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THERES NO DUCKING OUT AT 1 PM

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RAG BAG DAY
Carradale Primary School will have a Rag Bag Collection on the 4th October 2011. This is a great way to recycle all your old clothing, bedding, shoes etc. while raising funds for your local primary school. Please leave items at the school by Monday 3rd October. Items can be left in school if the recycle bin in the playground is full. Lynn Galbraith, Class Teacher.

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THE FIRE-MASTERS VISIT

Chief Officer Brian Sweeney, Deputy Chief Officer Eileen Baird, Area Commander Paul Connelly, Vice Convener Joe Lowe, Chaplain and chauffeur Maxine Boyle paid a visit to the Carradale crew on Wednesday 24th Aug). Officer Sweeney commented on the work and commitment of the volunteer crew/crews and of the well maintained station and vehicle. The chief then answered questions put to him by crew members. Having covered some small issues and queries everyone mingled and chatted over a cuppa and some of the local bakers finest cakes. Saying his goodbyes and thanks for all we do for the service, the Fire-master and group departed to Stonefield Hotel for the night, as they had a busy schedule in the morning. Pictured with the senior officers are, left to right, Lachie Paterson, Chaplain, Steve Partridge, Brian Sweeney, Eileen Baird, Joe Lowe, Robert Strang, Eila Durnan, John Paterson, John Lynn, Tom Lee, Paul Connelly, and Johnny Durnan. Report and photo courtesy of J.D.

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IN THIS ISSUE
P2 Jean and Kennina P3 Community consultation P4 Camera Club & Guild. P5 Golf Club News. P6 Barga & WW2. P7 EKCC minutes, Rainfall P8 Bees, Tyre Trust and P.O. Payouts.

P9 Kintyre Way - Letter to 1989 the Editor. All excavations undertaken P10 Buses, Boats,Shine, Primary School. P11 The Church, Dawn walk, Freeview, ACHA. P12 Toshs Road Squad, Antler contact: Telephone 01583 431281 or e-mail: geoffreyf.page@homecall.co.uk Access Forum. Address: Benbecula, Waterfoot, Carradale, Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6QX

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When Jean was born she was her fathers pride and joy being the first girl. She was a strong character, and loved to visit the family Bakers Shop and occasionally journeying to the other end of the village when she was fit to visit Donald Campbells. Jean also had her houses to call on where she enjoyed a wee blether. She was a unique character, always fond of speaking to people and delighted to attend worship at Church when she was able. We thank God for the faith that Jean had for her Saviour and all the love shown to her over the past years especially by Maisie who tended Jean day and night. Maisie says modestly She wouldnt have it any other way Our thoughts and prayers go out today, in particular, to her brothers John, Colin, and Dodie and of course, her younger sister Maisie and their respective families. It will be a quieter house without Jean, but we trust almighty God to strengthen and sustain the family in the days that lie ahead. Let us now seek that assurance at The throne of Grace.

JEAN PATERSON
MATTHEW RAMSAYS INTRODUCTION TO JEANS FUNERAL. HELD AT KILBRANNAN ON AUGUST 2nd Dearly beloved, we are gathered here this afternoon to say goodbye to a beloved sister Jean, who passed away peacefully last Friday night at home here in Kilbrannan. The family appreciates all the support that you have been to them especially during those last few weeks. Their sister Jean was lovingly cared for in the family home since her health deteriorated. She became really unwell a few weeks ago and was transferred to hospital in Campbeltown. As happened so many times in the past, Jean rallied and was soon back home with the family in Kilbrannan, but rapidly went down hill when sadly on Friday she parted this world. Having had her share of ill health during her long life she bore her problems with great courage.

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KENNINA FERGUSON
On Thursday the 25th of August news came to the village that our good friend and much respected former district nurse had sadly passed away. We did realise that, since she left here in 2004, her health had been slowly deteriorating and she spent the remaining years of her life back home in her beloved Lewis among her friends and family. She loved her wee cottage in Airds and who would have thought, least of all herself, that her abrupt departure from there would not see her return. She was born in Uig on the West Coast of Lewis, where her father was an estate game keeper. Educated at the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway, she did her nursing training at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow, before returning to Lewis as district nurse for the Back area and then as a sister in the Lewis Hospital. From there she made the big leap south to the Witchburn Hospital in Campbeltown and in the spring of 1967 came as district nurse/midwife to Carradale, where she spent the 20 years until her retiral in March 1987. Any community has many happy and sad events during that time span and Kennina was always anxious to share and support in all of them. In these times night callouts were not uncommon and although she hated driving on that road (to Skipness) during icy weather, she recruited good neighbours and friends to help if necessary and never failed to turn out. She particularly loved her babies (seen here with Janice Shaw, Skipness) and the elderly patients. Her generosity to them, especially at Christmas, knew no bounds. She struck up many lasting friendships and always appreciated the help and kindness extended to her. She relished an opportunity to converse in her native tongue with a few people here who still spoke Gaelic (perhaps its just as well that the rest of us didnt understand her remarks! Ach! was a frequent expression, and we all understood what that conveyed). She took an active part in village life and supported all events. She acted as Secretary to the Boys Brigade when Walter McDougall ran the company, was a regular attender at Church and was very active doing her retirement, in fundraising for an ECG machine for the surgery. Her powers of persuasion (and probably some arm-twisting) helped raise a tidy sum and thereby saved patients the need to travel to Campbeltown as before. Her opinions were strong, her standards were high and her kindness never failed. She exercised a ladies prerogative not to reveal her age and she should be allowed to take this to where she is buried,

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beside her parents on Great Bernera Island, off the west coast of Lewis. All of us whose lives she touched will have their own memories and are grateful for the time she spent with us. The sympathy of the community goes out to her nieces and remaining family. Mary McMillan, Molly Dodd and others.

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3 SICK AND TIRED OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION?

Soon volunteers will be going door-to-door delivering surveys. They will be collected a few days later. We will sigh cynically, jot down a couple of routine complaints about jobs, potholes, dog dirt and forget about it. We canna be bothered. Another box ticking exercise. Give the bureaucrats their survey and lets get on. Or to make a change we could do something different. We could decide to raise real concerns and work out some real solutions. If we take this consultation seriously, something serious might happen. They are asking us to set our future course. Well, why not? Other communities have done it. Argyll and Bute is divided into 54 Community Council areas. Argyll and Bute Council uses the Community Plan for each area to inform their priorities for action and to justify their funding. Some Community Plans are already showing tangible results. Juras Community Plan has helped achieve a new passenger ferry, better services for the elderly and new tourism facilities. The point to remember is that any future projects must fit with the Community Plan. Apathy now could tie our hands later. Argyll and Bute Council want our Community Plan document by March, 2012. Our area is covered by the East Kintyre Community Council and extends from Peninver to Grogport. Argyll and Bute have commissioned the South Kintyre Development Trust (www.skdt.org) to coordinate the process of developing the plan. If we opt out, the Community Phormium Plan will be drawn up anyway and our silence will be taken for endorsement. It is time to act. If you have views, or grumbles, about the state of our community, speak out. What do you want from the future? Bluntly, it is time to put up or shut up.

THE ANTLER
There will still be time, after the survey forms have been and gone, for you to share your pipe dream. Post it to Ardcarrach, the Pier, Carradale, PA28 6SQ or send it by e-mail to info@mapmaker.com. Your idea will go on a web site: www.villageweb.org.uk. Anyone with Internet access can see the pipe dreams as they come in, and in November or December, all the ideas, and we hope the results of the survey, will be published in a booklet and delivered with The Antler. This will give all of us time to think about all the ideas, talk to our friends about them, even campaign for them and come to the Open Day Event informed about our communitys priorities and equipped to debate them. A genuine Community Plan will take time and effort to assemble. It will only reflect the views of the whole community if the whole community contributes. Either we set our future course or it will be set for us by a noisy few in our community or the bureaucrats in Kilmory. It is our choice. C.F & E.D.

