Ardentinny Community Trust Archives - Page 5 of 35

October 1, 2020October 3, 2020

The Ardentinny Archives: 2007 – Opening of the restored Arched Bridge

On Saturday, April, 7, 2007 the restored stone arched bridge over the river Finart was officially opened by Mrs. Mary Gray of Ardentinny. The earliest known reference to the existence of the bridge is the middle of the nineteenth century where it appears on the O.S. map of 1869 as "Stronvochlan Bridge". However, it is …

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August 17, 2020February 2, 2022

Fresh veg anyone?

Glenfinart Walled Garden will leave a basket of veg plus donations box at the road edge beside the Walled Garden sign on Wednesdays and Thursdays 11.00 - 14.00 (weather permitting). Bring your own bags! A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some …

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July 10, 2020

Walled Garden to remain closed until 2021

Ardentinny Community Trust has decided not to open Glenfinart Walled Garden to the public this year. This is due in the first instance to the Coronavirus pandemic and, as we progress out of lockdown, in consideration of the lack of resources to manage the necessary contact tracing protocols. It is hoped that the garden will …

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January 20, 2020

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 …

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November 23, 2019

Festive lunch for Garden volunteers

Glenfinart Walled Garden would not be what it is today without the support of an amazing group of volunteers who, come rain or shine, give their time to the garden each week. As a thank you, the Ardentinny Community Trust trustees this week took the volunteers to visit Calder's Garden Centre, Erskine where Christmas lunch …

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