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June 22, 2017June 22, 2017

Village Hall on brink saved at eleventh hour

The prospect of Ardentinny's 111 year old village hall being closed and sold off was averted last night at a well attended public meeting. Outgoing Hall Association Trustee, Jo Carr, read aloud a letter from Hunters Quay resident Agnes Harvey in which she expressed her regret at being unable to attend the meeting but volunteered …

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June 8, 2017

Dementia Awareness Week Celebrations at Glenfinart Walled Garden

On Thursday 1st June the Cowal Befrienders' Group visited the garden as part of the celebrations for Dementia Awareness Week. Over 25 members and volunteers attended and, despite the rain, a lovely afternoon was had by all. So much so, that they wish to make a return visit and encourage other family members to become …

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June 5, 2017July 11, 2017

Beechgrove Event and Open Garden 23rd – 25th June

Ardentinny Community Trust is pleased to present a wonderful range of weekend events for fans of both the BBC's long running 'Beechgrove Programmme’, Ardentinny Walled Garden and Andy McClintock’s amazing garden in Strone. Events commence on Friday 23rd June, at Younger Memorial Hall at Kilmun, open 7p.m. for 7.30pm, with a showing of the BBC’s …

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May 28, 2017May 28, 2017

Ardentinny hydro scheme comes on stream

The Chair of Ardentinny Renewables Trust (ART), Dougie Menzies, has confirmed that the Hydro Scheme at Baron Turner is now up and running with both turbines operating and connection to the grid finalised. He reported that the company Hydrover says the initial costs should be paid off in five years and the scheme’s lifespan is …

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April 20, 2017April 22, 2017

Easter Fun Day 2017

Despite gloomy conditions, Ardentinny Community Trust's first Easter Fun Day at Glenfinart Walled Garden was a great success with lots to do including an Easter egg hunt, egg painting, Easter bonnet parade, egg and spoon race, flower pot ping-pong, coconut shy and as usual a superb selection of home baking. Not to be left out …

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