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The Community Plan is a document that accurately describes a community, its needs, and the actions it is taking to achieve its goals. The plan is developed in stages, first the community survey, then discussions with stakeholders (i.e. local business people, clubs, etc). Then comes an Open Day Event to decide what are the communitys priorities. The plan itself will be written up by consultants and turned into a glossy document with pretty pictures. It will take about six months starting now. These consultants are paid through our taxes. Do we really think they know best? A few months ago our Community Council ran a trial survey using The Antler as its vehicle. Learning from that experience the new survey will be individually delivered and replies collected. The survey will invite you to take just five minutes to fill it in. If each of us takes just five minutes the survey will be useless. You wish for more summer visitors? Jet ski rental at Grogport or stock car racing at Torrisdale would help? Young people moving into the area. A salmon canning factory in Carradale would draw them. More rainy day activities. How about a strip joint in the Peninver village hall. Be careful what you wish for. Spell it out. Spending five minutes filling in the survey boxes is not good enough. Spend hours, days, and weeks thinking how we can ensure that East Kintyre will thrive in the future. If you have a pet pipe dream, however big or small, to make our little corner of the world a better place, now is the time to share it. It does not matter if your pipe dream is not fully worked out or even slightly crazy. Ideas strike sparks off one another. Your whacky notion might inspire someone elses brilliant practical plan.

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A NEW ERA DAWNS: ESPECIALLY FOR MARTIN Even the heavy rain of the previous few days, and the well-established water-filled chicane of pot-holes at the entrance to the village hall car-park, did not deter early risers from visiting the first Camera Club exhibition held in Carradale Village main hall at 11am on Saturday the 13th of August . With the weather almost unaccountably dry, it was a distinct pleasure to see an exhibition well laid out, with plenty of chairs and tables for rest, relaxation and refreshment, and for discussing the quality of the exhibits. For once without the usual experienced administrative McLay hands, the more photogenic Ayton branch of the family joined senior members of the club briefly in collecting fees. Carradale School photographers were shown to advantage on their own display boards - promising well for the future success of the Club. The Antler visual arts critic was very impressed by the standard of most prints and by the inventiveness of subject matter and titling. That said, the new venue provided problems for mounting and was creatively solved by inserting pins into the narrow vertical decorative strips between panels. Not so satisfactory was the need to use display areas close to the windows, daylight providing competition to the artificial light in the hall. Similarly high positioning and the use of florescent labels with hand drawn numbers taxed those without 20:20 vision. Among the prints attracting particular commendation were - 6, a superb Tangy Road by Steve Partridge, 9 Nice - if you can get it, by Allan McLay, two professional pictures by Margaret Richardson -13 Serene Tarbert - an attack of bowsprits at dawn & 16 Fountains - sprouting palm trees, three pictures by Rachel Grant - 22 Joiners Workshop, 23 Waterfoot with two people, allegedly going for a walk & 27 Winter Shadows. Several further prints by Steve Partridge including 30 a threatening critique of ancient practices Carse Standing Stones, 43 Allanas View by Euan Hedrick - a very competent photo unfortunately mounted with two white borders, 46 Laughing Lilies and 51 High Flyer by Ben Simpson, 47 Follow the Sat Nav in South Africa by Martin Mears, 54 farewell to HMS Campbeltown by Ann Boulton, 57 attractive dogginess in Cale & Mac by Shauna Brown, 65 a very surrealistic Boat in the Air by Shannon Arkell, 70 synchonised Tails up by Jessica Paterson and 76 Dolphins by Bethany Paterson - a blue delight. Yes, I am sorry I didnt mention the superb qualities shown in numbers 1-8, 10-12, 14,15, 17-21, 24-26, 28&29, 31-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52&53, 55&56, 58-64, 66-69 and 71-75, but this is not like a hot flush of O & Higher judgements where A*** is the norm and straight As are almost a failure; everyone certainly excelled themselves but the normal curve of distribution makes a more attractive symmetrical picture and saves a great deal of contretemps on the photographic equivalent of parent-nights. Prints collectively numbered 7 baffled some viewers but, on appeal, Martin Mears explained that Dawns going north traced the rising sun seen from the front of his house, Daiglen, on Shore Road, starting on February the tenth, passing Carradale at the equinox (March 20/21) at 0622 hours, 22 minutes late, because the village is 5 28 West of Greenwich. With a long record of providing high quality exhibitions and expert guidance, the club deserves to prosper. While some members and visitors may yearn for competitive categories, most luxuriate in the sheer pleasure of print-making & viewing. G.P.

