THE

ARGYLL & BUTE STATISTICS T H KN ELL GE HALL ?

SCHOOL EXAM RESULTS FOR TARBERT & CAMPBELTOWN
DEA THE VILLA
Scottish Credit & Qualification Framework Results
FOR
Ctown Tarbert A&B Scotland
AWARDS % % % %
S 5+ Level 3 or better 91 92 92 91
4 5+ Level 4 or better 82 65 81 77
5+ Level 5 or better 41 27 35 35

CARRADALE VILLAGE HALL

S 1+ Level 6 or better 39 50 45 39
5 3+ Level 6 or better 22 29 23 22
5+ Level 6 or better 6 14 9 10
S 3+ Level 6 or better 38 18 35 29 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 22nd JUNE at 7.30pm
6 5+ Level 6 or better 22 18 22 19
1+ Level 7 or better 12 14 16 12
Purpose of the meeting:
School Leaver Destinations
Ctown Tarbert A&B Scotland
TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE HALL
% % % %
Background: Over recent years, the Management Committee has
Full-time Higher Ed 37 19 39 35 worked really hard to keep the hall in a good state of repair while
Full-time Further Ed 17 44 20 27 keeping the finances in good order.
Training 3 6 3 5 However, events organised by the Hall Committee have been
Employment 27 25 25 19 thinly attended in recent years and the recent AGM struggled to
Other known 17 6 12 13 achieve a quorum. At the AGM a number of Committee Members
Not known 0 0 1 1 stood down, leaving numbers on the Committee well down.
Number of leavers ? 16 972 53,532 The remaining Management Committee members feel that they
cannot continue without more support and interest from the local
Amid the ever-growing distortions of school-speak it is difficult community.
to quantify the quality of education in local schools and in the
Please come to the meeting in order to show your support for
country at large.
the village hall.
While the statistics speak for only one aspect of the
educational scene, what goes on in schools has become a Without your active support, the Hall will have to close.
minefield of aspirational IEDs among the mud walls of cultural
architecture. SNP shells and unitary authority rockets explode
without warning causing havoc among ethnic teachers trying
to defeat the forces of ignorance and prejudice. CARRADALE AIRPORT? APOLOGIES TO ANYONE WHO
See Eat your heart out Barra on P10 MISSED THE SUBMISSION DATE
The area committee minutes on the Argyll & Bute web-site
show the Head-teacher of Tarbert Academy and the Rector of FOR THE JULY ISSUE: IT WAS
Campbeltown Grammar School doing their best to keep their BROUGHT FORWARD TO THE 10th
heads down and recording every act of bravery on the wider OF JUNE TO INCLUDE A NOTICE OF
educational scene. Both schools exude a wealth of sporting, THE VILLAGE HALL
cultural and social experiences and Head-teachers pay homage EXTRAORDINARY MEETING ON
to the enterprise of their students in community involvement TUESDAY 22nd JUNE.
and business acumen. One wonders how long the two Heads
can withstand the pressures imposed on them in this education IN THIS ISSUE
war and whether UK pressures and Holyrood will produce a
P2 Seniors Forum, Advocacy and
new mud building for Campbeltown and retain the organisa- Rhodos on the Rampage.
Carradale Goat web-site photo by JD
tional status quo at Tarbert. P3 Surgery complaints, magazine
Wyndham Lewis, one of the most important British artists review and planning applications.
of the twentieth century, a major art critic, novelist, short-story NETWORK TEAROOM P4 Winter roads, Camera Club and
writer, cultural commentator, political theorist, and philosopher ERSKINE: Jose would like to thank apologies.
could well have substituted the word education for the final everyone for their support in purchasing P5 Beavers & Google mapping.
words in the title of one his best known books The demon of at the Baking Stall in the tearoom - P6 Community Council minutes.
Progress in the Arts; education certainly changes but does it totals later. She would also like to P7 Education budget consultation,
really progress? Are Tom Browns rural Scottish 21st graduates remind walkers that there is still time to beavers, shellfish and rain.
any better at making their way in the world or leaving their mark P8 Waterfoot cemetery.
join the tartan walk on Sunday 27 June.
on school furniture - or on Council envelopes? - see P12. G.P. P9 John MacMillan & Machrihanish.
NETWORK IS OPEN P10 Eat your heart out Barra.
P11 Grants, Gaza, Wee Pictures.
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SENIORS FORUM
MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 8 APRIL
IN KINLOCH HALL CAMPBELTOWN
Present: George McMillan (Chair), Ian
Teesdale (Secretary), Geoffrey Page, Ailsa
Stewart, Emily McDonald, Florence Lamont,
Janet Russell, Jean Millar, Catherine
Mclntyre, John Mclntyre, Marjorie Sillies.
Apologies: Margaret Turner, Judith Falconer.
1. Minutes from February meeting,
2. Matters Arising
a) Alan Briggs - Ian reported that he had
written to Alan.
b) Public Notices - Ian reported that he had
received an acknowledgement of his
submission stating our objection to the
Government's proposal, which in the light
of widespread disapproval had been
dropped.
c) Transport issues at Carradale - Ian
reported that there were difficulties
arranging a meeting with Carradale
community council. The Chair, Shelagh
Cameron, preferred that we attend one of
their scheduled meetings. But the April
meeting was on a Thursday night and Ian
had a crucial choir practice that evening,
and he has to be in Edinburgh on
Thursday 6 May. To be further
investigated by Ian and George.
3. Correspondence - Ian reported that he
had had a letter from Jim Fry, the newly
appointed Regional Representative, North
Region, of Age Concern/Help the Aged's
Board of Trustees. (Perhaps, surprisingly,
South Kintyre is for this organisation's
purpose part of Scotland's North Region
!). Ian said he had replied saying he
supposed Mr Fry, who lives in Thurso,
would not be planning a visit to our town.
But Mr Fry had telephoned to say he
would like to come here to attend a
meeting. He suggested that Ian raise this
with our Forum. It was agreed Ian write to
Mr Fry inviting him to come down for one
of our post summer meetings.
4. Other Business
a) Our Funding - Ian said we probably had
around 650.00 of our original Help the
Aged grant remaining, and should be
sounding out the new Charity's willingness
to make a new grant in due course.
Agreed we raise this with the Regional
Representative when he comes.
b) Our outstanding bills for recent use of the
Guide Hall have been received and paid.
5. Date of Next Meeting - Thursday 13 May
at Argyll Arms Hotel, Southend. Ian to
book with Hotel. Ian gave his apologies
for that meeting. I.T.
CARRADALE GOLF CLUB
Welcomes visitors
For further information contact The Secretary, Dr R.J. Abernethy
The Arch, Torrisdale, PA28 6QT Tel: 01583 431321
ADVOCACY
LOMOND AND ARGYLL
ADVOCACY SERVICE
HOW ADVOCACY CAN HELP
What is Advocacy All About?
Advocacy involves assisting people
to take control of matters that affect
their lives, and to ensure that
peoples rights, needs and wishes are
heard and respected. We match
people with an advocacy worker who
spends time getting to know their
advocacy partner so that they are
able to help them to express their
views to those in authority and if
necessary, speak up on their behalf.
Who are we and who can we assist?
The Lomond & Argyll Advocacy
Service specialises in providing
Confidential, Free and Independent
advocacy support to adults who have
mental health problems, a learning
disability or to people over the age of
65.
We are a registered Scottish Charity
and operate throughout Argyll, with
an office in Lochgilphead and team
of advocates here in Kintyre. To
avoid conflicts of interest our
advocates are entirely independent
of other services, such as the health
service, social work service and
benefits agencies. We have no split
loyalties and are entirely on the
persons side.
Making sure voices are heard
There may be times when someone
you know feels confused and alone
when dealing with people in authority,
or wishes that they knew more about
options and choices, or would like to
have someone help them ask the
questions that they need to be
answered. If you do, then the
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service
may be able to help.
Why not give us a call on 01546
606056, or 07810 823300, or ask
someone to call us on your behalf?
You may refer someone else to us or
refer yourself.
Volunteering for the Advocacy
Service
We also run occasional locally based
courses on basic advocacy skills and
welcome enquiries from people
interested in training to become a
volunteer advocate.
Lindsay Fox-Denham,
Coordinator, Kintyre
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RHODOS ON THE RAMPAGE
The Kintyre Way and the more recent relay races have
brought a number of recreative and serious walkers to the
peninsula. Others, previously resident as children, have
returned for family visits and taken the opportunity to revisit
parts they have not seen for many years.
Carradale Point has always attracted walkers, intent on
reaching the local south pole, and those with an
antiquarian interest . Even if walkers with young children,
dont quite make it to the fort, a walk along the beach
towards the Point provides an opportunity to enjoy a
wander, but family groups reaching Carraig-an-Lim or
even Port-na-Doirlinn and looking for an alternative return
route are inclined to scramble up onto higher ground.
Having reached the plateau they are faced with a forest of
rhododendrons and no obvious way through them and are
forced to return to the beach.
Way back in the early 1990s the Point, owned at that
time by Lady Mitchison and in the protection of the Scottish
Wildlife Trust, had its care threatened by the withdrawal of
SWT support on the grounds that the bio-diversity of the
area had declined to an unacceptable degree. As a result
the community council was asked to replace the Trust as
local guardians. After serious consideration, and in view of
the dual use of the area - recreational use and farming
tenancy - the members of the community council were
unable to guarantee that they would undertake to keep
rhododendrons in check; and decided that the responsibility
was too great to shoulder.
Now, sixteen years later, parts of the point are
impassable to walkers and reduced in value for grazing.
Unless something is done this once popular weekend
activity will be the sole domain of horned animals and an
attractive option for those wanting to avoid paying Council
Tax by refurbishing Jennie and Malkys cave and going back
into door-to-door fish sales; Mrs McCormick and her
friendly Mobile Fish van may soon have less mobile and
more questionable hygienic competition!
When trying to find out a bit more about the fabled
Jennie and her partner Malcolm, Archie and Crystal
Paterson were contacted. Crystal said that her aunt, Maggie
