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Fun in the sun on Seil
A children’s fun day organised on Saturday by parents at Seil Island Hall brought in just over £500 and involved all ages from the community getting hands-on with the first big event since Covid lockdown.
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Walking in Rob Roy’s footsteps
Willie Munro, Tracy White and Alison Young are taking part in the 2021 Rob Roy Mighty Hike in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday, August 28.
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Seil Hall gets ready to open its doors
The island’s playgroup is teaming up with the Royal British Legion Scotland’s Easdale Branch on Saturday August 28 who are also hosting a special event that gala day with the help of piper DJ MacDougall.
Oban
Dr John Gordon OBE – 17.12.1942 – 4.6.2021
On hearing of his death on June 4 this year, tributes came from far and wide, such was the international reputation of the deep-sea scientist, nearly 20 years after his retirement.
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Selkie ticks off more of RowAround challenge
The Sound of Mull is next, involving other costal rowers. By October this year, it is hoped to finish the circumnavigation potentially involving up to 70 coastal rowing clubs across the country.
Leisure
Grieving boy is saved by a goose in Seil author’s new book
The story deals with bereavement, school bullies, father-son connection, and the enormously healing power of nature and art. Illustrated with gorgeous drawings by Ishy Walters throughout, this is a story that will stay with you even after you close the book.
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Fundraising swimmers lap up support
Mary Freer and Karen Wesley who swim with the cheekily-named Bluetits, a UK-wide open swimming network, have been out in their cossies daily to take a dip and swim lengths of the quarry pool near Seil Island Hall.