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December 3, 2018February 28, 2026

Kids early Xmas fun in Ardentinny

On Saturday, the now famous, Anna & Maryjane’s kids’ Xmas party rocked Ardentinny once again. 30 youngsters, along with parents and grandparents enjoyed an afternoon of fun, games and Santas’s gifts.

In addition to the traditional games such as Pass the Parcel and Grand Old Duke of York, there was the Parachute Game and ‘Make A Snowman’ where teams of wee ones armed with toilet roll, glasses and snow competed to make the best snowman out of volunteer adults in each corner. All of which was accompanied by pianist Roger & company who also provided a vigorous rendition of The Floss.

Add to that a sumptuous spread of goodies and Santa’s sack laden with presents = one fabulous Christmas Party.

Photos courtesy Lynn Kerr.

December 3, 2018February 28, 2026

Garden receives community funding

Glenfinart Walled Garden has once again received a grant from the Coop Community Fund.

This year it was one of three local projects to receive an award from the 1% of shoppers’ spend in the local Dunoon Cooperative store.

The project to install a composting toilet in the garden received £5079.80 which will allow it to go ahead and provide this much needed facility.

November 21, 2018February 28, 2026

Ardentinny Winter Fair 2018

Ardentinny saw lots of early festive shopping and good cheer at its Winter Fair on Saturday. There was handcrafted jewellery, knitwear, woodwork and paintings by local artists alongside vintage clothes, bric-a- brac, plants and preserves plus delicious home baking.

A cosy kids’ corner kept the younger visitors entertained while those more senior enjoyed mince pies, mulled wine, plenty of tea and a luxury raffle.

September 23, 2018February 28, 2026

Racy Fair brings Fun For All

Glenfinart Walled Garden’s Harvest Fair delivered all its usual treats by way of food, drink and entertainment in its beautiful garden surroundings. However, the Fundraising ‘Quickest Quackers’ Rubber Duck Race down the River Finart was the highlight of the day.

During and since the Garden’s Easter Eggstravaganza, a place in the race could be secured by buying one or more of the 200 numbered ducks that took part. While the weather could have been better for an afternoon out, the rainy conditions provided a rushing river which added to the excitement of the race.

There was lively commentary by spectators as they approached the finishing line while plucky volunteers braved conditions at the mouth of the loch, skilfully catching the winners, along with all the other competing ducks. The winning numbers were: First – number 64; Second – number 196; and Third – number 87.