Brown, who lived in the Portrigh houses, received regular
visits from the couple who engaged in barter transactions
which would rival those promoted by the Campbeltown
Volunteer Centre; Maggie put out potatoes, freshly baked
scones, tea and sugar and in exchange received fish caught
near their cave.
If Jennie and Malky are looking down from a less rocky
sphere where accommodation is somewhat different to their
former abode, perhaps they might welcome the advance of
rhododendron ponticum simply because it kept grockles
from their earthly paradise.
Later, in researching the problems experienced by
walkers ten years ago, it appears that it was possible to
walk from Portrigh to the Point without having to take
pronounced evasive action round rhododendron clumps.
If no action is taken for another ten years it is quite likely
that the Point will be inaccessible except by boat
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COMPLAINTS INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
If you have a complaint or concern about the service you have received
from the doctors or any of the staff working in this practice, please let us
know. We operate a practice complaints procedure as part of a NHS wide
system for dealing with complaints. Our system meets the national criteria.
Its aim is to give a quick, but thorough, response to your concerns which
answers them properly.
HOW TO COMPLAIN
We hope that most problems can be sorted out easily and quickly, often at
the time they arise and with the person concerned. If your problem cannot
be sorted out in this way and you wish to make a complaint, we would like
you to let us know as soon as possible, ideally on the day. This is because
the sooner we know about a problem, the easier it will be for us to establish
what happened. In any event, please let us have details of your complaint:
within 6 months of the incident that caused the problem; or
within 6 months of discovering that you have a problem, providing this is
within 12 months of the incident.
Written complaints should be addressed to the Practice Manager who is our
complaints administrator. It will be a great help if you are as specific as
possible about your complaint. Alternatively, you may ask for an
appointment to discuss your concerns.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT
We will endeavour to deal with your concerns promptly. The complaints
procedure will be explained to you and a complaint/consent form completed.
The person making the complaint will be asked to sign this form. Please note
that we keep strictly to the rules of medical confidentiality. If you are
complaining on behalf of someone else the consent of the patient will also be
required as we need to know that you have his or her permission to do so.
WHAT WE WILL DO
We will endeavour to deal with your concerns promptly. We will acknowledge
your complaint within two working days and aim to have looked into your
complaint within ten working days of the date when you raised it with us.
We shall then be in a position to offer you an explanation, or a meeting with
the people involved. When we look into your complaint, we shall:
find out what happened and what went wrong.
make it possible for you to discuss the problem and for us to explain the
practice's view of events
make sure you receive an apology, where this is appropriate
identify what we can do to prevent a recurrence of the incident, where
appropriate.
FURTHER ACTION
The practice will make the most positive use of complaints to consider how
our services could be improved. We will hold regular review meetings to:
consider complaints received
consider identified training needs
check that the practice processes have been improved where necessary.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of local resolution you can ask the
Health Board to consider taking your complaint to Independent Review.
LISTENING...ACTINGIMPROVING
The NHS wants to listen to complaints and act fairly to deal with them. We
welcome suggestions on how we could improve our service.
Our aim is to give the highest possible standard of service and to deal quickly
with any problems that arise.
Practitioner: Malcolm R. Elder MB.,ChB.,MRCGP.,Dip PCDM
Practice Manager: Gail McIntosh, Bsc., Dip.Mgmt.
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THE KINTYRE MAGAZINE
THE KINTYRE ANTIQUARIAN & NATURAL HISTORY
SOCIETYS TWICE YEARLY PUBLICATION
Angus Martin was kind enough to send the Antler editor a copy of
the Spring issue of this well researched and informative magazine.
Issue 67 contains a host of interesting articles relating to Kintyre,
its flora, fauna, notable residents and their progeny.
Outstanding in this issue is the story of the author Lucy Maud
Montgomery whose great-grand-parents emigrated to Canada from
Campbeltown in 1771 aboard the Edinburgh. If the authors name
is unfamiliar her novels are. How many girls and some boys will
deny reading Anne of Green Gables or any of her other 21 books?
Another article traces the History of the Campbeltown physician,
Dr John Cunningham, the writings of his daughter Madge (Margaret)
and grand-daughter Islay. Both ladies played a significant part in
recording national and local flora. Incidentally Madge and her
brother Jack were living in Askomil End when Hamish Mackinven,
featured in the May Antler, was sheltering with his girl-friend close
to the bombed house.
Argylls Forgotten Whisky Barons feature in an article by Robert
Haydock and the members of the whisky family, the Greenlees, are
the subject of a related study by Angus Martin. There is also an
appreciation of the life of Colonel H.L.R.Macneal of Lossit.
In the section devoted to book reviews Angus looks at Volume
2 of Moira Burgess assessment of Naomi Mitchisons essays and
journalism and at Moiras sister, Carol McNeills book entitled
Campbeltown in Days Gone By. As always Angus Martins By Hill
and Shore is a fascinating insight into the world of natural delight
with Kintyres flora and fauna. It is difficult to avoid travelling in
imagination with Angus and his friends over the hills and along the
southern shorelines of this beloved peninsula. Altogether a very
worthy and professional publication.
Individual copies of the Spring 2010 issue are available for sale in
local bookshops and annual postal subscription rates are now 4
in the UK (2 issues) and 6 in other EU countries (Airmail 7). Ed.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
East Kintyre Community Council Area. Erection of a dwelling house
and garage Plot 1, Dippen Farm, Carradale, Campbeltown, Argyll &
Bute, PA28 6ER. Mr And Mrs Gordon Abernethy, 15 Hoylake Road,
Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BH. Agent:Tom Grant Partnership, 41
Longrow, Campbeltown, Argyll 03B - Housing - Local 179886-636857
Erection of steel framed farm building Dippen, Carradale,
Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute, PA28 6QU W.D. Semple Dippen
Farm, Carradale, Argyll. Campbell of Doune Ltd., 78 King Street,
Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3HB 04B - Business and Industry - Local
179858-637564.
Erection of a dwellinghouse (renewal of planning consent
06/00187/OUT). Torrisdale Castle, Torrisdale, Campbeltown, Argyll
And Bute, PA28 6QT. Donald and Mary MacAlister-Hall, Torrisdale
Castie, Carradale, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6QT. Niall
Macalister Hall, Newbank Lodge, 3 South Trinity Road, Edinburgh,
EH5 3NU 03B - Housing - Local 179350-636137.
Site for the erection of three houses (renewal of planning consent
07/02009/OUT), Ground between the Carradale Hotel and
Lochpark, Carradale. Applicant Ruth Mehlsen, 3 Lower
Broomieknowe, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1LW. Local 181609-
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GRITTING & PLOUGHING WINTER ROADS
AGENDA ITEM AT THE KINTYRE INITIATIVE MEETING ON JUNE 11
ACTION PLAN TO SUSTAIN / IMPROVE KINTYRE WINTER OPERATIONS
WITH CURRENT BUDGET.
As part of the review, we will be looking at how we can better deliver the service
within the present cost constraints. A saving of 100,000 has been accepted within
the winter budget 2010-11 which is to be achieved by reducing the winter capable
fleet by a further 4 vehicles. This will inevitably have an effect on our ability to
mobilise substitute vehicles in time of breakdown or sever conditions.
There are several measures which can be done to improve our ability to treat
the existing route priorities in a more pro-active way within the present policy.
1 The combined B842 Carradale Southend vehicle travels north first, at
present, giving Carradale priority then returning to treat to Southend.
If the order was reversed, treating Southend first, then the vehicle would
be in a position to continue North from Carradale Cloanaig from
08:00hrs (priority 4). However for this to work, Carradale residents would
have to accept that morning treatments would be later on average
07:15hrs - 07:45hrs rather than 06:30-07:00 at present.
2 To allow the resumption of three 18t GVM vehicles, additional suitably
licensed drivers are required. Three roadworkers presently employed in
Campbeltown are programmed to be trained to full HGV standard and if
successful, a full 3x 18t GVM fleet could be re-instated for 2010-2011.
This would allow the resumption of B842 North Campbeltown Claonaig
/ Skipness as P2.
3 A larger capacity vehicle would be an advantage on the present P1 route A83
Campbeltown Kennacraig (and Skipness). This may be achieved either by
re-allocation of existing vehicles or by hiring specialist equipment for the winter
period only. However to preserve the 100,000 saving indicated above, more
of the present 18t GVM fleet would need to be removed from all year round
use to compensate for the additional hire costs for the 7 month winter period.
A secondary loading point at Tarbert would cost an estimated 70k - 100k
to comply fully with SEPA requirements. Cost/Benefit analysis and tendering
works are in progress, with a view to implementing this alternative winter fleet
solution 2010-2012 depending on manufacture time.
4 Proposals will be discussed at area committee, to adjust the policy on the use
of the second allocated drive on the P1 routes. At present the policy only
allows this second resource to be used on Priority 1 (A83) planned treatments
18:00-22:00hrs and react to reports of hazards 22:00-06:00. A more wide
ranging overnight patrol remit, would allow this driver to cover the most
hazardous sections of both P1 and P2 routes in any district (mainly higher
level sections or those with severe geometry) but still comply with the drivers
hours and working time regulations. The cost / benefit of this proposal and
the practicalities of implementing a revised rota will be discussed in the Areas,
during May Aug 2010, with a view to adjusting the present policy for approval
by committee in October 2010, should this be deemed a manageable
alternative.
A note of caution must be given to group members on the expectation that
services will be dramatically increased in the coming winter season. The
above proposals may indeed make us more proactive in relatively settled
freeze conditions however in heavy snow we will still be unable to treat
the whole network and resources may need to concentrate on the highest
priority route first.
Furthermore, the department is still charged with the task of achieving
a 15% operational budget saving in Financial Year 2012 2013. Inevitably
the winter service, being the single largest value operation Roads delivers
annually will be part of this review and there may need to be a reduction in
the whole winter treatment network to achieve savings.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
TRUE GRIT
I didn't see this myself but those who did can be relied upon
not to mistake a mirage for the real thing. Talking to Matt and
Elizabeth McMillan on Thursday, they told me they saw the
Council gritter spreading grit in Carradale on Wednesday (19th
May) at around 13.00. Could this be the same Argyll & Bute
Council who couldn't afford the materials and manpower to grit
the B842 when we really needed it gritted? B.G.
OVER EXPOSED?
CARRADALE CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
The Glen Bar and Restaurant was the venue on Friday, 21st
May, for the Camera Club's Annual Dinner, which was attended
by a total of thirteen members and guests under the able
Chairman-ship, Chair-womanship, Chair-personship of Mrs
Margaret Richardson, fresh from her adventures in Spain which
fortunately seem to have left no serious effects.
Penny and her staff provided a meal which could well have
graced the tables of some of our classiest restaurants, their
efforts being received with well -merited appreciation, and after
coffee had been served, prize winners received their trophies,
namely Alan Harrow and Steve Partridge. Naturally the club
members wished to have photographs of the presentations, but
it transpired that nobody had brought a camera. Fortunately,
Mrs Elizabeth Vischer was present and a message was sent
to her home, as a result of which one of her cameras was
provided. The settings for the presentations were re-arranged,
but the camera did not produce the expected flash of light.
Careful examination showed that the instrument was lacking
batteries, but the situation was saved when Penny appeared
from the kitchen with her digital camera to save our blushes
and to save the day. The outgoing Secretary, David Mercer,
took the camera and pressed the appropriate button, whereon
a notice appeared on the viewing screen indicating that new
batteries were required. However, a good photographer knows
her own camera, and after administering suitable chastisement
to it, Penny persuaded it to take two extra shots.
Needless to say, despite these somewhat unprofessional
setbacks, the evening proved a happy occasion, but there was
one more surprise for the company before they went home.
Sounds of music emanating from the kitchen became
recognisable as the refrain Happy birthday to you, a small
cake being placed before Mrs Vischer, much to her surprise.
On that happy note the Camera Club's year came to a
close. The new season will begin in September, on a date to
be decided. We hope that it will bring new members and you
do not have to be a budding David Bailey to enjoy attachment
to the Club. D.C.
UNDER IMPRESSED
AN APOLOGY
The editor wishes to apologise for an error and a technical fault
in the June Antler. The report on the Ardrishaig Drama Festival
was recorded inadvertently as the Arisaig Festival and there
was a cosmic shift on page ten when the A4 portrait page was
transmogrified into a two-page A3 PDF landscape page for
printing. This resulted in the frame containing the text slipping
down 3 millimetres and pushing planning applications into
Martin Mears item on the Scilly Island Cutter - certainly a silly
mistake by the Editor.
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As a relative newcomer to the world of
computing and an even more juvenile
enthusiast to the Internet, I am constantly
amazed at the reluctance of other elderly, and
not so elderly, 21st century men and women to
enjoy the enormous advances in communi-
cation and the pleasures of information
technology.
From the days when teachers of business
studies and languages in the 1970s fought shy
of anything which broke the traditions of their
craft, we still have those who have frozen
fingers when required to press more than the
on button of their TV set. With Sky and Free-
sat already operating in Kintyre and Free-view
digital broadcasting coming early next year
perhaps now is the time to get fingers into shape
on a computer keyboard and start enjoying
Internet opportunities which 50 years ago would
have been seen as space age technology and
not for the like of us.
Two recent introductions - Google mapping
and the Freedom of Information Act - have
provided a wealth of information to anyone who
is interested in finding out more about
themselves and the world they live in.
Google mapping allows the viewer to move
to anywhere in Britain on an adopted and open
to vehicular traffic road, or in other parts of the
world on main roads, (hard luck Hill 60) and
travel slowly down the road looking at houses,
their gardens and what was hanging on the
washing line during 2009. You may wonder
what value is attached to this facility, but if you
are thinking of moving to a distant town or
country a quick glance can reassure or put you
off moving away from the delights of Kintyre.
Similarly you can see what changes have been
made to places you have been to in the past
and plan journeys with an up-to-date knowledge
of what you may find on this years holiday.
The Freedom of Information Act and web-
sites set up to allow access have similar
advantages. To give but one example, Argyll &
Bute Councils archive on planning is open for
inspection and with the help of Donald Kellys
developing Kintyre on record web-site it is
possible to look up an address and find whether
or not you or your neighbours house has
planning permission for that extra large
conservatory or extension.
Not interested in the blogs? - often views
expressed by those unwilling to attach their
names and take responsibility for their
comments - then dont read them, but do try
Donalds Kintyre on record Johnny Durnans David Green. who lives in Canada. He has
The Carradale Goat The Kintyre Community
Forum and local articles on Scribd/Kintyre
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BEAVERING - OFF
Despite extensive advertising Kintyre Civic
Societys outing on Saturday 16th May
attracted only thirteen people. Starting from
Campbeltown at 10am the first stop was at
Cairnbaan where coffee and other stimulants
prepared members and guests for the steep
climb to Carnasserie Castle. After recovering,
the bus moved on to Loch Melfort for lunch and
a visit to Aduaine Gardens. Suitably impressed
the party were inspired by the simplicity of
Bellanoch Church and the luxury of cream teas
at Tayvallich. The final pleasure was the
possibility of viewing the new colony of beavers
in Loch Coille Bharr.
QUIET
PLEASE
Beavers
sleeping
Unfortunately despite a lengthy walk from the
Forestry Commission hut at Barnluasgan, and
the threat of the midges, the Beavers decided
to keep to their traditional perambulations
between dusk and dawn and not to show
themselves at such an unearthly hour. Slightly
disappointed the party had enjoyed the day
and were not deterred by a spot of rain at
Carnasserie.
If you are interested in civic affairs and wish
either to support the Kintyre Civic Society or to
be included on the next outing, please watch
out for posters or get in contact with the Kintyre
Civic Chair/Secretary, Kate Singleton of
Dunara, Lochpark, Carradale, Campbeltown
Argyll PA28 6SG.
DUNCAN McEACHRAN
Professor Roberts article on Duncan McNab
McEachran which appeared in last months
Antler and was inserted on Scribd by Donald
Kelly, attracted the attention of another vet, P.
been in contact with Professor Roberts and is
keen to update his own McEachran research.
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BEAVERING ON
From The Sunday Times May 31, 2009
Parts of an article by Jeremy Clarkson
As we know, the economy is stagnant, we
are up to our shoulders in debt and things are
likely to get worse. So imagine my surprise to
find the government has decided to spend
275,000 on 11 Norwegian beavers that will
be freed to roam wild in Scotland. As this
works out at 25,000 each, Im wondering if
the money could have been better spent.
Mr Clarkson then goes on to make some
typically way-out suggestions but returns to
environmental issues -
To understand the problem, we need to
go back to the 19th century and the creation
of Yellowstone, the worlds first national park.
Obviously man knew best, so to make sure it
was as diverse as possible, bears and wolves
were not encouraged with quite the same
fervour as various deery things. Which meant
that pretty soon the whole place was awash
with elk. Lovely. Unfortunately, elk absolutely
love aspen trees, which meant that soon
enough they were all gone. And that was a
problem for Johnny beaver, because without
the aspens he couldnt dam the rivers and
streams. So he moved out. And without the
dams, the water meadows dried hard in the
summer months, meaning there was no grass
for the deery things to eat. So they started to
move out as well. Unwilling to accept theyd
made a mess, the authorities blamed the
migration on carnivores and started a cull of
wolves and bears. Which meant their numbers
started to fall, too.
After more diversionary ploys Jeremy
returns to his main theme -
Of course, the beaver enthusiasts will
dismiss all this as nonsense and point to the
red kites that were successfully reintroduced
in the Chilterns a few years ago. Absolutely.
I love to see these majestic birds soaring over
the cut on the M40 as I drive to London. They
lift my spirits. But did anyone notice the RSPB
findings last week? The sudden and dramatic
decline in the number of lapwings, wood
warblers and field-fares? Could this have
anything to do with the sudden re-emergence
of the airborne raptor?
Now whether you like Jeremy Clarkson
or his equally way-out and anti-environmental
TV programme Top Gear, as always, he
makes some interesting points. How far down
the road to re-establishing species can or
should we go - wolves, wild boars - the list is
extensive and includes creatures capable of
exterminating some of our current species
including Jeremy Clarkson and the Antler
Editor!

