£8 million cycling facilities fund open for applications
‘By investing in community facilities up and down the country, we will use the power of cycling to help more people enjoy its benefits and get active.’
Sport
Sport
Bob’s brilliant finish secures first major victory
Following his exploits in Cyprus the bare statistics tell us Bob has jumped to 62nd in the world rankings, 24th in The Race to Dubai standings.
Leisure
BOBcast – Episode 17 – “Congratulations and Jubilations”
Join Fiona, Keith and Steevie has they celebrate Bob’s amazing achievement in Cyprus and look forward to his upcoming events
Fiona also talks to Graeme Mackechnie from Dalmaly Golf Club after her “interesting” latest round of golf.
Sport
Hill walkers’ winter warning: ‘Do not get left in the dark’
‘You should take spare batteries with you, although they can be very awkward to change if you’re working in the dark and the rain, so it’s better always to take a spare headtorch in your pack’
Sport
Companies kit out young Pupils teams for winter
‘The coaches, players and parents are very grateful for these fantastic donations.’
Sport
Chemistry student smashes Kintyre Way Ultra record
Although he made it look easy, Kieran confessed that he found the hill out of Skipness ‘horrendous’ but once over it, he enjoyed the downhill towards the finish in Tarbert harbour.
Sport
Kintyre athletes selected for finals in Oban
After three hours of intense competition Castlehill Primary School dominated in the girls’ age groups with Dalintober and Drumlemble primary schools successful in the boys’ events.
Sport
Action from Kintyre sports hall athletics
There was a good field of contestants at the Argyll Sports Hall Athletics Kintyre meet on Sunday.
Sport
Too much turkey? Go for a slog in the sand
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Kintyre’s ultimate feel-good cure for eating too much and hangovers.
Athletics
Family support for record-breaking runner Garry
The Glen Scotia Mull of Kintyre Marathon winner, Garry Muir, was supported by his wife, Gemma, and their daughter, Rachel, nine, who made a special sign for her dad.
Cricket
Cricketer Liam chases his World Cup dream
A young cricket star with Campbeltown connections has been starring for Scotland under-19s in the team’s quest to qualify for the World Cup.
Cricket
Carradale cricketers stump Argyll rivals Oban
With Carradale seemingly going well, three incidents occurred that appeared to tilt the game Oban`s way.
Cricket
Carradale knocks ’em for six with blazing batting
Batting first Kippen blitzed a seemingly unassailable total as Carradale appeared to wilt under the heat of the sun and the pressure of the final.
Sport
Old Firm fans urged not to watch match in pubs
‘I would ask anyone thinking of travelling into Argyll and Bute from the central belt for that purpose to follow the advice and not travel outwith their health board area.’
Sport
Two wins in a row for Pupils U13s
‘They have set the bar for themselves now and need to keep it up.’
Sport
Walking football kicks off in Campbeltown
Walking football has become increasingly popular throughout the UK, with more than 100 clubs under the ‘Walking Football Scotland’ umbrella.
Football
Two moments of magic seal home win for Pupils
Campbeltown Pupils battled hard last Saturday to claim a home win over league rivals Neilston.
Sport
Pupils left to rue late league defeat
A swerving ball found right winger Scott Souden, who guided a firm downward header into the Parkhall net to make it 1-1.
Other Sports
A physically distanced return to Pilates
‘Planning to reopen with face-to-face classes wasn’t easy but you have to do what it takes to keep your customers, yourself and your business’
Sport
Sun shines for Argyll South’s second rainbow ride
Twenty riders arrived in small groups for their allotted time slot to enjoy Mid Argyll’s fields and forestry at their glowing autumnal best.
Sport
Mixed martial arts club is back with a bang
The coaches and members of Core MMA Campbeltown gathered at the former scout hall on John Street last Friday evening for a socially distanced return to training.
Sport
Argyll South Pony Club bounces back with rainbow ride
Argyll South Pony Club held its first post lockdown event at Machrihanish earlier this month, in glorious autumn sunshine.
Sport
Rugby quartet swap boots for bikes
Ruaridh Jackson, Ryan Grant, Richie Vernon and Andrew Easson will leave Campbeltown on Friday August 21 when they take on the Caledonia Way