrs McDonald received her BEM for Services to Adults with Special Needs.
Mrs Morrison received her MBE for Services to the Children’s Hearing System.
Mr Balwant Singh Chada received his MBE for Services to Local Government and Community Cohesion.
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21st FEBRUARY 2018
Deputy Lieutenant Eric Thompson MBE RN(rtd) was recently the inspecting officer at the Dunbartonshire Battallion The Boys' Brigade Annual Review. He is pictured opposite presenting The Queen’s Badge to Colour Sergeant Ryan Mochar and Sergeant Lewis McKechnie.
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15th FEBRUARY 2018
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Senior Registrar Lynn Houston, 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Tania Jayne Guy, born in Auckland New Zealand
Marek Jan Kozak, born in Jaslo Poland
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10th FEBRUARY 2018
Congratulations are extended to Jean & Andrew Jarvis from Balloch who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today.
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30th JANUARY 2018
Congratulations are extended to Magaret & Joe McCabe from Harestanes who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today.
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26th JANUARY 2018
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2018
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Lord Lieutenant Michael Gregory OBE, Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE and Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP joined West Dunbartonshire Provost Willie Hendrie, Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan, Martin Docherty MP, Jackie Baillie MSP, Nicola Livingston, Co-President, the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council and West Dunbartonshire Councillors together with pupils of Dumbarton Academy at the Council Headquarters in Garshake Road, Dumbarton. They all heard a prayer, a poem and a reading from the life of Anne Frank to remember all those whose life was ended or affected by the Holocaust. All present congratulated the pupils for the clarity and effectiveness of their readings; they were a credit to their school.
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21 January 2018
Garfield Weston Foundation Anniversary Fund
The Lord Lieutenant would like to pass on to voluntary organisations information that has come to his attention about a Community Grant Project Opportunity from the Garfield Weston Foundation which has set up a one off £5million Pound Fund to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Foundation. The fund is to support Capital projects to provide new or improved facilities for local communities across the UK. The Fund will close for applications on 30th June 2018 but wishes to give charities plenty of notice so they have a chance to develop their plans. Grants must be spent and projects completed by 31st December 2020. The fund could potentially help voluntary groups that have been nominated for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) but is open to all UK registered charities, places of worship and state schools only. Grants range from £30,000 - £150,000 and there is a simple on-line application process. Full details of the Weston Anniversary Fund Application Guidelines can be found at https://anniversary.garfieldweston.org
In due course the Lord Lieutenant would be delighted to hear of any successful applications within Dunbartonshire.
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10 January 2018
At a ceremony today in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Allan Brown and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 6 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Mr Assen Assenov Rizov from Bulgaria
Mr Antero Corpuz Bernabe from Philippines
Mr Pablo Ramiro Murcia from Argentina
Ms Mariana Varela from Argentina
Mr Mahavir Singh Dhillon from India
Ms Anja Kuschmann from Germany
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02 January 2018
Many congratulations to Harry & Kathryn Fotheringham who celebrated their Diamond Wedding today. Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE presented the couple with a congratulatory message from Her Majesty The Queen.
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01 January 2018
New Year's Honours' List
Congratulations are extended to the following citizens of Dunbartonshire who have been Honoured by Her Majesty The Queen:
CBE
James Brown Martin - Lately Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. For services to the Scottish Public Sector -
from Kirkintilloch
Joanne Kate Swinson - For political and public service -
from Bearsden
MBE
Balwant Singh Chadha - For services to Local Government and Community Cohesion in the West of Scotland -
from Cumbernauld
Karen Vivienne Morrison - For services to the Children’s Hearings system and the community in North Lanarkshire -
from Cumbernauld
Leslie Roy - For services to Athletics in Scotland -
from Bearsden
Rosamund Blair - County Vice-President, Girlguiding Dunbartonshire, and Instructor, Riding for the Disabled -
from Milngavie
Susan Kennedy - National Co-Ordinator, General Practice Nursing in NHS Education Scotland -
from Kirkintilloch
BEM
Patricia Morrison - Founder and Managing Director, Universal Comedy. For services to Comedy, People with Long-Term Health Conditions and charity -
from Milngavie
Congratulations are also extended to our Lieutenancy Clerk, Mrs Joyce White, Chief Executive West Dunbartonshire Council, from Ayrshire, who was awarded the OBE for Services to Local Government, Further Education and the Guide Movement.
