A sail down memory lane for shipyard family
Material gathered in the course of the project now form the online archive which remains open for people from Campbeltown and beyond to share memories and information about the shipyard.
News
News
Overspend up for discussion ahead of budget meeting
Half a million pounds in redundancy packages along with an £172,000 bill for a possible VAT misdeclaration make up a chunk of the projected £2.5 million overspend.
News
Police Files – 21/02/2020
If any member of the public has information in relation to any
incident, they can contact their local Police Station on telephone number 101, or
anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
News
Consultation on dementia services set for March
Health managers have stated internal consultation has been carried out on the plans, but this is disputed by front-line nursing and medical staff at Mid Argyll hospital
News
Residents have their say on council finances
More than 2,300 comments were given by the residents who responded, including community councils, school parent councils and youth forums.
Campbeltown
Lost in transmission – TVs may need to be retuned
By retuning on Wednesday March 4, viewers will be able to continue watching some channels which have had to be relocated owing to the future development of new mobile broadband services.
News
Parents urged to apply for School Age Payment
Families are being encouraged to apply for the School Age Payment before the end of February.
Sport
Dee steps out her comfort zone to March for Doddie
A diverse group of 26 marchers will take on the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco to help the My Name5 Doddie Foundation get a step closer to finding a cure for MND
Sport
BOBcast Episode 8 – “Putting Along Nicely”
Season 2 Episode 8 – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre This week -The longest putt, Bob’s progress and the Fightmaster Cup
Sport
BOBcast Episode 7 – “A Very Long Drive”
Season 2 Episode 7 – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre with Jacob Rawley for more golfing chat. This week -The longest drive, wrist injuries, electric golf buggies and another link golf link with NASA
Sport
BOBcast Episode 6 – “A New Driver”
Season 6 Finale – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre for more golfing chat. This week – Christmas Presents, Bob’s progress in his first tournament of the year and NASA …..
Sport
Liam seals place in Scotland world cup squad
‘It’ll be crazy going from Christmastime in the west of Scotland to the Middle East for training in the space of five days but it’s all really exciting.’
Sport
Too much turkey? Go for a slog in the sand
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Kintyre’s ultimate feel-good cure for eating too much and hangovers.
Sport
A New Year lotto win would be grand!
With so many draws without a winner the prize money has really mounted up and will be a great win for someone.
Football
U13s splash out of West Regional Cup
‘We could not continue in the conditions and really do not regret our decision.’
Sport
BOBcast Episode 4
The latest episode of the BOBcast – In the doom and gloom of brexit news and election fever there is some good news in Bob’s golfing world to cheer us all
Leisure
Search is on for top women in tourism
Entries are now open for this year’s Women in Hospitality, Tourism and Food and Drink Awards, organised by Business Women Scotland.
Nostalgia
FROM OUR FILES, January 3 2020
It was the first Christmas for triplets Skye, Charl and Islay, and proud parents David and Lolita.
Leisure
Solicitors support Australian bush fire efforts
The SBS team is keen to hear from any organisations or individual who would like to get involved in making this event the success it deserves to be.
Leisure
DOWN MEMORY LANE, January 3 2020
If you can lay claim to any of these photos, please pop into the Courier office.
Leisure
From carol singing to Christmas parties, the festivities continue
From fun and games at maternity and tiny tots parties, to music, family and snacks at Kintyre Care Home’s celebration, it looks like fun was had by people of all ages at every event.
Music
Celebrate André Rieu’s 70th at cinema
This unique commemorative celebration is set to take viewers on an unbelievable journey around the world to André Rieu’s most amazing concert locations.
Leisure
Complete Christmas carol
In the Courier’s excitement to share with the world Campbeltown’s very own Christmas carol for today, we accidentally omitted the final two lines!
Leisure
Vote for a lovely festive lunch!
The Campbeltown Community Bureau Christmas lunch clashed with the General Election but that didn’t stop anyone from voting.
Leisure
Charitable crafters support community carers
‘The dedication, devotion and care from the team helped her so much, so we wanted to give something back to say thank you.’
Opinion
LEADER, February 7 2020
And, emotional attachments aside, is it time for a new 21st century primary school in Campbeltown?
Opinion
LEADER, January 31 2020
Kintyre 66 could really help promote the area to Brits wanting to go on ‘staycation’ as well as foreign holidaymakers looking for the best Scotland has to offer.
Opinion
LEADER, January 17 2020
Campbeltown always rallies when it comes to such worthwhile causes and every penny counts so please donate whatever you can.
Opinion
PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK, January 3 2020
‘I still get great comfort from coming back to Machrihanish and particularly the Gauldrons where we spent many happy hours.’
Opinion
Letter: Government needs training
It would be good if generous, highly knowledgeable specialists, trainers, and coaches offer their services at no cost.
Opinion
Letter: Funding boost for coastline communities
With Argyll and Bute having more than 2,500 miles of coastline this funding award is much needed and long overdue.
Letters
Letter: Jura’s growing tourism economy
There is a strong need to continue to promote Jura’s growing tourism economy and do all that is possible to encourage the local population growth including making sure there is more social housing available on the island.
Columnists
Leader, November 15, 2019
Even after 100 years, the tragedy of those great wars is still felt so strongly in small communities.
Letters
Letter: Response to Mr Williams
I wish the Scottish Government would do a U-turn and give councils a fair deal.