River Finart bursting its banks near Ardentinny Beach on Saturday. Quite a bit higher when compared to the the floods of 2013! Thanks to Rob Bray for the photos.
River Finart and Storm Dennis
Mesmerising performance by Syrian classical musician at Burgh Hall
On Sunday Cowal was graced, in every sense of the word, with the exquisite talent, musicianship and gentle, yet commanding, personality of Syrian classical guitarist Ayman Jarjour.
Hosted by Cowal Music Club in Dunoon’s Burgh Hall, the 80 plus audience was captivated and at times mesmerised by his quite spectacular performance. The programme spanned the works of Heitor Villa-Lobos, J S Bach, Regino Sainz de La Maza , Antonio Ruiz-Pipo, Enrquie Granados, Antonio Lauro Astor Piazzolla, Nikita Koshkin, Carlo Domeniconi and Roland Dyens.
An absent listener could be forgiven for thinking that at times he had the accompaniment of at least two other instruments, including percussion. However those present were left incredulous at the realisation that the production emanated solely from Ayman’s demandingly intricate guitar playing.
Ayman is involved with charities supporting refugees and is the official Arts and Culture Ambassador for the Scottish Refugee Council for which donations were made at Sunday’s event.
https://youtu.be/o3TI1oRvJY8
Another successful year for Ardentinny Community Trust
Ardentinny Community Trust (ACT) held its AGM on 7th January 2020 where it reported on another successful year. Trust Treasurer, Jean Urquhart presented end of year (2018-19) accounts which saw funds stand at £20,709.61, after having invested in an array of necessary fixtures and equipment. ACT Chair, Anna Williamson gave a report on the year’s activity.
In accordance with the Trust’s constitution, two committee members stood down and were subsequently proposed and seconded as continuing members. Following the AGM, Trust member and former founding Chair of the revised Trust, Dennis Gower, submitted his resignation. Dennis was the driving force behind the community consultation, consequent application to buy and successful purchase of Glenfinart Walled Garden, for which the Trust had been revived. He also steered it through pre-purchase fundraising; a Beechgrove Garden project; and continuing project consultations and further fundraising activities, not least winning the equivalent of the garden’s polytunnel at a Dragon’s Den event! It is therefore with regret but grateful thanks that the Trust accepts his resignation.
Current members are as follows:
Anna Williamson, Chair; Lynn Kerr, Secretary; Jean Urquhart, Treasurer and Bill Williamson, Ian Kerr and Jim Urquhart – members.
Ardentinny Community Council Minutes Dec 2015 – Jan 2020
Ardentinny’s craft showcase
Once again Ardentinny village hall showcased the best of local arts and crafts at its recent Winter Craft Fair. There was exquisitely turned wood; fine knits; delicate macrame; handcrafted jewellery; paintings and sculpture by local artists; handmade decorations and gifts together with vintage clothes and sumptuous home baking.
There was a novel snowball throwing game for the kids; tea and goodies for the seniors; and an array of luxury raffle prizes to tempt all.