JLBTV100

JLBTV100 is a programme of events commencing in September 2025 and running to May 2026 to celebrate the centenary of the invention of television by John Logie Baird. The programme aims to be as inclusive as possible with as many Helensburgh community organisations as possible (including HEART) participating in the programme of events culminating in a week long festival at the end of April 2026, to tie in with the cherry blossom on West Argyle Street, where JLB was born. The theme of the celebration is 100 years of television, invention and innovation. The programme will include a STEM programme with schools in partnership with the Royal Navy STEM team, concerts and art, theatre, projections, an exhibition, animation and film making projects and a host of other things. The Steering Group takes the view that if local organisations do what they normally do but adopt the themes mentioned above for their activities and events the overall festival programme will be successful and reach all corners of the community. We will be submitting some large funding bids and will shortly be sending out a call for costed project ideas to include in the overall bids to the Lottery Fund etc. The celebration of JLB and 100 Years of television in his home town will benefit all residents and be an attraction for visitors. We hope the legacy for our young people will be that they will go out into the world knowing that even though they come from a small town they too can change the world. We want this to be an event enjoyed by everyone in the community of all ages and abilities and it will engender community cohesion, partnership working, broad participation and pride in the town, as well as be enjoyable and helping to promote Helensburgh for the special place it is. JLB is our most famous son and on the centenary of the invention of television, an invention that changed the world, it is important that Helensburgh celebrates him, his invention and the town itself.

Who Benefits

All Helensburgh residents and visitors, particularly young people who will benefit from STEM programmes