[News] 29 June.
A Cowal Bridge?
The Destination Dunoon and Cowal Steering Group have produced a report proposing a new road and rail bridge (possibly over Loch Long), therefore reducing the distance by road from Glasgow to Dunoon from the present 80 miles to 51 miles. The proposed Bridge would also benefit the vast majority of Cowal residents. The report can be viewed here. The views of the community are sought by the Steering Group at enquiries@ddcsgcowalbridge.co.uk.Tell us what you think of the proposal!
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[News] 23 June.
Plant theft
We hope that the person or persons who took the bouganvillia plants from the planter at the Ardentinny noticeboard is/are enjoying them. We regret that the residents of and visitors to Ardentinny are not!
What's on in and around Ardentinny?
[News] 21 May, 2009.
Spirit of Adventure
Cruise ship "Spirit of Adventure" passes Ardentinny enroute to Port Ellen.
[News] 20 May, 2009.
Oyooni Website launched
Last September Ardentinny residents and visitors rallied to support the work of Dr. Ali Dabbagh's mobile eye clinic in Palestine. This week, Ali has launched the project website at www.oyooni.org/. The following is a brief update from Sana & Ali.Dear Friends,
We are so pleased to announce that Oyooni's Website (the mobile eye clinic in Palestine) is now launched. Please have a look at it and let us know what you think www.oyooni.org/.
Friday magazine of Gulf News has published an interview with Ali on Oyooni (under health section). The article is available on www.gulfnews.com/friday/Health/10309989.html if you're interested.
Oyooni will be travelling to Palestine this summer to continue / follow up on its work. The objectives of this trip are listed below. We are in need of further funds to purchase more equipment (for details please refer to the website under urgent needs). Ali will travel and carry on the work in all cases, but the purchase of those pieces will enable the screening and the low visual aid assessment program he's scheduled for this trip. Rawan, one of our volunteers on the trip will be taking photos and making notes about progress. We will upload this information on the website as soon as we're back. Please let us know if you'd like to help in any way or if you have any questions.
Thanks for all your support during the past year.
Warmest regards
Sana & Ali
July 2009 Visit objectives:
North: Jenin & surrounding area:
- Screening diabetic patients
- Evaluating & entering Data onto computer database.
- Demonstrate & train doctors, whenever possible
Central: Beit Jala (Shurooq School)
-Assessment of school children re level of visual impairment
- Set up the low visual aid clinic
Ramallah: - Follow up Glaucoma seminar to community workers.
South: Hebron
- Seminar ?? depending on demand
- Needs assessment in Hebron.
[Bowling Club] 23 April, 2009.
Season Opening
Ardentinny B.C. opened for play on Saturday 18th April and at long last the weather was beautiful.
The opening party comprised of Cameron Campbell (Bogleha' B.C) representing Kindred Clubs, Archie Tait, (Innellen B.C.) opened the Green. Gordon Smith (President Ardentinny B.C.). Ina Hamilton (Ardentinny B.C.) delivered the silver jack and... [continued]
[News] 19 April, 2009.
Update: Proposed Ardentinny Housing Development
Response by Ardentinny Proposed Housing Development Working Group to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority (PDF 46kb).Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park sent this response (PDF 66kb) to the Working Group's initial letter regarding its plan to build 36 affordable houses on a site west and south of Lochview.
[News] 16 April, 2009.
Update: Proposed Ardentinny Housing Development
We have received the following from Susan Brooks, Forward Planning Manager at the National Park authority.Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority: Development Plan Scheme
The National Park Authority has prepared an updated Development Plan Scheme that explains how we will prepare our development plan for the National Park in an inclusive and open manner. Specifically, it outlines:-
- The process and timescales for progressing our current draft local plan through to adoption and thereafter, the proposed timescales for preparing a new local development plan;
- What is involved at each stage of the process; and
- Opportunities for consultation and involvement in the plan preparation process and the methods we will use to involve the public in this.
The Development Plan Scheme can be downloaded from our website (www.lochlomond-trossachs.org) or viewed at our offices and local libraries. Alternatively, you can request a copy by contacting the forward planning team at the National Park Headquarters on 01389 722600.
If you have any questions regarding either the Development Plan Scheme or the National Park Development Plan, please do not hesitate to contact the forward planning team on 01389 722600 or email localplan@lochlomond-trossachs.org.
Click here for direct download of Development Plan Scheme PDF document.
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