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December 28, 2012January 5, 2024

Road Kill Ardentinny – Is it Necessary?

Sadly, wildlife fatalities around Ardentinny continue. Earlier today a pheasant was mown down near Angle Cottage on the road along the Glen. One has to wonder how these incidents occur. Pheasants in the area are particularly tame. They can frequently be seen wandering by the side of the road and, at times, on the road. …

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December 9, 2012December 9, 2012

Community Council adopts new format for meetings and Forestry criticised for no warning of military manoeuvres

Perhaps in an attempt to encourage more community participation, Ardentinny Community Council announced a more succinct approach to its meetings in the future, with any business not concluded by 21.30 being carried over to the next meeting. Also, with the introduction of prior 'business meetings', it was proposed that matters arising from the minutes would …

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November 9, 2012November 14, 2012

Update on Cove Windfarm Public Meeting

14 Nov. We have been informed by the Convener of Kilmun Community Council that the Cove Windfarm public meeting to be held in Blairmore hall on Saturday 24 November will now begin at 2 p.m. She has also informed us that West Roseneath Community Development Trust has been invited to give their presentation at the …

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August 9, 2012August 10, 2012

WANTED: Live wire to head up potential Ardentinny hydro-power project

Ardentinny Community Council repeated its plea for a volunteer to research and possibly take forward a hydro power project for the village. The issue was raised at its bi-monthly meeting held after its AGM on 7 August, 2012. National Park Representative, David McKenzie stressed that the government and its agencies were fully supportive of such …

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April 26, 2012April 27, 2012

Argyll & Bute Council Elections – what can Ardentinny expect?

Prior to the May 3rd Council elections, hustings for the Cowal Ward took place in the Uig Hall on Monday 23rd April. *Eight of the nine candidates attended and each, to a man, promised to do the best for Cowal. What constitutes 'the best' will obviously be a matter of differing opinions. Questions from the …

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