Dumbarton’s Carlton Bingo Hall has closed its doors for the final time.
The decision to axe the College Way venue, which opened in 1994 and was previously a cinema, will see seven jobs lost.
Mike Watret, operations director for Carlton Clubs, called for more to be done to support struggling businesses in the industry.
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He said: “It’s a very sad day for employees, customers and the company.
“The club has been present in the town for decades and as a cinema before bingo was added.
“I am sure many readers will have fond memories going back in time.
“We had seven colleagues impacted by the closure and we are doing what we can to support them.
“Our options were limited, given bingo in Scotland remains closed, which has been the case for almost 140 days days and counting.
“We really do need help and support from the Scottish Government to come out the other side.
“The bingo industry has been hard-hit like others in the wider economy.”
Mike’s calls for more support were echoed by Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie.
She said: “I was saddened to hear that the Carlton Bingo Hall in Dumbarton is to close.
“Local businesses provide much-needed employment and every effort must be made to support and protect them during this time of great uncertainty.”
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