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26 December 2017
60 years ago today in 1957 Brian (Bernard) & Maryann McKeown were married in St Kessogs Church Balloch. Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson joined the happy couple to help celebrate their Diamond Wedding in Stables restaurant. They have 8 children, 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Brian worked in construction and Maryann in nursing.
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19 December 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - ARGYLL & BUTE AT HELENSBURGH
At a ceremony today in Helensburgh attended by Deputy Lieutenant Andrew Nicholson and Councillor Richard Trail, Argyll & Bute Council, 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Baljit Kaur and Izabela Zuk
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08 December 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Clydebank attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Baillie Denis Agnew, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Senior Registrar Lynn Houston, 5 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Ms Sandra Danda from Zimbabwe
Mr Juan Andre Grove from South Africa
Hadisa Khogyani from Afghanistan
Ms Jennifer Lienig from Switzerland
Ms Pritee Puran from Mauritius
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04 December 2017
HRH The Princess Royal had a busy schedule when she visited Cumbernauld on 28th November.
Her first stop was the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Citizens’ Advice Bureau as Patron of Citizen’s Advice Scotland, to help celebrate their 50th Anniversary and to present long service awards to two of the stalwarts of the bureau, Mrs Elspeth Wilson and Mr Ian Eadie. HRH then unveiled a plaque marking the official opening of their new premises on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Cumbernauld Branch. HRH then cut the 50th Anniversary cake and wished all present every success for the next 50 years
HRH then visited The Muirfield Centre, Cumbernauld, to officially open the new community hub. She met representatives from Women's Aid, The Unemployed Workers' Centre, Alpha Group, The Hope Garden and local Craft Groups before delighting the youngsters with a visit to Cumbernaud & Kilsyth Workplace Nursery. HRH ended her visit in the main hall where she met representatives from various clubs and organisations in the town before unveiling a commemorative plaque. She wished each group present a most successful year to come.
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'FIELD OF DREAMS’ CENTRE FOR SCOTLAND’S DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY
Updated - Video Link HERE
HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the new headquarters of DEAFBLIND SCOTLAND’s Field of Dreams at Kirkintilloch on Thursday 19th October 2017.
Deafblind Scotland focuses on working with adults, living in the community, who have a severe loss of both sight and hearing. They have over 800 members throughout Scotland.
Also performing for the Princess at the Field of Dreams were SINGaLOUD, a group of local people who get together to sing together without having to audition, be able to read music or have any previous singing experience. SINGaLOUD was founded by professional musician and singing leader, Bryan Marshall.
It was a very happy occasion which will be remembered by all for a very long time.
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29 November 2017
At a ceremony today in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Deputy Provost Garry Pews and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 9 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens.
Congratulations are extended to:
Ms Cheng Min from China
Mr Andrej Malkov from the Russian Federation
Mrs Dale Malkova from Lithuania
Mr Muhammad Aaqib Chaudhry from Pakistan
Mrs Sameen Aaqib from Pakistan
Ms Saveena Singh from India
Mr John Bradley Hiles from Australia
Ms Linda Chinhengo from Zimbabwe
Mr Mian Osama from Pakistan
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27 November 2017
Congratulations are extended to HRH The Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle on the announcement from Clarence House today of their engagement to marry in the Spring of 2018
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24 November 2017
The Caledonian Awards Annual Presentation was held today.
Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Morag Hart MBE JP presented Awards to pupils from Campsie View School Lenzie, and Parkhill Secondary School Glasgow.
The Caledonian Award Scheme, based in Bearsden, provides an opportunity for young people & adults with learning disabilities & support needs to participate in an achievement programme which will help them reach their full potential while increasing their independence & community involvement.
The Caledonian Family of Awards are the only National Achievement Awards available to young people with severe, profound or complex learning disabilities and those with moderate learning difficulties compounded by social, emotional & behavioural difficulties.
