Battle of the McLeans at Glenralloch
Peter McLean junior was in sparkling form but, unfortunately for him, for the second week in a row, he was beaten by his uncle Bruce.
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Golf club’s charity open boost for Macmillan
More than 150 golfers teed off when the first of Machrihanish Golf Club’s open competitions was held last Saturday
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Sun shines for delayed but welcomed opening of bowling greens
Campbeltown’s two bowling clubs marked the delayed but much welcomed official opening of their greens.
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liveArgyll’s leisure facilities and libraries reopen
Services vital for wellbeing open their doors across Argyll and Bute with lockdown easing
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Golfer Robert pays tribute to The Doyen
‘An act of class by Robert MacIntyre, showing utmost respect to the wonderful man that was Jock MacVicar’
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Kintyre athletes run away with Crinan Puffer prizes
The popular race is typically run beside the Crinan Canal but it was held virtually this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Organisers forced to cancel live 2021 MOKRUN
Information will be provided in due course, by email via EntryCentral, to all participants who had secured a place.
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Campbeltown’s Colin joins Team Scotland staff
Colin Millar has taken on the role of head of marketing and communications for Team Scotland
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Mid Argyll race goes virtual for 2021
Entrants can walk or run anywhere they like, as long as they stay local, stay safe and abide by lockdown rules.
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Plans in place for MOKRUN 2021
‘It is fully the committee’s intention to host a live event, but we acknowledge that if this is not possible then a virtual race is the best alternative’
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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.
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Carradale cricketers stump Argyll rivals Oban
With Carradale seemingly going well, three incidents occurred that appeared to tilt the game Oban`s way.
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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.
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Soccer centre scores new training equipment
‘As a community group, led solely by volunteers, this funding is a big help to us.’
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£100,000 SFA grant will help the amateur game
‘The news…was met with enthusiasm and gratitude by everyone at amateur level.’
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Sponsors kit out young Pupils players
‘The children are absolutely delighted with their new kit.’
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MSP presses for detail on football funding
MSP seeks clarity on pandemic funding support for Scottish football
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Companies kit out young Pupils teams for winter
‘The coaches, players and parents are very grateful for these fantastic donations.’
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Returning to the hills — advice for walkers and climbers
‘With limited opportunity to climb in the hills over the last few months, [people] may have lost some hill-fitness’
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Mixed martial arts club in the fight for Co-op cash
Core MMA Campbeltown is planning to use the funds to upgrade its equipment and facilities to improve the quality and diversity of the training sessions provided.
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Scottish charities urge government to invest in walking
The manifesto’s aim is for Scotland to become a ‘healthier, cleaner, safer and happier walking nation’
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Swimmers getting back to their best
Kintyre Amateur Swimming Club make a much welcome return to the water.
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£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.’