Volunteers ‘totally disheartened’ to find new plant missing
‘If the gardener who stole the plant, or anyone else who would like to keep this whole area tidy, would like to join us, we would be happy to see you on Wednesdays at 9.30am’
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West Backs Farm’s Holstein herd judged Kintyre’s best
Willie Ralston had the difficult job of judging this year’s competition
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Midwifery matters at Campbeltown Hospital
‘It’s been really good to put the practical skills we’re learning on our course into practice while learning more about healthcare in Argyll and Bute.’
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Pupils turn rags to riches for Ukraine appeal
‘This money will be a tremendous help and will be put towards the cost of fuel for sending out another lorry of humanitarian aid’
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Caledonian Marts sale report
Caledonian Marts Ltd had forward 267 store cattle at its fortnightly sale on Monday.
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Seniors offered free jubilee afternoon tea
‘As this is open to all senior citizens in Campbeltown, we expect that there will be a big demand, so get your tickets as soon as possible’
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Argyll and Bute Trust: supporting the present, sustaining the future
‘This grant of £1,500 is the largest donation the trust has ever made in its normal proceedings’
Sport
Ladies battle weather in Macmillan golf competition
Sixteen ladies took to the course to brave the elements and compete in Dunaverty Golf Club’s Macmillan Ladies’ Open Competition
Sport
Golf club pays tribute to former record-holder
‘Iain did a massive amount for the club over a long period of time, both on and off the course’
Sport
Kintyre players head to Mull for third rugby festival
Almost 100 children from across Argyll, including Kintyre, enjoyed the ferry ride and double decker bus journey to the venue almost as much as the rugby
Sport
Three goals and three points for travelling Pupils U17s
‘This was an excellent win for the Pupils, especially away from home, and every player can be very proud of their performance’
Sport
Young rugby stars travel overseas for Dalriada number three
Over 100 youngsters travelled to Mull for the third Dalriada tournament of the season.
Sport
Heidbangers head overseas to Shiskine
Dunaverty Golf Club’s Heidbangers met with members of Shiskine Golf Club to play for the inaugural Kilbrannan Shield.
Sport
Triples battle it out for Edith McFadyen trophy
Eight teams in two groups took to Argyll Bowling Club’s green at midday last Sunday to compete for the Edith McFadyen Triples title
Sport
Sun shines for Stronvaar’s Leishman Memorial contest
Campbeltown Bowling Club welcomed players from neighbouring Argyll Bowling Club, and some from further afield, to Stronvaar for the Bob Leishman Memorial Rinks
Sport
Perfect conditions for Tarbert competitions
Tarbert Golf Club’s May Medal and the first round of the Presidents Cup took place at Glenralloch last weekend, in perfect golfing conditions.
Leisure
Songwriters festival returns with stellar line-up of talented musicians
After a two-year hiatus, the Kintyre Songwriters Festival returns in 2022 with a stellar line-up featuring some of the best Scottish and local talent.
Leisure
From Our Files, May 13 2022
A look back at the Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 70 years ago
Leisure
Photograph of the Week, May 13 2022
The seasonal shot, taken by Bob Goodman from Campbeltown, shows springtime in Bellochantuy.
Leisure
Cala coming to Campbeltown ceilidh
Up-and-coming Scottish band Cala will perform the concert set at this year’s MOKFest ceilidh night.
Leisure
Golden girls celebrate flower club’s 50th anniversary
Glenbarr Garden Centre was an apt location for Campbeltown Flower Club’s members to meet to celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary.
Leisure
Budding dancers invited to join Footnotes
‘We would love to invite budding dancers who’d love to learn new skills and former members who would like to reconnect with us and rekindle their love of dance’
Leisure
Inner Wheel club rolls back into action
Campbeltown’s Inner Wheel group has resumed its monthly meetings, following a break because of the Covid pandemic.
Leisure
Lady bikers roar into town during Scotland tour
The ladies of Evolution Women’s Motorcycle Club covered just under 1,800 miles during the recent excursion.
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New Centre will Pave the Path in Construction and Engineering
A former bowling alley at MACC Business Park, Campbeltown has been transformed into a new construction and engineering centre as part of UHI Argyll.
Leisure
Scots singer of the year to perform at MOKFest
Having been brought up immersed in the deeply rooted traditions of the north east of Scotland, Ellie has a varied repertoire of folk and bothy ballads.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, May 13 2022
How many times have you been in a situation when the whole room changes when someone shares their story or a comment?
Opinion
Leader, May 13 2022
With an increase in awareness, the needs of children of differing abilities will be considered when upgrades to all Kintyre’s playparks are carried out
Opinion
Letters, May 13 2022
Mandy Robertson from The Hub thanks all those who helped with her Ukraine appeal
Opinion
Leader, May 6 2022
Eid Mubarak to all readers of the Courier who are celebrating the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of dawn-to-sunset fasting.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, May 6 2022
If we exclude Jesus from our lives, we really have no claim upon Him, expecting Him to be at our beck and call when we run into trouble.
Opinion
Leader, April 29 2022
Congratulations to George McMillan OBE and Emily Bennie, the well-deserved winners of the Rotary Club of Campbeltown’s Citizen of the Year and Young Musician of the Year Awards.
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Leader, April 22 2022
Let’s hope this is the fresh start we all need to move forwards, towards a life living with Covid, rather than curtailed by it.