Mrs Hart said "I congratulate all the young people who have achieved Caledonian Awards. I was very moved by the sense of delight and excitement shown by each of them on being presented with their certificates this morning, and I was very aware of the obvious pride shown by their families, carers and teachers who attended this important presentation".
3 staff from Tesco, Milngavie, came to the presentation and very kindly gave an assortment Box to each of the young people who attended.
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20 November 2017
On 20 November 1947 in Westminster Abbey the wedding took place of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and today they celebrate 70 years of marriage together; a Platinum Wedding Anniversary. It marks the longest royal marriage in history and the longest marriage of any reigning Monarch.
We send our warmest best wishes to Her Majesty and to His Royal Highness.
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14 November 2017
SCOTTISH SUBMARINE CENTRE - HELENSBURGH
On Saturday 11 November 2017 Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE officially opened the new Scottish Submarine Centre at 1 West King Street, Helensburgh. The centre has been built by a team of dedicated volunteers led by Brian Keating and houses as it's centrepiece the midget submarine HMS Stickleback which coincidentally was launched by the Lord Lieutenant's mother in 1955. In his remarks when opening the centre he explained the importance of heritage and remembrance, for both young and old, with the emphasis on the history of warship and submarine building on the Clyde and the submarine bases, initially at Rothesay, then followed by Faslane; also, the history of submarine training in the North West Approaches. All of this has been wrapped up in the significance of this staggeringly ambitious project to bring it to life digitally and to engage all ages with world beating technology. He concluded that 'it is an amazing endeavour.'
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12 November 2017
Lord Lieutenant Michael Gregory OBE and his Deputies today joined with communities throughout Dunbartonshire to remember and to pay tribute to the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in conflcts from the two World Wars until present times; and also to those who returned home with mental and physical disabilities.
For our tomorrow they gave their today.
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09 November 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Clydebank attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Provost Willie Hendrie, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Assistant Registrar Lynne Bolton, 4 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Mahvish Bano from Pakistan
Hazim Muhammed Abdulrazzaq Al-Haideri from Iraq
Marta Czajkowska from Poland
Urszula Olga Sroczynska from Poland
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07 November 2017
Annual Review of Girlguiding Dunbartonshire
The Review was held on Tuesday 7 November 2017 and HM Lord-Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE was welcomed to the Annual Review by the President of Girlguiding Dunbartonshire, Mrs Morag Hart MBE JP DL, and invited to present girls with Baden-Powell Challenge Certificates, Young Leader Qualifications, Commonwealth Awards and Chief Guide Challenge Certificates. The girls were delighted to receive these Awards from the Lord-Lieutenant and, in his speech, he praised the achievements of the girls and said how much he commended all the volunteers who give so much time to Girlguiding so that girls can enjoy activities that helps them to explore new experiences, accept challenges and rise to new responsibilities that gives them opportunities to grow into outstanding citizens of the future. He said how much he always looked forward to the Annual Review and gave his congratulations and best wishes to all members of Girlguiding Dunbartonshire for the future.
Also attending the Review was the Provost of East Dunbartonshire Councillor Alan Brown, and the Deputy Scottish Chief Commissioner Mrs Carol Morwood.
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06 November 2017
Congratulations are extended to Elizabeth 'Betty' Mearns residing in Carrickstone Care Home, Cumbernauld, who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. Deputy Lieutenant Anne Walker was on hand to deliver and read a celebratory card from Her Majesty The Queen.
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04 November 2017
Congratulations are extended to Betty and Alistair Thomson from Alexandria who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today. Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson visited them in Balquhidder House, Alexandria, where Alistair lives and read a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen. Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan of West Dunbartonshire Council also presented the couple with a card and gifts from the Council.
Alistair is originally from Mull and moved to the area aged 5. He and Betty met in 1955 when she lived in the old Balloch Railway Station
They have one daughter, Karen, and 3 grandchildren. Both enjoyed the social events at Vale of Leven Bowling club where Alistair is an Honorary Member and where they enjoyed the dancing; and were particularly good at the foxtrot and waltz.
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27 October 2017
Congratulations are extended to William 'Bill' Anderson residing in the Edinbarnet Nursing Home in Clydebank.
Bill was born in Clydebank, attending Whitecrook Primary School and then Clydebank High School. He became an apprentice engineer with Drysdales on leaving school, continuing there till the late 70’s when he joined Weirs Pumps where he stayed until his retiral.
