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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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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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May 10, 2019

Ardentinny Trout Farm Proposal – Ways to respond

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) CAR (Controlled Activities Regulations) Licence application for the proposed trout farm in Ardentinny, submitted by Dawnfresh in December 2018, is out for consultation. The consultation period is 28 days and is open to the public to comment. According to Dawnfresh Environmental Manager, Peter MacDougall, “ The CAR …

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April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Easter Fun on hottest day of the year (so far!)

Sizzling ‘Summer' sun but spring flowers and a budding orchard were the backdrop to Ardentinny’s Easter Fun Day at Glenfinart Walled Garden last weekend, encouraging a large turnout for the Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races and Easter Bonnet competition. There was plenty for the adults too with a variety of stalls, a …

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April 7, 2019

Trout Farm Proposals – the next steps

At Ardentinny Community Council’s meeting of 1 April, agenda item 12 addressed the current position regarding the Dawnfresh Trout Farm proposals for Ardentinny and the Firth of Clyde. Convenor, Neil Robinson, stressed that the well attended public meeting on 11 March was not the official consultation but a pre-consultation meeting to gauge local feeling and …

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April 7, 2019April 7, 2019

Watercolour course at Village Hall

Catriona Darroch's course on the Joy of Watercolour at the village hall. Catriona is an excellent teacher who made it easy for her students to relax and enjoy exploring this medium, even without any previous experience. Bring on the next course! Merle Ferguson

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April 6, 2019April 6, 2019

Final exhibition for Ardentinny ceramic artists

Under the guidance of Ardentinny ceramics artist Bill Williamson, an enthusiastic group of students displayed their creations at a final exhibition in Ardentinny’s Village Hall last month. The 8-week ceramics and sculpture course was held late last year with the mixed-ability group creating a range of pieces from a sculpted bust to hand crafted …

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March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Oh Mama Mia!

It was a case of Dancing Queens when the ladies of Ardentinny enjoyed a 'Mama Mia' themed night last weekend at Ardentinny Bowling Club. Well done to Maryjane and her team who transformed the club into what appears to be a 70s tropical disco. Though of course it's doubtful if most of the participants …

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