Lochaber boxers hit Caol sands for ‘boxercise’ workouts
Details of the times, dates and how to join in will appear on the Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club Facebook page.
Lochaber
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Nevis Range and Trek renew commercial partnership for 2020/21
The Fort William based mountain resort reopened earlier this month after the Covid-19 outbreak forced its closure over the past months.
News
From the sidelines with Pete Newman
Sports writer Pete Newman reveals a passion for basketball in his second column for the Lochaber Times.
Sport
Golf clubs set to benefit from Covid support fund
Scottish Golf affiliated clubs can apply for grants being made available via two separate allocations; the Covid-19 Fixed Costs Grant and the Club Relief Fund.
Sport
Glencruitten Golf Club sees membership boom
The club is also one of the first clubs to adopt the Scottish Golf’s Venue Management System (VMS) – a virtual suite of online tools that enables clubs to manage their venue online.
Sport
Wanted: local heroes for Volunteer Sports Awards
Nominations for the 2020 LiveArgyll Sports Awards close at midnight Friday July 17.
Other Sports
Atlantis family unite in face of pandemic
The overwhelming demonstration of Oban’s community spirit has been of particular note to the Atlantis Leisure team during the current lockdown situation.
Sport
Village golfers swing into action
Courses re-opened on Friday, May 29 with Dalmally and Taynuilt among the many smaller golf clubs who made the most of the new found freedoms.
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.
Sport
Stedfast anchor fails to hold
FOOTBALL: Oban Saints 5, Stedfast K 1 – Central Scottish Division 1B
Sport
Saints see Scottish Cup hopes blown away
Football: Oban Saints 0, Wishaw HSFP 2 – Scottish Cup sixth round replay.
Sport
Plans in place for 2021 Camanachd Cup Final
The Tulloch Homes sponsored event will return to The Dell, Kingussie for the first time since 1999 and for its 125th anniversary.
Shinty
Shinty season to be localised in light of COVID
The Camanachd Association commended the important role that clubs continue to play during the pandemic to engage their members and support their communities.
Oban
Taynuilt mourns death of Dougie MacCallum
Dougie always had an interest in shinty and was a frequent attender at Mossfield, Oban, for matches.
Sport
Rugby club put plans in place for uncertain future
With an influx of youngsters coming up from the Under 18s squad Oban Lorne RFC are looking at a reformation of four individual teams within the club for training and selection purposes.
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
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.
Sport
Planning continues ahead of 2020 Mull Rally
Mull Rally clerk of the course Andy Jardine remains focused on installing the foundations for the October 8-11 event but stressed that nobody will travel to Mull until there are clear and precise government guidance to say they are permitted to do so.
Sport
North of England duo win Mull Hire Classic Rally
Crew repeat their victory of the inaugural 2017 rally.
Other Sports
Argyll crews have mixed fortunes at Snowman Rally
2020 KNC Groundworks Scottish Rally Championships was running three weeks later than usual in a bid to avoid the worst of the weather.
Sport
Under-14s set out their stall at Oban Lorne RFC
Oban 1st XV game at Helensburgh will kick off at 12.30pm to allow all present to watch Scotland’s final 2020 Six Nations fixture against Ireland on the big screen in the clubhouse.
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
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Peter and Christina take World titles on Easdale
Stone skimming championship continues to grow as islanders welcome hundreds to 23rd event
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Oban ovation as last cruise ship sails into the sunset
Groups are already working hard to ensure next season is equally successful
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Curtain call for 45th Lochaber Music Festival
The 45th edition of the festival drew to a close last Thursday.
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Gala Queen Megan reigns over successful maritime day
Fun Day helped raise cash for two charities dear to the heart of the town: RNLI and The Fishermen’s Mission.