Kintyre Schools Pipe Band wins shield at British championships
Kintyre Schools Pipe Band placed fourth place and won the New Forrest Shield at the British Pipe Band Championships.
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Church bids fond farewell to Reverend William Crossan
Mr Crossan moves away from Campbeltown at the end of this month to a new home in Livingston, where he will be closer to his family
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Residents encouraged to have a say on housing
‘At this meeting, you will be able to have your say on the Scottish Government’s plans for the regulation of the private rented sector before the legislation is written’
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‘Grab a grant’ returns to help community groups clean up
Grants from £25 to £250 are available – the amount awarded is dependent on the scale of the litter pick.
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Oban loses out to Dunfermline in city status bid
Oban has lost to Dunfermline in its bid to become Scotland’s eighth city in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.
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New centre to pave the way in construction and engineering
The construction and engineering facility was officially opened by Argyll and Bute’s MSP
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Campbeltown sailings cancelled after CalMac ferry ‘makes contact’ with pier
While last night’s Ardrossan-Campbeltown sailing went ahead, the route has been cancelled from today.
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MACC Business Park says cheers to 10 years
Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) celebrated 10 years of community ownership with a community open day
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‘Active travel’ route to be removed from funding bid
Plans for an off-road ‘active travel’ route between Tarbert and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal are likely to be removed from the proposed bid to the Levelling Up Fund.
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Council support for business recovery
The Argyll and Bute Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme includes recovery grants to help businesses get back on track after Covid
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Leather goods maker bags funding with support from Business Gateway
Business owners Mairi and Stephen worked with Business Gateway for advice about using social media and marketing which has helped support business growth through online sales
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Covid support for businesses
The programme must close in 2022, so business owners looking for support are encouraged to register as soon as possible at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/bglgap
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Brush up your digital skills
Investment in digital technologies, whether making a website more mobile-friendly, launching a new social media platform or creating an online shop, have all been vital for businesses to survive the pandemic
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Gardening ‘growing’ thanks to Business Gateway support
‘Support from Business Gateway was essential for scaling up our offering and giving a greater choice for our customers’
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Businesses urged to take part in FSB survey
The aim of the survey is to give FSB an insight into some of the most important issues that businesses will face in 2022.
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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Kintyre Schools Pipe Band wins shield at British championships
Kintyre Schools Pipe Band placed fourth place and won the New Forrest Shield at the British Pipe Band Championships.
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Church bids fond farewell to Reverend William Crossan
Mr Crossan moves away from Campbeltown at the end of this month to a new home in Livingston, where he will be closer to his family
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Residents encouraged to have a say on housing
‘At this meeting, you will be able to have your say on the Scottish Government’s plans for the regulation of the private rented sector before the legislation is written’
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Campbeltown sailings cancelled after CalMac ferry ‘makes contact’ with pier
While last night’s Ardrossan-Campbeltown sailing went ahead, the route has been cancelled from today.
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Volunteers ‘totally disheartened’ to find new plant missing
‘If the gardener who stole the plant, or anyone else who would like to keep this whole area tidy, would like to join us, we would be happy to see you on Wednesdays at 9.30am’
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Midwifery matters at Campbeltown Hospital
‘It’s been really good to put the practical skills we’re learning on our course into practice while learning more about healthcare in Argyll and Bute.’
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Pupils turn rags to riches for Ukraine appeal
‘This money will be a tremendous help and will be put towards the cost of fuel for sending out another lorry of humanitarian aid’
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Seniors offered free jubilee afternoon tea
‘As this is open to all senior citizens in Campbeltown, we expect that there will be a big demand, so get your tickets as soon as possible’
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Argyll and Bute Trust: supporting the present, sustaining the future
‘This grant of £1,500 is the largest donation the trust has ever made in its normal proceedings’
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World Day of Prayer: ‘I know the plans I have for you’
The 2022 service, which Campbeltown’s St Kiaran’s Episcopal Church will observe on Friday March 4, was written by women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Christmas events at the Free Church
Campbeltown Free Church are holding their Carols by Candlelight this Sunday, December 19 at 5pm.
