Ropework Park hosts battle of the football legends

battle-of-legends-footballRed Star legends took on Tarbert legends in a battle of the  ‘oldies’at Ropework Park on Saturday 20 2103.

Find out who won and see the report on the football match in the Argyllshire Advertiser,April 26 2013 and also on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

 

Stranded couple spend two nights in car

a83-drifting-and-high-windsA couple trying to return to Southend on Kintyre after Friday’s blizzards slept in their car for two nights in a Tarbert car park while waiting for the A83 road to be cleared.

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

Tarbert boats fail inspection

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Leading the inspections last week were Trainee Detective Constable Sarah Mason and Detective Constable Chris Bain.

EVERY boat checked by police and coastguard during safety checks in  Tarbert and Campbeltown were found with defects – one serious enough to be detained. Continue reading Tarbert boats fail inspection

Mid Argyll community wind farm plans underway

http://www.dreamstime.com/-image3157295Plans to develop a second community-owned wind farm in Mid Argyll  are underway. Continue reading Mid Argyll community wind farm plans underway

Tarbert takes ‘best stage’prize at Kintyre Drama Festival

kintyredramafestival20_c09drama05-1DRAMA students from Tarbert Academy won the Best Stage Presentation category at the 2013 Kintyre Drama Festival as the three-day event,February 18-20 2013,drew to a close. Continue reading Tarbert takes ‘best stage’prize at Kintyre Drama Festival

Freasdail wind farm plans thrown out by community council

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Concern over visual impact

PLANS to build an 11-turbine wind farm at Freasdail,near Whitehouse have been rejected by Tarbert and Skipness Community Council. Continue reading Freasdail wind farm plans thrown out by community council

Dookers disappointed with Dunoon draw

06_a07dook01TARBERT AFC were left frustrated after Saturday’s match when a good performance only resulted in a 3-3 draw against Division 1A league leaders Dunoon. Continue reading Dookers disappointed with Dunoon draw

Mid Argyll affected by power cuts during storms

t50wave2noSmall power cuts  affected homes and businesses across Argyll and the Islands on Monday February 4 2013 as strong winds battered the west coast. Continue reading Mid Argyll affected by power cuts during storms

Young Tarbert folk group hopes to record CD

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Award-winning duo Hannah Prill and Emma MacFarlane

AN AMBITIOUS young music group has set its sights on recording a debut album in 2013 after a successful year on the Gaelic and traditional Scottish music scene. Continue reading Young Tarbert folk group hopes to record CD

Tarbert welcomes new ‘green’ferry investment

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Alan MacDonald

MILLIONS of pounds are to be invested in Tarbert in 2013 as the Loch Fyne village is to be serviced by a new ‘green’ ferry and extensive works are done to upgrade the fishing quay. Continue reading Tarbert welcomes new ‘green’ferry investment

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