COMMUNITY COUNCIL
DRAFT EKCC MINUTES
Thursday 6 May 2010
Present: Elizabeth McMillan, Stuart Irvine,
Andrea Hopkins, Ronnie Brownie, Councillor
Rory Colville, Police Constable Ian MacRae
Apologies: Shelagh Cameron, Lachie
Paterson, Tom Adams
Vice Chairperson Andrea Hopkins welcomed
everyone present.
Minutes Of Last Meeting: Proposed by
Elizabeth McMillan seconded by Ronnie
Brownie.
Matters Arising From Last Minutes:
Cheque has now been received for 50 from
Colin Burgess for dog foul bins.
Notice boards - no update as yet
Treasurers report - Accounts now audited,
as at 31 March 2010 balance 1570.93, No
outstanding accounts.
Parking problems - update, no update as
such. Police Constable Ian MacRae stated
that as long as there was access for a fire
engine and cars were not causing an
obstruction to the pavement there was not a
lot that could be done. Councillor Colville to
take forward as well.
Planning - extension at Portrigh has been
referred back to Council for planning
permission again as the building is higher than
it should be.
Roads - gritting, B842 past Carradale carried
over to next meeting of Area Committee.
Passing place signs - it was stated that these
are a nightmare as they are too bright and very
reflective at night. A suggestion was made that
the signs could possibly be tilted so as not to
be reflective.
Correspondence:
War Memorial - leaflet
Argyll & Bute Local Licensing Forum - letter
Kintyre Initiative Working Group - minutes
Heritage Paths Scotland - brochure
Scottish Health Council, CONNECT - leaflet
Scottish Health Council - Annual Report
Tangy Wind-farm Extension - leaflet
Chris Bell, Southern and Scottish Energy
Offshore Wind-farm Machrihanish - Exhibition
July, dates later
Any Other Competent Business:
Corner at Ugadale, near vets very dangerous,
could be an accident waiting to happen.
Proposed further discussion at next community
council meeting.
Alan Walker brought up the suggestion of
cars going too fast down Shore Road and
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would it be possible to have 20s plenty signs
or speed bumps put in place. This could be
another proposed discussion for the
community council at the next meeting.
Argyll and Bute Council - our numbers have
changed
Council Tax - 01546 605511
Benefits-01546 605512
Payments Line - 01546 605515
Operational Services - 01546 605514
(this includes roads and lighting faults, special
uplifts, wheelie bin purchase, abandoned
vehicles, fly tipping, pest control, car parking
fines and faults, dog fouling and dog control
and alt general enquiries).
Alternatively you can visit your local Service
point at the Burnet Building, John Street,
Campbeltown,
Vice Chairperson Andrea Hopkins thanked
everyone for attending. A.H.
DRAFT EKCC MINUTES
Thursday 3 June 2010
Present: Shelagh Cameron, Stuart Irvine,
Andrea Hopkins, Ronnie Brownlie, Elizabeth
McMillan, Councillor John Semple
Apologies: Lachie Paterson, Tom Adams
Convenor Shelagh Cameron welcomed
everyone present
Minutes of Last Meeting: Proposed by
Elizabeth McMillan seconded by Stuart Irvine
Matters Arising From Last Minutes:
Notice boards: Eric Norman has been
approached but had to decline as he is too
busy with other work, convenor Shelagh
Cameron and Tom Adams to take forward
Planning at Portrigh, Bruces Cottage; An
amendment was made back to original plan. A
discussion followed about how planning
regulations can be flouted, and what role the
Community Council should take in this. It was
agreed that it would be alright for the
Community Council to make people aware of
local plans, not to take sides.
Treasurers Report: Accounts have now been
audited, balance in Community Council
account-1511.06, Community Council
Common Good Fund - 52,226
Road Closures: Between Lochgilphead and
Inveraray from 30 May to 25 June 2010,
between 9pm and 6am, Monday to Friday
Pontoons, Toilets / Showers: A discussion
took place on the viability of acquiring
pontoons, toilets / showers for Carradale
Harbour. Different suggestions / ideas were
put forward by Mike Hurst and Stuart Irvine,
Harbour Users Group and Shelagh Cameron.
Convenor Shelagh Cameron has a meeting
with Arthur McCulloch, Argyll and Bute Council
on Tuesday 15 June. Councillor John Semple
Where people matter
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suggested that it would be a good idea to
contact Sandy MacTaggart, Head of Service,
Argyll and Bute Council, and put forward the
ideas on the improvement to Carradale
Harbour and the importance of this to the
economic development of Carradale and the
surrounding areas. Carradale could be a
stopping place for yachts etc between Tarbert
and Campbeltown.
But firstly before any of this can go ahead
1. As landowners of the harbour Argyll and
Bute Council should be totally involved,
2. A feasibility study, engineering consultation
should take place,
3. The other landowners and fishermens
cooperative should be consulted. When all of
this is in place a plan can be drawn up and put
forward to an open meeting where everyone
would be welcome.
Planning: Torrisdale - new house, Lephinbeg
- ok; Dippen - barn, similar to existing one
- ok; Greenhill -1.5 story house to be built
- ok; Bruce Cottage - already discussed;
Lockpark - backhouse - ok; Ugadale -
agricultural building - ok
Cour windfarm: consultation date for
comments to be in by Sunday 20 June 2010 -
very large booklets to read and digest
Correspondence:
NHS Highland - Dunstaffnage, Tuesday 22
June 2010
Local Area Community Planning - Tarbert
Academy, Saturday 19 June 2010
Mental Health Argyll and Bute - letter
GRAB Trust - leaflet
Kintyre Initiative - Friday 11 June 2010, 10
am Campbeltown
Scoping document offshore development
Machrihanish - comments by Wednesday
16 June 2010
War memorial - application to get memorial
re-lettered
Any Other Competent Business:
An extraordinary meeting of the Hall
Committee is to take place on Tuesday 22
June 2010 at 7pm. Notices are to be put up
around Carradale. Please come along and
support your village hall.
Convenor Shelagh Cameron thanked
everyone for attending A.H.
Next Meeting: Thursday 1 July 2010 at 7pm
SINCERE THANKS
I would like to thank all friends and neighbours
for their help, cards and get well wishes during
my unexpected visits to various hospitals. I'm
very glad to say that I'm almost back to my
normal healthy self, minus one dodgey gall
bladder! Shelagh Cameron.
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CAMPBELTOWN? NO!
EDUCATION CONSULTATION
Argyll and Bute Council has agreed the
details of its informal consultation
exercise regarding the education budget.
As agreed at the Executive meeting on
May 17, four events have now been
organised at which key stakeholders will
be invited to discuss how the council
spends its education budget. The
sessions will be in Lochgilphead on June
8, Helensburgh on June 10, Oban on
June 16 and Dunoon on June 17.
Councillor Isobel Strong, Argyll &
Butes spokesperson for Education and
Lifelong Learning, said:
The purpose of the sessions is to
consult with key interest groups on the
provision of education, make them aware
of the Councils current budget position
and get their views on how the authority
should prioritise areas of spend within
education. This will not be a discussion
on individual schools. What we are
seeking peoples views on is education as
a whole, and how Argyll & Bute can best
meet future challenges whilst still
maintaining our commitment to providing
high quality education to the children and
young people in our area.
The meetings will be opened by
Councillor Strong and moderated by Keir
Bloomer, formerly vice-chair of Learning
and Teaching Scotland and a member of
the group which wrote A Curriculum for
Excellence. During each event there will
be smaller breakout discussion sessions.
Mr Bloomer will then head a session to
summarise the views which were raised
in the smaller groups. The list of those
invited is:- Head teachers and senior
school management, parent council
representatives, union representatives,
local members, local media, area
representatives, and two senior pupils
nominated from each secondary school.
This information was released on Friday
28th May with the first date being less
than ten days later.
Since issues crucial to Campbeltown are
not on the agenda and with Campbeltown
equally excluded from the list of meetings
- whats changed. The Council will be
able to avoid criticism on the cuts which
are bound to come without dealing with
specific local problems. They can state
that few Campbeltownians attend the
meeting in Lochgilphead 40 miles away
and and have missed the opportunity to
participate in educational planning. Ed.
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SHELLFISH? - NO?
ABC IDENTIFY ALGAL TOXINS
IN TWO AREAS
Monitoring work undertaken by the
council has found increased levels of the
toxins at Stonefield on Loch Fyne, and in
the Sound of Gigha.
Eating shellfish such as cockles,
mussels or razor fish from these areas
may pose a risk to human health, and
notices to warn the public and casual
gatherers have been posted at various
locations on the shore.
Commercial shellfish harvesters in
these areas have been contacted, and
steps have been taken to postpone
harvesting until algae levels subside.
The Council continues to monitor the
situation, and when the levels subside the
warning notices and raised levels of
naturally occurring restrictions will be
removed.
It is a sensible precaution to avoid
eating shellfish from these areas until
further notice. A further statement will be
issued when the levels have sufficiently
dropped.
TANKS FULL?
NOT REALLY
MAY RAINFALL AT GROGPORT
The first four months of 2010 saw below
average rainfall totals and the May
statistics continued this pattern.
The total rainfall for the month was
39mm (about 1.5 inches). The monthly
range for May is normally between 32 &
195mm (2001 & 2003) so this months
total was very much at the lower end of
the range. Significant rain (10mm) fell on
just one occasion on May 14th.
There were showers recording
between 2-5mm on 6 days. Just a trace
(<1mm) on a further 8 days, and nothing
at all recorded on 16 days half of the
days in May.
This was good news for those
holiday makers who opted to visit our area
in May but perhaps not so good for
vegetable gardeners or for those hoping
to boost their private water supplies
before the Summer.
However, past record keeping experience
tells us that things generally balance out
over the year. If summer continues to be
dry, perhaps we could be in for a wet
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WATERFOOT CEMETERY
More often than not on a walk past Waterfoots
cemetery one cannot pass without noticing the
cryptic message on the back of Duncan and
Agnes McDougalls tombstone high above the
surrounding wall. It reads Time is short, Death
is sure, Sins the wound, And Christs the cure.
However with John MacMillan providing
another article in this issue of the Antler there
was good reason to take a closer look at the
stones of Johns family, particularly that of his
grand-father John and his father George.
Delightful as the cemetery is now, in the
past it must have had more of the quality found
in the north, west and island communities with
the stones clearly seen on their small hill by
fishermen returning by sea to the village.
All graveyards are included on Argyll &
Bute Councils web-site and carry a list of
interments, and details of the names
associated with burials in the past and those
intending to take up residence in the future.
Of particular note in Waterfoot, in Scottish
nineteenth and twentieth century terms, is the
small number of very young deaths, a few
young men dying in their teens or twenties and
a surprising number of men and women living
well into their late seventies.
Unfortunately the list is not up to date as
there have been burials since 1958; Tibbie who
