Education professionals join forces for Equity Week
Campbeltown Grammar School and John Logie Baird Primary will also be taking part in a live virtual session focussed on children’s rights.
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Suffolks top Kintyre sale at £900
The sale of 120 rams and 510 breeding was organised by C & D Auction Marts of Longtown for the Kintyre Agricultural Society.
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Councillor’s plan to improve road safety in residential streets
‘This has been a long outstanding issue which is gradually getting worse, with people parking vehicles on pavements at corners which is obstructing traffic and compromising the safety of pedestrians.’
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Anti-racism motion goes before council
‘It is important to recognise that, unfortunately, racism and xenophobia do exist in our beautiful corner of the world, and to do something positive about it.’
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Resilience group launches Wellbeing Economy Project
The Wellbeing Economy Project represents a new approach to community economic development and is a strategic priority for the Scottish Government.
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Argyll and Bute Council leader stands down
‘We have achieved much over the past few years and there is so much potential for further success.’
Sport
Mixed weather for Dunaverty’s weekend competitions
High winds as players compete for September Medal but glorious sunshine for the Mixed Pairs competition.
Sport
Mixed martial arts club is back with a bang
The coaches and members of Core MMA Campbeltown gathered at the former scout hall on John Street last Friday evening for a socially distanced return to training.
Sport
Town foursome triumphs in McFadyens AM AM
Thirty-one teams took part in the McFadyens Contractors AM AM at Machrihanish Golf Club.
Leisure
BOBcast – Episode 15 – “USA Open – now closed”
This time we chart Oban golfer Bob MacIntyre’s fantastic progress through his debut at the US Open and leading onto the Scottish Open in a few weeks time.
Sport
David takes home Dunaverty’s Kiel Trophy
Dunaverty Golf Club members are wondering when they will next have a decent day for their competitions after strong winds and heavy showers battered those competing for the Kiel Trophy.
Sport
Argyll South Pony Club bounces back with rainbow ride
Argyll South Pony Club held its first post lockdown event at Machrihanish earlier this month, in glorious autumn sunshine.
Sport
Mundell Memorial Open rained off
The club would like to thank all competitors for their understanding and support.
Sport
Bowls champions crowned at close of challenging season
President David Brown, who has presided superbly over the most challenging year in the club’s history, thanked all who had taken part.
Sport
Thinking caps on for four-club competition
This is an event where club selection is crucial and most players opted for at least a driver, a putter and then anything from a pitching wedge to a five iron.
Sport
Gordon Tyre lands Wee Joe Memorial Shield
As always, the event – which raised £250 for Mid Argyll Cancer Support Group – was superbly organised by the MacFarlane family who were delighted with the turnout.
Leisure
Lockdown gives author Freddy cause for reflection
Freddy’s introductory piece is supplemented by candidly descriptive recollections – via taped conversations – of nine of his contemporaries who lived through the era.
Leisure
Photograph of the Week, September 25 2020
Hester Baker sent the Courier this photo of Davaar Island carpeted in purple heather.
Nostalgia
From Our Files, September 25 2020
A look back at the Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Nostalgia
Down Memory Lane, September 25 2020
Last week, we shared the first half of the booklet’s first chapter, titled Longrow and Town Centre, which we continue this week.
Fundraisers
5k a day hero David Brown sets sights on finish line
For every kilometre he completes, David donates 30p of his own money to the charity of his choice for that month.
Leisure
‘Amazing’ response as LiveArgyll reopens leisure facilities
LiveArgyll led the way in reopening as soon as it was given the green light.
Leisure
Happy lockdown birthday, Sienna!
Despite the rules change, Sienna is very excited about her special day.
Leisure
Valerie and David get on their bikes for charity
Valerie Nimmo and David Armour are both well on their way to achieving their individual targets.
Leisure
From Our Files, September 18 2020
A look back at the Campbeltown Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Outdoors
Photograph of the Week, September 18 2020
Marilyn took the photograph using a Nikon D7100 camera on a visit to Glencraigs Farm’s wildflower meadow.
Opinion
Leader, September 25 2020
Some sort of solution to congestion and speeding drivers is required before someone is injured.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 25 2020
Maybe in this time of what might seem like hopelessness, we need to refocus our lives and set our thoughts on that which is good, that which is honourable and that which is worth preserving.
Opinion
Leader, September 18 2020
What a pity the app’s launch coincided with another landslide closing the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 18 2020
At Pentecost, the disciples experienced a strange wind blowing through the room they were in and they felt the presence of God come upon them as never before.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 11 2020
A learned Christian scholar said that in these uncertain times, the question we should be asking is not ‘Why?’ but ‘What?’
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 4 2020
If the earliest disciples found Jesus coming to meet them in their tears, fears and doubt, perhaps we can too.