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Disability writer sets out on cycling mission from Campbeltown

‘As a disability sports writer, I work to improve opportunities for disabled people to take part and participate in outdoor sports.’

News

Hundreds have say on future of Kintrye GP services

September 21, 2018

Community TV screens in Campbeltown are part of a new idea to help keep people in touch with health and social care information.

Campbeltown

New bin day calendars are on their way

September 21, 2018

Recycling is on the increase across the region, saving more money for council core services.

Campbeltown

Bank goes under auctioneer’s hammer

September 20, 2018

What was the biggest bid for Campbeltown’s former Royal Bank of Scotland?

Campbeltown

Active schools’ open doors event

September 20, 2018

Find out what sporting activities are on offer in Kintyre.

Campbeltown

Litter busting sky map gets more funding

September 20, 2018

Aerial maps will show just how polluted your coastline is with marine litter.

1	Kintyre link to a mega £15bn oil firm10th November
2	Picture House’s funny film festival14th November
3	Kintyre Christmas hit resounds 40 years on13th November
4	Chemical disaster pollutes onshore salmon farm17th November
5	Rescued surfer helps make shore spotless17th November

Sport

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Sport

Heidbangers’ outing

A party of Dunaverty’s Heidbangers made their annual trip to Arran to compete for the Arran Trophy

Sport

Carradale Golf Club life membership awarded to Margaret

September 14, 2018

The club would like to thank Margaret Campbell for all her hard work and support and wish her many more happy years playing off the tees at Carradale.

Football

‘Dale defeated by on-form Newshot

September 14, 2018

A clash with league champions and cup holders Newshot was always going to be hard for Carradale.

Sport

Stronvaar contest raises radio station cash

September 13, 2018

A sum of £1,200 was raised in aid of Argyll FM

Other Sports

Cameron is pool champion

September 13, 2018

Cameron MacLean potted his way to victory in the Neil Ronald Memorial Pool Tournament.

Sport

Golf club lotto results

September 12, 2018

There were no winners in either golf club lottery.

Sport

Charity putting match on Sunday

September 12, 2018

All proceeds will go to the Mairi Semple Fund

Sport

Light winds for RNLI Dunaverty open

September 8, 2018

160 golfer played in the 44th Dunaverty Lifeboat Open Golf competition.

Football

Young pupils the stars in Galaxy win

September 8, 2018

Campbeltown Pupils 2005’s made a great start in their DFDL Scottish Cup campaign.

Sport

Machrihanish Golf Club results

September 7, 2018

Pans and Championship course results.

1	Tie at top of darts league3rd April
2	Kintyre runs away with the competition at athletics final3rd April
3	Minister reveals plans for lifeline Argyll trunk road3rd April
4	Pupils’ premier league survival dealt a blow10th April
5	Dumbarton draw as young Campbeltown Pupils chase title10th April

Leisure

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Leisure

Your pictures: Atmospheric Davaar

Kathie captured this atmospheric shot of Davaar on a stormy evening on her mobile phone while on her travels.

Leisure

Ukrainian pianist comes to Kintyre

September 12, 2018

Kintyre Music Club opens its concert session with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata played by Anna Fedorova.

Fundraisers

Find fine furniture at Sale of the Century

September 7, 2018

Recently the Rotary Club was given a stairlift, which had been installed in a house.

Fundraisers

Down memory lane September 7 2018

September 7, 2018

In 1925 a christian name is inscribed for the first time Bella Strang.

Leisure

Clachan Smallholders’ 10th anniversary Wild West hoedown

September 7, 2018

Even after the official event ended, revellers gathered round a campfire with guitars, strumming the night away until 4am.

Leisure

Mega samba session

September 6, 2018

No prior experience was necessary and a variety of instruments were used, including traditional cuíca and surdo drums and tamborims and agogôs.

Leisure

Campbeltown learns about the ‘Air Ace of Argyll’

September 6, 2018

Major Struthers was recognised for flying more hours than any other airship pilot during the war.

Leisure

What’s on in Campbeltown?

September 6, 2018

What to do in Campbeltown in September.

Leisure

Comedy hypnotist will work his magic again

September 5, 2018

Even the sceptics in the audience will sturggle not to believe in the magic of hypnotism.

Fundraisers

Kintyre wide Mairi Semple fund quizzes

September 5, 2018

As a thank-you to the Mairi Semple Cancer Fund, Ms Gilchrist will hold a series of quiz fundraisers,

Opinion

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Opinion

Leader: Enough is enough

A cordon has now gone up around the wall in question but the remaining section looks like it could fall at any moment.

Letters

Letter: Only one Union flag on Gigha

September 20, 2018

Is it possible that since Mr Redman’s visit, an easterly gale has blown all the other Union flags over to Islay, where there is perhaps a shortage?

Letters

Letter: Parking problem in Campbeltown?

September 20, 2018

Surely common sense should prevail and we should get their parking spaces back?

Campbeltown

Join stroke awareness campaign and get baking

September 19, 2018

Nick Nairn appeals for people to bake for charity.

Letters

Letter: Seasports works

September 14, 2018

There will be many challenges ahead, but lack of community support is not one of them.

Opinion

Leader: Dedication receives just rewards

September 14, 2018

It is just a shame Campbeltown is losing Douglas to Bridge of Allan but we wish him the best of luck for his future.

Letters

Letter: Policy on dogs in cemeteries

September 14, 2018

Please find attached a reminder for all dog owners of Argyll and Bute Council’s policy regarding all cemeteries.

Letters

Letter: Pipers, represent your school

September 13, 2018

The aim of this is to provide an opportunity for schools to showcase their other musical skills alongside those of their pipers.

Letters

Letter: Repopulation through foreign workers is positive

September 12, 2018

I do hope that the advert will attract families to Kintyre and help with the repopulation of our beautiful part of Scotland.

Letters

Letter: Whitehouse Grow and Show thanks

September 10, 2018

The unexpected generosity of a supporter and of the visitors helped the event achieve its goals.