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THE GOATS PHOTO COMMENT

Thanks to all for the support at our recent show. It was well attended this year and we came away with a tidy profit after all expenses were paid. Lots of comments on the quality of photos on show and a few sales. Being in the main hall this year, teas, coffee and home baking were at hand and you could relax and watch the photo slide-show. Finally, thanks to the school kids who joined us this year with their efforts in producing photos for the exhibition. The photo is of some club members at the exhibition - left to right, Johnny Durnan, Rachel Grant, Kirsty Black, Laura Black, Ann Boulton and Margaret Richardson.

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THE GUILD 2011/2012

The Guild meets at three-weekly intervals throughout the winter months for fellowship, fun & fundraising. The meetings are advertised on posters, throughout the village, and also intimated in Church. Meetings are on Mondays or Tuesdays at either 7.30pm in the evening or at 2.30pm. in the afternoon. Unless notified to the contrary, meetings will be held in the library of the Village Hall. The Guild Committee would be delighted to welcome new Guild Members, but anyone (local or visitor) is welcome to come to any or all of our meetings. It is hoped that the sessions varied programme will encourage people to come along Admission for non-Guild members is 2 (includes refreshments). Refreshments are available to Guild Members at a cost of 1. Programme dates and speakers are listed below:2011 Sunday 2nd October 12 noon. The preacher at Saddell & Carradale Church Guild. Dedication during Sunday Service. Tuesday 4th October 2.30pm Debbie Lamont will give a talk on Bonny Babies charity. Monday 24th October 7.00pm. Open Night Catherine Black & musicians. will present a musical programme in the Village Hall. Tuesday 15th November 2.30pm. Margaret Taylor Christmas Floral Decorations. Saturday 26th November. Christmas Fayre in Carradale Village Hall to be opened at 2.30pm. Tuesday 6th December. Guild Christmas Lunch for Guild members (venue & time to be arranged.) 2012 Tuesday 10th January 2.30pm. Nicola Holt will give a talk on Chiropody Tuesday 31st January 2.30pm. David McEwan Talk and slide show on Old Campbeltown. Tuesday 21st February 7.30pm Alistair Cousin Life of a Kintyre Vet. Friday 2nd March 7.00pm. World Day of Prayer in the Village Hall Library. Tuesday 6th March 2.30pm Guild AGM & entertainment in the Village Hall library. Guild Theme What does the Lord require of you? 2011/2012 To walk humbly.

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5 ROBERT CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS GREEN-KEEPER

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LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

16 ladies started this years Club Championship which ran over the weekend of 20/21 August. They were extremely lucky in the weather, with both days bright and dry, despite a brisk wind on the Saturday, testing high balls. Laura McGeachy scoring 137 took the Scratch Honours winning the Chris Campbell Memorial Trophy, to make her this years Club Champion, for the eleventh (yes 11!) time. The Runner-Up in the Scratch Trophy was Marlene Walker with 159. The Handicap Trophy was won by Jennifer Owen with a nett 133 and a close Runner-Up was Ann Storm with a nett 134. The Magic 2s were won by Laura McGeachy in Round 1 at the 17th and Ann Storm in Round 2 at the 1st. Sweep winner was Jeannie Astill.

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Juniors Adult Round 8 17 Daily 10 20 Weekly 80 Two weeks 105 Country 40 132 (May play in Club Competitions) Affiliate Club Members 10

FEES

The photograph shows Robert with his wife Cheryl, his mother Mrs Nan Strang, son Gareth and daughter Ceri.