Bill is widowed with 2 daughters Margaret from Clydebank and Catherine from Stoke. He has 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He has impaired vision and hearing but enjoys a chat about old times.
Bill celebrated with a family party at the home. A celebratory telegram from HM The Queen was read by Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson and Provost Willie Hendrie presented a card and gifts from West Dunbartonshire Council.
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Updated - Video
20 October 2017
'FIELD OF DREAMS’ CENTRE FOR SCOTLAND’S DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY
HRH The Princess Royal yesterday opened Deafblind Scotland’s Learning and Development Centre ‘Field of Dreams’ in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire.
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16 October 2017
THE NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE FOUNDATION
At a recent reception in the Imperial War Museum hosted by His Royal Highness The Prince Harry, the Chief Executive of The Golden Jubilee Foundation, Jill Young DL, was presented with the Gold Award of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme; its highest award.
Since the NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital was created in 2002 it has been committed to proactively supporting the Armed Forces. It was recognised with the Silver Supportive Employer Award in 2013 and its commitment has continued with the signing of the Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant in 2016.
For 14 years it has supported both clinical and non-clinical reservist staff, veterans, and cadets through a number of innovations:
- It has a ‘Fast track access to treatment’ policy for any members of the Armed Forces
- It is currently developing a ‘Guaranteed Interview’ policy with offer of personal support and feedback if needed
- Golden Jubilee Reserved Forces Training and Mobilisation Policy applies to all
- It has produced two videos for the Golden Jubilee YouTube channel to support Armed Forces day 25 June 2016
- It communicates extensively the value of supporting reservists through its weekly eNewsletter, intranet and staff magazines. In addition it communicates to the wider NHS and public through press releases, 2500 Twitter and 3500 Facebook followers.
- It has planned and hosted within the Golden Jubilee Foundation, Armed Forces recruitment days actively supported by 7SCOTS, 205 Field Hospital, 71 Engineers, and 225 Medics.
- It offers a healthy discount on all of its facilities within the Golden Jubilee 4* Hotel for both business and leisure.
- It regularly runs open days and work experience programmes and visits
- It is home to HMT Lancastria memorial and it hosts the annual memorial service with strong links to the Lancastria Foundation and a display of memorabilia inside the reception of the hospital.
- It had a royal opening of its Heart and Lung Centre by Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince Philip in 2008
- The Innovation Centre was opened by HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay
- The Queen’s baton relay ran through the hospital as part of the Commonwealth Games
- Its senior team completed the Reservists ‘Executive Stretch’ programme, and visited a Field Hospital in operation
Deputy Lieutenant Jill Young, Chief Executive of the Golden Jubilee Foundation said ‘We are committed to high quality care, continuous improvement and an excellent workforce and we will do this through expanding our strategic partnership with the Armed Forces. We take every opportunity to share how we do this with as many of our NHS partners and other stakeholders and businesses as possible, that the value of supporting the Armed Forces brings incredible commitment, extensive skills, team working and leadership qualities that is hard to achieve elsewhere.’
Lord Lieutenant Michael Gregory congratulated the Foundation on its continued success and warmly welcomed its commitment to the Armed Forces.
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14 October 2017
Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Chrissie Mitchell who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. Chrissie, who is resident in Crosslet House, Dumbarton, celebrated her special day with all her family and friends some of whom had travelled from down south to be with her. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP read out a congratulatory card from HM The Queen, and Provost William Hendrie presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a card from West Dunbartonshire Council.
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13 October 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, and Registrar Lynn Houston, 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Prince Kevin Junior Edwards from Guyana.
