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HM Naval Base Clyde’s Carousel nursery - who work closely with the military as many of the children have parents working at HMNB Clyde - made the last Friday of each month ‘Red Friday’ by wearing the colour to remember the soldiers

Photos of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in November 2009

Pupils at Rosneath Primary completed a sponsored day of dance. The enterprising children boogied their way towards raising money. At the end of the day the total came to a staggering £1,045 which went towards school funds.

Pupils at Rosneath Primary completed a sponsored day of dance. The enterprising children boogied their way towards raising money. At the end of the day the total came to a staggering £1,045 which went towards school funds.

Five photos of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in November 2009

Firemen from the Blue Watch at Helensburgh Fire Station visited the primary one classes at Colgrain Primary School to tell them how to be safe ahead of Guy Fawkes night

Firemen from the Blue Watch at Helensburgh Fire Station visited the primary one classes at Colgrain Primary School to tell them how to be safe ahead of Guy Fawkes night

Five photos of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in November 2009

Six adventurous Helensburgh girls braved the rain and cold to raise money for charity. The daring team of ‘Blazin Lassies’ hit the dirty waterlogged tunnels of the Royal Marine Endurance Course for the Royal British Legion in 2009.

Six adventurous Helensburgh girls braved the rain and cold to raise money for charity. The daring team of ‘Blazin Lassies’ hit the dirty waterlogged tunnels of the Royal Marine Endurance Course for the Royal British Legion in 2009.

Photos of events in Helensburgh and Lomond in October 2009

Helensburgh Rotary Club staged a successful concert given by Helensburgh Dorian Choir, the HMS Neptune Volunteer Band, and children from Colgrain Primary School in the United Reformed Church. The popular annual event raised £700 for charity.

Helensburgh Rotary Club staged a successful concert given by Helensburgh Dorian Choir, the HMS Neptune Volunteer Band, and children from Colgrain Primary School in the United Reformed Church. The popular annual event raised £700 for charity.

Five photos of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in October 2009

We showcased a special feature of the new Primary 1s in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009. Here is the new pupils at Rosneath Primary School who gave their best smiles for the camera.

We showcased a special feature of the new Primary 1s in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009. Here is the new pupils at Rosneath Primary School who gave their best smiles for the camera.

Nostalgic photographs that show life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

Holiday Destinations

Mike Edwards: Riviera holiday offers rare chance to reminisce

An Arrochar schoolboy was so moved by his neighbour’s battle with cancer that he became determined to raise money to fight the killer disease. Pupil Carter Grehan, 11, decided to incorporate fundraising into a project called called the Dynamic Youth

An Arrochar schoolboy was so moved by his neighbour’s battle with cancer that he became determined to raise money to fight the killer disease. Pupil Carter Grehan, 11, decided to incorporate fundraising into a project called called the Dynamic Youth

Five photographs of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

The men in uniform at Helensburgh’s Fire Station proved to be a hit at as motors rolled in for the annual car wash. More than £500 was raised by the station at the event which ran for six hours.

The men in uniform at Helensburgh’s Fire Station proved to be a hit at as motors rolled in for the annual car wash. More than £500 was raised by the station at the event which ran for six hours.

Five nostalgic photos of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

In our September 17, 2009 edition of the Helensburgh Advertiser we reported on the busy opening of a new charity shop that showed Helensburgh’s people are all heart.

In our September 17, 2009 edition of the Helensburgh Advertiser we reported on the busy opening of a new charity shop that showed Helensburgh’s people are all heart.

Five nostalgic photos of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre has been open for 50 years

Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre has been open for 50 years

Glasgow City Council

Outdoor education centre near Helensburgh celebrates half a century of history

Villagers in Arrochar and Tarbet were celebrating as they clinched the prestigious title of Scottish Village of the Year in September 2009.

Villagers in Arrochar and Tarbet were celebrating as they clinched the prestigious title of Scottish Village of the Year in September 2009.

Five nostalgic photographs that show life in Helensburgh in 2009

Undeterred by a damaged pier and pouring rain 320 folk boarded the paddle steamer Waverley at Kilcreggan for a nostalgic trip ‘doon the watter’. The group were out to kick off the 150th anniversary celebrations of schooling in Kilcreggan in 2009.

Undeterred by a damaged pier and pouring rain 320 folk boarded the paddle steamer Waverley at Kilcreggan for a nostalgic trip ‘doon the watter’. The group were out to kick off the 150th anniversary celebrations of schooling in Kilcreggan in 2009.

