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May 14, 2010June 12, 2010

Dunoon Observer confirms MoD responsible for lost ammo

The leading article in this weeks Dunoon Observer has thrown a bit more light on the ammunition found near Ardentinny last week. Local politicians are also seeking an investigation into how the 120 blank cartridges came to be left on the Ardentinny to Carrick Castle path. Read the full story here (pdf 421kb). Dunoon Observer.

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May 13, 2010May 14, 2010

New Village Hall Committee Appointed

At the EGM held in the hall on 11 May 2010, a new committee of seven members was elected with Margaret Emmett as Chair; Pauline Gordon - Treasurer; Marian Norris - Minute Secretary and Vicky Fairley - correspondence secretary. Jo Wilkinson, Margaret Greenhalgh and Jimmy Gordon complete the committee. It was also proposed and agreed …

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May 12, 2010May 12, 2010

It’s time to get ready for the Ardentinny Flower & Craft Show 2010

It's time again to raise your radishes and pamper your peppers for Ardentinny's Flower & Craft Show. This very popular annual event takes place on Saturday August 21 in the Village Hall. Produce Display Village Tub Competition Raffle (1st. Prize £50) Tombola Auction Presentation of trophies & lots more! Admission is £1.50 (including tea/coffee). Children …

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May 11, 2010May 11, 2010

Results of Walled Garden Survey

On the instructions of Ardentinny Community Council, the Walled Garden Working Group organised a village survey to ascertain whether or not the majority of the community were in favour of a community purchase of the garden. These are the results. 95 responses were received from residents on the Electoral Roll, of these, 3 were filled …

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May 11, 2010June 9, 2010

The Pine Marten

Dougie Menzies of Ardenfield was quick with his camera this week capturing this excellent shot of a hungry Pine Marten at the squirrel food. Iona Lister who runs an excellent website dedicated to Pine Martens informs us that she thinks it's unusual for a Pine Marten to be moving around in open space during daylight, …

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