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Prestigious medal for Oban beekeeper

THE president of Oban and District Beekeeping Association has received a prestigious accolade for his work in the community.

Phil Moss was presented with the Scottish Beekeepers’ Local Asso ciation Medal at its recent annual general meeting.

Phil kept bees for many years in Hampshire before he retired to Oban more than 20 years ago.

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