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April 20, 2014April 20, 2014

National Park volunteers dig in at Walled Garden

Preparing for the season opening of Glenfinart Walled Garden on Monday, volunteers from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park were hard at work "doing the weeding" this past week. Thanks go to John, Ian and Roy who were assisted by resident gardener Glyn. Also on hand was children's garden creator, Claire and her son Finlay (11) as …

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April 20, 2014April 22, 2014

262 safety accidents at Clyde nuclear bases as new Coulport explosives handling facility revealed

In an article, by environment correspondent Rob Edwards in today's Sunday Herald, the Ministry of Defence has revealed that it is planning a new conventional explosives handling facility at Coulport to deal with the growing number of nuclear submarines due to be based on the Clyde over the next few years. In addition, a report, released under …

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April 18, 2014April 18, 2014

Walled Garden reopens with Eggstravaganza

Glenfinart Walled Garden reopens for the new season this Easter Monday. The garden will feature a range of activities for all the family, adding to the fun of the Forestry Commission Scotland's Easter Eggstravaganza at Glenfinart Bay, Ardentinny. A selection of home-baking will be available as well as fun and games for the young ones in …

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April 11, 2014April 11, 2014

Communication from Coulport

The following was posted on Ardentinny village notice board.

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April 3, 2014April 3, 2014

Coulport Blasts: Residents demand public meeting with MoD

At a lively Community Council meeting on Tuesday, Ardentinny residents demanded that MoD representatives attend a public meeting in the village within the next four weeks. The demands come after a week of violent explosions which emanated from nearby RNAD Coulport. Whilst the MoD later apologised to the community, villagers are unhappy with the lack …

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