Shafaq Usman Qazi from Pakistan
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26 September 2017
QAVS 2017 PRESENTATION
At a ceremony hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council in Clydebank Town Hall last night Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, Rear Admiral Mike Gregory OBE, presented the St. Peter the Apostle School Soup Kitchen Volunteers Group with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2017. Provost William Hendrie praised the members of the Group present for their work in two homeless people's hostels in Glasgow. The Lord Lieutenant congratulated them on receiving such a prestigious Award which is the equivalent of an MBE. The Saint Peter the Apostle Soup Kitchen Volunteers Group has the aim of serving people who are homeless in the Greater Glasgow Area who use the ‘common lodging houses’ based in the euphemistically called Belgrove Hotel, and a Salvation Army Shelter close to the Barrowlands area of Glasgow. The occupants of these premises are diverse and are made up of the indigenous population together with European and Somalian migrants all of whom, for a wide variety of reasons, have found themselves homeless; most are vulnerable persons who have alcohol and drug dependencies as well as other health issues. Some of the residents are regular users who have made use of the premises for many years and some are itinerant users. This Group has grown out of a project started within the St. Peter the Apostle School in the Clydebank district of West Dunbartonshire. All students from year 1 to year 6 are involved in the project although only those in years 5 and 6 go out every second Saturday night to help with the dispensing of soup, provided by the Saint Theresa Missionaries, and of chocolate, sweets, biscuits, clothing and toiletries that have been ingathered by all of the pupils of the school. The Group started out with one teacher being the facilitator for the project but as it has grown many of the teachers now assist with the Group. However, whilst the Group is facilitated by the teachers, the drawing up of rotas and the ingathering is all arranged by the pupils themselves. There is a small committee of pupils who co-ordinate the work of the Group. It has the full support of the Head Teacher and the local Education Authority and is now regarded as one of the core Groups that is set up at the start of each year as the older pupils move on. The Group benefits with an influx of new helpers every year. This Group, based within the Lieutenancy of Dunbartonshire, started out with the aim of helping others within the adjacent city, but in so doing both the teachers and the pupils have been surprised with what they themselves have derived from being part of the Group. It has given them a social awareness of the plight of a section of society with whom they would not otherwise have come into contact.
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24 September 2017
Dunbartonshire District Scouts
The Annual General Meeting of the Dunbartonshire District Scouts was held last night in the Denny Theatre, Dumbarton. The Lieutenancy was represented by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE who presented a large number of long service awards to leaders from throughout the District. He spoke to those present of the value of volunteering and the significant role that it plays in society. However, the highlight of the evening was when Ross Docherty of the 6th Clydebank Scout Group was presented with the Chief Scout's Award for Meritorious Conduct by the Scottish Chief Commissioner Graham Haddock. Graham said that this was a rare award as he had only presented a handful of them during his time as Scottish Chief Commissioner and it is awarded for meritorious conduct of an exceptionally high standard. Ross suffers multiple health issues but despite this, since he first started in Beavers, he has always attended his sections with a smile on his face. Ross became a young leader at Cubs and is now a full adult leader in the Cub Section. Ross is a true inspiration to everyone and we congratulate him on his award.
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23 September 2017
VICTORIA CROSS PAVING STONE - UNVEILING CEREMONY - DUMBARTON
Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Michael Gregory together with Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan of West Dunbartonshire Council, grandchildren of John Brown Hamilton VC and invited guests gathered at the War Memorial in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, to unveil a Paving Stone laid in front of the War Memorial to comemorate the award of the Victoria Cross to Private (Acting Lance Corporal) John Brown Hamilton of the Highland Light Infantry 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty'
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DIAMOND WEDDING
Congratulations are extended to Isobel & James Scullion of Alexandria who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding today.
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19 September 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Dumbarton attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, and Registrar Lynn Houston, 4 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Elitsa Stoyanova from Bulgaria
Adetoun Folushade Paul-Okoh from Nigeria
Pavan Pandey from India
Nishtha Singh from India
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15 September 2017
BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL PRESENTATION
At a ceremony hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council in the Town Hall at Clydebank, Lord Lieutenant Rear Adniral Mike Gregory OBE presented 3 Dunbartonshire residents with the British Empire Medal of the Order of the British Empire which was bestowed upon them by Her Majesty The Queen in the Birthday Honours' List 2016:
Ms Mary Haggarty – Secretary, Arrochar and Tarbert Community Council. For services to the community in Arrochar, Tarbert and Ardlui. She has been involved in local youth groups and organisations since 1961. Elected Community Councillor in 1990 and subsequently Chair and through all of her hard work it has become one of the strongest Community Councils in Argyll if not Scotland. Very involved with the Clan Macfarlane worldwide. She was a Civil Servant initially with the Forestry Commission and latterly with the MOD ending 41 years of public service.
