Author: lesleymckerracher
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Caledonian Marts, Stirling, Thursday November 23 2023
Caledonian Marts Ltd, Stirling, Thursday November 23, Christmas Show and Sale of PRIME Cattle and OTM Cattle. Caledonian Marts Ltd sold 189 cattle comprising of 121 Prime Bullocks, heifers and young bulls and 68 OTM cattle. Show judging was in the able hands of Geoff Nutter of Bowland Foods, Preston. With more than 60 cattle…
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United Auctions, Oban, Tuesday November 21 2023
United Auctions, Oban, Tuesday November 21, sold 1571 ewes and lambs at its sale at Oban Livestock Centre. “At the final sheep sale of the season, a show of long keeping lambs met an increased demand and customers would return home happy with their day’s trading. Feeding ewes would meet a similar trade on the…
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Police files – week 48 2023
Possession of a controlled substance At 10.15pm on Saturday November 25, at the Lochawe Hotel, Lochawe, police detained a man, aged 30, under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for the purpose of a search. This revealed he was in possession of herbal cannabis. The man was charged with the offence and a recorded police…
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Glasgow Letter – week 48 2023
I think it was Benjamin Franklin who said nothing in life is certain except death, taxes and the Glasgow Skye Association Annual Gathering on the first weekend in December! Ever since I’ve been in Glasgow, and long before, the Glasgow Skye has felt like the beginning of the festive period. There is always a heated…
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At Random with Martin Laing – Thursday November 30 2023
Building for the future I am not religious in any way, yet I find the subject fascinating on a number of levels and respect the right of others to follow the religion of their choice. I suspect, though, that some people will allow their beliefs to invest their views with illogical reasoning over some issues.…
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Work of Lochaber artists on show at Holroyd Gallery
Holroyd Gallery is delighted to exhibit two Lochaber artists Morag Young and Lisa Glaze, along with other gallery artists. Morag has lived for most of her life on the remote west coast of Scotland, with her family originating in the Outer Hebrides. Morag creates preliminary sketches on location, but her paintings often come to life…
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Thought for the Week – week 48 2023
Every day the news from Gaza shows more violence, killing and war. We’ve seen the murder of civilians, the taking of hostages, the destruction of homes and hospitals. We long for peace to come. The war isn’t only affecting people in Gaza and Israel. In Britain, even here, senseless violence against Jewish and Islamic people…
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Beachd Ailein – 23 An t-Samhain 2023
Gann ceithir seachdainean gu latha na Nollaige, agus chan iongnadh liostaichean phrèasantan a bhith gan deasachadh thall ’s a-bhos! Abair atharrachadh bho àm m’ òige fhìn, ged a bhiomaid theagamh a’ miannachadh rudeigin cha robh cinnt sam bith againn dè nochdadh latha na Nollaige. B’ e fìrinn na cùise gun robh airgead gann agus dh’fheumadh…
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Shinty round-up – Saturday November 25 2023
Oban Camanachd player awards night Oban Camanachd held its 2023 player of the year awards night at the Oban Bay Hotel on Saturday November 25. More than 50 people enjoyed a two-course meal, with many more attending later as George Noble provided the music and the club acknowledged those who have made a significant contribution…
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Oban Saints back in action
Oban Saints Amateur Football Club return to action this Saturday, December 2, with a tough home league game against Campsie Minerva who are sitting in third place in the Scottish Premier AFA. The match will be held at Glencruitten with a 2pm kick-off. Referee in charge is Graeme Murphy.