The Scottish Colourists (1st Mar – 31st May) - Clydebank Museum, Clydebank Town Hall
Clydebank Museum will be hosting one of the areas must see exhibitions of 2008, featuring the work of the Scottish Colourists. Including works by all four Colourist artists - George Leslie Hunter, Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, Samuel John Peploe and John Duncan Fergusson; from the West Dunbartonshire Fine Art Collection and from the Lillie Art Gallery, East Dunbartonshire. This is a wonderful opportunity to view a range of work by formative Scottish Artists not seen before in West Dunbartonshire. Reflecting the impact of the Colourists on today’s Scottish artists, the exhibition includes paintings by contemporary artists including John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo), Joyce Borland and Mary Batchelor.
Shining Stars Programme
The Council is committed to policies which support social inclusion and recognises disability as one of the major barriers to equality of opportunity. The Council is also committed to increase participation in physical activity by children and young people. The "Shining Stars" programme offers a range of activities designed for children with or affected by disabilities aged 4 to 15 years. A full programme of activities will be held during school holidays at Easter, summer and October.
Swimming lessons are also available throughout the year which are run by the Sports Development Unit and held in the Play Drome and Vale of Leven Swimming Pool.
For further information visit the Shining Stars page.
Free Swimming!
Once again, Leisure services are proud to offer free October holiday swimming to all children attending West Dunbartonshire Schools who have a valid Passport to Leisure card. For further information please visit the Passport to Leisure page.
If you don't have a FREE Passport to Leisure Card simply visit Meadow Centre, Play Drome or the Vale of Leven Swimming Pool for an application form. Please note: the application form must be completed by a parent or guardian.
Free swimming is available at all 3 leisure centres.
Neighbourhood Fitness Centres
Cosmopolitan Neighbourhood Fitness Centres are funded by the Scottish Executive’s Better Neighbourhood Services Fund and operated by West Dunbartonshire Council’s Leisure Services Section.
The fund enables local authorities and their community planning partners to improve access to new and enhanced services, particularly for young people and residents from most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
For more information visit the Neighbourhood Fitness Centres web page.
Free Fitness Assessments
As part of West Dunbartonshire Council's commitment to improve the health of residents, we are now providing free fitness assessments in our local leisure centres the Meadow Centre, the Play Drome and the Vale of Leven Swimming Pool. Available to all adults the assessment provides you with an indication of your current level of fitness in comparison to people of a similar age and sex, with fully qualified staff providing advice on appropriate exercise and lifestyle.
For further information please look at Fitness Assessment and Cosmopolitan Health and Fitness Club pages.
