Author: Susan Windram
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The Shinty Round Up – North – Saturday December 9, 2023
Ronald Ross enters Hall of Fame
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Reds pip Greys in 7-goal practice match
Left without a competitive fixture in the lead-up to their West of Scotland Amateur Cup fourth round tie against UB United, Oban Saints arranged an in-house practice match last Saturday morning.
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Lochaber junior cross country running success at Forres
In the third North cross country running league race at Forres Lochaber youngsters again ran well to represent the area. Aaron Tresidder in the under-13 race ran strongly after a fast start round the hilly undulating course in the forest to take a third successive win in the league. This follows from his North district…
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Hugh Dan receives Centenary Award
Hugh Dan’s extended contribution to shinty, both professionally and in a voluntary capacity, has made him an authority on Scotland’s community sport and 2023 marks the end of his commentary career having decided to hang up his microphone after 40 years.
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Facal is Fearann is a first for Highland pupils in the Isle of Skye
Gaelic medium pupils attending Portree High School, Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh and Staffin Primary School took part in the project, an etymology pilot course aimed at Gaelic medium pupils in P4-7 and secondary pupils in S1-S2.
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Time for tea
It was all hands on deck on Saturday December 2 when home-baking and donated cakes were all part of the fundraising Festive Afternoon Tea at Kilmallie Community Centre. Organised by the Kilmallie Community Centre committee, the afternoon was held to help raise money to cover the centre’s operating costs. Photograph: Iain Ferguson, alba.photos
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CalMac engineer awarded highest medal of honour in maritime
Allan Dickson, Second Engineer on MV Glen Sannox, has received the Merchant Navy Medal
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Harris team triumph at Loganair National Gaelic Schools Debate 2023
The youngsters were up against James Gillespie High School, with the Harris team debating for the motion and James Gillespie High School against.
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Pavement parking ban
From Monday, December 11, local authorities can begin enforcing the law. This means drivers could be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.