Glenfinart Walled Garden Archives - Page 6 of 35

September 7, 2019September 7, 2019

Rowan Steals the show for Dunoon youngsters

Ardentinny pup 'Rowan' was the star of a visit to Glenfinart Walled Garden recently for pupils from Dunoon Primary Learning Centre when they visited the garden accompanied by their teacher Gail McCorquondale. Under the guidance of regular volunteer Corrie, the children helped pick fresh produce including delicious apples, carrots, courgettes, blueberries and leeks from the …

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August 3, 2019August 21, 2019

…and the heavens opened

Torrential rain is not usually something that deters the hardy locals and visitors to Argyll from enjoying themselves, and last Sunday's Big Picnic at Glenfinart Walled Garden, Ardentinny was no exception. Although, as expected, the garden had a smaller attendance than usual, the event was still a great day out. Despite the challenging weather (which …

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July 17, 2019

Ardentinny banners vandalised and stolen

Two village banners promoting Glenfinart Walled Garden's Big Picnic event and AFFtheClyde were vandalised overnight between Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July. Both banners were located on the Ardentinny village road sign at the side of Loch Long. The PVC banners were ripped to shreds with what appears to be a very sharp knife. The …

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July 7, 2019July 7, 2019

Ardentinny Renewables Trust – Recent funding recipients

Ardentinny Renewables Trust (ART) has announced the latest successful funding applications as follows: Beneficiary Purpose Amount 2019 - July Ardentinny Community Council Replacement village noticeboard £1,160.00 Neil Robinson Bees and equipment £632.91 Ardentinny Community Trust Glenfinart Walled Garden new tables and chairs £589.72 Ardentinny Bowling Club 2 - 1000L water tanks …

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June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Ardentinny Ducks, Pots and Pipers

… and not necessarily in that order at Glenfinart Walled Garden’s first table sale on Saturday. The Pipes and Drum of Archie and Tom AKA the Hauf Pint Pipe Band opened proceedings and kept us foot tapping through sun and torrential rain. A place in the Harvest Fair’s Quickest Quackers Duck Derby was ensured by …

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