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November 13, 2016November 13, 2016

Bonfire Night Fundraiser

Apart from the Winter chill it was like a still Summer's evening at Ardentinny Beach on Bonfire Night. The bonfire roared away lighting up the beach, while children and adults enjoyed the warmth and goodies on sale in aid of village hall funds. There were toffee apples, cakes and toffee with Hot Chocolate, Bovril and …

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November 2, 2016November 2, 2016

Bowling Club – Terror on the Turf

Once again Maryjane, Linda and their hard working team excelled themselves with eerie walks, amazing decorations and delicious chilli supper at the annual Ardentinny Bowling Club Halloween Party. There was a Horror Film Quiz with clever cryptic clues and a 'Guess Who's Buried in the Graveyard?' quiz as well as 'Guess how many Eyeballs in the Jar'. Pumpkins lined …

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October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

Walled Garden summer season culminates with Harvest Fair

Glenfinart Walled Garden’s open season culminated once again with a successful fund-raising Harvest Fair. The warm sunny day showcased the garden’s autumn hues and there was a raft of things to savour and enjoy. Carefully tended organic vegetables provided rich vegetable soup while apples from the hundred-year-old tree and its younger neighbours supplied crumble, flapjacks …

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October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

Cowal Open Studios artist draws record numbers in garden setting

Artist Anthea Gage held her Cowal Open Studios exhibition in Glenfinart Walled Garden recently. Despite the most atrocious weather, 145 visitors braved torrential rain and followed the brightly coloured streamers down the river road to the garden entrance to view and enjoy Anthea’s fun and colourful paintings, prints and cards. Anthea Gage RSW taught Art …

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September 19, 2016September 20, 2016

Community Trust reviews another successful year

On 8 September 2016 Ardentinny Commuity Trust (ACT) held its AGM. Trust Convenor, Anna Williamson, welcomed the attendees and invited them to take time to read the previous AGM's Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report prior to reporting on the progress of the Trust’s Glenfinart Walled Garden Project. The year saw the appointment of gardener/horticulturalist, Franziska …

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