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The Friends of St Conan’s wanted to do something else to mark the start of Yuletide in place of the Christmas Tree festival that regularly attracts scores of entries from groups, charities, schools and organisations all vying for first prize.
Letters were sent out to 110 bereaved carers in the area giving them the opportunity to join in the remembrance project.
Out of the 1,809 people who took part in the Friends of Ganavan survey during August alone, 1,737 of them said they would consider building more homes on it as a negative move.
Friends of Ganavan want to hear from runners, walkers, cyclists, swimmers and anyone else who uses the area to enjoy, exercise and relax – whatever the leisure or recreation.
The ‘wonderful contribution’ from the Friends of Oban Hospice fundraising efforts will be a boost to paying running costs of the Dove Centre that, although closed for drop-in sessions during lockdown, is still supporting up to 60 people every week.
More than 120 years or so ago after the original bell at Kilbride Church last rang out through Lerags Glen, a copy of it is being made to go on public view.
Friends of the Sound of Jura, formed in 2017, relies on a hardworking tam of volunteers and is continually looking for more people to help.
Festival will encourage people to share memories of loved ones.
Over the past two decades, Friends of Oban Hospice Movement have raised around £300,000
