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September 7, 2011September 8, 2011

Dunoon plays host to cruise liner

Dunoon's shopkeepers received a very welcome shot in the arm today with the arrival of the liner MS Prinsendam. The 37,800-tonne Holland America Line vessel was berthed at Greenock on Tuesday but was forced to stay overnight due to the stormy weather. She was scheduled to leave Greenock at 17.00hrs on Tuesday however the departure …

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April 25, 2011April 25, 2011

Fire destroys four caravans

Fire destroyed four caravans at Glenfinart Caravan Park in the early hours of Monday morning (18 April). Local residents have expressed concern regarding the spate of events at the park over the past months which included a caravan being destroyed by fire in June of last year and in February of this year armed police …

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April 25, 2011May 3, 2011

Ardentinny: ‘Jurassic Park’?

In a Dunoon Observer front page report related to the proposed closure of Toward School, Councillor Alister McAlister made the observation that without a school, Ardentinny was now known locally as 'Jurassic Park'. We wonder if Ardentinny's residents agree with Councillor McAllister's labelling of our community? Read the full article here.

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March 9, 2011May 17, 2014

Long hut demolished

It took just one man and a large digger only a couple of hours to demolish a 70+ year-old piece of history which was the last remaining corrugated long hut at the former HMS Armadillo, Glenfinart Bay, Ardentinny. Work clearing the site will probably continue until the end of the week. See our live stream …

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March 8, 2011May 17, 2014

Demolition draws near…

SSE electricians were in attendance earlier today disconnecting the electrical supply to the beach hut. Security fencing is now being erected. Demolition of the building appears imminent.

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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.