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South Argyll rugby boys beaten but not bowed

Colville secured both tries of the day rounding off an impressive performance from the big second row.

Athletics

Cross-country racer is best in the west

December 10, 2018

Campbeltown Grammar School pupil, Gregor Campbell turned in another powerful run to win the U15 West District Cross Country championships.

Football

Honours equal as league leaders draw in Kintyre

December 10, 2018

From at least 25 yards out, DJ unleashed a terrific shot, the keeper had no chance and the scores were levelled at 4-4.

Sport

Mach Dunes winter open was a sell-out

December 8, 2018

The prize for best Christmas apparel was won by Jamie Campbell, who not only sported a festive hat and socks but also a truly hilarious pair of trousers.

Kintyre Seasports gains national approval

December 8, 2018

‘It is a model that is worthy of replicating elsewhere and one which closely aligns with general development in community sport across Scotland.

Kintyre cheeseman in smoking rally action

December 4, 2018

A seasoned rally navigator sponsored by Mull of Kintyre Cheese has rounded off his motorsport season.

Sport

Darts results

December 4, 2018

Flighty players weekly battle.

Writer will go to any lengths in sponsored swim

December 1, 2018

During his autumn Argyll lecture tour thriller writer, Michael J Malone, aims to swim 500 lengths of pools.

Sport

Golfers’ dinner and prizegiving

November 30, 2018

During the recent meal at the Tarbert Hotel Glenralloch captain Chris Smyth assisted by Eric McDougall made the presentations.

Loch Glashan time trial

November 30, 2018

Start-time for the Lochgair event, at Loch Glashan, meeting at the dam this Sunday is 11am.

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

Highland Parish provides silver service

The two course meal, with a festive flavour, included soup and a roll followed by unlimited tea or coffee and a mince pie.

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK, December 7 2018

December 11, 2018

‘We can’t believe how lucky we are to have Westport beach, among others, just down the road.’

Down memory lane December 7 2018

December 10, 2018

Woolworths has survived in Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and in Germany there are at least 500 stores nationwide.

Carolling couple entertain shoppers

December 10, 2018

This year scaffolding for the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme works has provided shelter.

Hall fundraiser is a sell-out!

December 10, 2018

The ‘truly magical’ night was rounded off with Eddi’s number one single Perfect.

Photograph of the Week, December 14 2018

December 10, 2018

In this photograph, of the packed dance floor, at last Saturday’s Nutcracker Ball, ghost double images and spread out lights create the feeling of movement.

Christmas comes to Dunaverty

December 8, 2018

Santa’s sleigh descended on Dunaverty Hall last Saturday so the big man could say hello to all the boys and girls who had popped in to meet him.

Brian’s cancer charity campaign is anything but daft

December 7, 2018

Picture it – you are a millionaire, married and living a life of luxury in a mansion. Then you give it all away to charity.

Festive fun at Christmas market

December 7, 2018

From small independent crafters, to some of the area’s largest employers, nearly 60 stalls filled the lower hall.

Christmas lights get two thumbs up from Finlay

December 7, 2018

This year, there was no Main Street parade, with the attractions held in Burnside Square instead.

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

Columnists

MACC base’s space race

The Courier raced to publish details of the first ‘spaceport’ firm confirmed for Machrihanish on its website.

Letter: Wrong flu statistics used

December 11, 2018

I have now discovered that he was quoting Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw who had claimed that Scotland was lagging behind England in flu jabs for the over-65s.

Letter: Drop kerbs should be marked

December 10, 2018

There was not a very deep pavement and sometimes it is possible to cross if the kerb is low enough, so I tried but got my wheels stuck in a drain.

Letter: Will crossing ‘elf’ and safety be taken seriously?

December 8, 2018

Will Transport Scotland get its skates on? Maybe, but at which Christmas and will elf and safety be taken seriously?

Letter: Immunisation uptake down

December 7, 2018

Nicola Sturgeon needs to give an assurance to at-risk groups that they can access the optimum flu jab before winter really begins to bite.

Letter: Christmas threat, a positive outcome

December 7, 2018

If the town is not supported by its people the TOFS building will not be the only vacant shop premises turning our local gem into a ghost town.

Columnists

Theresa’s troubles and a wee dram

December 6, 2018

Philip May, it seems, has made a point of having a dram (of unknown magnitude) ready for his wife after she returns from a hard day at the office.

Letter: Archaic Skipness broadband

December 2, 2018

The archaic broadband must be brought up to the same standards enjoyed in cities.