POLICE FILES

Stem cell hero David wins national award

Lochgilphead fireman recognised as UK’s Donor Champion

Education department has improved, says watchdog

‘Positive and continued progress’ is being made in

Oh, Christmas tree oh, Christmas tree

Excitement is mounting in Mid Argyll villages as Santa

Splashing around the Christmas tree…

The latest spell of winter weather – dubbed Storm Diana

Ardrishaig swing bridge resurfaced

Ardrishaig’s swing bridge has been resurfaced after

New home for Ardrishaig Post Office

Ardrishaig Community Trust confirmed earlier this week

Co-op customers’ cash boosts charity funds

Every year the Co-op nominates local charities to raise

Seafood with a difference

There’s nothing more delicious than a steaming plate

A’maze’ing art on display in Lochgilphead

Mid Argyll’s Margaret Ker has a fascination for labyrinths

Enjoy a caring cuppa at the Dochas Centre

People often find themselves caring for others without

Inveraray Christmas Fayre a success

Inveraray Parish Church Hall hosted a Christmas Fayre

Lochgilphead church coffee morning raises £424

A coffee morning organised by May Taylor and members

Tree Shop festive fair the place for unique gifts

Loch Fyne Tree Shop near Cairndow held a Christmas

Coastguard John’s 30 years of service recognised

About three decades ago Tarbert coastguard George Baird

Ambitious Dunoon Project looks to attract tourists

Local residents are being encouraged to attend a progress

Picturing pre-history wiTheilidh Cameron

Youngsters of Eilidh Cameron’s photography workshop

History galore in Lochgair

People travelled for miles to take part in a display

LETTERS

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Lochgilphead CARS funding bid

Last week’s front page story about a cash bid by Argyll

Press policy

At The Argyllshire Advertiser, we endeavour to ensure

YOUR PICTURES

Lochgilphead reader David Innis provided this week’s

The values and virtues that make Scotland our home

Life is constantly evolving. New research from the

More power to your pension!

Feel like you’re playing snakes and ladders and hopscotch at the same time while standing in the middle of a minefield? Sounds like you are trying to sort out your pension – or pensions!

There is plenty of help out there

The good news is that there are plenty of options that

Making tax digital

Tax collection is going digital in the UK, starting with VAT but the rest of the system will follow soon after. Time to make sure your accounting system adds up!

The VAT timeline from HM Revenue & Customs

In October this year the first VATregistered businesses

Your will SHOULD be done

Few people realise how many problems it causes their families if they have not written a will, so get yours organised

Working together for a brighter future

A new initiative has been launched to allow farmers

Views sought on dog problems

Scotland’s farming union is canvassing the views of

United Auctions holds season ending sheep sale on Islay

United Auctions held its annual end of season sale

Remember loved ones at special Christmas service

LEISURE & YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN MID ARGYLL

Nigel shares his hydro memories

Community resource company Here We Are, based at Clachan

Dallahan gives energetic show at Tayvallich Hall

Tayvallich was treated to a spectacular show on Thursday

Douglas Skelton’s life of crime

Lochgilphead Library played host to another great author

Keep the MOJO burning - Hollow Mountain String Band

Following the recent outstanding MOJO festival of original

Tarbert Castle (work) party needs volunteers

Tarbert Castle Trust is planning a party at the castle

Not too early for Christmas songs

If anyone is a fan of music and socialising, the Easy

Get festive with flowers

Start a Christmas countdown early by joining Mid Argyll

Who’s the coldest of them all?

Tighnabruaich Players are putting together a remix

Angel’s Share

The Mid Argyll Arts Association is showing Scotland-set

St Andrew’s ceilidh

What better way to celebrate the patron saint of Scotland

Oh no they didn’t!

Hopscotch theatre Company is bringing a tale as old

Oh, Christmas tree

After an enthusiastic turnout last year, Lochgilphead’s

LGBT inclusive education

All the secondary PSHE classes on Friday November 16

Thought for the Week

Today, with several other countries, we celebrate the

ANNOUNCEMENTS

KELSO - Alex, died suddenly after a long illness, on

Argyll rallyers fly in Fife

Glenrothes Motor Sport Club hosted the final round

Speedy Kirsty points the way ahead for dad

At the age of 14, Kirsty Mochrie made her first outing

Vinnie represents Argyll at Scottish rugby game

Glassary Primary School pupil Vinnie Buckley represented

SPOT THE BALL

We have removed the football from the photograph below.

Coll hits the net in south defeat

An Inveraray youth player got on the scoresheet for

Sports club lottery numbers

Drawn on Monday November 26, Kilmory Camanachd Club’s

Mid Argyll Triathlon wins top award

Mid Argyll Triathlon and Cycle Club committee members

Tough start for new Star boss

It was a tough start for new Red Star manager Luke

Luke Naisby takes charge

Accomplished defender Luke Naisby is Lochgilphead Red