Ardentinny Community Trust Archives

May 16, 2021

Glenfinart Walled Garden reopens

Ardentinny Community Trust is pleased to announce that Glenfinart Walled Garden has reopened to visitors. Weather permitting, the garden will be open on Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon until 4pm. Visitors are asked to respect social distancing guidance at all times. The Trust will also have on sale a range of plants with proceeds going …

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March 27, 2021March 31, 2021

FLS reveals plan to create two Ardentinny campsites (updated 31 March)

In a letter to Ardentinny Community Council, Stuart Chalmers of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) outlined plans to seek planning permission to ’temporarily formalise’ the use of the area as a campsite. The proposal would be to create a campsite at the beach (Glenfinart Bay) and a second in the ’nursery field’ (a field west of …

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December 17, 2020

Walled Garden expands growing opportunities

In response to increased demand, Glenfinart Walled Garden is planning the construction of six new raised beds and a second poly tunnel along with gravelled walkways. Funded by community money (£1313.00), derived from the statutory annual contribution of 5% of the Feed in Tariff from local hydro energy projects, managed by Ardentinny Renewables Trust, …

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August 17, 2020

Fresh veg anyone?

Glenfinart Walled Garden will leave a basket of veg plus donations box at the road edge beside the Walled Garden sign on Wednesdays and Thursdays 11.00 - 14.00 (weather permitting). Bring your own bags!

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July 10, 2020

Walled Garden to remain closed until 2021

Ardentinny Community Trust has decided not to open Glenfinart Walled Garden to the public this year. This is due in the first instance to the Coronavirus pandemic and, as we progress out of lockdown, in consideration of the lack of resources to manage the necessary contact tracing protocols. It is hoped that the garden will …

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Village Hall Winter Activities

BRIDGE CLUB
Playing Bridge not only improves the memory but stimulates the immune system! Learn to play the easy way with Peter McIntosh and friends. Cost £3. Tea and biscuits provided. Telephone Peter on 810312.

BADMINTON CLUB
Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30am
Need some laughter therapy? No fitness required.. just a racquet and a sense of humour. Cost £3. Tea and biscuits provided. Call Sandra on 810263.

HOBBIES CLUB
Wednesday 7pm – 9pm.
Knit and natter with some of the best crafts folks in Cowal. Beginners welcome.. and you can come just for a blether. Cost £3. All year round club. Call Margo on 810262.

INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Thursday 2.30pm – 4pm. October until last Thursday in March.
The indoor version of the outdoor game, played by all ages and abilities throughout the world. Meet new people and make friends. Gentle exercise to keep fit and healthy. Annual subscription. Call Gordon on 810218.

TAI CHI
Regular practice of Tai Chi lowers blood pressure, provides pain relief and is good for the mind, body and spirit. The class is taken by Bryan Shewry who has taught martial arts and meditation for 50 years. Call Bryan on 810104.

‘TINNY MUSIC CLUB
TBC
Have fun learning songs and exploring arrangements. Bring your own instrument. Any ability. Fee £2. Email: mloochlin@hotmail.com for further information.

VILLAGE HALL HIRE
The Village Hall is available for private rentals at a reasonable price. It’s a delightful venue with excellent kitchen. Accommodates up to 80. Call Merle on 810220.