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School pupils’ theatre treat

The troupe brings a different audience-interactive show to Dalintober each visit.

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Pupil council promotes an apple a day

November 19, 2018

In a bid to push forward their agenda, members have started a fruit tuck shop on Fridays.

Campbeltown

School support staff’s skills will aid Vietnam

November 19, 2018

Amy McCallum said: ‘My only worry is I am not a very good flyer and the trip is 16 hours long haul with a very short stop-over in Dubai.’

News

Gift bags boost P2 and P3 children’s reading

November 18, 2018

74 per cent of teachers said pupils were more enthusiastic about books since receiving the bags.

Kintyre

Argyll army cadets European battlefields’ tour

November 18, 2018

The Last Post Ceremony, at the Menin Gate in Ypres, is held every evening since 1928, at exactly 8pm.

Kintyre

Kilkivan cairn commemorates sons of Kintyre

November 18, 2018

The three brother’s WW1 war medals were repatriated to Scotland for the ceremony by their niece Alma, who travelled from The Netherlands.

1	Campbeltown’s blood red memorial to war sacrifice9th November
2	Soldier silhouettes honour the Great War’s fallen2nd November
3	The Italian superstar from the corner caff16th October
4	Bar brawler fined £3,500 and tagged27th October
5	Kintyre Recyling Ltd worker profile: Jenna Campbell19th October

Sport

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Sport

Burnside’s darts’ team retains trophy

The Eagle trophy is back in it’s eyrie in the Burnside bar.

Football

Campbeltown Mini kickers hone football skills

November 17, 2018

More children are enjoying the beautiful game than ever before.

Athletics

Campbeltown runner wins prestigious 10K race

November 16, 2018

A Campbeltown athlete ran the race of his life when he beat 583 finishers to win the Jimmy Irvine 10K.

Football

Sparkling goal in a heavy Carradale defeat

November 16, 2018

Polish striker Nanek hit a thunderbolt from at least 35 yards out for Carradale’s first goal.

Football

Young 2005 Pupils battle back for a win

November 14, 2018

Trailing 2-1 early in the second half the Kintyre youngsters battled back to win the game 4-2.

Sport

Sports stars’ dedication rewarded

November 9, 2018

The service to sport award,for a notable contribution to sport across many years and many clubs, was won by John Forster.

Sport

Machrihanish Golf Club’s champions’ evening

November 9, 2018

Machrihanish Golf Club’s premier prizewinners Ann Gallacher and Greg Watson were feted at the annual prizegiving.

Other Sports

Mini-rugby Dalriada tackles Kintyre

November 4, 2018

The Meadows matches, from 11am to 1pm, included teams from p4 to p7, U14 boys and U15 girls.

Other Sports

Off-road cycle time trial given a yellow jersey

November 2, 2018

Alex Binnie said: ‘I’ll not be top of the winter league for long, but in the meantime I’m loving it.’

Football

Defensive mistakes created 12-goal romp

November 2, 2018

It was a crazy match from start to finish; the visitors taking an early lead only to be pegged back immediately by Rahma.

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

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Fundraisers

SWI’s grand coffee morning

Stalls included home baking which disappeared quickly, craftwork made to a ‘high standard.’

Leisure

From our Files, November 16 2018

November 19, 2018

The Kaiser is a fugitive at the moment when all the world is rejoicing at the utter defeat of his plot.

Fundraisers

PANDAS toddler and pre-five clothing sale

November 19, 2018

‘On Friday evening (Today) Meadows Pre-5 group has a girls night in at Campbeltown Bowling Club from 7.30pm.’

Leisure

Down Memory Lane, November 16 2018

November 18, 2018

An exchange trip with a Dutch scout troop gave Campbeltown and Carradale scouts the opportunity for a camp in Holland in July 1983.

Leisure

Glasgow Gaelic’s galactic choir performance

November 16, 2018

A highlight of the second act, was when a combined choir, of Kintyre Ensemble and the Glasgow Gaelic ladies, sang In Flanders Fields.

Leisure

Poetic thriller writer’s Aqualibrium date

November 15, 2018

Michael J Malone, author of After He Died, set in Argyll and Glasgow, speaks at the free library event next Tuesday,

Leisure

Navigate the Blood – A review by Mark Davey

November 14, 2018

‘Raw and intimate with just four cast members and a sparse set.’ Emma Macalister Hall.

Leisure

Machrihanish beach clean

November 14, 2018

Campbeltown Co-op will provide support with hot food and drinks for everyone who takes part.

Leisure

Outstanding piano trio’s Campbeltown date

November 12, 2018

One of the top piano trios in the UK, known for their energetic, passionate and exciting performances.

Fundraisers

Clare’s charity donation

November 12, 2018

Clare Mead of Raspberry Pink collected cash for Breast Cancer Care by selling bras.

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

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Letters

Letter: Heritage research with the Red Cross

Anyone can access the website at https://vad.redcross.org.uk/and potentially discover new and illuminating facets to their family history.

Columnists

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK, November 16 2018

November 18, 2018

I pondered about this and thought what a lovely concept.

Letters

Letter: Islay’s air link to capital

November 17, 2018

Loganair will be introducing a new direct air connection between Islay and Edinburgh in 2019.

Columnists

Musical treats on a poignant weekend

November 17, 2018

On Sunday morning, pipers John McGeachy and teenager Calum McKillop, roused the town, at 6am, with Battles O’er and In Flanders Fields.

Letters

Letter: Baseless A83 Rest criticism

November 15, 2018

It would be enlightening to hear of Alan Reid’s involvement with issues affecting the RABT during 14 years as an MP.

Letters

Letter: Decision making in referendums

November 12, 2018

Letters

Letter: Perfect patient transport

November 12, 2018

‘These people are doing a wonderful job, working long shifts.’

Letters

Letter: Islay’s armistice centenary

November 12, 2018

A huge thanks to all who have contributed to the memorial services on Islay and across the world.

Letters

Letter: Tenant’s anger at ACHA chief

November 11, 2018

ACHA are pulling my house down. They have let Dalintober Estate fall into disrepair which is why there are 30 vacant properties.

Columnists

Great War commemorated

November 10, 2018

War has not diminished and every decade since 1946 has seen endless death no matter how much peace is preached.