Village Groups – Page 35

May 10, 2010February 28, 2026

Ardentinny to Carrick Castle walk

At the invitation of the Lochgoilhead Community Council, 29 intrepid walkers from Ardentinny walked the 7-mile route from the village to Carrick Castle on Sunday 9 May to celebrate the opening of the new forest path.

On arrival, they were treated regally to a champagne reception at Carrick Castle and then transported to Lochgoilhead for lunch in a local hotel. There Leslie Cuthbertson on behalf of the Lochgolihead community, thanked them for their participation as well as Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park for the major funding as well as Argyll & Islands Leader for the balance of the funding. Leslie went on to thank landowners Duncan McPhail and Donald Ferguson for their cooperation in allowing the use of parts of their land for the path, as well as Carrick Castle Amenities for organising the welcome reception.

In turn, Ardentinny Community Council Convener, Val Kennedy thanked the hosts for their kind hospitality and invited a reciprocal visit later in the year. It is now thought that this will take place in September with a barbecue and ceilidh after the walk.

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May 3, 2010February 28, 2026

Ardentinny Gents Invitation Triples

Gents Invitation Triples
Robinson Cup
Sponsored by Western Ferries

Sunday 2nd May saw 48 bowlers descend on Ardentinny to compete for the Robinson Cup.

After a short welcoming speech by Ardentinny B.C. Pres. G.Smith, competition commenced with the first prize winner of the day being Curly Black of Colintraive achieving the first toucher. Unfortunately he was sorely disappointed when he discovered the prize wasn’t encased in glass.

The day progressed with varying standards of bowling, accompanied by varying degrees of success but whatever level was attained everyone enjoyed the day and competed in a friendly and sporting manner.

The weather was a bit more benign than usual, although cold with a mix of sunhine and showers, one of which was torrential.

Semi finalists were as follows: J.Adamson (skip), A.Marshall, D.Menzies. Ardentinny B.C. v D.Beattie (skip), A.Kennedy, S.McNab. Upper Cowal B.C. and P.Good (skip), A.Campbell, J.Smith. Pollockshaws B.C. V M.Martin (skip), J.Gilchrist, D.Reynolds. Rothesay B.C., with the teams from Pollockshaws and Upper Cowal making it through to the final.

In a competitive and hard fought final the triple from Upper Cowal retained the Trophy, which was no mean feat considering the standard of bowls that were being played, and they had even less money than that other team that won two in a row!

Margaret Robinson presented the Cup and prizes to the recipients.

Alex Kennedy then gave a short speech of appreciation in which he thanked the Umpire and Score keeper Lettie Dempster and the ladies for all the hard work they had put into preparing and serving the morning coffee,tea and toast, the excellent lunch and for the provision of the afternoon tea and last but not least the overworked drinks dispenser.

Despite making a quick exit back to the wilds of Lochgoil the triple of A.Hammond (skip) D.Mclaughlan, R.Fletcher WILL be getting the booby prizes they so richly deserve sent to them.

The Committee would like to thank the following, WESTERN FERRIES OUR SPONSORS, All the bowlers from kindred clubs who travel from far and wide to participate in the competition IN ALL SORTS OF WEATHER. Also, members who assisted in the preparation of the green and surrounds, members and non members who worked so hard throughout the day. It is greatly appreciated.

A heartfelt thanks to all,without your input the day would not happen.

J.Robinson (sec).

April 21, 2010February 28, 2026

Ardentinny Bowling Club Season Opening

Showers and sunshine were the order of the day on Saturday 17 April as President Gordon Smith welcomed a large attendance of members, friends and bowlers from kindred clubs who had braved the Council and Forestry Commission potholes to attend the opening of Ardentinny B.C. 2010 season.

Before the opening ceremony a minutes silence was held in memory of four of our members who had recently passed away.

Gordon then introduced the opening party of Councillor Alex McNaughton, Colintraive B.C., Sheila Vosper, Ardentinny B.C and Vice President Archie Neilson. In his speech he went on to thank everyone for coming, before commenting briefly on the green and the new changing facilities which was erected to replace the much loved caravan which had finally succumbed to the odd shower and gentle breezes which had beset the area over its lifetime.

Alex McNaughton then spoke on behalf of Kindred Clubs and wished Ardentinny B.C. a prosperous and successful season at PARIURI CASINO.

Sheila Vosper accompanied by Archie Nielson then delivered the silver jack and two bowls and President Smith declared the green open for season 2010.

The winners of the hotly contested wappenshaw were as follows:
Les Hamilton, Ardentinny B.C., Isobel Collier, Upper Cowal B.C. and Jenny Campbell, Bogleha B.C. with the first toucher being won by Gordon Smith.

The Committee wish to thank everyone who supplied purvey, raffles and helped in any way towards making the day such a success.

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J.Robinson (Sec)

April 7, 2010February 28, 2026

Walled Garden Working Group created at Community Council AGM

Ardentinny Community Council held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 6th April. Council Convener and Meeting Chair, Val Kennedy, declared this past year as being the busiest she had ever known for the Community Council. In her report, she outlined the main issues that had occupied them over the year, i.e.,

– the National Park’s Local Plan consultations and the Working Group’s efforts on that subject.
– the restoration of Baron MacInturner’s Cairn
– plans to design Coronation Wood as an attractive spot for residents and visitors.
– research in to the possibility of introducing a small hydro power scheme at the back of the village

The committee also reported that it had registered interest in the potential purchase by the community of the Walled Garden and it was decided that a separate Working Group be set up first, to look in to whether or not the village would support such a purchase and, if so, to take this project forward. Several committee members and attendees volunteered to form this Working Group

The meeting was due to be followed by a presentation by Stuart Chalmers of the Forestry Commission on ‘Forests for People’. However, Mr. Chalmers failed to arrive.

The next Community Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 1 June, in the Village Hall.

April 6, 2010February 28, 2026

Ardentinny Bowling Club – Fees & Information

Session 2010

ANNUAL FEES

SINGLE: £51.00

COUPLE: £96.00

PENSIONER: £45.00

PENSIONER COUPLE: £86.00

ASSOCIATE MEMBER: £32.00

JOINING FEE: £5.00

GREEN FEES

CLUB SWEEP GAMES

(WED & SAT) : INCL TEA £1.00

(TUES): NO TEA £1.00

VISITORS: £2.00 per person for 2 hour session

CLUB COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT – G SMITH

VICE PRESIDENT – A NEILSON

SECRETARY – J ROBINSON

TREASURER – S MARSHALL

CLUB HOUSE CONVENER – D CRAGG

GREEN KEEPER – J ROBINSON

COMMITTEE MEMBER – J REILLY

COMMITTEE MEMBER – D MENZIES

TIES CONVENER – G SMITH

Associate Members can participate at an AGM but cannot vote on matters arising from minutes at AGM.

Associate members can compete in Day Competitions but not in Competitions leading to Scottish Ties.

This is a Private Club but visiting Bowlers are welcome. go to.

Particulars of Green Fees etc. can be seen in the Clubhouse.

Flat Shoes MUST be worn on the Green.

No standing or sitting on Banks.

Open Daily 10am till dusk.

Sweepstake Games are

TUESDAYS: 2.15 pm

WEDNESDAYS: 6.30 pm

SATURDAYS: 2.15 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

IMPORTANT:

All LEARNERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPETENT BOWLER

Thank you for your co-operation