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Darts winners donate prizes

Winner Martin Coffield, and runner up Fran Whaley, added their prize money to the proceeds which will be donated to Campbeltown Hospital’s Sunshine Room.

Ronald takes trophy in Heidbangers’ overseas trip

September 19, 2019

Willie and Malcolm both scored 23 points but Willie had the best last two to pinch this round.

Appreciation for Active Schools volunteers

September 18, 2019

An evening of appreciation was held for South Kintyre’s Active Schools volunteers at Campbeltown Sailing Club recently.

Football

Pupils Youth side scores twice in away match

September 18, 2019

This was a very respectable score line against a very good Drumchapel United side which finished third in last season’s A league.

Argyll Bowling Club takes Top Ten title

September 18, 2019

‘Well done lads, great team effort.’

Tarbert golfers compete for Islay’s MacKinnon Cup

September 18, 2019

The only success coming from the pairing of Iain MacArthur and Duncan Johnstone.

High winds and high scores at Dunaverty

September 18, 2019

It was the oldest player in the field who came up trumps.

Personal bests for Kintyre swimmers at Tollcross

September 18, 2019

‘I’m delighted with the improvements shown as these swimmers have worked very hard throughout the summer after a short two-week break.’

Athletics

Family support for record-breaking runner Garry

September 13, 2019

The Glen Scotia Mull of Kintyre Marathon winner, Garry Muir, was supported by his wife, Gemma, and their daughter, Rachel, nine, who made a special sign for her dad.

Athletics

Get ready for the Glen Scotia marathon!

August 22, 2019

‘We would welcome the local community to come out and show support like they always do for events and cheer the runners home to the finish line.’

Leisure

All Leisure

A splashing sing-song

Keeping well in Tarbert

A twisted fairy tale?

September 14, 2019

‘It is free and all are welcome, so please go and watch the film at your convenience then come join us for the next Film Club meeting.’

Campbeltown Picture House joins in with Into Film festival

September 13, 2019

It is one of the biggest, free cultural events of the year, offering more than 3,000 film screenings and speaker events covering a vast range of curriculum-linked topics.

Where have all the male singers gone?

September 12, 2019

Being part of a group is more fun with more back-up and less daunting than singing on your own.

Campbeltown’s social scene

September 12, 2019

Kicking off the entertainment, Tommy and Stewart Blue are the latest Masonic Live listing.

Alistair McDonald delights fans at Free Church

September 11, 2019

Alistair sang Sam the Skull, with audience participation in the refrain, ‘I’m a cat, I’m a cat, I’m a Glasgow cat.’

The Big Sing comes to Tarbert

September 2, 2019

‘It is always oversubscribed and held far from here, so, undaunted, we are holding our own, smaller version – hence the title!’

MOKFest’s traditional tunes prove popular

August 29, 2019

Scottish folk music, which has seen a massive resurgence in popularity in recent years, seemed to be the genre of this year’s festival.

Fun in the sun at first MOKFest

August 28, 2019

This year’s Up The Close was a particular hit, with the welcome return, after nearly a decade, of indie rockers a new hope?

Opinion

All Opinion

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK, September 13, 2019

Bibles drying in the sun must be one of the greatest symbols of faith I have witnessed.

LEADER, August 30 2019

August 30, 2019

It is not the first time jobs have been lost in Campbeltown but something usually turns up to redress the employment balance.

Letter: Support for those kidney disease patients

August 24, 2019

Did you know that there are currently 451 people in need of a kidney transplant in Scotland whose diet will be restricted due to kidney disease?

Letter: Watch out for telephone scams

August 23, 2019

This is obviously a scam – do not press one if you get a similar call.

LEADER, August 23 2019

August 23, 2019

The Courier is proud to deliver news to the community during the good times and the bad.

Letter: Temporary repair to Port Charlotte problem

August 22, 2019

I thought there may be readers in Kintyre now anxious to know the outcome of his concerns.

Letter: Independence march

August 21, 2019

I didn’t march because my aged legs don’t carry me far these days, but I’m not ashamed to be a supporter of independence.

Letter: Ladies’ lockers should be saved

August 20, 2019

The ladies’ club house is an arts and crafts masterpiece in its original untouched condition.

Letter: Call to support refugees

August 17, 2019

Would you get involved in a physical challenge if you knew it would help some of the most vulnerable people in the UK?