Police Files, December 3 2021
A look at Police Scotland’s activity in Kintyre and Islay
Business
Expert help with recovery and growth
Business Gateway has expanded its services to help more businesses access timely expert advice to support growth or recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
News
Diving specialists ‘sea’ growth on the horizon with Business Gateway support
A grant through the Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme has allowed Wreckspeditions to increase the services it offers.
News
Dual role for new chairman leads to merger speculation
There was a surprise when the new chairman of the board of David MacBrayne Ltd (DML) was announced last week.
News
Former Lord-Lieutenant ‘humbled’ by freedom of Argyll and Bute award
Patrick Stewart CVO, MBE: ‘I am particularly honoured because this is an honour from my ain folk’
News
Postponed prize-giving recognises school’s outstanding students
‘These young people, both those who remain with us as well as those who have moved on to life beyond CGS, are a credit to not only themselves but their families and CGS.’
News
Multi-million pound scheme helps town residents get back to work
‘More than 40 per cent of participants find work during their six months on the programme, which is a remarkable success rate. And it’s even higher in Campbeltown…’
Business
Expert help with recovery and growth
Business Gateway has expanded its services to help more businesses access timely expert advice to support growth or recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
News
Diving specialists ‘sea’ growth on the horizon with Business Gateway support
A grant through the Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme has allowed Wreckspeditions to increase the services it offers.
News
Digital Subscriber Survey win £20 of shopping vouchers
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Business Gateway catapults consultancy to success
‘Taking on a new employee can be a complex process. We can help businesses with each step, as they start their recruitment process through to hiring their new team member.’
News
Your Gateway to a bright business future
Experienced business advisers can help business owners, via virtual meetings online or by phone, as they transition back to normality, providing support on issues such as flexible working, recruiting, sourcing finance, finding new customers or strategic planning
News
Business Gateway support the perfect piece for jeweller
The business benefited from Business Gateway support during the Covid pandemic as it navigated retail store closures along with wholesale and supplier issues.
News
Council launches recovery support to complement growth support
The recovery support is aimed at existing small- and medium-sized enterprises either aiming to restore their annual turnover or aiming for modest growth
News
Brexit’s ‘existential threat’ to seafood sector in Argyll and Bute
‘If people had all the information and knowledge of what Brexit really meant they would have voted differently,’ MP quotes local seafood operator in parliamentary debate.
Business
DigitalBoost support helps takeaway to adapt
The Wee Kelpie, an award-winning fish and chip shop takeaway in Argyll and Bute adapted to Covid-19 restrictions thanks to the support from DigitalBoost.
News
Former Lord-Lieutenant ‘humbled’ by freedom of Argyll and Bute award
Patrick Stewart CVO, MBE: ‘I am particularly honoured because this is an honour from my ain folk’
News
Multi-million pound scheme helps town residents get back to work
‘More than 40 per cent of participants find work during their six months on the programme, which is a remarkable success rate. And it’s even higher in Campbeltown…’
News
Covid cancels Rotary’s Christmas Post
‘With the rising numbers of Covid cases around, it is our priority to keep everyone as safe as possible’
News
Mason Billy installed as Provincial Grand Superintendent
The honours were carried out by ME First Grand Principal Dr Joseph J Morrow CBE KStJ QC DL FRSE
News
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
‘Thank you so much to everyone who has helped this year, again, to ensure our lights are up and lit’
News
Parliamentary praise for retiring RNLI coxswain
Veteran lifeboatman’s 38-year-long service marked in the Scottish Parliament
News
Building town’s action plan together
‘We want to involve as many different people as possible to develop actions for the community action plan, so that it represents local people’s needs’
News
Help Santa give seniors a festive gift
‘We understand Christmas is supposed to be a happy time for everyone but, sadly, that’s not the case as it can be a lonely time for many’
Church
Church to host Faith Mission meeting
Donnie MacLeod from the charity Faith Mission will be speaking at Campbeltown Free Church next Wednesday, November 24
News
Kintyre group put green recovery in the spotlight
Springbank Evangelical Church has been awarded a CCAF grant totalling nearly £3000 to help tackle climate change.
News
Campbeltown Free Church marks ministry milestone
‘I suppose you could say that ministry is in my blood and I am grateful that serving God has been important in my family for several generations.’
News
Come all ye faithful and join in doorstep carol concert
Carols from Your Doorstep has been organised to ensure it’s anything but a silent night with neighbourhoods from all over Scotland being urged to take part.
Church
A Campbeltown carol for today
The resulting carol is sung to the tune of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
News
Guild’s sobering meeting on human trafficking
‘Any possibility that we were in danger of dismissing the problem as one of inner cities, or “somewhere else”, was dispelled.’
Church
Hope and Hospitality comes to Campbeltown
‘This will also be an opportunity to hear about the work of Home for Good, and consider to how we might respond to the needs of vulnerable children.’
Church
Church club transports children to the high seas
They learned that making good choices can change their attitude to different things in their lives.
News
Digital Subscriber Survey win £20 of shopping vouchers
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District News, November 19 2021
A look at some of the community projects in Campbeltown and the surrounding area.
