Ardentinny Community Trust Archives - Page 3 of 6

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022

Harvest Fair was a feast for the senses

Last Sunday, Ardentinny Community Trust held their ever-popular Harvest Fair at Glenfinart Walled Garden. The event was a great success, with visitors flocking to the garden to enjoy the autumnal atmosphere and to stock up on fresh produce and booty from the tombola! There was a real sense of community at the fair, with locals …

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July 30, 2022June 1, 2023

Singing and dancing in the rain

What began as a one-off competition winner for Glenfinart Walled Garden in 2015, the annual Big Picnic had become something of a tradition which made a welcome return on Sunday, despite the rain. A drop of the wet stuff certainly didn’t dampen spirits. Many a picnic was enjoyed and shared; refreshments quaffed; and banter exchanged. …

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July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

The BIG Picnic is back!

This weekend sees the welcome return of Ardentinny Community Trust's ever popular BIG Picnic at Glenfinart Walled Garden. The annual event, which began in 2015, has of course had to take a break over the past couple of years. However, it's back again with the full line-up of the ever-popular Elderly Brothers providing live music. …

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July 7, 2022October 30, 2023

Fareweel to a Force

Dennis Gower during filming of Beechgrove Garden

A quiet but veritable force! Dennis Gower (above, during filming of Beechgrove Garden) and Merle Ferguson are heading to pastures new but many in Ardentinny will remember their considerable contributions, not least their extended hand of friendship! Merle (right) with Anna Williamson raising funds for the Walled Garden Though ‘retired’ for a while now, Dennis …

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June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

Walled garden improves accessibility with successful funding bid

Ardentinny Community Trust's Glenfinart Walled Garden was one of the recent recipients of £3000 generated by Ardentinny’s share of the 3 local hydro schemes. The funding award was to upgrade the paths within the walled garden to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and those using walking aids. Hydro funds are administered by Ardentinny Renewables Trust …

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