Lochaber Environmental Group – 9.4.20
With funding from Cycling Scotland, Lochaber Environmental Group (LEG) is improving the cycling infrastructure in Lochaber – here’s how…
Outdoors
News
Coping with COVID-19 donations needed
Islanders are doing all they can to shield people and homes most at risk but donations are needed to help reimburse volunteers for petrol expenses and to pay for other community needs as the pandemic continues.
News
Letter from America…and a diary from Rome
This week The Oban Times heard from Michael McCuish in New York and Emma Gordon in Rome who are using letters and a diary to record their lockdown experiences and this extraordinary time while thousands of miles away from home and family.
Oban
Killin Highland Games 2020 cancelled
Due to the on-going uncertainties over the COVID-19 virus, organisers of the Killin Highland Games have made the difficult decision to not go ahead this year.
News
New protective guidelines for care and social workers
Scottish Government guidelines out today say eye visors, a surgical mask, gloves and aprons should be given to the essential workers as they perform their duties.
News
Bin changes next week to see off rubbish pile-up
Two weekly bin collections will now take place with recyclables and general waste picked up together.
Oban
A83 slip recovery work ongoing
Taking care to maintain social distancing and to observe all current NHS and government health advice, a team of experts has been carrying out extensive operations to stabilise the slope and construct a back-up catch-pit.
Oban
Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival cancelled
The festival, which was due to take place from August 8-16, was expected to welcome 40,000 visitors to Glasgow, with 5,000 performers due to put on more than 150 events throughout the city.
News
Ferry services ‘can’t stay afloat forever’ – MSP
Michael Matheson MSP has added his signature today to a letter from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments warning that some routes could sink unless there is intervention.
News
Second charity helicopter air ambulance launched in Scotland
Charity says additional helicopter will save lives in time of need, urging the public to continue vital support.
Football
Supporters Club help charities reach their goals
A 5,000 donation from the Celtic FC Foundation has been split between New Hope Kitchen and the St Vincent de Paul Society who will use it to help vulnerable members of the community through the current coronavirus situation.
Lochaber
Alasdair and Olivia keep active with age-old game
Alasdair and Olivia keep active with age-old game
Lochaber
Sharon’s keeping Kinlochleven’s fitness on track during virus crisis
Sharon’s keeping Kinlochleven’s fitness on track during virus crisis
Lochaber
Gary tries his hand at the loo roll challenge!
Take Gary Innes, a shinty stick and a precious toilet roll, add a bit of shinty skill and you have the recipe for a bit of Facebook fun.
Outdoors
Go Wild service from Earthwatch aims to help families create calm
Environmental charity, Earthwatch, has launched a new subscription-based service for parents to help children feel that they are doing something positive for nature and connecting to the outdoors, to help reduce anxiety among families during the lockdown period.
Leisure
Worldwide ceilidh community sign up for Tunes in the Hoose
Inspired by Scottish musician Peter Wood, Martin MacLeod and his son, also Martin, have created an online community for musicians to help them connect and continue to play together during these uncertain times. Click the links in the story for a wee peek.
Leisure
Radio play makes it to the small screen
Penguin Diplomacy, staring Mike Rowell and Sophie Caruana, will screen at 8pm tomorrow night (Friday, April 3) on the Oban Times Youtube Channel.
Leisure
West Coast Review – April 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Care in the Community, Healthy Oban and Easter Activities.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – April 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Tackling the unused drugs mountain, North Ballachulish Railway and Opera in Arisaig.
Opinion
Robert in Lockdown! – 2.4.20
Robert Robertson: self-isolation in Glasgow does have its benefits
Leisure
#Covidceilidh proves a hit across the globe
With venues shut, gigs cancelled and bookings up in smoke, traditional musicians are taking to social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to post impromptu concerts using the hashtag #COVIDceilidh.
Leisure
Art society call it a day after call for committee members fails
The Oban-based group will now be dissolved with any assets being distributed to other bodies with similar objectives over the next year.
Nostalgia
Smallpox claimed seven workers on the Isle of Mull
During the late Victorian period, there was a curious case of smallpox on the island of Mull.
News
Free stream of Penguin Diplomacy, a play by John Finnemore
The Oban Times video stream of the play begins at 8pm on Friday April 3 on this page…Don’t be late!
Columnists
At random with Martin Laing 02.04.20
The Oban Times deputy editor praises the sense of community in the face of crisis.
Oban
Obituary: Donald Clark
Certainly a man of large stature, he was a giant in so many other ways – personality, sociability, generosity, knowledge – and a friend, helper, adviser and host to many. To quote his own frequent remark upon parting: ‘We’ll see you around the parish.’
Columnists
The Croftless Crofter: Nic Goddard
After eight years as a crofter on the Isle of Rum I returned to the mainland in 2019 with my husband and our teenage children.
