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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Arctic Convoy veteran sees beyond today’s Loch Ewe
84 year-old Jack Harrison, ex Royal Navy and from Belper in Derbyshire, Continue reading
Culture: SNP make it roost for failed minister, Labour see it as ‘non job’
A cry of despair from our Folk & Traditional Music Editor. Continue reading
Councillor Philand to remain a lone star
Mid Argyll Councillor Dougie Philand resigned at the weekend from Continue reading
Get the Argyll voting fingers out for Easdale Island
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New Argyll free sheet
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BT persuaded to squeeze out a bit more bandwidth for some Argyll exchanges
The Scottish Government is paying BT to upgrade Continue reading
They’re doing their best: Council is Most Improved Performer on highways and winter maintenance
Proof that the appalling state of Argyll’s roads – officially the worst in Scotland Continue reading
Seil Island Natural History Group
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Seil Natural History Group: December meeting
Seil Natural History Group’s monthly meeting is on 8th December in Seil Island Hall at 7.30pm.
Speakers are Andy Acton and Anna Griffiths opn: Lichens of Atlantic Woodlands.
Both Andy and Anna are experienced Lichenologists and have recently produced two laminated sheets for Plantlife on this subject.
- Guide1 : covers Lichens on Ash, Hazel, Willow, Rowan and old Oak.
- Guide 2: covers Birch, Alder and Oak.
These are available from Waterstones at £3.50 each.
The meeting is also open to people interested in joining this large, lively and expert group whose membership is over 100 and growing.
Turn up and take it from there or contact Richard Wesley:
- by email: richardwesley@btinternet.com
- by phone: 01852 300388