Mr Hugh Hutchinson – Captain, 1st Vale of Leven Boy’s Brigade. For services to the Boy’s Brigade and the community in the Vale of Leven. He has been involved for over 55 years and is the longest serving Company Captain in the Battalion. At the West Dunbartonshire Provost’s Civic Awards he was voted the Community Voluntary Individual Champion for 2016
Mrs Effie Walker – School Crossing patrol Warden at Colgrain Primary School. For services to Education and the Community in Helensburgh. She was the Lollipop Lady for 43 years and has seen several generations of Colgrain pupils safely across the road. Many now have children and grandchildren there and Effie takes good care of them all. She has recently had a new block of flats named WALKER COURT in her honour.
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06 September 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Kirkintilloch attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 4 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Harjinder Singh from India
Jordan Matthew Brown from New Zealand
Xiao Hong Lin from China
Claudia Celine Garcia Alvarez from Mexico
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01 September 2017
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
West Dunbartonshire Council, in common with Local Authorities throughout the United Kingdom, raised the Red Ensign at the Council Offices, Garshake Road, on Friday 01 September 2016 at 10.00 to mark Merchant Navy Day. Merchant Navy Day is the United Kingdom's opportunity to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage, and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchany Navy. Provost William Hendrie was joined by Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE, Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE, Lieutenenacy Clerk Joyce White, Lieutenancy Officer Stacy Walker, Leader of the Administration Councillor Jonathan McColl, Councillors and Officers, together with Lieutenant Commander George Troup BEM and Officers of the Sea Cadets from Clydebank who formed a Guard of Honour. Provost Hendrie welcomed all present and paid tribute to all those past and present who have served in the Merchant Navy. A message from HRH The Duke of Wessex was read out. The Ensign was then raised by Provost Hendrie.
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22 AUGUST 2017
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Jeanie Allan of Old Kilpatrick who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. Jeanie celebrated her birthday with a party in the Frank Downie Day Care Unit in Dalmuir where she was joined by her son Robert, family and friends. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP delivered a message of congratulation from Her Majesty The Queen and Provost Willie Hendrie presented her with a bouquet of flowers from West Dunbartonshire Council.
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19 AUGUST 2017
Congratulations are extended to Moira & Harvey Calderwood of Bishopbriggs who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding today.
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06 AUGUST 2017
Congratulations are extended to Mrs Agnes (Nancy) Bennett residing in Edinbarnet Nursing Home who is celebrating her 100th Birthday today. Deputy Lieutenant Patricia Steel delivered a message of congratulation from Her Majesty The Queen. Nancy celebrated her special day with a family party.
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04 AUGUST 2017
Congratulations are extended to Jean and John Kelso of Clydebank who celebrated their Diamond Wedding today with a reception in the Singer Bowling Club. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP delivered a message of congratulation from Her Majesty The Queen and Provost Willie Hendrie presented gifts from West Dunbartonshire Council.
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03 AUGUST 2017
Congratulations are extended to James & Bridie Smith of Kilsyth who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding today.
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02 AUGUST 2017
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
CMS Window Systems in East Dunbartonshire has been formally recognised for its business success at the highest level by being awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2017.
At a special event which took place at the company’s Castlecary HQ near Glasgow, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Dunbartonshire, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE presented the prestigious award to Gerald McSkimming, Operations Director of CMS Window Systems.
This was awarded to CMS Window Systems in recognition of its achievements in terms of sustainable business development, and reflected its success in ensuring that environmental, social and economic sustainable practices underpin every aspect of the business.
Lord-Lieutenant Michael Gregory OBE said: “It’s been a great pleasure to come to CMS to present the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation today, to a company that has been a tremendous innovator not just in sustainability, but very effectively in providing youth employment. What they’ve done here is seriously impressive and, therefore, they thoroughly deserve their Queen’s Award for Enterprise.”
Gerald McSkimming, Operations Director at CMS Window Systems, said: “We’re delighted to receive this Queen’s Award for Enterprise today, which I’ve accepted on behalf of the whole team in recognition of their continued hard work.
