School Shout Out!

furnace-ps-sportsMid Argyll School Shout Out in the Argyllshire Advertiser,June 14 2013 and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital. Find out what Tarbert,Furnace,Glassary,Ardrishaig,Achahoish,Tayvallich and Lochgilphead schools have been up to in our two-page spread.

ACHA says there will be no heating investigation

20_c21fire01The biggest social housing provider in Argyll,ACHA,has said it will not conduct an investigation into heating systems in its homes despite dozens of complaints about damp and rising costs with a change from coal fires to electricity.

Read what Argyll Community Housing Association has to say about the issue in the Argyllshire Advertiser and on line at www.argyllshireadvertsier.co.uk/digital

Gold medal swimmer hands over cheque to MACPool

david-carry-at-mid-argyll-poolThe future of Mid Argyll Community Pool is bright after double Commonwealth Games gold medal simmer David Carry presented the pool with a cheque for £20,000 from Scottish Gas.

For the full story see the Argyllshire Advertiser,June 7 2013 and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

Heart of Kilmartin comes alive

kilmartin-gala-dayYoung and old came together to celebrate Kilmartin Gala Day on Saturday May 25 2013.
Mid Argyll folk basked in the sunshine at the event,held in the heart of the village,as people took part in races,fun and games.

See Argyllshire Advertiser’s picture spread in the May 31 2013 edition and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital.

Family ceilidh support juvenile pipe band

06_a21ceil04Dozens of families from across Mid Argyll came together to show their support for Mid Argyll Juvenile Pipe Band at a ceilidh in Tarbert Village Hall.

Find out how much was raised and see more photos from the dancing in the Argyllshire Advertiser,May 23 2013 and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

Boxing ambitions for Lochgilphead

jimmy-mcmahonLochgilphead man Jimmy McMahon has enjoyed a successful career in boxing but has now returned home and is keen to set up a boxing club in the town.

Read more about Jimmy his ambitions in the Argyllshire Advertiser,May 10 2013 and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

Juvenile pipe bands appeals for support

mid-argyll-pipe-bandMembers of Mid Argyll Juvenile Pipe Band,aged 11 to 14 years,are urging the local community to support them as they prepare to compete in four major piping competitions.

Read more about their season ahead and fund-raising required to meet the costs in the Argyllshire Advertiser,May 10 2013,and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

 

Nominate your Mid Argyll Citizen of the Year!

THERE is just over a week remaining to nominate a special person for the Mid Argyll citizen of the year award. Continue reading Nominate your Mid Argyll Citizen of the Year!

No cut to Mid Argyll police

06_a15police01The number of police officers on the beat in Mid Argyll will not be reduced in the next year,says the new divisional commander for Argyll and West Dumbartonshire.

Read more in the Argyllshire Advertiser and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

Mid Argyll Athletics Club hangs up its running shoes

06_a13athletics01Mid Argyll Athletics Club,which has been running for almost 30 years,has wound up after coaches Bill McCallum and Tom McFarlane retire from working in the area.

Read the full story in the Argyllshire Advertiser,March 29 2013 and on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

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