OT assistant Kate steps down after 29 years
‘Kate has served an amazing 29 years in the NHS, and we would like to thank her for her service throughout the years.’
News
News
Pupils get animated over free film screenings
‘A huge thank you to all involved in bringing a little bit of magic to our schools in recent weeks.’
News
District News, December 4 2020
Two Islay schools among 19 settings to achieve national award in honour of STEM teaching.
News
Ardshiel owners pick up prestigious whisky prize
‘This is a fantastic category to be included in and I am overwhelmed to receive this award.’
News
Santa Claus comes to Campbeltown
‘It was wonderful to see so many people out on the street. Everyone needed a bit of cheer and a bit of magic!’
News
Will £1M water network upgrades halt historic flooding issues?
‘It will be a great comfort to…the local residents who have, at times, found themselves knee-deep in water outside their front doors after bursts.’
Leisure
BOBcast – Episode 18 – “Follow Me”
Keith, Fiona and Steevie are back with more golf banter and fun – Find out what is happening to BOB in the golfing world as he plays live in Dubai as they record (and Keith gets distracted watching on TV) this week with with Carol MacLarty and Moira MacVicar chatting to Fiona at Taynuilt Golf Club
Sport
Dalziel takes Dunaverty’s November Medal
Thirty-one members finished the course and the result could not have been tighter with the winner being decided on a better inward half.
Uncategorized
Get set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on January 1
From January 1 2021 the way the UK trades with the EU will change. Businesses need to act now! This is true for retail, those trading in consumer goods, services and investment, construction and housing as well as vehicle and haulier firms.
Sport
£8 million cycling facilities fund open for applications
‘By investing in community facilities up and down the country, we will use the power of cycling to help more people enjoy its benefits and get active.’
Sport
Bob’s brilliant finish secures first major victory
Following his exploits in Cyprus the bare statistics tell us Bob has jumped to 62nd in the world rankings, 24th in The Race to Dubai standings.
Leisure
BOBcast – Episode 17 – “Congratulations and Jubilations”
Join Fiona, Keith and Steevie has they celebrate Bob’s amazing achievement in Cyprus and look forward to his upcoming events
Fiona also talks to Graeme Mackechnie from Dalmaly Golf Club after her “interesting” latest round of golf.
Sport
Hill walkers’ winter warning: ‘Do not get left in the dark’
‘You should take spare batteries with you, although they can be very awkward to change if you’re working in the dark and the rain, so it’s better always to take a spare headtorch in your pack’
Sport
Companies kit out young Pupils teams for winter
‘The coaches, players and parents are very grateful for these fantastic donations.’
Sport
Dean wins McDiarmid Cup
Dean has had a good season so far, also coming runner up in the club championship.
Other Sports
A physically distanced return to Pilates
‘Planning to reopen with face-to-face classes wasn’t easy but you have to do what it takes to keep your customers, yourself and your business’
Fundraisers
Tom ‘takes five’ in drag to raise funds for charity
‘Finding the motivation to get out the house can be really difficult, so having this challenge was brilliant; it did me the world of good.’
Leisure
Photograph of the Week, December 4 2020
This week’s photograph was sent in by William Smith from Campbeltown.
Leisure
Law book not just for legal eagles
‘Part II is about the politicians who wish to destroy the rule of law so they can rule without restraint.’
Leisure
Children’s festive fundraising inspires others
‘They spoke about the children and families they would be helping and how their Christmas might be now, as a result of the fantastic amount of money raised.
Nostalgia
From Our Files, December 4 2020
A look back at the Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
News
DJ Connor lands radio breakfast show position
Connor is currently London-based ExhilarateUK Radio’s only Scottish presenter.
Nostalgia
Remembering Kintyre Round Table 50 years on
Another festive event, a children’s sing-along with Santa at Rex Cinema, provided one of the group’s most memorable moments.
Leisure
Fundraising star lights up the night
‘Although it was very wet, he brightened up everyone’s night.’
Columnists
Leader, December 4 2020
No matter what life throws at us, we can be sure that our community will support us.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, December 4 2020
If I were to hazard a guess, most of us would have prayed for, or if you don’t pray, would have hoped for, an end to this deadly virus.
Columnists
Thought for the Week, November 27 2020
We wait in the darkness, for we know that even the darkest night has the first streaks of dawn to lighten the sky.
Opinion
Leader, November 27 2020
It is hard to understand what could motivate someone to destroy flowers placed on a grave.
Opinion
Letters, November 20 2020
Our readers express their opinions on various topics through our letters pages.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 20 2020
As I reflected on this, I thought how this scenario does not just affect machines, but also is so true of human beings too.
Opinion
Leader, November 20 2020
The Rotary Club perhaps doesn’t always get the credit it’s due for its fundraising work.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 13 2020
Dr Runa Mackay seemed ordinary, but she was one of the most extraordinary people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.