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Bumper blackberry harvest

has everyone been out picking Blackberries this evening?
There is a wonderfully sweet, early and bumper crop of blackberries this year.
They freeze well so get out and collect some for the best Blackberry and Apple crumble or pies later in the year. They also work really well as a steep for gin or whisky for a [...]

September 6, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

Marsh Fritilliary webs – what are you looking for?

Sadly there were no Marsh Frit webs found on the Shian Wood site on Sunday.
But here is one of the little gems that anyone who has some Devils Bit Scabious in the locality should be looking for Right Now.
and the picture below shows a field of Devils Bit Scabious

September 6, 2010   Posted in: Community  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.
This payment buys [...]

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

Loch Etive on Secret Britain

Last nights Secret Britain programme included Loch Etive
you can see it this week on iplayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00tqkg6/Secret_Britain_Borderlands_and_Beyond/

September 6, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

Local stories and news

Please send any local snippets and news and photos to the Ardchattan Observer to share with others in the parish, and our further flung friends.

September 5, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

TODAY !! Annual search for Marsh Fritilliary webs at Shian Wood

Sorry its short notice but if you can get down to the Woods today …….
2 pm Shian Wood  Sunday 5th September
Volunteers are very much welcomed to join in and see how many Marsh Fritilliary Webs can be found.
MF caterpillars were seen in the area in the Spring.

September 5, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

Local Business Forum and Social evening – 10th September

Local Origins Rural Network would like to invite all local business folk to a new series of business forum meetings through the autumn and winter of 2010.
And to help us relax together the evenings will continue with supper, an open bar and an open invitation to everyone in the area to come and join in.
Victory [...]

September 3, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

Local Farmers and Crafters market tomorrow – 2nd Sept

Another full house for the LORN market in Benderloch tomorrow.
LOTS of lunch — a great selection of food for sale – to eat with friends in the lovely weather that is forecast, or to take away for the next weeks meals.
So many crafts to buy, for your own home, spoil yourself, or for presents for [...]

September 1, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

Taynuilt Medical Practice Newsletter

August 2010

August 29, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments

Loch Etive meeting today – Wednesday

Integrated Coastal Zone Management of Loch Etive
Public meeting
AGENDA
past meetings information

August 24, 2010   Posted in: Community  No Comments