News
District News, November 5 2021
Backing the bid is one step of making sure that the town and Argyll has as much chance of a successful future as other parts of Scotland, says council leader Robin Currie
News
Clachan’s Hallowe’en trail shows community spirit
Clachan residents have continued a pandemic tradition of creating a spooky trail to bring the community together to celebrate Hallowe’en in a safe way
News
Crafty contribution for Meadows Under Fives
Nimble Fingers held a craft fair in the Town Hall on September 18 and raised £500 for Meadows Under Fives.
News
Mayberry is ploughing match master
Past society president Michael Mayberry was announced the 2021 Kintyre Agricultural Society ploughing match champion
News
Society will plough ahead with 2021 competition
It was thought that because of Covid regulations, there would be no 2021 ploughing match but KAS has pulled out all the stops to being the competition to fruition
News
Sheep sell well at late-in-the-season Islay sale
A good offering of lambs and sheep at this late stage in the season sold well.
News
Kintyre farmers dish the dirt during MSP’s visit
‘We discussed a wide range of topics which will aid me when making contributions to the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on which I sit in parliament’
News
Buyers flock to Dalmally sheep sale
The good attendance resulted in a buoyant trade throughout and more could have been sold to sellers’ advantage
News
Lambs sell well at Islay sheep sale
Lambs took a considerable rise on the previous sale and this would undoubtedly be one of dearest sales of lambs held at Bridgend
News
Sale record broken twice within two minutes
Kevin MacIntyre, Glenahervie, broke his own £900 record, set last year, with the sale’s first ever four-figure price achieved, before the next tup, from Thomas Cameron, Gartvaigh, broke the record again
News
Sellers anticipating top prices at sheep sale
More than 500 breeding sheep and 95 tups have been entered along with a small quantity of store lambs.
News
Welcome boost to women in agriculture programme
‘Be Your Best Self’ programme commencing in October
News
Dhurrie herd deemed crème de la crème
After a year’s break because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kintyre Holstein Breeders Club celebrated the return of its annual herds competition
News
Funding helps Kintyre explore new green energy production
‘Sustainability is at the core of the MACC purposes and the possible opportunities that hydrogen offers communities is very exciting’
News
Gathering for the fallen at Glenbarr
On behalf of the Glenbarr War Memorial Trust and the community, Calum Morrison then placed a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph
News
Christmas comes early thanks to Co-op members
‘Throughout the pandemic we’ve seen more Co-op members than ever play an active role in supporting their community by selecting a cause’
News
Crisis? What crisis? Argyll Tory councillor numbers reduced
Scottish Conservatives refuse to comment on group situation.
Sport
Driving ambition sees youngsters excel in Dalriada
With one tournament to go the Campbeltown/Kintyre P6/7 and P4/5 rugby teams are sitting in first and second place respectively.
News
Kintyre holiday park expansion is creating new jobs
The £576,000 project by Machrihanish Holiday Park will improve the site’s accommodation and facilities, increasing the number of holiday homes available to rent and buy.
News
Three cheers for Kintyre distillery after awards success
‘The two awards are a fantastic achievement for our distillery and true recognition of the talents of our head distiller, Su Black, who created the spirits’
Leisure
Final night of Argyll-Kintyre 70th Drama Festival
Tonight at Victoria Hall, Dalintober Drama Club will impress the adjudicators in the 70th Kintyre Drama Festival – curtain up 7pm.
Campbeltown
1,000 UK pipers’ 6am armistice reveille
The plan was for pipers from round the world to play at 6am, in different countries, meaning the pipes played continuously for 24 hours.
Leisure
Sailing to Campbeltown 1962
A piece of 8mm footage from 55 years ago showing a trip to Campbeltown.
Leisure
Songs and a Scone with the BBC SSO
Musicians from the BBC SSO accompany a diverse Kintyre choir at Campbeltown Town Hall.
Leisure
BBC orchestra players in rhythm for Old Pals
Campbeltown Old Pals experienced an intimate recital by members of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Campbeltown
Campbeltown’s wacky raft racers
A video clip of paddlers racing rafts across Campbeltown harbour.
Leisure
Jurassic World’s dinosaurs roamed in Argyll and Bute
Eagle-eyed dinosaur fans may spot Glen Mallan jetty at Loch Long, Arrochar, if they see the film at Campbeltown Picture House.
Campbeltown
VIDEO: Kintyre councillor ‘delighted’ by ferry’s return
The seasonal service, which was introduced on a trial basis in 2013 and became permanent in 2015, has been plagued by cancellations due to weather and mechanical issues.
Campbeltown
VIDEO: Distillery manager: ‘something for everyone’ at 10th annual whisky festival
The festival celebrates the whisky heritage of Campbeltown, an area once dubbed ‘the whisky capital of the world’ and one of the five traditional whisky-producing regions of Scotland.
Leisure
Clips from Kintyre Songwriters Festival 2018
Clips from the final night of the 2018 Kintyre Songwriters Festival in Campbeltown Town Hall.