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December 19, 2010

Got a good idea?

NESTA is the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts - an independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative. Here, they tell us about their Age Unlimited Scotland programme. They are looking for people in their 50s and 60s with the spark of a good idea to make their communities …

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December 11, 2010December 11, 2010

The Big Thaw

Thankfully a thaw has set in and hopefully it will be sufficient to clear this past fortnight's snow and ice in Ardentinny and allow freedom and safety of access and egress for all its residents. Ardentinny is fortunate to have its own 'sub-zero hero', who wishes to remain anonymous, but, who delivered essential supplies to …

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November 29, 2010November 29, 2010

Ardentinny – Whistlefield road remains closed

The Ardentinny - Loch Eck road remains impassable due to the weekend's snow. Access is possible only as far as Sligrachan (bus terminus). As can be seen from the accompanying photographs, approximately 6 inches to a foot of snow is on the road. The gritter/snowplough turns back at the bus terminus. [Click images to enlarge]

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November 28, 2010November 28, 2010

Heavy snow affects Ardentinny

Along with much of Scotland it was slow going in Ardentinny today, due to the heavy snow. With temperatures reaching a maximum of just 1.9C, with a minimum overnight of -2.4C, Ardentinny beach and the village remains under several inches of snow. The 485 bus service does not appear to have been running but the …

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November 22, 2010November 26, 2010

Ardentinny looks to long-term future for the Walled Garden

Last week, members of Ardentinny Community Trust's Walled Garden committee attended a seminar entitled 'Maximising your Profits - Making Money from Events and Festivals' It was organised by Craignish Community Company and the Community Assets unit of Highlands and Islands Enterprise and held in Craignish Village Hall in Ardfern, with the purpose of exploring how …

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