Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

TODAY : Scarecrow – play for young children

Victory Hall, Benderloch Saturday 9th April   2:30 PM until 3:45 PM Brought to Benderloch by ACA  and the ajtc theatre group - tickets from Terry Donovan  01631 720498 A furrowed field. The end of winter. The distant cawing of crows. A couple of farm workers turn up with a bundle of sticks and a pile of [...]

April 9, 2011   Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Benderloch, Children, Community, Event  No Comments

New schools “pre-consultation” still includes Ardchattan school

Everyone is delighted that Barcaldine school has been taken off the current target list for the school closures, however the children, teachers and parents of the parish are still very much in the councils sights for upheaval of the worst kind. Ardchattan is a direct target for closure, seemingly without any comprehension of the potential [...]

March 6, 2011   Posted in: argyll and bute council, Barcaldine, Benderloch, Bonawe, Children, Community, Schools  No Comments

Positive schools meeting this evening (18-11-10)

Congratulations to all involved, organisers and speakers alike, in the very well attended meeting this evening to air community views on the council proposals to amalgamate the local school to Lochnell. Every point on which the council tries to prove the case was disproved and discredited. Even the financial option is on shaky ground when [...]

November 18, 2010   Posted in: argyll and bute council, Barcaldine, Benderloch, Bonawe, Children, Community, Community Council, North Connel, Schools  One Comment

responses from other schools in Argyll

from Oban Times facebook wall :- Keills is in revolt, Luing is planning a campaign, what are you planning to make Argyll and Bute Council listen to your views on their plans for school closures – oops, amalgamations? and :- Save Kilmodan School Is everyone happy that Ardchattan and Barcaldine could close?

October 27, 2010   Posted in: argyll and bute council, Barcaldine, Benderloch, Bonawe, Children, Community, Schools  2 Comments

Public meeting on possible amalgamation of Ardchattan primary schools

Tuesday 30th November 7.00pm at Lochnell Primary School – concerning the proposal to amalgamate Barcaldine School with 23 pupils, Ardchattan school with 5 pupils and Achaleven school with 9 pupils all to Lochnell. Argyll and Bute Council are starting a Public consultation about amalgamating quite a number of local primary schools that are presently under [...]

October 26, 2010   Posted in: argyll and bute council, Barcaldine, Benderloch, Bonawe, Children, Community, Schools  No Comments

1977 and 1982 7th Paisley (JNI) Scout Group camps

http://www.jtkb.info/scoutfilms do you have any memories of these Scout Camps in the area — the 7th Paisley Scout Group are looking to hear from you. 1977 Scout Camp: Lochnell Estate, Ledaig 1977 Scout Camp: Ledaig from JTK (Ian) Barr on Vimeo. 1983 Scout Camp: Benderloch 1983 Scout Camp: Benderloch from JTK (Ian) Barr on Vimeo.

September 30, 2010   Posted in: Benderloch, Children  No Comments

Lochnell School – new 100 Club

Lochnell 100 Club The Lochnell Parent Council takes responsibility for arranging various fund raising activities throughout the year. The money raised is used to fund/subsidise activities for all children at Lochnell School and Nursery. The 100 Club is being organised to raise funds. The 100 Club consist of members who each pay £10 annual subscription. [...]

September 6, 2010   Posted in: Benderloch, Children, Community  No Comments

Benderloch pupils could end up in prison

The talent of Lochnell Primary School youngsters was tested this week as Inveraray Jail staff visited on their search across Argyll for 6 young actors to play child prisoners. The Jail puts on realistic performances through the summer and need a young lad who will be tried for stealing an apple from a market stall [...]

June 1, 2010   Posted in: Benderloch, Children, History, Schools  No Comments

Beach Cleans around Ardchattan this spring

Achaleven Primary School : – 19th April  ~~~~   contact Marian Fisher 01631 710529 North Connel Guides : – April 25th  ~~~~ contact Christine Campbell 01631 559386 Taynuilt PTA – : April 25th  ~~~~   contact Moira Carswell 01866 822767 Ardchattan and Bonawe – : April 29/30th and May 5th  ~~~~  contact Susan Bland 01631 750147 If you [...]

April 18, 2010   Posted in: Bonawe, Children, Community, Environment, Etive, Event, Family, Nature, North Connel, Recycling, Schools  No Comments

Lorn Home Start newsletter

Lorn Home Start is the wonderful local group who do so much to support the youngest members of our community. They have a team of volunteers,  coordinated by North Connel’s Aileen Binner, who makes sure that the family and volunteer are carefully matched. The practical support and friendship shared builds confidence and enables parents and [...]

April 7, 2010   Posted in: Benderloch, Children, Family, North Connel  No Comments