Leisure Archives - Campbeltown Courier

Young musicians’ foot-tapping folk finesse

Highland dancers from James McCorkindale’s School of Dancing completed the event’s folk feel.

Sensational supergroups end successful festival

August 15, 2018

Session A83, a collection of artists who performed across the festival, kicked off Survivors’ Night in style.

From Our Files, August 10 2018

August 12, 2018

‘There was no anti-venom serum in Argyll, so they tracked some down and the helicopter brought it as it was coming to the hospital anyway.’

Costa del Dalintober hosts Campbeltown Community Regatta

August 10, 2018

Jamie McLean manually cleared half a ton of seaweed off the beach at 8am on Saturday morning.

What will the experts make of the 60 Second Dram?

August 8, 2018

Take a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood for charity

August 8, 2018

It brings the joy and escapism of cinema to patients undergoing treatment for complex illnesses and injuries in hospitals around the UK.

Free tours roll out the cinema’s red carpet

August 8, 2018

When ‘talkies’ started to become popular and his soundtracks were not required, Mr Greig founded an orchestra which proved very popular for social events and functions.

BBC reporter judged castles in the sand

August 6, 2018

It was a tough decision but there was only one golden bucket and spade trophy specially made by Kenny Blair.

FROM OUR FILES, August 3 2018

August 6, 2018

In 1968 Machrihanish led the country in June with 244 hours of glorious sunshine. Campbeltown had 237 hours.

Soaked Campbeltown cyclist raised charity cash

August 6, 2018

Grogport features in Lochgilphead’s Jolomo show

August 6, 2018

His work has been purchased by celebrities including Madonna, Sting, Simon Le Bon and Gregor Fisher.

Caledonia Way cycling companion guidebook

August 5, 2018

The Offcomers’ Caledonia Way, from Campbeltown to Inverness, guide is published.

Fundraisers

Soaked Campbeltown cyclist raised charity cash

August 6, 2018

Lotto draws

August 4, 2018

Machrihanish Golf Club will have a jackpot of £600 on Monday at the next lottery draw.

Carradale Church Guild’s brisk baking sales

August 3, 2018

The most popular stall was home baking which was swamped and sold out within minutes.

Award winning show heads to Kintyre

August 1, 2018

‘The Treasure Hunt’ will be shown for the first time, in Tarbert Village hall on Tuesday August 7.

Record numbers at fourth A’Chleit funday

July 31, 2018

£1166 was raised for the Killean and Kilkenzie parish and A’Chleit church.

Guild’s goods sell out swiftly

July 28, 2018

The famed baking stall began to clear almost instantly, while the plants, bric-a-brac, lucky dip and knitwear also proved popular.

Silver dancer rolls back the years

July 27, 2018

Mrs Viola said: ‘My husband and I went twice a year to Blackpool for 40 years, in the springtime and October and occasionally at New Year.’

Beautiful blossoms transform 1790s church

July 27, 2018

Last Thursday, the first day of the The Mairi Semple Fund event, more than 100 people toured the show of more than two dozen displays.

Celebratory coffee morning cupcake

July 26, 2018

Set sail for Campbeltown’s community regatta

July 26, 2018

‘Dalintober Beach is a great resource to the town.’

Gallery

Grogport features in Lochgilphead’s Jolomo show

August 6, 2018

His work has been purchased by celebrities including Madonna, Sting, Simon Le Bon and Gregor Fisher.

Glasgow festival promotes Argyll and Bute

August 2, 2018

Wild About Argyll is the face of Argyll and the Isles Tourism Co-operative Ltd (AITC), which works at a local and national level promoting Argyll and the Isles as a must-visit destination.

Clachan seeks art show exhibits

August 1, 2018

Photography, craftwork, sculpture and floral art is welcome, as well as drawings and collage.

Peploe painting loaned to Campbeltown

June 21, 2018

Frank Chinn the museum’s temporary curator said: ‘The painting is deceptively simple but it is the simplicity of a master who can reduce a complex living subject to a few brush strokes.’

