Firefighter steps up for pal Brian
Retired firefighter Brian MacDonald was just 43 when he lost his MND battle in July last year, once gyms can reopen his friend Grant Carnachan is taking on a fundraising charity in his memory
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Wishlist comes to marine medics’ rescue
The charity has created an Amazon wishlist where people can go and buy much-needed kit this Christmas
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Fumiko makes a merrier Christmas
Fumiko is sending some of her merrily-made decorations to Etive House and Eader Glinn care homes and others will be going to Mary’s Meals shop in Stevenson Street for people to take home to put on their own Christmas trees in return for a donation.
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For the love of Brian: Oban boosts MND funds
A Justgiving appeal for Brian MacDonald quickly smashed its total and grew to more than £7,000 now helping MND Scotland keep up its fight against the condition.
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Oban fund drives blood bikes charity forward
Highland and Islands Blood Bikes has been working in this area since March and has recently been successful in completing a pilot service which means the partnership between it and NHS Highland is set to continue permanently.
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Cyclist Carol makes it up ‘Everest’
The Lochgilphead librarian, who is a member of the North Argyll Cycle Club, cycled 72 times up Glen Salloch near Barcaldine to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of her dad.
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Willy marches on for Forces’ charities
The route will take in Ardmaddy over to Degnish, out to Melfort and across to Kilninver before heading back over Clachan Bridge back home to Seil.
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Give: Charity and the Art of Living Generously
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow shares some moving stories to illuminate the life-changing impact these acts of charity have on both giver and receiver.
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Don’t let Covid stop your Coffee Morning
People in Argyll urged to still take part in the 30th Macmillan Coffee Morning, even virtually.
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Rockfield Centre gives away face coverings
Free face coverings will be available over the next couple of weeks from The Rockfield Centre’s red hut on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm.