Monthly Archives: April 2011

DEMONSTRATORS MAKE PRESENCE FELT AS COUNCILLORS CONSIDER SCHOOL CLOSURES

Posted on 1 AMpMon, 25 Apr 2011 05:53:42 +000053Monday 2011 by The Editor

  Kilmory Castle, 19 Apr 2011 (© Mid-Argyll & Kintyre News 2011) On Tuesday (19 April), Argyll & Bute Council met, at its Kilmory Castle headquarters in Lochgilphead, to debate issues related to the proposed closure of a number of local primary schools. … Continue reading →

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TARBERT YACHT CHANDLERY NOW OPEN

Posted on 1 AMpSat, 23 Apr 2011 00:04:12 +000004Saturday 2011 by The Editor

   A brand new chandlery opened this week at Tarbert Loch Fyne. The arrival of Tarbert Yacht Chandlery, owned by established Mid-Argyll company Ardfern Yacht Centre (AYC), marks an important step in the development of the village’s much-loved harbour, and comes at a time of year when many sailors … Continue reading →

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CRINAN PUFFER 8.5 MILE RACE 2011 (POST-RACE REPORT)

Posted on 1 PMpTue, 19 Apr 2011 22:44:05 +000044Tuesday 2011 by The Editor

The Crinan Canal (Photo © Mid-Argyll & Kintyre News 2011) A wry look  –  by Richard Barrie On Sunday (17 April), 118 runners competed in the Scottish Sea Farms Crinan Puffer 8.5 mile race organised by Mid Argyll Triathlon & Cycle … Continue reading →

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STOP PRESS: TARBERT YACHT CHANDLERY

Posted on 1 PMpMon, 18 Apr 2011 17:18:10 +000018Monday 2011 by The Editor

This afternoon (Monday 18 Apr), the new Tarbert Yacht Chandlery opened for business. Situated adjacent to the yacht pontoons and the Harbour Office, the new business is owned by established Mid-Argyll company Ardfern Yacht Centre. More news soon of this … Continue reading →

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CRINAN PUFFER 8.5 MILE RACE 2011

Posted on 1 AMpFri, 15 Apr 2011 07:51:42 +000051Friday 2011 by The Editor

On Sunday (17 April), Mid Argyll Triathlon & Cycle Club (MATCC) holds its annual Crinan Puffer 8.5 mile (13.5 km) point-to-point running race, named after what is probably Scotland’s best-loved class of small ship. The canal-side route takes competitors through some … Continue reading →

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STONEFIELD, LOCH FYNE: RAISED ALGAL TOXIN LEVELS DETECTED

Posted on 1 AMpTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:57:17 +000057Tuesday 2011 by The Editor

On Monday (11 Apr 2011), Argyll & Bute Council reported that its monitoring work has identified increased levels of naturally occurring algal toxins in the Stonefield area of Loch Fyne.  Stonefield lies just north of the entrance to East Loch Tarbert. … Continue reading →

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STEVEN OSBORNE AT CREAR – Review

Posted on 1 PMpMon, 11 Apr 2011 21:13:40 +000013Monday 2011 by The Editor

by George John Stewart THE “PIANO IN PERIL” CONCERT Many an Argyll concert-lover should be writhing in despair at having missed such an amazing performance from Scotland’s premier concert pianist, Steven Osborne, in his first ever recital at Crear, near … Continue reading →

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UPDATED FLOOD ALERT – ARGYLL & BUTE – 6/7 APR 2011

Posted on 1 AMpWed, 06 Apr 2011 11:20:00 +000020Wednesday 2011 by The Editor

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issued today (Wed 6 Apr 2011) an updated Flood Alert for Argyll & Bute.  It covers the period 1133 hrs today to 1133 hrs tomorrow (Thu 7 Apr 2011), and reads as follows:- “Heavy … Continue reading →

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FLOOD ALERT – NORTH ARGYLL – 5/6 APR 2011

Posted on 1 PMpTue, 05 Apr 2011 15:38:13 +000038Tuesday 2011 by The Editor

At 1556 hours today, Argyll & Bute Council published a Flood Alert. Heavy rainfall is forecast from 1800 hrs today (Tue 5 April)  until 1800 hrs tomorrow (Wed 6 April). Widespread rainfall totals of over 100 mm are expected in the north of the Argyll & … Continue reading →

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TOP SCOTS PIANIST TO VISIT CREAR – SUN 3 APR 2011

Posted on 1 PMpFri, 01 Apr 2011 17:29:04 +000029Friday 2011 by The Editor

On Sunday 3 April 2011, Steven Osborne  –  one of Scotland’s most highly-regarded classical pianists on the international scene  –  performs three Schubert piano sonatas at Crear, Kilberry, PA29 6YD. This fundraising concert is organised by arts charity Space to Create in aid of … Continue reading →

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