http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/ Latest lifestyle news from around Dunbartonshire en-gb Lennox Herald no Latest lifestyle news from around Dunbartonshire About Dumbarton, about Dumbarton http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/balloch-family-take-on-swim-charity-challenge-114557-22619146/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/balloch-family-take-on-swim-charity-challenge-114557-22619146/ A BALLOCH mum and son are starting the new year with a marathon swimming bid for charity. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/vale-swimmers-earn-charity-cash-114557-22616914/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/vale-swimmers-earn-charity-cash-114557-22616914/ TWO super swimmers have gone to great lengths to help a cancer charity - a total of 322 lengths of the Vale swimming pool to be exact. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/2008-in-the-lennox-herald-news-headlines-114557-22616737/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/2008-in-the-lennox-herald-news-headlines-114557-22616737/ THE year began with a blast – as 70mph gales wreaked havoc throughout West Dunbartonshire causing road closures, power cuts, flooding and structural damage. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/charity-splashes-in-balloch-and-helensburgh-114557-22617018/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/charity-splashes-in-balloch-and-helensburgh-114557-22617018/ CHILLS and thrills launched the new year when two annual events saw dozens making a splash for charity in Balloch and Helensburgh. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/tv-star-john-barrowman-praises-alexandria-group-114557-22617027/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/tv-star-john-barrowman-praises-alexandria-group-114557-22617027/ TELEVISION personality John Barrowman recently congratulated an Alexandria slimming group on its huge success in 2008. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/west-dunbartonshire-union-man-heads-for-new-job-114557-22617029/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/west-dunbartonshire-union-man-heads-for-new-job-114557-22617029/ MICK Conroy has had a fight on his hands throughout his whole career. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/west-dunbartonshire-house-seekers-should-be-able-to-get-on-ladder-114557-22618151/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/west-dunbartonshire-house-seekers-should-be-able-to-get-on-ladder-114557-22618151/ FIRST-time buyers should find it easier to get into the property market in West Dunbartonshire, according to new research. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/dumbarton-s-meadow-centre-stars-raise-x00a3-9k-for-sick-kids-114557-22620184/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/dumbarton-s-meadow-centre-stars-raise-x00a3-9k-for-sick-kids-114557-22620184/ A MASSIVE fundraiser by staff at Dumbarton’s Meadow Centre has pulled in £9000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/bonhill-primary-kids-given-macdonald-brothers-concert-114557-22620187/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/bonhill-primary-kids-given-macdonald-brothers-concert-114557-22620187/ PUPILS at a Bonhill primary school enjoyed their own personal concert from Scots duo The MacDonald Brothers. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/nature-walk-at-inchcailloch-114557-22620192/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/nature-walk-at-inchcailloch-114557-22620192/ NATIONAL park rangers are organising a walk on Inchcailloch on Sunday, January 18. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/dumbarton-man-is-cancer-team-x2019-s-x2018-inspiration-x2019-114557-22621249/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/09/dumbarton-man-is-cancer-team-x2019-s-x2018-inspiration-x2019-114557-22621249/ WHEN little Gareth Barnes developed cancer his Dumbarton classmates rallied round to raise cash for the hospital which was treating him. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/dumbarton-student-praised-for-work-114557-22567416/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/dumbarton-student-praised-for-work-114557-22567416/ A DUMBARTON man has been recognised by a university for his “outstanding work” in electronic engineering. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/jamestown-primary-celebrates-145-years-114557-22567423/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/jamestown-primary-celebrates-145-years-114557-22567423/ ALMOST a century and a half of education at Jamestown Primary was marked with a special celebration evening. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/west-dunbartonshire-council-given-praise-for-traveller-links-114557-22567438/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/west-dunbartonshire-council-given-praise-for-traveller-links-114557-22567438/ AN innovative approach to working with the gypsy and traveller community in West Dunbartonshire has earned praise from a public service watchdog. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/west-dunbartonshire-people-urged-to-recycle-christmas-cards-114557-22568634/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/west-dunbartonshire-people-urged-to-recycle-christmas-cards-114557-22568634/ ALMOST 25,000 Christmas cards were recycled in West Dunbartonshire last year. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/dumbarton-schoolboy-wins-national-poetry-contest-114557-22568679/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/dumbarton-schoolboy-wins-national-poetry-contest-114557-22568679/ A TALENTED Dumbarton schoolboy recently won first prize in a national poetry competition - on his 10th birthday. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/helensburgh-royal-navy-recruit-sails-through-training-114557-22570741/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2009/01/02/helensburgh-royal-navy-recruit-sails-through-training-114557-22570741/ A ROYAL Navy recruit from Helensburgh has sailed through basic training and is now plotting a course for a life at sea. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2008/12/26/helensburgh-tree-planting-group-given-cash-boost-114557-22530700/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2008/12/26/helensburgh-tree-planting-group-given-cash-boost-114557-22530700/ A CHARITY dedicated to tree planting and preservation in Helensburgh has received a £2100 boost. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2008/12/26/tales-of-dumbarton-hotel-told-in-new-book-114557-22531535/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2008/12/26/tales-of-dumbarton-hotel-told-in-new-book-114557-22531535/ THE story of a hotel which stood in Dumbarton High Street for more than 170 years is told in a new book. http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2008/12/26/balloch-mum-wins-radio-clyde-cash-114557-22531537/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lennoxherald.co.uk/lifestyle/latest-lifestyle/2008/12/26/balloch-mum-wins-radio-clyde-cash-114557-22531537/ BALLOCH mum Avril Logan’s luck turned just in time for Christmas when she cashed in on a radio show competition.