Something for the Weekend 29th May 2020
Ellis, Fiona, Steevie and Kathie blast off for another weekend of fun – Space launches, haggis hurling, Hairspray and kayak planting are all in the firing line in this weeks wayward “banterfest”
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Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid
The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad. The armed forces have been helping out across the UK building emergency hospitals, delivering vital supplies and much more.
News
Lockdown to comeback if virus spikes again – Sturgeon
First Minister’s nerves as she appeals to people to be sensible and not let COVID-19 ‘jump bridges’.
News
Housing plan near Oban now off the cards
An application for six flats and six houses has been withdrawn, says Argyll and Bute Council
News
Celebration tee-off as lockdown eases
Oban pro Bob MacIntyre joined COVID-19 survivor James Scott to officially re-open the golf course at Glencruitten
News
Oban Games off but options being explored
Stewards announce they are looking at options with regard to the piping competitions
News
Health chief says sorry over work bullying
Chief Officer at Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Joanna McDonald also pledged to take action after a report revealed that 68 per cent of workers who responded to a survey had been bullied during their time working for the HSCP
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Health bosses declare overspend of nearly £2.5 million
Argyll and Bute HSCP has announced its outturn position for 2019/20 includes a provision of £1.32 million for health services
News
Lockdown Lettie is spreading smiles – from a safe distance of course
Lockdown Lettie in Drumfin Gardens is talk of the town already and organisers of Tobermory’s scarecrow festival scheduled for later this summer are hoping she will be the first of many entrants.
News
Happy Friday as lockdown loosened and sun on way
Nine weeks since lockdown was announced, Scotland will roll back some restrictions starting tomorrow.
Sport
Taekwon-Do club continues to make positive impact
Launched and run by 43-year-old Simon Canning, Loch Ness Taekwon-Do opened its Dojang doors last March and has enjoyed a successful first year since.
Sport
Membership soars as golfers tee up for restricted reopening
The Glencruitten course will only be open for current members who have paid their membership for this year (2020) on Friday, May 29, in order to play golfers must book a tee time in advance.
Sport
Flash bang wallop – school sports pictures required
Principal Teacher of PE Murray Hamilton is keen to display old Oban High School team photographs along with current ones as well as establishing a sporting Hall of Fame type gallery in the new building.
Lochaber
Lochaber RFC coach laments early end to anniversary season but looks to the future
Lochaber RFC coach laments early end to anniversary season but looks to the future
Oban
Taynuilt mourns death of Dougie MacCallum
Dougie always had an interest in shinty and was a frequent attender at Mossfield, Oban, for matches.
Lochaber
Lochaber athletes tackle ‘Stay at Home Olympics’
Lochaber Athletic Club (LAC) young athletes are running their own ‘Stay at Home Olympics’ with some impressive performances in their own backyards.
Leisure
Marian’s Mountain Cafe escape
A fantastically tasty breakfast granola inspired by the Mountain Café in Aviemore
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Here’s the June issue of Lochaber Life!
We have produced this issue as digital only, due to delivery and financial constraints – so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
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West Coast Review
Here’s the June issue of The West Coast Review!
We have produced this issue as digital only – so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
Leisure
You can’t keep a good shanty down
Oban International Shanty Festival at Home – a celebration of the sea, its songs and its music.
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Online tuition service is music to the ears
Fèisean nan Gàidheal launch initiative to support people, of all ages, with their learning and practicing of traditional music and Gaelic skills at home during lockdown,
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Well-being benefits of a tactile garden
Sensory gardens appeal to all our senses – sight, smell, sound, taste and touch – helping to reduce stress and anxiety and providing us with a place that helps encourage wellbeing and mindfulness.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 15th May 2020
Join Kathie, Ellis, Fiona and Steevie as they head towards another “lockdown weekend”
Ellis may be off Magnet fishing, Steevie protecting his hobbit feet and Kathie heading into Narnia/her wardrobe but Fiona is heading (hopefully to the bowling green)
Leisure
A fishy tale from Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera presents The Narcissistic Fish – a contemporary, modernist opera encompassing themes of narcissism, gender bias and class.
Leisure
In your night garden
By adding night-scented plants and soft lighting, along with pale-coloured flowers and foliage that appear to glow in the fading light, your garden will become an enticing ‘room’ to sit in at the end of the day.
Lochaber
Is the future bright for active travel in Fort William?
The future for active travel in Fort William could be bright, but it requires long-term planning and the funding to take it forward.
Lochaber
Cry for the Wild: Holly Gillibrand
In Amsterdam, they are already taking action to ensure that their city can recover from the impacts of coronavirus by embracing the doughnut model designed by Kate Raworth, a British economist and author.
Opinion
Around Oban with Kay McDonald
With a little bit of thought and effort we can help our local businesses and shopkeepers get through the next wee while by shopping with them online, or ordering over the phone.
Opinion
Around Lochaber with Angus MacDonald – 21.5.20
Unless Holyrood decides to throw us a lifeline, unfortunately we are destined to continue to see slow growth and a declining population.
Lochaber
The Croftless Crofter: Nic Goddard
Many of us are in need just now and many of us are offering help and friendship. In our small communities across the peninsula looking out for our neighbours has been a way of life long before coronavirus changed the pace and way we live.