Designer pens plans for art shows

August 27, 2017

Mr Russell said: ‘There used to be a vibrant art scene in Campbeltown with shows in the town hall and work by artists such as Rosslyn Oman.’

Young folk night’s pipes, dance, strings and brass

August 18, 2017

Claire McFadzean, provided a constant flow of information as she introduced the 15 acts with notes about their musical achievements.

Parents scrum down in mini rugby fest

June 29, 2017

Parents relived their glory days, at the end of the afternoon, watched and filmed by the young players.

Mini Meadows rugby festival

June 28, 2017

Youngsters from Kintyre were joined by oval ball experts from Mid-Argyll and Lochgilphead.

Telly addicts bloomed into floral artists

June 24, 2017

The three day show blossomed in Clachan from last Friday to Sunday.

Bands have a blast at MidFest

June 23, 2017

Declan Welsh told the audience he was from East Kilbride which he described as the: ‘Paragon of mediocrity.’

Holiday West Highland

Bute benefits from Bluebird banshee

July 22, 2018

Speed seeker Donald Campbell, used his jet-engined hydroplane, Bluebird K7 to become, in 1964, the only man to hold land and water speed records in the same year.

Holiday West Highland

March 29, 2018

The latest magazine is packed full on news and great ideas of places to visit this spring.

Music

Young musicians’ foot-tapping folk finesse

August 15, 2018

Highland dancers from James McCorkindale’s School of Dancing completed the event’s folk feel.

Sensational supergroups end successful festival

August 15, 2018

Session A83, a collection of artists who performed across the festival, kicked off Survivors’ Night in style.

‘Doon the green’ becomes ‘Up the close’

August 2, 2018

The event will move to Springbank Distillery.

Last dates on Argyll ceilidh trail

July 31, 2018

The band have played 16 gigs on the Argyll Ceilidh Trail.

Dalriada Connections concert celebration

July 29, 2018

‘This value for money concert has become one of the hidden gems of the MOK Fest weekend

BBC folk stars head for Campbeltown

July 24, 2018

An emerging Scottish fiddle player and nominee for BBC Radio 2’s 2018 folk awards plays Ceol Campbeltown on Saturday night.

Slainte Davaar Allstars headline MOK Fest Survivors

July 20, 2018

Deep Under Gullion (D.U.G.) the combination of three local bands Gullion, Under Smoke and Deep Joy also play Survivors Night.

Town hall’s MOK Fest fringe

July 17, 2018

The duo, who have been performing together for almost 20 years, said: ‘We have been looking for the right time and venue for our comeback gig.’

Abbamania seeks dancing queens to jive

July 17, 2018

Europe’s leading tribute band, Abbamania, plays for one night only in Campbeltown next Thursday July 26.

Kintyre youngsters enjoy a big night out

July 12, 2018

Youngsters flooded into the dance and partied with glow sticks, which were on sale alongside soft drinks and snacks.

Nostalgia

From Our Files, August 10 2018

August 12, 2018

‘There was no anti-venom serum in Argyll, so they tracked some down and the helicopter brought it as it was coming to the hospital anyway.’

FROM OUR FILES, August 3 2018

August 6, 2018

In 1968 Machrihanish led the country in June with 244 hours of glorious sunshine. Campbeltown had 237 hours.

Down memory lane, August 3 2018

August 5, 2018

On April 19 1947, a telegram was sent by the master of the Queen Elizabeth to the fleet’s tug captain, Lieutenant Commander Archie Leckie.

Down memory lane extra, August 3 2018

August 3, 2018

A proud Niall Macalister Hall in the late 1990s.

Down memory lane, July 27 2018

July 31, 2018

During late 1945 Bustler towed at least four German U boats to the North Channel to be sunk by naval gunfire.

FROM OUR FILES, July 27 2018

July 29, 2018

Rev. J.A. Argyll Baker, M.A. presided at the opening of the sale, and there were also present Mrs Macleod Campbell of Saddell, Mrs Macalister Hall of Torrisdale and the Misses Macalister Hall.