At the 5th April Ardentinny Community Council Meeting Marian Norris was elected Convener and Neil Robinson was elected Vice Convener. It was also announced that Community Councillor, Dennis Gower had resigned. Chairperson, Marian Norris, expressed thanks for Dennis’ long service to the Community.
Anticipated Community Council Election
At the upcoming community council meeting on Tuesday 5th April, it is anticipated that there will be an election of a new convener.
The last meeting was brought forward from the usual first Tuesday of February to Thursday 14 January. The then convener, Roy Harrison, explained that they had brought forward the meeting in order to announce his resignation prior to his leaving the village.
It was agreed that Vice Convener, Marian Norris would act as Convener until the next meeting when a new convener would be elected.
Community Council meetings are open to the public and, as usual, all are welcome on Tuesday 5th April at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Ardentinny Carpet Bowls Finals
The Finals of Ardentinny Carpet Bowls took place on Thursday 24th March,in Ardentinny Village Hall.
Trophy winners for 2015/16 were as follows:
Small cup, most points for season and the Kylemore Singles Cup
Winner D.Menzies
Quaich Mixed triples
Winners G,Smith, M Robinson, D.Menzies. Pairs
Ardentinny Pairs Cup
Winners G.Smith, M.Menzies.
Ardentinny Bowling Club – Future dates for your diary…
Opening Day – Sat 9th April 2 PM
Gents Invitation Triples – Sat 1st May 10 AM
Come and try it Day – Sat 14th May 2 PM All you need is flat soled footwear Bowls will be provided
Ladies Invitation Day – Sat 10th July 10am.
Courtesy: Jim Robinson
Army exercise
The following notice was posted on Ardentinny notice board by Ardentinny Community Council.
‘We have been informed that the army will be having an exercise on Forestry Commission land on east Loch Eckside then, on leaving FC ground, they will be moving down the Glen and driving back to Glenbranter through Ardentinny and shore villages. This is a navigation/driving exercise and will involve approx. 25 trucks and 15 landrovers. The dates for the exercise are 19-21st February but it is intended that it would be Saturday 20th February when the vehicles will be going through the village.’
