Sports review of the year - part 1

Holiday ‘hoolie’ ahead as Storm Barbara heads in

SANTA had better hold on to his hat because forecasters

New drama group’s panto curtain-raiser

New youth drama group Acting Up Argyll pulled out all

Council should see the light after switch-on ‘mistakes’

EARLY discussions with the local authority will be needed to

Cars vandalised in Ardrishaig

THREE cars in Upper Glenfyne Park, Ardrishaig, were vandalised sometime

Overturned log lorry on A83

A FULLY-LADEN log lorry left the road and came to

Disorderly conduct

TWO MEN behaved in a disorderly manner towards each other

Drunk driver, 48, charged

A 48-YEAR-old pickup driver was stopped in Glenburn Road, Ardrishaig,

Man arrested in Furnace

FOLLOWING a report of a man behaving in an abusive

Generosity stuns Tarbert pub landlady

TARBERT’S bighearted villagers have once again dug deep to help

Trust model on cards for leisure centres and libraries

PLANS to create a charitable trust to deliver Argyll and

Services

The council’s policy lead for community and culture, Councillor Robin

Duchess accepts honorary role in Argyll tourism co-op

ELEANOR, Duchess of Argyll, has taken on the role of

Festive activities in Mid Argyll

ARDRISHAIG Social Club enjoyed the festivities at its annual Christmas

Former soldier offers veterans free holidays in Argyll

FORMER soldier Philip Heard is playing Santa by offering his

High school festive concert a night to remember

THE LIGHTS dimmed and the crowd hushed as Eve Maxwell

Dinner ladies take on Christmas

CHRISTMAS can be a stressful time, especially when it comes

Pool’s first fair a success

THE FIRST MACPool Christmas fair proved a big success with

Happy diners at the Lunch Bunch Christmas special

THE AROMA of turkey mingled with a tantalising hint of

Christmas carols at Crarae

VISITORS to Crarae Gardens enjoyed an evening of music at

Santa gets a-Round Mid Argyll

SANTA made sure visiting Mid Argyll was a priority last

Argyll enterprises among the best in rural business

NO FEWER than nine Argyll businesses are among the finalists

Reindeer are on the run

FANTASTIC festive fun in the castle grounds was had on

Star kids top the league over Christmas

LOCHGILPHEAD Red Star 2004s round ed off the first half

Lottery numbers

THE numbers in this week’s Inveraray Shinty Club’s lottery draw

Stay safe this Christmas

IN THE words of an 1980s classic, it’s Christmas time

Opinion

This year’s festive season is well under way. All across

The Advertiser Festive Quiz of the Year

2 Which well-known Tarbert couple were given the Tarbert Citizen

Christmas community gathering

THE Lochgilphead Christmas community gathering will be taking place again

Heron Valley hatching debut album for 2017

ONE OF Argyll’s hottest young trad bands has a treat

#5hunnermile good deed challenge

WILL you accept the good deed challenge to help beat

Argyll Inn public bar serving food

THE ARGYLL Inn, Lochgilphead, is now serving food in its

Names in the hat for top three union posts

SIX candidates will contest the top roles within National Farmers

Scottish tatties could be in abundance for Christmas dinner

THERE could be more Scottish tatties on Christmas dinner tables

‘Scrum’ptious food – all the way from Argyll

IF YOU happen to be lucky enough to have a

New law will aid crofting election

THE Scottish Parliament has approved legislation that will help ensure

Thought for the Week

I just couldn’t work them out at all. They covered

Outdoor museum shortlisted for award

HELENSBURGH’S innovative outdoor museum has been shortlisted for a prestigious

Kilmelford couple set up studio bookshop

MS MULTIPLE Sclerosis Therapy Centre – Mid Argyll staff were

Not so bleak midwinter . . .

CRAIGNISH’S ever popular midwinter night market saw visitors tackle their

First UK wind turbine factory to open in Argyll

CS WIND has announced it will build the first factory

MACBRAYNE

Peacefully at the Lorne and Islands District General Hospital, Oban,

MACMILLAN

- On December 7, 2016, peacefully at home, Donald MacMillan,

NEILL

Peacefully, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, on Wednesday, December

ANDREW

- In loving memory of Bill, a much loved husband,

DUFFY

- Treasured memories of Craig, a much loved grandson. When

FERGUSON

- Treasured memories of our wonderful father, father-in-law and papa,

GATNER

- In loving memory of Andy, died December 22, 2005

GILLIES

- In loving memory of John, our dear dad, grandpa

GRAHAM

- In lovingmemory of my dear dad, Campbell, who passed

MACGREGOR

- In loving memory of a dear dad and pappy,

SELFRIDGE

- In lovingmemory of my dear husband, Fred, who died

SELFRIDGE

- In loving memory of my dear dad, Fred, who

SELFRIDGE

TAYLOR

- In memory of Nicky, who died on December 26,

WATSON

- In loving memory of our dear mum, June. A

FERGUSON

- Treasured memories of my beloved husband, Charles, who passed