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A smashing £15 million boost for rural tennis

Judy Murray said that facilities are one thing, but we must build a nationwide workforce of tennis coaches.

Darts man’s triple 180 lands league singles

March 17, 2019

There were some great darts especially in the semi-finals and the final.

Indoor carpet bowls ends at Stronvaar

March 15, 2019

Amidst all the prize bingo and quiz sessions at Campbeltown Bowling Club Stronvaar members have fitted in a winter of carpet bowling.

Dunaverty lotto

March 15, 2019

Tickets, for Sunday’s draw, are available from committee members, the club steward, Muneroy Tearoom and the Burnside bar.

Machrihanish Golf Club members approve plans

March 15, 2019

Members of one of the world’s most historic golf clubs voted heavily in favour of a clubhouse design by Glasgow firm G1 architects.

Athletics

Runners worldwide train for MOKRUN 2019

March 15, 2019

MOK runner Holly Hardie, a dairy farmer from Lansing, New York, shows that it’s important to put in the training, even in the snow.

Football

‘Dale see signs of recovery in tough conditions

March 12, 2019

The McFadyens Transport sponsored ‘Dale finally equalised in the 37 minute,

Argyll Bowling Club’s indoor open pairs winners

March 11, 2019

A hard fought game in the finals of Argyll Bowling Club’s indoor open pairs required an extra end to decide the winners.

Athletics

Kirstie Renton is Kintyre’s answer to Laura Muir

March 8, 2019

Kirstie won four of the six events in the under 11 girls’ section and impressed spectators in both running events.

Athletics

Top Kintyre athletes race to Argyll athletics final

March 8, 2019

Kintyre’s top indoor athletes will compete against youngsters from across Argyll at the final of the Sport Hall Athletics.

1	The Italian superstar from the corner caff16th October
2	‘Thrilling’ tie at Machrihanish golf championships23rd June
3	Dentist denied a brace as paramedic lifts tennis league1st November
4	Footballers’ historic win as MOK Run 10K record falls1st June
5	Dumbarton draw as young Campbeltown Pupils chase title10th April

Leisure

All Leisure

Fundraisers

Salvation Army fundraiser

The usual attractions greeted visitors who braved the wind and rain.

Fundraisers

Quizzy Rascals are drama quiz champions

March 22, 2019

After an evening of quizzing hosted by the inimitable Helen Gilchrist, £315 was raised.

Bellochantuy sand supports stones

March 17, 2019

David Pearson from Slockavullin, Kilmartin was walking on the beach recently when he spotted rocks left high and dry

Photograph of the week, March 15 2019

March 17, 2019

Margaret Richardson sent in this photograph from her iPhone 6s of the Zea Servant finally loading a wind tower section last Thursday.

Folk duo’s love and life song feast

March 16, 2019

Their musicianship was well rehearsed and virtually flawless except when Chris’ guitar occasionally went off tune.

Down memory lane, March 15 2019

March 15, 2019

‘When he saw Down Memory Lane last week dad said he was the only P Docherty in the town at the time.’

MOK Fest 2019 set to rock the Wee Toon

March 15, 2019

There is much young home musical talent including Rhuvaal, Ceann Tir, Western Sound, the Niamh MacKaveney Trio and the Dalriada Connections Band.

Weed warriors campaign to ‘Bring Back the Boat’

March 13, 2019

Anyone interested should come to our inaugural meeting next Thursday at 7pm in the Red Cross Hall.

Over-60s walk miles together for mental health

March 13, 2019

Machrihanish Bay is Britain’s second best beach

March 12, 2019

‘The aim of our awards is to celebrate the best of the British countryside and shine a light on lesser known places, projects and people who are doing great work.’

1	Town hall’s ghostly ghouls graveyard shift30th October
2	Songs of youth at senior citizens’ dance1st November
3	Campbeltown’s Christmas market merriment1st December
4	Comic Campbeltown custard pie-fighters wanted1st November
5	‘Where do we belong?’24th July

Opinion

All Opinion

Thought For The Week, March 22, 2019

Why pay a lot of money for a top class lens, and then put a cheap filter on it?

Letter: Lanzarote meeting result

March 22, 2019

Letters’ page tale of Lanzarote meeting yields a dividend.

Letter: My brother Duncan McGeachy

March 22, 2019

What is happening to the old who have no family to look after them?

CalMac’s Lochranza bonanza

March 22, 2019

A year round Cloanaig to Lochranza service may reinvigorate trade between one of Arran’s iconic villages, Skipness, Tarbert, Kintyre and Islay.

Letter: Arran ferry service plea

March 18, 2019

The association firmly believes in the potential strategic benefits of a winter ferry from Lochranza to Cloanaig.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK, March 15 2019

March 17, 2019

For centuries, Christians have chosen to deny themselves things they enjoy on their journey during Lent.

Letter: Live Argyll price increase

March 16, 2019

I feel a 37 per cent increase in pensioners’ swimming concessions is really excessive in the present climate.

Letter: Budget winners and losers

March 15, 2019

‘There is a focus on more fines but less time for fly tipping and dog fouling and a cut to music tuition in schools.’

Letter: Dog mess despoils Quarry Green

March 15, 2019

‘Does Argyll and Bute Council not provide dog poo bags?’