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Kintyre pupils to enjoy 'A Grand Day In' with Aardman Animations

Excitement is in the air at three Kintyre schools this week, as pupils prepare to take part in a series of animation workshops with Aardman Animations, the creators of some of the UK’s best loved characters, including Wallace and Gromit.

21 January 2020
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Argyll and Bute’s unique challenges raised with Scottish Minister

Argyll and Bute’s Council Leader raised the challenges facing the area with Scotland’s Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy, at a positive meeting on Friday (17 January). Councillor Aileen Morton, along with council Chief Executive Pippa Milne, met with Kate Forbes to discuss the geographic, population and financial challenges that set Argyll and Bute apart from other areas. Councillor Morton said:

20 January 2020
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Kilmory canteen is awarded top recognition

Argyll and Bute Council’s canteen at Kilmory Castle in Lochgilphead has been awarded Healthy Living Plus status for the first time. Healthy Living Plus is the highest level of Healthy Living awards available, and rewards catering establishments that demonstrate a greater commitment to supporting healthier eating through their menus; food and drink preparation; marketing and promotional activities; food presentation; and point of sale.

20 January 2020

Early learning and childcare registration week

Parents of children in Argyll and Bute who were born between 1 March 2017 and 28 February 2018, are being invited to register them for a funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) place next week.

20 January 2020
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Mull schools are awarded prestigious Unicef Award

Two schools in Argyll and Bute have been awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting School Award by Unicef UK. Lochdonhead and Ulva Primary Schools, both on the Isle of Mull, were presented with the award for their work in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice within the school and beyond. This much sought after award sees schools work alongside Unicef to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive.

17 January 2020
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Council appeals to islanders to save their air service

Argyll and Bute Council is appealing to residents on Coll to save the island’s air service by filling airport-safety jobs. The council advertised four posts each on Coll and Colonsay. These roles will enable flights to land and leave from the islands by ensuring that their airports meet CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) regulations.  The council received a good level of response from Colonsay. More roles however need to be filled on Coll if the island’s air service is to continue.

16 January 2020
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Bute pupils to dive into 24 hour swimathon

Energetic young people from across Bute are diving in to raise funds for school sport by taking part in a 24-hour swimathon in the newly-refurbished Rothesay swimming pool.  Forty six pupils from Rothesay Joint Campus, North Bute Primary and St Andrew’s Primary, have signed up to take part in the mammoth challenge, which will begin at noon on Thursday 6 February and continue through the night until noon on Friday 7 February. Pupils will battle through fatigue and tiredness to swim 15 minute slots each every hour, for 24 hours.

15 January 2020
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New east wing opens at Dunoon Primary

It was a special day at Dunoon Primary this morning when the doors to the school’s newly-built east wing were opened to staff and pupils for the first time. Extensive work has been carried out to the school as part of a £10.7 million investment by Argyll and Bute Council, including £5.08 million funding from the Scottish Government, to transform it into a school fit for the 21st Century, whilst maintaining its listed building status.

13 January 2020
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Community asked for views on Islay bus service

Islay residents, businesses and visitors are being asked for their view on their current and potential use of school and public transport on the island. The current contract for the provision of School and Public Transport on Islay (Service No. 450 & 451) is due to end in October 2020.  Before re-tendering for this contract, Argyll and Bute Council is asking people living and working on, as well as visiting, Islay and Jura how they use the service and how they would like to see it used in the future.

10 January 2020
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Get to know Pippa Milne, Chief Executive

New council Chief Executive, Pippa Milne, discusses the journey that brought her to Argyll and Bute, her love for the area and her ambitions for its future, in a question and answer session. Q: Where were you brought up, and where did you go to school and further education?

9 January 2020
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