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Drivers escape injury after collision


Drivers escape injury after collision

TWO DRIVERS escaped injury last Friday (July 23) after a collision on the A816 Lochgilphead to Oban road.


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Mid Argyll gears up for the Mthunzi boys


COMMUNITIES and households in Mid Argyll are gearing up for the annual visit of the Mthunzi Culture Group from Zambia. Welcoming the boys back for their third visit to Mid Argyll are several local host families who accommodate the group during their month long stay in the area.


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Fortnight of treats at Dalriada


TAI CHI on top of Dunadd Fort, an evening sail to Eilean Mor and a beaver safari are just some of the events planned to mark Discover Dalriada 2010.


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Graduation party for Rascals


Graduation party for Rascals

Parents, children and staff of Riverside Rascals Day Nursery enjoyed a graduation party recently. There was music, games and plenty of sweeties as everyone partied throughout the morning.


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Auchindrain welcomes Education Minister


Auchindrain welcomes Education Minister

AUCHINDRAIN Township Open Air Museum welcomed Education Minister Mike Russell last week. Mr Russell was given an extensive tour of the museum by Bob Clark, Auchindrain’s development manager. Mr Russell was keen to hear how the museum is bringing history to life for school children.


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Jolomo donates £2,300 to Lochgilphead MS Centre


Jolomo donates £2,300 to Lochgilphead MS Centre

Renowned Mid Argyll artist John Lowrie Morrison - Jolomo - presented the MS Centre in Lochgilphead with a cheque for £2,300 last week. Accepting the money was centre manager Karen McCurry. Jolomo raised the cash following his successful annual show at the Archway gallery in Lochgilphead last year.


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End of night road closures


SCOTLAND TranServ has confirmed the evening closures on the A83 Lochgilphead to Inveraray road have ended.


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Chip pan fire in Tarbert


AN ELDERLY lady had to be taken to Mid Argyll Community Hospital, Lochgilphead, on Monday (July 5) after a chip pan fire started in her Tarbert home.


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Fraser honoured for services to Scottish dance music


Fraser honoured for services to Scottish dance music

A LOCHGIPHEAD man was awarded a lifetime achievement award for services to Scottish dance music. Fraser McGlynn was presented a rose bowl trophy at an awards ceremony for The National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs held at the Huntingtower Hotel, Perth, last month.


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Willie wins chance to test drive new eco-friendly train


Willie wins chance to test drive new eco-friendly train

A LOCHGILPHEAD man has been one of the first people in Scotland to test-drive a new eco-friendly train that is being introduced throughout the country. Willie Fletcher, who now lives in Barrhead, was at the controls of one of Scotrail’s new electronic trains which are due to arrive in Scotland in two months.


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