Here's five photos that show life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

The Advertiser takes a look through their archives to show the stories we covered in August 2009 like this one where staff at Costa swapped their pinnies for pyjamas to raise money for the Costa Foundation . The charity raises money to build schools in

The Advertiser takes a look through their archives to show the stories we covered in August 2009 like this one where staff at Costa swapped their pinnies for pyjamas to raise money for the Costa Foundation . The charity raises money to build schools in

Five photos that show a glimpse of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

The Advertiser shares the achievements and successes from the youngest to the oldest members of the Helensburgh and Lomond community in 2009

The Advertiser shares the achievements and successes from the youngest to the oldest members of the Helensburgh and Lomond community in 2009

Six photographs that show a glimpse of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

Hundreds of people turned up to hear the world premiere of the Helensburgh Heroes’ debut single in 2009 as the Advertiser delves into its archives

Hundreds of people turned up to hear the world premiere of the Helensburgh Heroes’ debut single in 2009 as the Advertiser delves into its archives

Five photos that show a glimpse of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

We take a look back on life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009 through our archive photos

We take a look back on life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009 through our archive photos

Six photos of a glimpse of life in Helensburgh and Lomond in 2009

As we take a look through our archives we reported on a top DJ making a special visit to his home town to put on a special night of fun for locals in 2009

As we take a look through our archives we reported on a top DJ making a special visit to his home town to put on a special night of fun for locals in 2009

Take a look back at six events that happened in Helensburgh in 2009

Partygoers in Helensburgh enjoyed a successful night at a disco that took them back in time

Partygoers in Helensburgh enjoyed a successful night at a disco that took them back in time

From the Archives

From the Archives: Partygoers rolled back the years for a disco with a swing in 2009

Alistair Morison saved his placement company, Aggreko manufacturing, based in Dumbarton, up to £400,000 per year by making their power generator assembly line more efficient

Alistair Morison saved his placement company, Aggreko manufacturing, based in Dumbarton, up to £400,000 per year by making their power generator assembly line more efficient

From the Archives

Looking back to when a Helensburgh student saved a business £400k in 2009

Ballgowns and kilts were the dress code were Primary 7 leavers at Hermitage Primary as they attended the ball to say a fond farewell

Ballgowns and kilts were the dress code were Primary 7 leavers at Hermitage Primary as they attended the ball to say a fond farewell

Looking back: When Helensburgh pupils dressed up for a ball in 2009

People in Garelochhead worked hard to throw a surprise party for Reverend Alastair Duncan to mark his 20th anniversary at the village's parish church in 2009.

People in Garelochhead worked hard to throw a surprise party for Reverend Alastair Duncan to mark his 20th anniversary at the village's parish church in 2009.

From the Archives

Looking back to our favourite Helensburgh photos 15 years ago this week

Six pupils from Hermitage Academy where chosen unveil the rebrand of a Helensburgh supermarket by cutting the ribbon at a special event in June 2009

Six pupils from Hermitage Academy where chosen unveil the rebrand of a Helensburgh supermarket by cutting the ribbon at a special event in June 2009

From the Archives

From the Archives: Helensburgh pupils opened new-look supermarket in 2009

Dora Ashworth celebrated her 100th birthday with her beloved family and friends

Dora Ashworth celebrated her 100th birthday with her beloved family and friends

From the Archives

When a Helensburgh pensioner celebrated her centenary milestone in 2009

Helensburgh author Suzy Johnston Syrett was involved in the mental health storyline of Stacey Slater in popular TV soap Eastenders

Helensburgh author Suzy Johnston Syrett was involved in the mental health storyline of Stacey Slater in popular TV soap Eastenders

When a Helensburgh author was behind the storyline of Eastenders in 2009

Paul Tyson planned to take part in a great cycle run from London to Geneva in our May 21, 2009 edition of the Advertiser

Paul Tyson planned to take part in a great cycle run from London to Geneva in our May 21, 2009 edition of the Advertiser

When a Helensburgh man takes on mammoth challenge for charity helping his dad in 2009

Walter Smith with June McMurdo and son James who helped organised an event to remember Helensburgh's war heroes in 2009

Walter Smith with June McMurdo and son James who helped organised an event to remember Helensburgh's war heroes in 2009

From the Archives

Looking Back: When soldier's mum held 2009 event to remember Helensburgh heroes

Young Gordon Reid was a finalist in the sportsperson of the year category, presented by Rangers manager Walter Smith, at the Helensburgh and Lomond Community Spirit Awards in 2009.

Young Gordon Reid was a finalist in the sportsperson of the year category, presented by Rangers manager Walter Smith, at the Helensburgh and Lomond Community Spirit Awards in 2009.

From the Archives

Tennis star Gordon Reid named as sports finalist in Helensburgh 2009 archives

Kirsteen Fraser is pictured with then Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon

Kirsteen Fraser is pictured with then Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon

From the Archives

From the Archives: Helensburgh woman landed SNP conference role in 2009

Natalie was recognised for helping to boost the skills of nurses in Afghanistan

Natalie was recognised for helping to boost the skills of nurses in Afghanistan

From the Archives

From the Archives: When a Faslane medic was recognised for her skills in Afghanistan

George Clark celebrated his milestone event with a birthday cake

George Clark celebrated his milestone event with a birthday cake

From the Archives

From the Archives: We look back to Kilcreggan man's 102nd birthday in 2009

Staff at Partners Hair in Helensburgh featured in the Advertiser this week in 2009 thanks to their move from West Clyde Street to East Princes Street

