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May 26, 2019May 26, 2019

Village Hall – Successful End to a Difficult Year

It is fair to say that this year's outgoing Village Hall committee did not have an easy ride. They inherited a hall in a serious state of disrepair and had committee transitional issues and reneged on builder commitments to resolve. Nothing insoluble but which required extraordinary effort and dedication. However, despite the odds, they were …

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May 25, 2019May 25, 2019

Is the tide turning on fish farms?

After the recent Panorama programme on the destructive effects of fish farms coupled with a lack of adherence to industry regulations, will public opinion force a re-think? The Scottish Government is taking note, according to Rob Edwards with Sepa planning unannounced inspections. Anyone wishing to make a personal representation to SEPA with regard to the …

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May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

Trout Farm Opposition in evidence

Summary of Survey: Jann Garratt of #AfftheClyde action group compiled, circulated and has now analysed the local questionnaire eliciting residents’ views on the Dawnfresh trout farm proposal for Ardentinny which are summarised as follows: AFF the Clyde was formed by a group of volunteers, resident in the village of Ardentinny. The group formed to oppose …

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May 10, 2019

Ardentinny Trout Farm Proposal – Ways to respond

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) CAR (Controlled Activities Regulations) Licence application for the proposed trout farm in Ardentinny, submitted by Dawnfresh in December 2018, is out for consultation. The consultation period is 28 days and is open to the public to comment. According to Dawnfresh Environmental Manager, Peter MacDougall, “ The CAR …

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April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Easter Fun on hottest day of the year (so far!)

Sizzling ‘Summer' sun but spring flowers and a budding orchard were the backdrop to Ardentinny’s Easter Fun Day at Glenfinart Walled Garden last weekend, encouraging a large turnout for the Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races and Easter Bonnet competition. There was plenty for the adults too with a variety of stalls, a …

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