In front of his family and Club members, Carradale Golf Club presented a certificate and Silver Salver to Robert Strang, in recognition of his 25 years as Carradale Golf Club Green-keeper, a record which is unlikely to be overtaken, certainly in most of the current members lifetime. Dr Abernethy as Greens Convener, praised the outstanding service, dedication and commitment given by Robert over the years, to ensure the courses condition is always excellent. In addition to keeping the course in tiptop condition, Robert is also an expert Mr Fix It, repairing the clubs machines when they break down. Mr Alan Walker, the clubs President, echoed Dr Abernethys comments, adding his own appreciation of the hard work and help given to the club by Robert, before asking Mrs Mary Paterson, as the longest serving club member to present Robert with his certificate. The President then presented Robert with the beautiful Silver Salver and a bottle of gin labelled to commemorate the event. The Ladies Captain, Janice Hanning, presented Roberts wife, Cheryl with a bouquet. Kilbrannan Catering provided the buffet. M.R.

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Winners of the AM-AM 2011 held on the 14 August are Margaret Robertson, Gail McIntosh, Margaret Campbell and Laura McGeachy scoring a nett 50. They are seen here with Mary Macalister Hall who presented the winning team with the Torrisdale Cup.

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CHRIS CAMPBELL MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Chris Campbell Memorial Trophy is presented annually by Keith Campbell in memory of his wife who was a keen golfer and very popular member of Carradale Golf Club. The photo reads from l to r Ann Storm, Jeannie Astill, Laura McGeachy, Keith Campbell, Jennifer Owen & Marlene Walker. M.R.

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MENS CAPTAINS DAY

Winner of the Mens Captains Day Danny Galbraith seen here with the Mens Captain and President of the Club, Alan Walker. Winner of the Mens Club Championship David Ritchie.

MONTHLY DRAW
The prizes for July and August are as follows:JULY 1st 30 Iain Wright 2nd 18 Marlene Walker 3rd 12 Pat Marshall 4th 6 Dede Robertson AUGUST 1st 30 Norman McAuslan 2nd 18 Peter Poole 3rd 12 George McLean 4th 6 Katherine Martin J.S.I.

THE NETWORK ARCHIVE

NOTHING TO SAY? The excerpts from John Aikens research in last months issue failed to attract a single comment from anyone. The thought was that some new and longterm residents might be interested in the scope of the research and prepared to offer critical comment; unfortunately it seems that Kintyres history is as dead as a plastic Waterfoot Duck.

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Small communities had trouble in finding places for the children, but when the children arrived by steamer at the Old Quay in Campbeltown the allocation went smoothly after all. One of the many women in Kintyre who took in evacuees was Naomi Mitchison of Carradale House. Although her house was already quite full with her own children their friends and a Jewish refugee, she offered to make some space for another twelve youngsters. While most evacuees returned in weeks, three children stayed on. Other evacuees were not so lucky. Many were sent abroad to Canada and Australia, and failed to survive u-boat attacks. AIR RAID WARDENS AND THE HOME GUARD Not all men were called up; those aged between 45 and 51 were encouraged to enrol in the various defence organisations. ARP (air raid precaution) classes had already started at the Grammar School. In August 1939 the Courier published the names of the first 54 Air Raid Wardens; their duties included issuing gas masks, advising on air raid shelter construction and ensuring compliance with blackingout light from rooms after dark so that enemy aircraft could not identify targets. Men and women could also join the Royal Observer Corps and report on any suspicious movements in the air or on the sea. One observation point at Airds Castle was not closed until 1992. THE GRUMOLIS: VICTIMS AND PATRIOTS Leo and Umberto Grumoli came from a village near the small Italian hill town of Barga. They worked in other places in Britain before setting up cafes in Campbeltown; Leos first business was in Kirk street, Umbertos at the Locarno in Longow South in 1938. When war broke out Leos three sons went into the army and his three daughters into the womens auxiliary service. When Mussolinis Italy joined the war on Hitlers side the Grumolis had their windows broken in by angry locals. Leo and Umberto were arrested and interred in the Isle of Man as aliens. Their wives were forced to leave the town as it was now a centre for naval training. Thanks to the efforts of A. I. B. Stewart, the Procurator Fiscal, the men were freed after two years, but were not allowed to return to Campbeltown until after the war. THE BOLGAM STREET CANTEEN This was run by the W.V.S. (Womens Voluntary Service) and at one point was serving 1,000 meals a day - nearly one and a half million during the war years. ENTERTAINMENT Although the two picture houses were very popular during the war, at least one future TV presenter, Richard Baker, made his debut, revolver in hand, as an entertainments officer in a production at the Machrihanish Base. POSTER AND LARGE PHOTOS Apart from conducting parties of children round the exhibition, and giving lectures, Brian Olof of Torrisdale provided an extensive series of posters and enlarged photos of aircraft, wartime leaders and significant events, greatly enhancing the area round the formal presentation from the Imperial war Museum. ROMMEL AND VALERY-EN-CAUX Over the summer of 1939, Territorials and Reservists from Kintyre joined the 8th Battalion (of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) for intensive training. The day after the declaration of war the 8th Battalion assembled at Dunoon; men from Kintyre forming the 'B' company. As most men and many officers had little army experience of routine, their training was started immediately. On September 30th the men moved to Aldershot

