Ardentinny Community Trust – Page 8

June 10, 2019February 28, 2026

#AfftheClyde hits the road

#AfftheClyde began its outreach programme on Saturday at Glenfinart Walled Garden’s ‘Garden Party’ table sale. Its information stall was well visited and volunteers garnered more signatures for its offline and online petitions.

The group plans to take its message to other fairs and galas across Cowal and would also welcome teaming up with counterpart groups at similar events on Bute and Cumbrae. Anyone wishing to join the group in its endeavours to oppose the Dawnfresh fish farm proposals at Ardentinny and on the Clyde can get in touch by email at afftheclyde@gmail.com or via their social media accounts.

Photos/text: AFFtheClyde.org

AFFtheClyde volunteers Ann Woods and Elaine Allan with Ardentinny Community Councillor Rob Bray

June 5, 2019February 28, 2026

Garden Party Table Sale this Saturday

Still a few tables left at the Garden Party Table Sale at Glenfinart Walled Garden Saturday 1pm – 4.30pm. Teas coffees, home baking, burgers & more Plus pipes, accordion & drums entertainment from Archie & Tom… The Hauf Pint Pipe Band. Free Entry. Tables just £10 on 0746 4485380 or sec@glenfinartgarden.org

April 25, 2019February 28, 2026

Easter Fun on hottest day of the year (so far!)

Sizzling ‘Summer’ sun but spring flowers and a budding orchard were the backdrop to Ardentinny’s Easter Fun Day at Glenfinart Walled Garden last weekend, encouraging a large turnout for the Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races and Easter Bonnet competition.

There was plenty for the adults too with a variety of stalls, a busy burger bar and tea room and the opportunity to just chill on the lawn and watch the kids play.

It also marked the season’s opening of the garden which is once more open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 1 – 4.30 p.m. and at other times, by appointment.

For enquiries or requests to visit the garden contact Anna on 01369 810238 or any other Trustee. Email sec@glenfinartgarden.org, follow us on Facebook or visit at www.glenfinartgarden.org

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April 18, 2019February 28, 2026

Easter Entertainment this weekend in Ardentinny

Ardentinny has a bright weekend ahead, filled with Easter fun and entertainment.

On Saturday night the village hall will be alive with music and song at its ‘O’er the Hill to Ardentinny’ concert. The programme includes flutes, recorders, fiddles, drums, small pipes, whistles, ukuleles, guitars, double bass, electric bass, mandolin, banjo, and cyberbingo vocals . Transatlantic Sessions eat your heart out!!

Compere Alison Duncan will steer the night filled with accomplished performances by Iain Davidson on fiddle; a medley of Celtic music by Ceol Breagha; Ukes not Nukes with Mike Loochin, Susie Robertson, Clair Tierney and Derek Nelson; The Jubiladas with a selection on the flute; and Ardentinny’s own singer-songwriter, Clair Tierney.

There will be a chance to chat and enjoy tea, coffee or your own bottle and a raffle at the interval and plenty of opportunities to sing along.

Village Hall doors open at 6.30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start on Saturday 20th April. Tickets priced £10/kids free are available at The Ardentinny Bar & Bistro Restaurant, Strone Post Office, Blairmore Gallery, Observer Shop Dunoon with some also available on the door.

Then on Sunday 21st, just down the road, Glenfiinart Walled Garden hosts its annual Easter Fun Day for all the family. There will be crafts, egg painting, flowerpot ping pong, coconut shy and a chance to book your spot in the Quickest Quackers Duck Race in October along with a variety of stalls; tea/coffee/drinks plus Ardentinny’s famous home baking.

The fun kicks off with an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. followed by egg and spoon races at 2 p.m.and an Easter Bonnet Parade at 2.30. Come along and enjoy the day. Entry is free and the weather is forecast to be fine!

December 9, 2018February 28, 2026

Community Trust AGM

Ardentinny Community Trust held its AGM on 27 November 2018. The Convener reported on the year’s activities which included the annual Easter opening event, Big Picnic in July and Harvest Fair in October. There was also hospitality at Cowalfest and Cowal Open Studios weekend.

The committee undertook various fund-raising events and welcomed several visiting organisations. They also undertook the construction of a bandstand and the installation of a generator-powered pump for garden watering.

The Treasurer reported on the Annual Accounts and, as per the Constitution, the two oldest serving committee members stood down and were re-nominated and elected.

AGM Minutes 2017.