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
Sport
Town foursome triumphs in McFadyens AM AM
Thirty-one teams took part in the McFadyens Contractors AM AM at Machrihanish Golf Club.
Leisure
BOBcast – Episode 15 – “USA Open – now closed”
This time we chart Oban golfer Bob MacIntyre’s fantastic progress through his debut at the US Open and leading onto the Scottish Open in a few weeks time.
Sport
David takes home Dunaverty’s Kiel Trophy
Dunaverty Golf Club members are wondering when they will next have a decent day for their competitions after strong winds and heavy showers battered those competing for the Kiel Trophy.
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
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
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.
Football
U13s splash out of West Regional Cup
‘We could not continue in the conditions and really do not regret our decision.’
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
Sport
Children encouraged to play their way this summer
‘Play can be a great way of children being able to continue their learning, in fact, it’s the brain’s favourite way of learning.’
Sport
Make yourself leaner, stronger and taller with LST Pilates
‘Many of my clients have been practising pilates for many years and rely on their weekly class not only as a way to exercise and keep their spine and joints moving optimally, but also to socialise.’
Sport
Relax and unwind with some Tai Chi and Qi Gong
‘If you are experiencing anxiety in these difficult times then doing some Tai Chi may be helpful.’
Sport
Friday night’s alright for fighting
‘I am so proud of them. What has been achieved in such a small space of time is a credit to the town.’