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‘Attending day care services can help to relieve loneliness and boredom.’

Kintyre

Healthcare partnership chief appointed

October 16, 2018

The HSCP is currently facing significant financial pressures, with a projected overspend of £4.2m.

News

Royal National Mod Photos Dunoon 2018 now available

October 16, 2018

Pictures from the Royal National Mod 2018 taking place in Dunoon are available to view and purchase either by browsing the photos on this page and clicking on the ones that you would like or by going to www.obantimes.co.uk/modphotos. More photos will be added here as the week goes on.

Campbeltown Medical Practice flu vaccinations

October 16, 2018

Please note at this clinic that only patients registered with Campbeltown Medical Practice can be vaccinated.

Grandparents’ day delights at Dalintober

October 15, 2018

The children proudly took their grandparents, and in some cases great-grandparents, by the hand to show them their work and play in the colourful, interactive learning environment.

A83 Rest and be Thankful respite

October 15, 2018

A83 Old Military Road to open in daylight hours at RABT to 6pm.

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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Other Sports

Cycle racing’s summer season slips into autumn

The first KWCC winter league time trial is at Lussa Loch on Sunday October 28 with registration from 10am..

The Italian superstar from the corner caff

October 16, 2018

Ronald Togneri said: ‘Johnny Moscardini was the Paolo Rossi of his era.’

Other Sports

Shuttle to Campbeltown’s badminton club

October 16, 2018

‘Players of any ability can come to learn, play and have fun.’

Dunaverty Heidbangers tee off for trophy

October 15, 2018

John McDowall, despite not scoring at the par five thirteenth, produced his best round ever going out in 32 strokes for 26 points and coming back with 19.

Mach Dunes’ golfing greats honoured

October 13, 2018

Golf champions who tasted success on the Mach Dunes course this season attended an Ugadale prize-giving.

‘Dale defeated as poor form continues

October 13, 2018

In the final 15 minutes the McFadyens sponsored ‘Dale threw caution to the wind.

Pupil’s ‘threadbare’ squad full of holes

October 13, 2018

The home side were awarded a penalty kick on the back of a wild challenge in the box, and Gary Grumoli drove the ball into the net.

Argyll club’s bowlers beset by wet season’s end

October 11, 2018

The Argyll Bowling Club match was cancelled and the Mixed Handicap final, Ladies Championship final and Junior competition held over.

Brilliant U14 goalkeeping in tough inaugural match

October 10, 2018

But for the brilliance of Oman in the goal this could have easily been more as the keeper produced his best performance ever.

Season’s end results at Machrihanish Golf

October 9, 2018

Machrihanish golf club round-up.

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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Musical maestro voice coach’s choir callout

Rock or pop singers or wannabes neededat Peninver village hall next Monday October 22 at 7.15pm.

Fundraisers

Coffee and crafts

October 17, 2018

The Salvation Army’s Burnside Hall should be buzzing at its October coffee morning tomorrow.

Fundraisers

Mairi Semple fund boosts its coffers

October 16, 2018

the Mairi Semple Fund for Cancer Relief and Research, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, raise £520.76 after expenses.

Cinema’s ‘scratch and sniff’ Halloween flick

October 16, 2018

A look at the latest releases at Campbeltown Picture House.

FROM OUR FILES, October 12 2018

October 15, 2018

Mamma Mia! has been the hit of the summer at The Campbeltown Picture House.

Singing, signing and a string quartet

October 14, 2018

The occasion also launched the bright new T-shirts displaying the Hands and Hearts logo.

Scottish quiz song success for Alison

October 14, 2018

The quiz launched during MOK Fest resulted in entries from as far as Aberdeen, Stirling and Northern Ireland.

Down memory lane, October 12, 2018

October 14, 2018

The movie can be seen here: www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/2018/10/09/sailing-to-campbeltown-1962/

Bid to track down telephone tunes

October 13, 2018

Potentially as many as 120,000 people annually may listen to the music.

Fundraisers

Coffee and bakes at Highland Parish

October 13, 2018

The advice is to go early to avoid disappointment. As the old saying goes: ‘You snooze, you lose.’

Opinion

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Columnists

Waste workers under threat

Waste workers have thrived at Kintyre Recycling Limited.

Letter: Dangerous Rest landslides

October 15, 2018

I was fobbed of at a A83 Task Force meeting as my tunnel suggestion would cost £120m.

Letter: Cheapest Rest fix chosen

October 15, 2018

The Scottish government chose the cheapest of the options presented to them by consultants.

Letter: Saga of A83 Rest closures must end

October 15, 2018

Campbeltown transport campaigner demands RABT solution.

Letter: Thanks to sale volunteers

October 14, 2018

Last but by no means least, we would thank the public of Campbeltown and Kintyre for their continued support, which enables us to help others locally, nationally and internationally.

Columnists

Thought for the week, October 12 2018

October 14, 2018

It is also difficult in this age of gadgets to find calmness in our minds.

Letter: Recycling struggles

October 13, 2018

I will not be recycling any more the struggle is just too much.

Letter: Scotland’s fish farming success

October 12, 2018

Scottish salmon is one of the world’s most highly regarded foods.

Letter: Killean and Kilkenzie Guild

October 9, 2018

There are absolutely no strings attached and people can stay as long as they like from 10 minutes to two hours.