In addition to environmental considerations, CMS Window Systems has a comprehensive strategy to achieve social and economic sustainability. The Living Wage employer holds the Investors in People Gold standard and Investors in Young People accreditation and has become renowned for creating regular employment opportunities for local young people through Modern Apprenticeships. The organisation plays an active role in improving the communities in which it operates through a range of charitable donations and practical support for local initiatives.
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26 JULY 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 2 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Muqtadeer Ahmed Syed from India
Xiao Qin Chen from China who attended with her 3 children - Alvin Chi, Kevin Chi and Jing Yi Chi.
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BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST 2017
HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2017 recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people from across the UK and congratulations are extended to the following who live or work in Dunbartonshire:
Knights Bachelor
Knighthoods
Professor Vito Antonio Muscatelli, FRSE
Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Glasgow for services to Economics and Higher Education.
Order of the British Empire
Members of the Order of the British Empire
MBE
Professor Leo Martin
Chairman, St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank for services to Healthcare and Education.
(Giffnock, Renfrewshire)
NOTE - Professor Leo Martin is included because of his work in St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth McNulty
Headteacher, St Roch’s Primary and Hearing Impaired Schoolf or services to Education and the Deaf community in Glasgow.
Order of the British Empire
Medallist of the Order of the British Empire
BEM
Ms Mary Ishbel Haggarty
Secretary, Arrochar and Tarbert Community Council for services to the community in Arrochar, Tarbet and Ardlui, Argyll.
Hugh Arthur Hutchinson
Captain, 1st Vale of Leven Boys’ Brigade for services to the Boys’ Brigade and the community in Vale of Leven.
Mrs Effie Walker
School Crossing Patrol Warden, Colgrain Primary School for services to Education and the community in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
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22 JUNE 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Clydebank attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Deputy Provost Karen Conaghan and Registrar Lynn Houston , 3 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Raluca Urse, born in Constanta, Romania
Unchittha Menphuak, born in Samut Prakan, Thailand
Mary Wong, born in Calgary, Canada
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07 JUNE 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Provost Alan Brown and Registrar Christine Wilkie, 7 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Ms Katherine Shaiman from the USA;
Ms Hing Fung Tham from Malaysia;
Mrs Aamnah Waqar Cheema from Pakistan;
Mrs Patrycja Anna Bhardwaj from Poland;
Mrs Navdeep Rani Sharma from India;
Mrs Parvinder Kaur Roopra from India;
Mr Jiandong Xu from China
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01 May 2017
CARDROSS HONOURS SOLDIER
A soldier has been honoured with the laying of a Victoria Cross Paving Stone in Cardross 100 years after the action for which his gallantry was recognised.
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BEM PRESENTATION CLYDEBANK
At a ceremony today in Clydebank hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council the Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE, presented Medals of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to :
Mr George Cochrane BEM; Miss Christine Johnston BEM; Mr Derek Norval BEM; and, Mrs Ann Glenesk BEM.
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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Clydebank attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP and Assistant Registrar Karen McLaughlin, a local resident was sworn in as a British Citizen. Congratulations are extended to:
Mrs Sarita Khatri Karki
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22 April 2017
Congratulations are extended to Jack & Betty Cawley of Kirkintilloch who celebrate their Diamond Wedding today.
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12th April 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE JP, Deputy Provost Mrs Anne Jarvis and Assistant Registrar Christine Wilkie, 5 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Mr James Murray from the USA;
Ms Nidhi Sharma from India;
Mr Kimon Lemonidis from Greece;
Mrs Marie-Francoise Kerr from France; &
Mr Balbir Singh from India.
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20th March 2017
Congratulations are extended to Lucy & George Walker of Cumbernauld who celebrate their Diamond Wedding today.
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15th March 2017
Congratulations are extended to Elizabeth & James Dick of Parkhall in Clydebank who celebrated their Diamond Wedding today. Deputy Lieutenant Owen Sayers MBE presented them with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen and Provost Douglas MacAllister presented them with flowers and a bottle of whisky from West Dunbartonshire Council.
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12th March 2017
Congratulations are extended to Ms Mary McLean of Alexandria who is celebrating her 100th birthday today.
