Islay seal lovers defend themselves against critics
Fiona releasing a seal back to the wild
AN ISLAY couple well known for protecting seals have defended themselves after coming under investigation from an SSPCA inspector who has told them they can no longer keep seals on a long-term basis.
George Middleton,whose wife Fiona has looked after seals on Islay for the last 20 years and attained national fame for playing violin to the creatures,admitted the inspector’s concerns were justified but cited a number of mitigating factors.
For the full story see the Campbeltown Courier,February 10 2012 or on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital
Ali Baba gets another wish!
Clachan Calamities,Argyll, is holding its latest pantomime production this week after Ali Baba was due to be launched in January,but power cuts put an end to both rehearsals and the live shows.
The programme of performances at Clachan Village Hall,in Kintyre,start on Thursday,February 9 2012 and will run until Saturday.
For more see the Campbeltown Courier, February 10 2012 or on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital
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