A Day in the Life of Ardentinny Archives - Page 3 of 14

August 20, 2013August 20, 2013

Waverley keeping things current

On paddle steamer Waverley's penultimate cruise of the season up Loch Long today, it was good to hear, as part of the excellent on-board commentary, a mention of Glenfinart Walled Garden and its inclusion in the latest episode of the BBC's Beechgrove Garden. This was in addition to the usual references to Harry Lauder's song …

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December 24, 2012

Goodwill to all ladies and gentlemen

Santa's little helpers brought some Christmas magic to Ardentinny's award-winning loos this week with a festive display and complimentary sweets for weary travellers. The immaculate conveniences which won awards for "Loo of the year" in 2004, 2006 and 2007 have been decked out with a santa, festive wreath and a jar of Werther's Originals! So …

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October 17, 2012

Relocation, relocation.. felines in the fast lane

Argyll-based animal adoption website Spanimal joined with volunteers throughout the UK last weekend to transport four homeless cats from the south of England to Argyll Animal Aid in Oban. The initiative coordinated by Nickoftime.org.uk created a network of nine local volunteer drivers in regions between Wiltshire and Oban to transport Benson and Buffy from Swindon and two …

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August 28, 2012September 4, 2012

Video: Northern Bottlenose Whale in Loch Long

[Updated 4 Sept. 2012] The following is a clip from the LochLongCam.com webcam filmed on Tuesday 28 August, 2012 off Coulport. As requested by several of our visitors, we have posted below the full sequence of still images of the whale. [Update 3 Sept. 18.30] The Ardentinny.org photograph offers a complete picture and The Hebridean …

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June 19, 2012June 19, 2012

Swan Loch

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REGULAR EVENTS
Glenfinart Walled Garden - Volunteer Days
Every Wednesday & Thursday 11am - 2.30pm.
All welcome!

Music Group - Every Monday 18:00-19:30hrs.
Village Hall, Ardentinny.
Neil and Mike from Rock Cottage are running a new group within the village, initially this is aimed at learning to play the Ukulele. That said we are not limiting or restricting the group to these two instruments. Anyone and everyone are welcome to come, learn, join in, or add something to those starting out playing an instrument, likewise if you’re at a loose end, then come along for a coffee and chat, worth noting we do have spare instruments knocking around, so even if you just want to try something then please pop along. Cost £2.00 per session. Teas and coffees will be available these will be on a donation basis.