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March 5, 2011May 17, 2014

End of an era.. World War II relic to disappear from Glenfinart Bay

A link to Ardentinny's historical past will be lost within the next few days when the last remaining long hut at Glenfinart Bay, Ardentinny is demolished. We understand that the work will commence as soon as electricity to the building has been disconnected. The hut will be removed and replaced with top soil. The commando …

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March 4, 2011May 17, 2014

Last HMS Armadillo Long Hut

Last metal long hut at the former HMS Armadillo (Glenfinart Bay, Ardentinny) photographed prior to demolition on 4 March, 2011. [smooth=id: 52; width:800; height:600; timed:true; arrows:true; carousel:true; links:true; info:true; align:center; frames:true; delay:9000; transition:fade; open:true; text:Pictures;]

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March 13, 2010May 17, 2014

Images of Old Ardentinny

Ardentinny postcards from yesterday and today. Can you help us with dating some of these postcards? If so, please get in touch. Larry Gladney, Ardentinny 1940. We understand that Larry Gladney of Clarenville, Canada was part of the "Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit" who served at Ardentinny between 1939 and 1945. We would welcome more information …

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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.