District News, April 16 2021
News from Islay, Jura and Mid Argyll.
News
Shopper-Aide charity raises a cup to 10 years
Over the past decade, and during the last year in particular, Shopper-Aide has become a lifeline for many older people.
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Coach Colin in the running for prestigious tennis prize
Coach and referee Colin Hanbidge is one of two people shortlisted in the Official of the Year category at the Tennis Scotland Awards 2021.
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Distillery’s limited edition release ahead of virtual malts festival
‘The 2021 Campbeltown Malts Festival limited edition perfectly encapsulates Glen Scotia’s signature style’
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Beinn an Tuirc bottle boosts helipad fund
‘It’s a nice way to support the project — and it’s also a good way to get a nice bottle of gin!’
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Vulnerable residents urged to apply for call-blocking devices
‘The trueCall call-blocking unit can give our residents peace of mind, knowing that if the phone rings it will be someone they want to talk to’
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Travel across Scotland allowed as restrictions eased
Travel within Scotland for outdoor socialising, recreation and exercise is permitted, as of Friday April 16
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OMR alternative ‘under investigation’ as Rest reopens 24 hours a day
A temporary interim alternative to the Old Military Road is under investigation to provide a diversion when the new A83 Rest and Be Thankful route is under construction
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Travel across Scotland – restrictions eased from Friday
Six adults from up to six households will now be able to meet up outdoors in Scotland from Friday to give friends and families a boost.
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Travel across Scotland lifted from Friday
Six adults from up to six households will now be able to meet up outdoors in Scotland from Friday to give friends and families a boost.
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Inside Machrihanish Golf Club’s new state-of-the-art clubhouse
Club captain William Livingston said the completion of the new clubhouse was ‘a momentous moment’ in the club’s history.
Business
£5,000 to take on an apprentice
Employers urged to make most of fund which would provide £5,000 for taking on or upskilling a 16-to-24-year old.
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Compensation welcomed but more help needed for seafood sector
Local companies exporting fish and shellfish to the EU say that they need more than a ‘sticking plaster’ approach to fix the situation.
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Tarbert man leads seafood sector protest in London
In a show of protest at bureaucratic delays a mass convoy of 21 lorries arrived at Parliament Square, Westminster – just yards from Number 10 Downing Street.
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SEPA held to ransom by ‘international’ data thieves
1.2GB of data stolen in ransomware raid including staff information, SEPA confirms.
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Argyll and Bute health chief to take up new national role
Joanna MacDonald has served as chief officer of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) for nine years.
News
Shopper-Aide charity raises a cup to 10 years
Over the past decade, and during the last year in particular, Shopper-Aide has become a lifeline for many older people.
News
Coach Colin in the running for prestigious tennis prize
Coach and referee Colin Hanbidge is one of two people shortlisted in the Official of the Year category at the Tennis Scotland Awards 2021.
News
Distillery’s limited edition release ahead of virtual malts festival
‘The 2021 Campbeltown Malts Festival limited edition perfectly encapsulates Glen Scotia’s signature style’
News
Beinn an Tuirc bottle boosts helipad fund
‘It’s a nice way to support the project — and it’s also a good way to get a nice bottle of gin!’
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Tributes paid after Prince Philip dies aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh’s death has prompted many to recall his visits to Campbeltown in 1958 and 1971.
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First aircraft lands at memorial helipad
‘The ability to land at a quality approved pad while on our time-critical operations helps ensure the safety of our aircraft and crew and the smooth transfer of patients’
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Plan in place for long-awaited road repairs
‘I look forward to seeing the long-awaited and much-needed improvements to the various areas of the town’
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Tributes paid to golf writing great Jock MacVicar
‘He had a nice way with words and a nice way with people’
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Youth group reveals intergenerational garden project
‘We have been consulting with young people through our private Facebook page during the lockdowns and have managed to come up with a plan for the garden project’
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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.
Church
A Campbeltown carol for today
The resulting carol is sung to the tune of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
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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.
Church
West Kintyre and Gigha welcome new minister
We are grateful to the folk of Clachan for giving us such wonderful hospitality and for Julius Weeks for such inspirational music.
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Join national effort and get Argyll buzzing
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful have launched a nationwide campaign to help Scotland bloom and become more climate and nature friendly in the process.
News
District News, March 12 2021
‘The B8001 is in dire condition and is causing increasing concern for residents and delivery services’
Districts
District News, March 5 2021
‘We are currently hoping to have works completed by autumn 2021 although this could be impacted by weather and tidal flows.’
Districts
District News, February 26 2021
‘Tidal energy can play a huge role in decarbonising the whisky industry and ensuring a sustainable future for Scotland’s island communities.’
Districts
District News, February 12 2021
Ardminish Stores on Gigha is one of shops to benefit from funding aimed at reducing single-use plastics.
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Poultry can go outside from March 31
The last confirmed case in poultry in Great Britain was on February 12 in Scotland.
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Fresh warning to those walking dogs near farms
‘Any dog, including the most placid family pet, can inflict horrific damage to animals such as sheep.’
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Agricultural society’s events impacted by Covid
If the show is not able to go ahead, a virtual show will take place instead, meaning anyone with stock they had the intention of showing can still do so.
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Inveraray farmer takes prestigious Stalwart award
‘Dougie Ford is a very worthy recipient of this award because he has spent a lifetime encouraging and mentoring young people in North Argyll’
Farming
Cards stacked in industry’s favour, says NFUS president
‘As I look towards 2021, it is not about the cards we have been dealt on Brexit, trade deals, policy or weather.’
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Kintyre groups benefit from CalMac funding
‘We are delighted to have been awarded £2,000 … which will support Gigha’s younger generation to develop their community hub project’
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Fears for future of Southend school
‘Falling school rolls are a big problem in many rural areas throughout Argyll and Bute’
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Funding secured to fight against fuel poverty
This project will improve the energy efficiency of 130 homes across Argyll and Bute, including on 11 islands.
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Videos urge ‘Be as good as your word’
Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis has recorded helping its 1,000th survivor
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Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum on Islay
Work is nearly completed with the site transformed from ‘near dereliction’ to a great modern workspace.
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Funding boost for popular walking route
National Lottery funding will help set up local volunteer groups in village locations close to sections of the Kintyre Way.
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Takki Sulaiman takes top TSI post
A trustee of the Friends of St.Conan’s Kirk in Lochawe and the UK wide domestic violence prevention and training charity, SafeLives, the 51-year-old has worked for the English family court service since 2006.
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Harbour restrictions at Port Askaig in April
A temporary timetable will be shared with local communities and posted on the CalMac website.
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.