Category: Mid Argyll
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Yoga fundraiser for aid in Middle East conflict
A ‘Mid Argyll Yoga Fundraiser’ is being held for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians, at Ardrishaig Public Hall on Sunday November 26, between 12.30pm and 3.30pm. The charity, explains the event’s fundraising page on www.justgiving.com, provides emergency and complex hospital care, women’s and children’s health programmes, mental health and psychological support, and support to…
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Lochgilphead remembers
The Remembrance Sunday procession was very well attended both by wreath layers, the different contingents and spectators. Among those attending were representatives from Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, Lochgilphead Community Council, armed Forces charity SSAFA, Lochgilphead Veterans, Lord Lieutenant representative Sophie MacCartan, Army Cadet Force, Argyll and bute Council, the town’s churches, 19th Argyll…
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West Lochfyneside church introduces mid-week service
A new, mid-week service is being introduced by West Lochfyneside Parish Church of Scotland. The trial day, starting on November 22, is to provide a service for people who cannot get to the usual Sunday service and will take place in Inveraray Church Hall. The Rev Dorothy Wallace explained: “Since I arrived in West Lochfyneside,…
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Argyll Beaver Centre in community ownership
Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation (HAWO) has taken over the ownership of Barrandaimh farmhouse – home of the Argyll Beaver Centre. Originally owned by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), the sale was recently completed to Mid Argyll community group. The group’s successful asset transfer request centred on the purchase of 0.52 hectares of land in…
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Remembrance in Tarbert
Tarbert paid its respects on both November 11, Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday November 12 at the cenotaph overlooking the harbour. A short service took place on Saturday at the war memorial, followed by the parade from the quay to the cenotaph, led by Loch Fyne Pipe Band, on Sunday. As well as representatives from…
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Traffic lights in place after A83 ditch washout
A roadside ditch between Cairndow and the Rest & Be Thankful viewpoint has overflowed, causing some traffic disruption in the area.
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New Lochgilphead store packed
Morrison’s opened for its first day of trading on Friday. The newly-refurbished store on Argyll Street, Lochgilphead, was packed all day as folk came to see what had happened to the former RSMcColl shop. The supermarket giant group saved McColls from administration in May last year in a £190million rescue deal. Some of the McColls…
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Police officer who relocated to Argyll shortlisted for national award
A police constable who relocated to Argyll after being injured in a car crash has been shortlisted for a national awards ceremony. PC Laura Evans devotes her time to helping elderly and vulnerable people in Argyll after moving from the central belt where she held national roles in Glasgow and Lanarkshire. The officer, who has…
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Grumpy driver’s refusal to co operate costs him dearly
The 40-year-old from Ardrishaig came to the attention of police officers on patrol when they came across him, slumped over the steering wheel of his car, fast asleep.
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Improvements for A83 near Tarbert
As there is no suitable diversion route available, there will be amnesties at 8pm, 11pm and 2am.