Aerial spraying to resume [Update 13 Aug. 09:25]

13 Aug. Additional update from Mr. Russell Lamont, FCS:

1. The spraying is to control the spread of bracken.

2. The spraying is being undertaken on Forestry Commission ground, which is tenanted by Mr Marshall.

3. Product being applied – Asulox.

4. As I have already indicated in this instance FCS were unaware of the operation prior to it being undertaken. If this operation takes place in the future we have indicated we must be informed. This information will be conveyed to the community.

12 Aug. We have received the following from Mr. Russell Lamont, Environment Manager, Cowal & Trossachs Forest District:

I understand you have been informed that the helicopter operations highlighted on your web site, dated 8th August, were being undertaken on behalf of David Marshall.

We were unaware of the work and temporarily suspended the operations until we were satisfied that all the relevant paperwork was in place. I can confirm all the necessary requirements have been met and we are content to allow the operations to continue.

I have been informed this may be as early as 13th August, depending on the weather.

8 Aug. A helicopter (reg no. G-WEGO) could be seen over Cnap Reamhar (the hill behind Ardentinny village) on Sunday afternoon in what appeared to be aerial crop spraying. Hopefully the Forestry Commission will be able to provide us with more details on this shortly.

July 9, 2010February 28, 2026

MoD Police retrieve sunken boat

righting_boat-039-2 — The retrieved boat on Sandy Beach

Thursday evening saw the retrieval by Ministry of Defence Police of the cabin cruiser which sank at its Ardentinny mooring on July 1. The unmanned boat took on water and sank in around 70 feet of water. We understand that the craft slipped its mooring last Sunday and drifted across to the Coulport side of Loch Long.

The boat owner hopes to repair and refloat the cruiser as soon as possible. He would like to express his appreciation to the police for their help and assistance during the two hour operation.

With the help of a tractor, the boat was righted on Friday afternoon.

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July 2, 2010February 28, 2026

MOD Police examine upturned craft

MOD Police checked out the upturned cabin cruiser earlier this morning.

July 1, 2010February 28, 2026

Sinking craft

Update Sunday 4 July: The craft finally sank today.

This cabin cruiser moored at Ardentinny sank in the bay early this afternoon. No one was on board at the time.

June 27, 2010February 28, 2026

Ardentinny opens its gardens

freda_eileen — Ardentinny's gardeners - Freda & Barry Waldapfel and Eileen Connell

The Shore Villages of Kilmun, Strone, Blairmore and Ardentinny this weekend participated in Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Ardentinny opened two of its most beautiful private gardens to the public.

Eileen Connell and Freda & Barry Waldapfel’s gardens received a stream of visitors throughout the 2-day event, with all proceeds going to the Gardens Scheme charities. Well done to all three!

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Whether you want to elevate your flute skills to the next level or you’ve never played flute before, I invite you to join me on your flute lessons journey.

Private flute lessons and ensembles at FluteKeys Studio are just the beginning of a series of motivating and enriching musical experiences. I’d love to meet you and discover your flute interests.

Welcome to FluteKeys Studio, where private flute lessons are just the beginning of a series of motivating and enriching musical experiences.

FluteKeys Studio is located at 1202 Devonshire Drive in Champaign, just a few minutes from the University of Illinois, Urbana and Savoy. Private flute lessons are offered to individuals by flute teacher Sue Garton. Students range from second grade through adult. A free trial flute lesson is encouraged, and parents are always welcome. Click here to read more about FluteKeys policies.

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As an active member of the National Flute Association (www.nfaonline.org) I attend their national conventions each August. Over the years I have met and heard several great flute musicians that I have mentioned during private and group sessions.

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There are so many resources available, it is hard to keep track of them all. Here are a few categories that you may find helpful. If you know of a good resource that should be listed, please get in touch.

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Flight of the Wood Sprites. a spirited journey for flute quartet (four C flutes with two doubling on piccolo) and lightweight, affordable percussion (minimum two semi-skilled performers).”

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