lived at Rosalie was buried in an unmarked
grave at the south-west corner of the cemetery
in the 1980s and there may well be others,
however new burials are unlikely unless the
person concerned is a family member.
NAME Grave number. Field 8 (Waterfoot)
BALFOUR, Margaret 554 8
BLUE, Catherine, d.1879 564 8
BLUE, John, 564 8
BLUE, John, 583 8
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BLUE, John, d.1921, 76 yrs 582 8
BLUE, Marion, d.1847, 7 yrs 582 8
BLUE, Mary, d.1867, 564 8
BLUE, William 582 8
BLUE, William, d.1848, 36 yrs 582 8
BROWN, Isabella, d.1934, 80 yrs 584 8
CAMERON, Janet, 585 8
CAMPBELL Jane, d.1910, 14 yrs 565 8
CAMPBELL, Alexander, d.1920, 85 yrs 550 8
CAMPBELL, Colin, d.1902, 82 yrs 574 8
CAMPBELL, Colin, d.1920, 17 yrs 575 8
CAMPBELL, Colin, d.1935, 65 yrs 575 8
CAMPBELL, Douglas, d.1807, 32 yrs 570 8
CAMPBELL, James, d. in infancy 565 8
CAMPBELL, James, d.1908, 75 yrs 549 8
CAMPBELL, John, d.1924, 63 yrs 565 8
CAMPBELL, Martha, d.1917, 79 yrs 545 8
CAMPBELL, Neil 570 8
CAMPBELL, Richard, d.1908, 27 yrs 549 8
CAMPBELL, Robert, d.1958, 86 yrs 549 8
CARMICHAEL, Agnes, d.1846, 46 yrs 547 8
CHRISTIE, J. 583 8
CRAWFORD, Margaret, 564 8
DICK, Christina, d.177.., 23 yrs 567 8
DRUMMOND, David 585 8
DRUMMOND, David, d.1829 585 8
FERGUSON, Janet, d.1911, 79 yrs 550 8
FOX, Jessie Ormiston, d.1933 549 8
GARDNER, Anne 558 8
HAINING, Jean, d.1854, 2 yrs., 6, mnths 559 8
HAINING, William, d.1853, 30 yrs 559 8
HAMILTON, Margaret, d.1869, 91 yrs 562 8
HARDY, Isabella Robb, d.1892, 27 yrs 571 8
HENDERSON, David, d.1824, 50 yrs 558 8
HENDERSON, Robert, d.1824, 7 yrs 558 8
KENNEDY Margaret, d.1877, 24 yrs 576 8
LILLY, John 567 8
LIVINGSTONE, Annie, d.1887, 34 yrs 555 8
MACDONALD, Angus, d.1952, 88 yrs 556 8
MACDONALD, Donald, d.1912, 70 yrs 556 8
MACDONALD, Norman, 580 8
MACDOUGALL, Agnes, d.1935, 96 yrs 546 8
MACDOUGALL, Alexander, d.1919, 82 yrs 548
MACDOUGALL, Duncan, d.1916, 86 yrs 548 8
MACDOUGALL, Neil, d.1904, 85 yrs 548 8
MACLEOD,Anna Augusta Gordon d.1947, 86 yrs 571
MACLEOD,George Sommerville, d.1941, 81 yrs 571
MACMILLAN, Agnes, d.1877, 12 yrs 546 8
MACMILLAN, Alexander, d.1918, 38 yrs 581 8
MACMILLAN, Angus, d. in infancy 546 8
MACMILLAN, George, d.1945, 60 yrs 584 8
MACMILLAN, Hector, 581 8
MACMILLAN, Hector, d.1911, 72 yrs 546 8
MACMILLAN, John, d.1939, 85 yrs 584 8
MACMILLAN, William, d.1949, 71 yrs 581 8
MACNEIL, Elizabeth 561 8
MACNEIL, Mary, d.1815, 75 yrs 580 8
MAINS, James 554 8
MASTERTON, Christina, d.1920, 87 yrs 549 8
McCALLUM, Catherine, d.1877, 79 yrs 553 8
McCALLUM, Janet, d.1846, 74 yrs 578 8
McCALLUM, Janet, d.1846, 74 yrs 579 8
McCALLUM, John 579 8
McCALLUM, Marey 570 8
McCONACHIE, Angus, d. 579 8
McCONACHIE, Archibald, d.1884, 88 yrs 579 8
McCONACHIE, Duncan, d., 50 yrs 579 8
McCONACHIE, John, d., 55 yrs 579 8
McCONACHIE, John, d.1852, 87 yrs 579 8
8
McCONACHIE, John, d.1926, 78 yrs 579 8
McCONACHIE, Margaret, d. 1904, 579 8
McCONACHIE, Peter, d.1885, 81 yrs 579 8
McCONOCHIE, John 578 8
McDOUGALL, Duncan, d.1869 547 8
McDOUGALL, Flora, d.1941, 76 yrs 565 8
McFIE, Daniel, 557 8
McFIE, John, d.1776, 33 yrs 557 8
McINES, Angus 573 8
McINLY, Mary, 560 8
McKELLAR, Archibald 551 8
McKELLAR, Christina, d.1880, 66 yrs 545 8
McKELLAR, Duncan, d.18..3 551 8
McKELLAR, James, d.1866, 20 yrs 551 8
McKINVEN, Ann, d.1914, 82 yrs 574 8
McMILLAN, Archibald, 553 8
McMILLAN, James, 1919, 68 yrs 555 8
McMILLAN, John, d.1806, 2 yrs./6mnths 552 8
McMILLAN, Margaret, d.1889, 70 yrs 568 8
McMILLAN, Neil, d.1876, 81 yrs 553 8
McMILLAN, Sarah, d.1891, 73 yrs 582 8
MENZIES John, d.1895, 58 yrs 545 8
MENZIES, Christina, d.1956, 74 yrs 545 8
MENZIES, James, d.1863, 55 yrs 545 8
MENZIES, James, d.1863, 55 yrs(Text) 544
MENZIES, Mary, d.1911, 28 yrs 545 8
MERRILEES, Jessie, d.1955, 79 yrs 581 8
NICHOLSON, David, d.1941, 92 yrs 576 8
PATERSON, Elizabeth, d.1912, 33 yrs 575 8
PATERSON, Flora, d.1868, 66 yrs 566 8
PATERSON, Isabella, d.1938, 95 yrs 582 8
RITCHIE, Alexander, d.1832, 18 yrs 569 8
RITCHIE, Alexander, d.1850, 64 yrs 569 8
RITCHIE, Alexander, d.1883, 37 yrs 568 8
RITCHIE, John, d.1886, 72 yrs 568 8
RITCHIE, William, d.1850, 22 yrs 569 8
RITCHIE, William, d.1853, 2 yrs 568 8
SCOTT, William 566 8
SHAW, Alexander, d.1817, 53 yrs 561 8
SHAW, Lachlan, d.1814, 17 yrs 561 8
SILLERS, Mary 564 8
SINCLAIR, Donald, d.1869, 24 yrs 566 8
SINCLAIR, Dugald, 566 8
SINCLAIR, Duncan, d.1854, 49 yrs 566 8
SINCLAIR, Margaret, d.1883, 39 yrs 566 8
TAYLOR, Isabella, d.1868, 75 yrs 569 8
WEIR, Ann 559 8
WEIR, David, d.1855, 77 yrs 562 8
WEIR, James, d.1863, 5 yrs 563 8
WEIR, William 563 8
WEIR, William, d.1863, 6 yrs 563 8
WILSON, Henry, 552 8
WILSON, Margaret, d.1913, 70 yrs 556 8
A total of 125 interments from 1776 to
2010. The record for Brackley covers 1036
burials from 1805 to 2010 including some who
are still very much alive!
Incidentally in 1994 the Council insisted
that there was an immediate and urgent need
for an extension to Brackley. After trial bores
behind the Church, a field at Brackley was
bought and fenced, but 16 years later it has still
not been needed. If you are concerned to
secure a lair at Brackley (purchase of single lair
486.00, 3 Interments per lair) you should
contact Community Services at the Burnet
Building in Campbeltown - Telephone number
01586 559000 G.P.
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
EN ROUTE TO CANADA
As the Queen Elizabeth was pulled slowly out
of Southampton Harbour, I was still on the rail
when the tugs let go their lines and she moved
slowly under her own power past the Isle of
Wight. The wooden rail caps (teak I think) were
engraved with hundreds of US services
personnels initials who crossed the Atlantic
during the war. Some were full names, others
included towns and states.
As we entered the English Channel it was
time to find my cabin and explore as much of
the ship as I was allowed. Being in steerage
restricted the area. She was considered to be
a luxury liner but was quite utilitarian when
compared to todays cruise ships.
We ran into some heavy weather about
half-way across which caused the ship to roll
long and slow cancelling dining for several
hours. After settling into my cabin, I sat there
for a while contemplating the past two days
and wondering about the future with some
anxiety and possibly fear.
We entered New York Harbour to a
resounding welcome. Fire boats with horns
sounding pumped huge arcs of water that
produced brilliant rainbows in the morning sun.
US Navy and Coast Guard ships with their
crews lining the rails stood to attention as their
horns sounded when we passed slowly by.
Dozens of pleasure boats with flags flying and
horns sounding also welcomed us into the
harbour. I was on the rail again as the tugs
berthed us just behind the Queen Mary who
was getting ready to cast off for Southampton.
She was late departing because of fog.
As the mooring lines from the Queen
Elizabeth were being pulled ashore it reminded
me of a conversation that I had with a Davaar
crew member on the Shore Road, Carradale
several years before. He and father were crew
on R.M.S. Davaar. During that conversation he
said that father was renowned for his accuracy
when throwing the heaving line ashore. That
is the light line which is attached to the heavier
mooring line used to pull the mooring line
ashore. The heaving line end is woven or
knotted into a ball called the Monkey Fist which
gives the line end weight for throwing.
My cabin deck was the last to disembark
and I was directed into a cavernous like
building for an interview with Immigration and
Customs Inspection.
The hull known as Cunard 534 lay
unfinished for quite some time at Clyde Bank.
With the threat of war work increased but was
not finished when war was declared. The
unfinished liner, then the Queen Elizabeth (Im
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not sure when she was christened) to avoid
being bombed, slipped from the Clyde during
darkness to New York to be finished as a troop
ship. (My previous notes) After many crossings
and after the war she returned to Southampton
for renovations into a passenger liner. At 38673
tons and carrying 2288 passengers she was
then the largest liner with a mean Trans-
Atlantic speed of 32.5 knots was also the
fastest.
The Queen Mary, also a troop ship during
the war was built at Clyde Bank and launched
in 1934. At 81235 tons and carrying 20501
passengers with a mean Trans-Atlantic speed
of 31.7 knots captured the Blue Riband of the
Atlantic from the French liner Normandie.
John MacMillan
The Blue Riband (pronounced /blu
rbnd/) is an unofficial accolade given to the
passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean in
regular service with the record highest speed.
The term was borrowed from horse racing and
was not widely used until after 1910. Under the
unwritten rules, the record is based on average
speed rather than passage time because ships
follow different routes. Traditionally, a ship is
considered a record breaker if it wins the
eastbound speed record, but is not credited
with Blue Riband unless it wins the more
difficult westbound record against the Gulf
Stream. Source: Wikipedia
Although the Queen Elizabeth was faster
Im not sure if she ever received the Blue
Riband. However, in 1952 the 53332 ton liner
United States crossed from New York to
Southampton at a mean 35.59 knots, almost 4
knots faster than the Queen Mary, thereby
reclaimed the Blue Riband of the Atlantic for
the United States. The liner United States was
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built to specifications of the US Navy to
facilitate her conversion into a troop ship in the
advent of war. As airline travel increased the
liner United States was mothballed for several
years until being purchased by the Disney
Group and converted into a cruise ship. She
was the forerunner of a large cruise ship fleet
now plying the Oceans of the World. The
R.M.S. Queen Mary ended her passenger
service to become a floating hotel, docked at
Long Beach California where my wife and I
toured her several years ago.
The R.M.S Queen Elizabeth ended her
career being sold for scrap. She was being
dismantled in Singapore when fire broke out
and she sank.
The Normandie of 83432 tons was
launched at St. Nazaire France in 1932. She
carried 2170 passengers and was in New York
Harbour when war broke out. She was
expropriated by the US Maritime Commission
for conversion to a troop ship, in the course of
the conversion fire broke out and she capsized.
So ended the Trans-Atlantic passenger
service as ships were unable to cope with the
competition from increasing air travel.
I exited the Customs Building into the
sunshine of the New World. My mother with
four sisters and one brother crossed from
Southampton to New York on the Queen
Elizabeth three months later.
John MacMillan.
UNDER OFFER
M.A.C.C. BUY-OUT?
The first stage of its campaign was to canvas
everyone in the PA28 area of Kintyre and to
obtain at least a 50% turnout by local voters -
this was achieved magnificantly by the end of
May.
Machrihanish Airbase extends to 1,025
acres, contains over 200 buildings, leisure and
extensive catering facilities and has one of the
longest runways in Europe.
The Company asks Can we afford to lose
it? The airbase requires at least 990,000 of
capital Investment and confirmation that all
contamination costs will be met by the MOD.
MACC's initial business plan shows the
airbase to be a very affordable and worthwhile
project. The community will not be held
responsible for the airbase liabilities and the
scheduled air service and HIAL employees will
be unaffected by the buy-out.
In you are not resident in the PA28 area
but are interested in the the progress of the
initiative visit www.machrihanish.org or call -
Ian Wardrop on 07793040531, Mary Turner on
01586 554274 or Jim Martin on 01586 550066.
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VISITORS LAND ON CARRADALE

