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Food from Argyll shines at speciality show

Business contacts were made and orders were generated when members of Food from Argyll showcased the area’s exceptional food and drink, and the benefits of living and working in Argyll and Bute, at Scotland’s Speciality Food Show, at Glasgow’s SECC, in January. The show attracts buyers from delicatessens, farm shops, and specialist food retailers from throughout Scotland and the North of England. More than 4500 visitors attended the show, over three days.

7 February 2020
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Celebrating the best in Argyll and Bute architecture

People across Argyll and Bute who have completed a development in the past three years can enter the council’s 2020 built environment Design Awards. The awards recognise, promote and celebrate examples of exceptional design quality, with a focus on sustainability, which reflects the council’s commitment to meeting its climate change responsibilities.

7 February 2020
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Staff to get on their bike for charity

Energetic employees from across Argyll and Bute Council are getting on their bikes next month to cycle 2,053 miles in aid of Sport Relief. Using spin-cycles at LiveArgyll leisure centres, staff will follow a virtual route around all 81 school establishments in the area, starting at Southend Primary in South Kintyre, and finishing up at Aringour Primary on the Isle of Coll.

7 February 2020

Update on Coll flight suspension

“We have done everything we can, to secure the continued service of flights to Coll. Despite financial challenges, we have investment in place to continue subsidising the service by £280 per seat and we have successfully completed the first stage of recruitment for a dedicated fire safety crew for the airport, which is a safety requirement under CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) legislation.

7 February 2020
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Pupils dive in to 'Under the Sea' event

More than 90 young people from across Oban and Lorn had an informative and fun day out when they attended an ‘Under the Sea’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) event at The Ocean Explorer Centre in Dunbeg.

30 January 2020
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Ferry service funding on the agenda at Scottish Government meeting

The Leader of Argyll and Bute Council secured a ‘sympathetic’ response to the area’s need for ferry funding, when she took Argyll and Bute’s case to the Scottish Government’s Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands. In a meeting held today (28 January), Councillor Aileen Morton raised the funding and service issues affecting ferries across Argyll and Bute, with Paul Wheelhouse MSP. Councillor Morton said:

28 January 2020
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Fruit Fridays are a big hit at Kilninver

Staff at Kilninver Primary have introduced an ingenious way of encouraging pupils to eat more fruit and vegetables, whilst reducing the school’s food waste at the same time. Known as ‘Fruit Fridays’, any fresh fruit and vegetables that are left over from the week are prepared, attractively presented and shared out amongst the children on a Friday, encouraging them to eat more healthy and to try new things.

23 January 2020
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Lochgilphead Joint Campus embraces 'Veganuary'

Catering staff at Lochgilphead Joint Campus have got behind ‘Veganuary’ by providing pupils with a delicious vegan option every day at lunchtime. From vegetable fajitas and sweet potato curry, to bulgar wheat salad and pesto and chickpeaflat bread, pupils have fully embraced the delicious new food options available, with vegan options selling out quickly. Head Teacher Ann Devine said: “I would like to commend the catering team for their tremendous efforts to promote sustainability and healthy eating in the school. 

22 January 2020

Cultural events to benefit from council funding support

Nine cultural events across Argyll and Bute are set to share funding of £90,000 following agreement at a meeting of the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee. The events funded will take place across Argyll and Bute:

22 January 2020
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