News from the districts – November 26, 2021
News from around the region
News
Christmas cakes and crafts for seniors
A Christmas fundraiser with a tombola along with Christmas crafts and gifts, jams and chutneys and home baking
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Traffic back on A83 at the Rest after earlier rockfall
Safety inspections completed after rockfall above A83
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Co-op customers benefit good causes
‘…it’s an incredible amount of money, particularly given the kind of year it’s been’
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Mid Argyll’s festival of cycling fun
Mid Argyll Bicycle Festival was organised by the Ardrishaig Bothy cycling centre in partnership with Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
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Details of investigation into Islay councillor revealed
Boundaries Scotland has released details of its investigation into Argyll and Bute councillor Alastair Redman, after the Kintyre and the Island councillor from Islay was suspended and expelled by the Scottish Conservative party
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Author draws the Cairndow crowds
‘For me this was one of the most stimulating events I have ever been to round here. It was beautifully hosted and structured, not to mention catered by amazing food!’
Sport
Mid Argyll pupils throw themselves into rugby finale in Fort William
The P4/5 Mid Argyll age group were the team to beat and produced some amazing rugby to remain undefeated on the day.
Sport
Cash boost to help girls play football
‘This initiative is designed to bring on new and existing players in fun, interactive sessions and fitness and technical progression will happen naturally’
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Sport
Cairndow winner at Glendaruel shoot
A remarkable 41 guns entered a shoot at Glendaruel on a day with no wind, providing excellent targets for the 50-target open event
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Battling Star hold title favourites
After a fine away draw in Barrhead, Cardross are next for Red Star as they seek to maintain their unbeaten league record
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Housebuilder extends Camanachd Cup sponsorship
‘This fresh deal comes at the end of shinty’s comeback season and is an ideal tonic for clubs, supporters and association alike as we look ahead and build for the future’
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Inveraray hands out the prizes
All members and competition winners are encouraged to come along and support the club and the event
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Red Star stung late in exciting league match
Lochgilphead side fail to hold on to lead after going ahead five minutes from time
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Bob faces uphill task in Race to Dubai
Four decent rounds in Dubai will mean the the following week’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship offers an opportunity to finish the season on a high
Leisure
Pink night raises breast cancer cash
Pink quizzing and fun for a good cause at the Corner House
Leisure
Cairnbaan Hotel will be rocking for St Andrew
Look out for an evening of Scottish music and rock and roll to celebrate the patron saint of Scotland
Leisure
Greek tragedy is dance show success
The dramatic story of the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone, presented in a solo interpretation by the dance actor and artist Solène Weinachter
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Visions of climate change – competition closes soon
‘…culture and heritage have the power to tell the stories about who we are and where we’ve come from, as well as pointing to where we want to go.’
Leisure
Natural treasures win over visitors
‘It gave us great ideas of places to visit; some we had visited before and some that were new to us’
Leisure
A great day out in Argyll and Bute
Campaign to boost visits to attractions during winter months
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 19 2021
Love makes us think of other peoples needs not just our own.
Opinion
Science Matters – keeping ourselves cool
Technology could help humanity cope with ever-rising global temperatures
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 12 2021
The purpose of Remembrance…is not simply historical but to bring out a sense of thankfulness and gratitude for what was achieved.
Opinion
March of the pylons
Tarbert artist Ann Thomas muses on the pylons’ view of matters as they prepare to carry power close to Tarbert on an upgraded Crossaig to Inveraray line.