Destination Helensburgh

03/01/2025

It's our first What's On list for 2025! Remember that you can find our full listing at https://destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/

Friday 3 January Legends of American Country at Victoria Halls LiveArgyll 7.30pm

Sunday 5 January Record and CD Fair at Ardencaple Hotel 11am-4pm

Monday 6 January
Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society 'Anatomy of Laughter (an Unofficial Guide)', by Geoff Baker, Cove Burgh Hall doors open 7.30pm
Helensburgh Traditional Music Session 7pm at The Commodore Inn

Wednesday 8 January
Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Charity No:SC 003379 Talk 'Colin Sherwood: Bees in the garden' Victoria Halls 7pm
Peninsula Choir Rehearsals start for next concert, Cove Burgh Hall 7.30pm

Plus, here are a few upcoming events you might want to book now!

Saturday 11 January Helensburgh HEART Burns Supper
Sunday 19 January Helensburgh Music Society Concert Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre - HLCC Events
Thursday 23 January 'The Critic' screening with Stopgap Community Cinema CIC
Saturday 2h January The McCommitments at Save The Tower Arts Centre

03/01/2025

We are holding an in-person Argyll & Bute Proposed Visitor Levy Briefing for businesses in Helensburgh.

This free briefing aims to gather views on the impact, challenges, and thoughts on what support businesses need if the scheme is voted in. AITC will collect insights and views to present them to the local authority.

📍The Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre Annex, 38 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 7PG
📅Wednesday 5th February 2025
⌚6:30pm-7:30pm
🎟️ FREE

Book your place now 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/argyll-bute-proposed-visitor-levy-briefing-for-businesses-helensburgh-tickets-1111614792769?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/01/2025

What a way to welcome the New Year! Northern Lights above Helensburgh, taken c. 5.50pm on 1 January 2025 from Helensburgh Pier - you can clearly see the pink colours without a camera!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from everyone at Destination Helensburgh!

30/12/2024

What's on for ?

Please check with organisers – for nearly all of these you will need to book in advance!

Hogmanay Hoolie with 4 course dinner at Rosslea Hall Hotel
Hogmanay Dinner and DJ at Riva Helensburgh
Hogmanay Dinner and DJ at Sugar Boat
Hogmanay Dinner and live music at Riverhill Courtyard
The Grande Soiree Canapes, Cocktails and DJ at La Jupe
Party at Peckhams of Helensburgh
Helensburgh & District Highland Association Hogmanay Dance at Geilston Hall Cardross, BYOB
Ceilidh with Reely Jiggered at The Cardross Inn
Ceilidh at 3 Villages Hall, Arrochar
Party at Rhu Inn
Party at The Creggans Pub & Grub
Party at The Anchor Inn
Party at Rosneath Castle Park
Live music at Village Inn Arrochar
Drinks and Dancing at Ardencaple Hotel
Cove Burgh Hall – SOLD OUT!

29/12/2024

Some great live music this afternoon at Save The Tower Arts Centre

Today is the day!

Not got plans? Well come on down to the Tower this rainy afternoon for GREAT VALUE multi-generation entertainment!

The fabulous James McCracken will be performing at The Tower TODAY at 2pm. James will be belting out your favourite classics as well as songs made famous by artists such as Michael Bublé & Neil Diamond. He is a huge supporter of Save the Tower and is not taking a fee for this performance, so please come and show your support. The bar will be open and tea/coffee & cake will be available. We’ll see you there. 🍿

Our community has bought almost 100 tickets, THANK YOU!

Remember all proceeds go to the Save The Tower fund. By attending you are both guaranteed a fabulous time AND are moving us a few £'s closer to Saving The Tower.

Grab your tickets here or turn-up at the door. Fingers crossed we can fill Screen 1!!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/james-mccracken-live-on-stage-tickets-1099999651569?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Save The Tower!

28/12/2024

Got plans for Hogmanay? How about the Hogmanay Hoolie at Rosslea Hall Hotel 🎉

🎄✨ Thinking about what to do after Christmas?
Bring in 2025 in style with our Hogmanay Hoolie at Rosslea Hall Hotel! 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable night of:
🎶 Live music
🥂 Delicious food & drinks
💃 Dancing into the wee hours

📅 31st December 2024
📍 Rosslea Hall Hotel

Gather your friends and family for a celebration like no other—let’s toast to the New Year together! 🥳

🎟️ Book your tickets now before they’re gone!
📧 [email protected]
📞 01436 439955

Helensburgh Advertiser Destination Helensburgh Helensburgh and lomond community group

27/12/2024

Only a few spaces left for the RNLI Helensburgh New Year Dook!

Kick off the New Year with a Dook at Rhu Marina in aid of Helensburgh RNLI.

24/12/2024

Best wishes for the Festive Season from everyone at Destination Helensburgh!