BEACH
A bunch of flying enthusiasts dropped
in on Carradale Bay on Sunday, three
micro-lights and two fixed wing micro
planes touched down on the beach
and taxied over to the carpark end for
a break. Brewing up a cuppa they
chatted to the locals and visitors whom
had a good look over the aircraft and
equipment had come over from the Isle
of Arran having stayed there overnight
meeting up with a friend.
They said the beach was a
magnificent place and they would hope
to return at a later date with making
arrangements for landing again. I as
usual had my camera on hand and
was invited up for a flight in the blue
and white Zenair aircraft by pilot Joe
(and thanks Joe for the experience)
and got some aerial pics of the area,
one shown of us just taking of with the
caravan park below. After packing up
the aircraft took off one by one and did
a fly past en route to their next
destination Ettrick Bay on Bute. First
pic is the pilots with their Arran friend
in the black tea-shirt.
Report & pictures from the Carradale
Goat web-site by Johnny Durnan.

MUSEUM REPAIR
Campbeltown Museum will be closed
to the public for a period of four to six
weeks from Monday May 24. The
closure will allow the roof, which has
leaked for some time, to be properly
repaired. Councillor Neil Mackay,
Argyll and Butes spokesperson for
Arts, Culture, Leisure and Sport, said
EAT YOUR HEART OUT the work was badly needed. The
repairs will include replacement of all
BARRA the glass in the skylights with a special
reflective glass which will control both
the amount of light and heat coming
into the gallery on hot, sunny days and
the amount of heat going out on cold J. H. Hooper
ones. This will create a better B.Sc., B.V.M & S., M.R.C.V.S
environment in which to store and
display the precious items of
Campbeltown's history which the
VETERINARY
museum holds. The work is part of the
council's 2010/11 capital programme. SURGEON
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Tracy & Fiona would like to welcome you to the Ashbank Hotel, Now fully licensed -
drop in for a drink or two..En-suite rooms with sea & golf course views
New Lunch & A'la carte menu every 2 months - Eat in our new contemporary restaurant or cosy lounge. Daily
specials - Sunday Lunches Monthly theme nights - Indian, Italian, Chinese & Tapas. Take away menu plus all items from
the main menu, just order before 1 pm Free-wi-fi & parking, Events parties & Outside Catering available to suit your
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PARDON ME FOR ASKING - GRANTED

MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE : 2010-2011 : THIRD SECTOR GRANTS D.McNAIR
ORGANISATION Grant PURPOSE & SON
Tarbert Youth Group 2,500 Running costs and the development of the youth garden TELEPHONE
Coisir og Dhail Riata 1,195 Attendance at Mods (01586)
Girlguiding Argyll & Bute 500 Guiders training weekend at Benmor Centre, Dunoon 552020
Crinan Classic Limited 0 Crinan Classics Event - no voluntary status 552039
Museum of Islay Life 1,000 Museum operating costs and an air show
Fuel Merchant
Mid Argyll Pipe Ban 1,000 Band uniforms KINLOCH ROAD
Bruichladdich Hall Committee 1,000 Disabled ramp and replacement fire doors CAMPBELTOWN PA28 6EG
FAX: (01586 552039)
lonad Chaluim Chille lie 1,320 Gaelic beginners courses on Islay
QUALITY HOUSE COALS
Campbeltown Com Business 1,500 Replacement of cinema lens SMOKELESS & COOKER FUEL
Mid Argyll Youth Project 1,750 Operating costs of project CENTRAL HEATING OIL
ROAD DIESEL & TRACTOR FUEL
Tarbert Duke of Edinburgh 500 Camping and emergency equipment
University of the Third Age 0 Text books - Unallocated reserves FREE DELIVERY
Artmap Argyll 1,500 Upgrade web-site, train artists in , brochures, workshop (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)
Kintyre Juv Pipe Band Assoc 1,000 Operating casts for two bands and helping a third
Total Recommended 14,765. Budget for 3rd Sector 32,000 Balance 17,235 THE PICTURE HOUSE
EVENTS & FESTIVALS GRANTS Sat 19 June 2010 for 6 days at 8.00pm
Mull Kintyre Music Fest 3,000 Assist running costs
Robin Hood (12A)
Argyll Drama Festival 985 To host Argyll Drama Festival Sat 26 June 2010 for 6 days at 8.00pm