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Church to host Faith Mission meeting
Donnie MacLeod from the charity Faith Mission will be speaking at Campbeltown Free Church next Wednesday, November 24
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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A Campbeltown carol for today
The resulting carol is sung to the tune of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
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The tale of the Gigha Furbochs – part one
The first Furboch came to the Island of Gigha years ago, easily swimming the short distance between Rhunahaorine Point and the Fank, on the east side of Gigha
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West Backs Farm’s Holstein herd judged Kintyre’s best
Willie Ralston had the difficult job of judging this year’s competition
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Caledonian Marts sale report
Caledonian Marts Ltd had forward 267 store cattle at its fortnightly sale on Monday.
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Young farmers get stuck in to new roles
The group is now busy planning a packed programme of social and fundraising events.
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Ploughmen dig deep for annual match
A fantastic 20 competitors took part in a very keenly contested competition at Machrihanish Farm.
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Ploughing match marches on
‘We are delighted that after having our 2021 ploughing match delayed because of Covid, we can return to our usual date for the 2022 competition’
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Caution urged as avian flu found in wild bird on Islay
‘…it is vital that everyone who keeps birds complies with the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone measures in order to prevent the spread of the virus’
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New agroecology learning programme launches
The potential of agroecology as a useful framework for furthering agricultural sustainability is gaining recognition and support, both among farmers and crofters, and within the wider industry.
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Young farmers’ exclusive training offer relaunches
The training gives young farmers an opportunity to attend a beginner shearing course, enabling YFC members to work towards a Blue Seal award.
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Farming cost crisis as fertiliser prices soar
‘Getting fertiliser on to crops and grass in the right way, in the right conditions and at the optimum time could increase fertiliser utilisation, potentially maintaining or producing higher yields from lower applications at a field scale’
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New centre to pave the way in construction and engineering
The construction and engineering facility was officially opened by Argyll and Bute’s MSP
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MACC Business Park says cheers to 10 years
Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) celebrated 10 years of community ownership with a community open day
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‘Active travel’ route to be removed from funding bid
Plans for an off-road ‘active travel’ route between Tarbert and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal are likely to be removed from the proposed bid to the Levelling Up Fund.
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Impact of new slurry legislation remains a concern
MSP: ‘This is not an issue that is going away and I fully intend pursuing it until we arrive at a solution which actually meets the needs of our local farmers’
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Tarbert Regatta to replace Scottish Series due to lack of qualified volunteers
‘We’ve had an incredible amount of support from the community, so now can deliver something as close to the Scottish Series as possible’
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Aviation memorabilia to be unveiled at airbase open day
MACC will showcase previously unseen historical photos and memorabilia of the site’s history, ranging from the 1930s.
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Former council leader re-elected to ward after narrow victory
Kintyre and the Islands Liberal Democrat Robin Currie was one of three winning candidates elected to the ward in the council election
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Ex-Tory councillor leads the vote as an independent
Liberal Democrat Rory Colville, first elected in 2007, was the only candidate not to be elected to the ward when the public went to the polls on Thursday, May 5
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MACC marks decade of community ownership
To mark the milestone occasion, the charity is holding an open day with guided mini-bus and self-guided walking tours
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Elections results in for Kintyre and the Islands ward
The most recent leader of Argyll and Bute Council has been re-elected – meaning he is set to reach 30 years on the council
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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.
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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.
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Sailing to Campbeltown 1962
A piece of 8mm footage from 55 years ago showing a trip to Campbeltown.
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Songs and a Scone with the BBC SSO
Musicians from the BBC SSO accompany a diverse Kintyre choir at Campbeltown Town Hall.
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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.
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Campbeltown’s wacky raft racers
A video clip of paddlers racing rafts across Campbeltown harbour.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Clips from Kintyre Songwriters Festival 2018
Clips from the final night of the 2018 Kintyre Songwriters Festival in Campbeltown Town Hall.