20/12/2024

We have gathered together a list of local Church services for Christmas week
Bethesda Christian Fellowship
Helensburgh Parish Church
Rhu & Shandon Parish Church
St Joseph's Helensburgh
St Michael & All Angels Church - Helensburgh
The Lochside Churches
Cardross Parish Church
Arrochar Parish Church
Plus Luss Parish Church 24 December 11.15pm
Helensburgh Baptist Church 24 December 6.30pm Christingle - Jesus, Saviour of the World, 11.15pm Candlelight Carol Service
25 December 10.30-11am Christmas Text

20/12/2024

We are loving these new umbrellas in our shop! We have lots of other great present ideas too, come in and see us at 28 Sinclair Street, opposite Tesco.

Just arrived! These fabulous quality bespoke umbrellas from The Sugar Shed UK - the canopy is made from UV protective material for use come rain or shine, and the whole thing opens and closes with the touch of a button.

19/12/2024

Here's what's on over the next few days...

Friday 20 December
Mrs Claus at The Hill House NTS various times until Sunday, please book!
Christmas Quiz at Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7.45pm

Saturday 21 December
Breakfast with Santa at The Commodore Inn 10am (book online)
Santa's Submarine at Submarine Centre 11am-4pm and on Sunday 22nd too!
Afternoon Tea with Santa at Lodge on Loch Lomond, Luss 12.30-3.30pm
Pantomime 'Pinocchio' at the 3 Villages Hall, Arrochar, 1pm
Home Alone screening with Save The Tower Arts Centre, 2pm
Santa's Saturday Supper at The Beachcomber, 4pm

Sunday 22nd December
Helensburgh Parish Church Nativity Service 11am, Come and Sing Carol Service 7.30pm
Cardross Parish Church Service of Lessons and Carols 11am
St Michael & All Angels Church - Helensburgh Service of Nine Lessons and Carols 6.30pm
Jazz at La Jupe 3pm

Monday 23rd December
Christmas Movies at Save The Tower Arts Centre - It's A Wonderful Life 1pm, Elf 4.30pm and 7.15pm

19/12/2024

A reminder that if you want to do the New Year Dook then you will need to register in advance! RNLI Helensburgh

Kick off the New Year with a Dook at Rhu Marina in aid of Helensburgh RNLI.

17/12/2024

Well done to everyone!🎄

Please do and support Helensburgh’s retailers

16/12/2024

New website and local area action plan survey from Cardross Village Community

New website and local survey Launch!!
Please visit the new community website for our village and surrounding area! Please take time to complete the survey so that your views can be counted in the local area action plan. Please share, share, share around friends and family in the local area!
Here is the link :
https://www.cardross.org/
This excellent resource for the people of Cardross will be developed further in the next weeks and months.

16/12/2024

On today at Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre - HLCC Events until 8pm - drop in and give your thoughts on improving walking and cycling in Helensburgh

On today public consultation at the Civic Centre until 8:00 pm on the bike path to Hermitage Academy. If you can’t make it use the link below to give your ideas and opinions on line.

13/12/2024

Well done to our festive Yarnbomber! Here is the listing of events for the next few days ...

Friday 13 December
Helensburgh-Dorian-Choir Concert at United Reformed Church 7.30pm
Comedy at Clydebar Helensburgh 8.30pm

Saturday 14 December
Final Helensburgh Market in the Square for 2024! 10am-3pm
Mrs Claus at The Hill House NTS - and on Sunday. Various times, book online.
Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Frree Concert at Victoria Halls, Doors open 10.40am
Breakfast with Santa at Rhu Inn 10am-12noon
Santa's Submarine at the Submarine Centre 11am-4pm and on Sunday 11am-4pm (Monday 16th to Friday 20th – 3:30 till 6pm)
Polar Express Pyjama Party at Save The Tower Arts Centre 3pm
Helensburgh Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Dance at Cardross Parish Church Hall 7.30pm
Malt Whisky Tasting with 2 course dinner and live music at The Beachcomber 7.30pm

Sunday 15 December
Santa's Grotto and Alternative Christmas Tree Festival at Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 12.30-3pm
Afternoon Tea with Santa at Lodge on Loch Lomond 12.30-3.30pm
Margaret Rose School of Dance Christmas Cracker at Victoria Halls, 1pm
Argyll Dance Company Christmas Extravaganza at Hermitage Primary School 3-5pm
Live Music at Clydebar Helensburgh with local bands Perfect Detonators, Unbuilt Cities, Brown Wellies and The Hoodlums 3-6pm

Monday 16 December
Rosneath Primary Christmas Fair 1.30-3.30pm
Helensburgh in Motion - Argyll and Bute Council consultation on potential walking and cycling improvements in the east side of Helensburgh. Drop in event at Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre - HLCC Events 2.30-8.30pm

Thursday 19 December
It's a Wonderful Life screening with community cinema CIC, Civic Centre 5.45pm
Helensburgh Community Council December Meeting at the Civic Centre 7pm

Find lots of local events in our calendar at https://destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/

11/12/2024

Christmas sale at Jean's Bothy, Helensburgh this Thursday!

We are opening our doors to the public this Thursday! Come along 4pm - 6pm. Christmas Crafts, 2025 Calendars, Christmas Cards and much more :D All welcome