Author: Kathie Griffiths
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Light up Oban
A call has gone out for volunteers and funds to make sure Oban puts on a dazzling lights display this Christmas
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Oban goes on parade for memorial’s centenary
Lest We Forget. Oban is hosting a series of commemorative events marking the centenary of the unveiling of the town’s war memorial
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Celebrating shellfish culture
More than 150 shellfish growers spanning the globe gathered in Oban to celebrate their culture and industry. Winners of Scotland’s best mussel, gigas oyster and native oyster competitions were announced and a cheque of more than £650 was presented to Oban lifeboat crew. Craig Archibald of Islay Oysters took first prize home for his best…
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Tesco home deliveries still at “limited capacity”
Tesco said from October 25, deliveries were available to “some areas in Oban” but did not define where
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December date for Shooglenifty
Tickets for Shooglenifty’s December 9 gig in Ardgour village go on sale at the end of this month
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Save Our School campaigners ‘greatly encouraged’
Scottish Government’s Education Minister Jenny Gilruth wants to visit Luing herself. The final say on the school’s future would lie with her.
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New minister for Netherlorn and Colonsay
Netherlorn Church of Scotland, which is linked with Colonay and Oronsay, is getting a new minister after a long wait. Trudi Newton, born and brought up in Orkney, is taking on the role. Before beginning her training for ministry, Trudi worked for various churches in Scotland as a children and families worker. Before that, she…
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Find out about ferry terminal improvements
In preparation for the arrival of MV Isle of Islay and MV Loch Indaal, work to upgrade the ferry terminals will include dredging, fendering, provision for mooring aids and shore power facilities.
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Cinders nurse will go to the ball
The Scottish Health Awards run by NHS Scotland and a national newspaper recognise those that go that extra mile to improve the health and wellbeing of others – Luing’s Fiona Cruickshanks is up for the nurse award