Kilmartin House Museum 1,493 Wood,willow & whistle - 3 day event for school children
Prince of Persia -
The Sands of Time (12A)
Jura Music Festival 1,000 Host festival, workshops and Feis

Campbeltown Traders 0 Christmas lighting - Organisation has no voluntary status 3 July 2010 for 6 days at 8.00pm
Sex And The City 2 (15)
Mid Argyll Music Festival 1,000 Operating costs

Tarbert Seafood Festival 2,000 Hosting festival

Islay Jazz Festival 1,000 Host festival

Mull of Kintyre Run 1,230 Operating costs annual 10k and half marathon

Total Recommended 11,708. Budget for events 15,000. Balance 3,291

THE OBAN CONCERN FOR PALESTINE GROUP

GAZA PETITION
The Oban Concern for Palestine Group took to the streets on Saturday for a vigil and petition on
behalf of the people of Gaza. In little over an hour at The Clock Tower Station Square Oban they
collected more than 200 signatures. These included not just people from Oban but from other
countries as well. One particularly memorable signature was provided by a lady who recently
celebrated her 101st birthday! The Petition called for an end to the blockade of Gaza which has
now lasted for more than three years.
Further, after the breaches of International Law a few days earlier which had led to the deaths
of nine people involved in trying to get aid and vital supplies into Gaza, the petition also demanded
an independent and international investigation into the incident.
The mercy mission totaled almost 700 people from about 30 countries one of them being an
89 year old survivor of the holocaust.
The Oban petition is now being forwarded to The Foreign Secretary. Further information from
Graeme Pagan Neaveton Oban. 01631 563737. neaveton@tiscali.co.uk

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CARRADALE GOLF CLUB A TAIL END STORY
LADIES SECTION A CARRADALE GOAT NON STATISTICAL DEPOSIT
On Sunday 6th June, Carradale Golf Club played host to 69 lady golfers
for The Ladies Open Competition, with ladies from Kintyre, Arran and
Skelmorlie participating. The condition of the course under the care of
Greenkeeper, Robert Strang was superb, and with the weather
remaining fine, everyone made the most of their day.
The results are as follows:
SCRATCH: First : Laura McGeachy 75 Carradale
Second: Cathy McGlynn 80 Tarbert
Third: Ann Gallacher 81 Machrihanish
HANDICAP: First: Ellie Jones Net 62 Lamlash
Second: Rachel Wren Net 62 Lamlash
Third: Kate McAdam Net 62 Lamlash
SILVER DIVISION:
Nearest Pin in 2 at 2nd: Viv Parks Shiskine
Longest Drive at 18th Laura McGeachy Carradale
BRONZE DIVISION:
Nearest Pin in 2 at 15th Linda Brannigan Dunaverty
Longest Drive at 4th Aileen Latona Shiskine
EITHER DIVISION:
Nearest Pin at 8th Margaret Campbell Carradale
THE MORTON TROPHY:
The Morton Trophy is an annual competition in the Ladies golfing
calendar. This year 4 contestants took part with the eventual
winner being Margaret Richardson (36), 4 and 3. Runner - up was TO THE PERSON WHO LEFT THEIR DOGS DROPPINGS
Janice Hanning (34). M.C. The dog warden has been informed and will be watching out for you.
This bag of dog poo did not drop out of someones hand by mistake as
MENS SECTION RESULTS: it was shoved in to the side of the plants at Abbeyfield Residential
Club Tankard - A Dunlop. April Medal - D Dunlop. Home in Carradale. The path is the front entrance to the house and is
Tennent Caledonian Cup - J Robertson. May Medal - S Walker. also a right of way for the public through the grounds to the the houses
Duncan Fisher Memorial Trophy - A Dunlop.
behind, so whoever you are, we will be watching out for you. J.D.
CARRADALE FOOTBALL
The local football season got underway on the 16th of May, with 10
clubs participating in the League and Cup competitions. Carradale got
off to the best possible start winning their opening four League games.
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The first match of the season the team traveled to Tarbert to take on
Tayinloan and came home with 4-1 victory. The next week they beat
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on Wednesday the 23rd of June. Finally in June Southend will travel
to Carradale during the week ending the 27th. D.McA.

COSTA SOLVENCY
HANDBAG OR A BUM BAG SNATCHED? THE ANTLER WELCOMES
The Antlers bum bag has not been snatched, but is a little lighter than
it should be and not helped by some advertisers delaying paying CONTRIBUTORS, SUBSCRIBERS &
invoices. At the present time eleven advertisers owe a total of 297 for
adverts which appeared as long ago as January. So the Antler Editors ADVERTISERS
annual flying trip to the beaches of the Costa Solvency has not been Please contact the Editor at Benbecula, Waterfoot, Carradale,
cancelled but simply postponed while the financial (c)ash clouds of Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6QX. Tel: 01583 431281.
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