Big Bike Fest

People of all ages and abilities are gearing up for an out-of-this world celebration of cycling in Bearsden and Milngavie.
From pedal-powered cinemas and extra-terrestrials to African adventures and local history rides, there's something for everyone at The Big Bike Fest.
There will be a host of spoke-tacular events from 28 May to 5 June, culminating in The Big Bike Fest Gala near Allander Leisure Centre.
The free family gala includes an exciting stunt show, ‘funny’ bikes, cycle lessons, a skills track, bouncy castles and more. 
Other events during The Big Bike Fest include:
·         An Evening with Mark Beaumont: Africa Solo (1 June at Milngavie Town Hall) - join the celebrated cyclist as he recounts riding the entire length of Africa. Free, but book tickets now to avoid disappointment.
·         Family Night Ride and Cycle Cinema (3 June - meet at Bearsden Primary) - help power the cycle cinema and enjoy a screening of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
·         Belles on Bikes: Ladies Night Ride (31 May)
·         Midweek Meander for people over the age of 60 (31 May) - taking in local cycle routes and areas of interest
·         Sunday Cycle Skool (29 May at the Allander) - calling all mums, dads and mini-cyclists - come along and spend the morning learning to cycle, topped off with a group ride in the afternoon with Sustrans Sunday Cycling Skool. Free, but booking essential.
·         Bike Breakfast with Dr Bike (1 June) 
·         Mr Chipping’s History Ride (4 June) - join the Victorian headmaster for an historic tour of Bearsden by bicycle
·         And much, much more - visit www.thebigbikefest.org.uk for the full list and to book.
The Big Bike Fest is being delivered by The Bike Station Glasgow - supported by the Council and Sustrans.
For more information, visit www.thebigbikefest.org.uk , www.facebook.com/thebigbikefest and follow @BigBikeFest on Twitter.

Charity night

Maureen MacKay, a local resident, is organising a charity night in aid of St Margaret's Hospice, Clydebank. It will be held on 1st June 2013 in St Andrews RC Church Hall, Bearsden.

The evening will take the form of a quiz starting at 8 p.m. followed by a well known local band "The Turn" which is made up of some local members of Mains Estate. The Turn will perform from 9.30 till 11.30 p.m. There will be a light supper and a bar selling red and white wine, bottled beer and soft drinks.

Tickets are on sale now and cost £15.00. If you would like some you can obtain them by calling Maureen on 0141 956 3944. This promises to be a most enjoyable evening for a good cause.