Leisure Archives - Campbeltown Courier

Down memory lane

Campbeltown Sea Cadet Corps has had a very illustrious history.

Feast of Wee Toon fundraisers filled coffers

July 21, 2017

The dreich weather curtailed outdoor events at both Stronvaar bowling club and the RNLI flag day.

From our files, July 21, 2017

July 21, 2017

‘In memory of Campbeltown’s brave sons who made the supreme sacrifice for King and homeland.’

Game, set and tub marks Wimbledon Sunday

July 21, 2017

Tennis hopefuls had 30 seconds to hit as many balls as they could into a half barrel about 10 yards away

Manx men made MOK Fest music

July 21, 2017

Celtic folk band came up the watter from the Isle of Man.

Skeletal clues in graveyard treasure hunt

July 21, 2017

It was £1, in a game of chance, for three guesses at which headstone hid a £10 note.

Game on for Grenfell

July 21, 2017

Housing services staff will don football strips to help those made homeless by the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Districts

African missionaries’ Scottish road trip

July 19, 2017

The pair identified as Davina and Alan, toured from the Mull of Galloway, via Greenock, Clydebank, Inverness and finished in Clachan.

Down Memory Lane

July 18, 2017

A worker in the former Jaeger factory sometimne before 2001.

Grandson picks raffle winners

July 16, 2017

Her mum Sheena MacDonald eclipsed the pair with a bottle of whisky.

Kintyre

Wee Toon Tumblers frozen weekend

July 15, 2017

We also hope to show case what we have to offer and promote our summer offer of two hours soft play for the price of one.

Saw Doctors cut a dash in Wee Toon

July 15, 2017

Campbeltown’s own super-group Slainte Davaar Allstars made their debut as headliners.

Fundraisers

Feast of Wee Toon fundraisers filled coffers

July 21, 2017

The dreich weather curtailed outdoor events at both Stronvaar bowling club and the RNLI flag day.

Game, set and tub marks Wimbledon Sunday

July 21, 2017

Tennis hopefuls had 30 seconds to hit as many balls as they could into a half barrel about 10 yards away

Skeletal clues in graveyard treasure hunt

July 21, 2017

It was £1, in a game of chance, for three guesses at which headstone hid a £10 note.

Game on for Grenfell

July 21, 2017

Housing services staff will don football strips to help those made homeless by the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Districts

African missionaries’ Scottish road trip

July 19, 2017

The pair identified as Davina and Alan, toured from the Mull of Galloway, via Greenock, Clydebank, Inverness and finished in Clachan.

Grandson picks raffle winners

July 16, 2017

Her mum Sheena MacDonald eclipsed the pair with a bottle of whisky.

What’s on in Campbeltown

July 14, 2017

On Saturday, from 1pm to 4pm, to replace the cancelled harbour day, there is a flag and open day at the lifeboat station.

Macmillan’s eggcellent fundraiser

June 30, 2017

Winner poached half a dozen eggs from a charity raffle.

Tiny tots raise more than £700 at family fun day

June 29, 2017

On Wednesday, July 5, My Highland Midwife and Me, produced by Matchlight, featuring Campbeltown births and local midwives, begins on Channel Five at 8pm.

Districts

Primary fundraiser not ‘just about the money’

June 29, 2017

Many groups were able to use the fun day to showcase things Carradale has to offer.

Gallery

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.’

Music

Manx men made MOK Fest music

July 21, 2017

Celtic folk band came up the watter from the Isle of Man.

Saw Doctors cut a dash in Wee Toon

July 15, 2017

Campbeltown’s own super-group Slainte Davaar Allstars made their debut as headliners.

Ska, trad and indie rockers set for Mok Fest

July 14, 2017

‘Ferocious ska with a Scottish death reggae twist – like the Blues Brothers on speed, crossed with Madness on Prozac,’

MOK Fest’s tantalising traditional line-up

July 5, 2017

The Shee are an exceptional all-female band showcasing powerful vocals and instrumental prowess.

Soprano sax’s sizzling sound

June 30, 2017

Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb was a wonderful cover dedicated to a drunk, named Frank.

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.’

Agricultural choir combines in Wee Toon

June 21, 2017

Farmers and farmer’s wives will dig up some long forgotten tunes .

Brass music maestros shine

June 16, 2017

Campbeltown Brass A beat won their class at the Kintyre Music Festival.

Music festival hits the high notes

June 16, 2017

Youngsters from across Kintyre shone in the Kintyre Music Festival.

From our files, July 21, 2017

July 21, 2017

‘In memory of Campbeltown’s brave sons who made the supreme sacrifice for King and homeland.’

Down Memory Lane

July 18, 2017

A worker in the former Jaeger factory sometimne before 2001.

From our files, July 14, 2017

July 15, 2017

A look back at The Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

Kintyre

Airport Oscar winner crashed out

July 14, 2017

The movie’s initial plane crash sequence, of a touch and go landing at RAF Machrihanish, was filmed using a re-badged Aer Lingus 747.

Happy Wee Toon days

July 3, 2017

Regards to all from that time, happy days, though we might not have realised it at the time.

A good visitor to the sick and elderly

July 1, 2017

He was not afraid to stay as long as it takes!

Down memory lane

June 30, 2017

Mrs MacDonald’s photos recall a happier era.

From our files, June 23 2017

June 23, 2017

The tugmen, who were based in Campbeltown during the war, have spent 47 years away from the town.