Staff at Partners Hair in Helensburgh featured in the Advertiser this week in 2009 thanks to their move from West Clyde Street to East Princes Street

Down memory lane: See who was in the Helensburgh headlines this week in 2009

Pupils from Cardross Primary celebrated a momentous occasion

Pupils from Cardross Primary celebrated a momentous occasion

From the Archives

From the Archives: Pupils in Cardross celebrated a special anniversary in 2009

Helensburgh Rugby Club's under-16s with their visitors from Hertford in 2009

Helensburgh Rugby Club's under-16s with their visitors from Hertford in 2009

Looking Back: Our favourite Advertiser archive photos from this week in 2009

Three pupils from Lomond School talked their way to a trophy win in 2009

Three pupils from Lomond School talked their way to a trophy win in 2009

From the Archives

Looking Back: When Lomond School pupils talked their way to a trophy in 2009

From the Archives

From the Archives: Rhu goalkeeper left stranded on way to game 15 years ago

A group of ceilidh dancers in Helensburgh raised money for an upcoming trip to Hawaii

A group of ceilidh dancers in Helensburgh raised money for an upcoming trip to Hawaii

From the Archives

When a group of ceilidh dancers from Helensburgh raised cash for 2009 trip

Two school pupils raised nearly £1k for a cancer charity

Two school pupils raised nearly £1k for a cancer charity

From the Archives

When two Helensburgh school pupils raised nearly £1k for a cancer charity in 2009

Murray Wain completed his school project on Cardross Train Station

Murray Wain completed his school project on Cardross Train Station

From the Archives

Looking back to 2009: Our favourite Advertiser photos from 15 years ago

The Rosneath dad-of-two was called for service in Iraq

The Rosneath dad-of-two was called for service in Iraq

From the Archives

When a Rosneath dad was called to year-long service in Iraq in 2004

The girls from Helensburgh put on a show-stopping dance performance

The girls from Helensburgh put on a show-stopping dance performance

From the Archives

Advertiser Archives: Helensburgh dance school's show-stopping 2009 display

People in Helensburgh were invited by the Advertiser to celebrate Burns Nights

People in Helensburgh were invited by the Advertiser to celebrate Burns Nights

From the Archives

When people in Helensburgh were invited for haggis and a wee dram

Tom McVeigh and Siobhan Monro found the Highland Cows very cute

Tom McVeigh and Siobhan Monro found the Highland Cows very cute

From the Archives

When a photographer pictured children and Highland Cows in Helensburgh

Take a tour to one of Clyde's most famous shipwrecks on 50th anniversary of sinking

Helensburgh's Winter Festival was held on December 9 and 10

Helensburgh's Winter Festival was held on December 9 and 10

PICTURES: Take a last look back at 2023 as we complete our Review of the Year

Young people from Route 81 in Garelochhead pictured at the Foxlake Adventures water park in Dunbar

Young people from Route 81 in Garelochhead pictured at the Foxlake Adventures water park in Dunbar

Part 2 of the Advertiser's pick of our favourite 2023 photos: May to August

Helensburgh Brownies, Guides and Rainbows pictured in December 2008

Helensburgh Brownies, Guides and Rainbows pictured in December 2008

Take a look back at Christmas in Helensburgh 15 years ago with these great old photos

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) Neptune Lodge No. 9704 handed over a new public access defibrillator at the Beachcomber Cafe in Kidston Park

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) Neptune Lodge No. 9704 handed over a new public access defibrillator at the Beachcomber Cafe in Kidston Park

REVIEW OF 2023: PART 1

Look back at 2023 with our favourite photos from the Advertiser

David Walker has been dressing up as Santa for the week before Christmas

David Walker has been dressing up as Santa for the week before Christmas

'Making people smile': FedEx driver dons Santa suit to spread cheer in Helensburgh

The Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group performed excerpts from their show, Oliver!, at Ardardan Nursery in December 2008

The Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group performed excerpts from their show, Oliver!, at Ardardan Nursery in December 2008

Looking Back: See who was making the Helensburgh headlines 15 years ago this week

Angels were the faces of Christmas 2007 in Helensburgh

Angels were the faces of Christmas 2007 in Helensburgh

A look back at the best festive school photos in Helensburgh from December 2007

Members of the 1st Cardross Beaver Colony pictured in the Advertiser in December 2008

Members of the 1st Cardross Beaver Colony pictured in the Advertiser in December 2008

DOWN MEMORY LANE

From the Archives: Who was making the Helensburgh headlines 15 years ago

Struan decided to raise money using Lego for charity

Struan decided to raise money using Lego for charity

Looking Back: When a Helensburgh lad gave charity a boost through Lego

Twins Rory and Colin Simpson both received awards after one of them was involved in an accident

Twins Rory and Colin Simpson both received awards after one of them was involved in an accident

Looking Back: Helensburgh twins received 2008 awards after injury trauma