She worked in the local area all of her life starting work at 14 as a housemaid and then moved on to work at the Torpedo factory and then moved on to Westclox. She retired 40 years ago from her final job at the distillery. Her lifelong passion has been gardening. She has a family history of longevity as her mother lived till she was 104. Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson presented Mary with a congratulatory card from Her Majesty The Queen.
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11th March 2017
CLYDEBANK BLITZ COMMEMORATION SERVICE
Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Mike Gregory OBE today joined with the local community in Clydebank to commemorate those who lost their life on the nights of 13th & 14th March 1941 in the Clydebank Blitz. Together with local dignitaries and members of the Clydebank and Polish community he laid wreaths at the memorials in Dalnottar Cemetery and at the Polish memorial in Solidarity Plaza, Clydebank.
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CENTENARIANS
Many congratulations are extended to Mrs Isabella Mcleod in Hillview Nursing Home, Dalmuir, who celebrates her 100th birthday on 27th February and to Mrs Marion Wright in Bridge Court Nursing Home, Alexandria, who celebrates her 100th birthday on 28 February.
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27th JANUARY 2017
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE joined West Dunbartonshire Provost Douglas McAllister, Martin Docherty MP, Jackie Baillie MSP and Councillors Millar, Flynn, Hendrie, Agnew, Casey, Ryall, Mooney and children of St. Peter's Primary and Vale of Leven Academy at the Council Headquarters in Garshake Road, Dumbarton. They all joined in a pledge to remember all those whose life was ended or affected by Holocaust.
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18th JANUARY 2017
CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
At a ceremony today in Bearsden attended by Deputy Lieutenant Morag Hart MBE JP, Deputy Provost Mrs Anne Jarvis and Assistant Registrar Christine Wilkie, 5 local residents were sworn in as British Citizens. Congratulations are extended to:
Mr Jie Shen from China
Mr Hefny Mohamed from Egypt
Mrs Thapanee Thomson from Thailand
Siriyakorn Duangprawat from Thailand
Mrs Amara Akhtar from Pakistan.
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13th JANUARY 2017
Congratulations are extended to Mr & Mrs Bill and Isobel Snodden of Kilsyth who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 11th January 2017, and to Mr & Mrs Francis and Nessie Brady, also of Kilsyth, who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 29th December 2016. Vice Lord Lieutenant Gill Aitkenhead MBE presented both couples with a congratulatory card from HM The Queen, and gifts were presented on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council by Deputy Provost, Councillor Jean Jones, and Councillor Heather McVey all of whom are shown in the photos opposite.
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11th JANUARY 2017
Congratulations to Professor Alex & Mrs Shelia Gardner who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today at Balquhidder Care Home in Alexandria; the couple were married in Cambuslang. Alex spent some time in the RAF in the 50's and later became a professor of psychology. Shown in the picture (opposite) on the television screen above the happy couple is their Best Man, Jack, who was able to join the couple via a live feed. Also shown in the picrure is Deputy Lieutenant Lumsden Mathieson who presented them with a congratulatory card from HM The Queen.
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NEW YEAR'S HONOURS LIST 2017
7 Awards have been made to residents of Dunbartonshire - 3 MBE's and 4 BEM's. Congratulations to:
MBE's
Mrs Melanie Catherine Andrews - Director and Founder, The Scottish Baking Awards. For services to Baking and to the community in Helensburgh.
Mr Gordon Reid - For services to Wheelchair Tennis.
Ms Katie Archibald - For services to Cycling.
BEM's
Mr George Paterson Cochrane - Founder, Community Dog Management Centre. For services to Dog Management in West Dunbartonshire and Scotland.
Miss Christine Margaret Johnston - Captain, Third Kilsyth Boys' Brigade Company. For services to Young People and the community in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire.
Mr Alistair Derek Norval - Organist, St Paul's Church, Milngavie. For services to Music in Dunbartonshire.
Mrs Ann Glenesk - Volunteer, HM Prison Low Moss, Glasgow. For services to Prisoners and Community Relations
Congratulations are also extended to Bearsden born Katherine Grainger CBE who becomes a Dame (DBE) for services to sport and charity
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