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BARGA FAMILIES & W.W.2

Following the item sent to Johnny Durnan about the Barga celebration last month, the Editor came across a tape recording he made in 2005 at the exhibition Their Past and Your Future at the Victoria Hall in Campbeltown, containing reference to the experiences of Italian families in Campbeltown during the Second World War. The substance of the recording was inserted in Antler 159 (December 2005) and is repeated here together other items of general interest about Kintyre in war-time.

THEIR PAST YOUR FUTURE

FISHERMEN Over 130 fishermen were called to war and a significant number of boats were also requisitioned. In most cases the original crews manned them. Fishermen not called up assisted the war effort by continuing to supply fish to the nation. Campbeltown members of the Clyde Fishermens Association all agreed to put a levy on members to create a fund called the Campbeltown Fishermens War Relief Fund. Another fund was raised to assist prisoners of war when they returned from captivity. In total the men raised over 6,500 - a great deal in those days. FLYING FROM LANDRAIL In 1939 the landing strip on the northern side of the Campbeltown to Machrihanish road, which had served as a civilian airfield since 1933, was requisitioned for additional use for naval aircraft. The authorities realised the strategic value of the airstrip but thought it was unsuitable for large scale air operations. A new airfield was built and commissioned as HMS Landrail in June 1941 for use by the Fleet Air Arm. Its main function was for the training of air crew. REQUISITIONED The present Community Education Centre, in its earlier guise as the towns Grammar School, was one of many buildings taken over by the armed services as HMS NIMROD, serving as a training centre for the anti-submarine device ASDIC. Secondary school students were consequently and continually on the move between a number of church halls and the drill hall. The Princes Street - John Street area was also taken over just as plans were being formulated for much-needed new housing; prospective tenants had to wait until after the war was over for building to begin. WOMEN AT WAR By far the most popular choice for local young women without family responsibilities was joining the WRNS, the Womens Royal Naval Service. Wrens were involved in communications, monitoring bombing ranges, servicing torpedoes and repairing engines. Following conscription of adult men, members of the Womens Land Army took over many of their roles on the farms. Women were also active in forestry - pictures in the exhibition show Jenny Grumoli, and Loli Grumoli in uniform and, at the Carradale Nursery, Margaret Gillies, Betty MacFadyen, Flo MacFadyen, Fiona Oman, Lizzie Conley, Jessie Mitchell, Madge Campbell, Marjorie Anderson and Katie Gillies a year or two after the war ended. Women at home had the almost impossible task of keeping the family together, caring for children and the elderly, dealing with rationing and reassuring their loved ones serving in the armed services. THE EVACUEES As early as February 1939 women in rural areas were asked to come forward to take in children from cities in case they had to be evacuated. In each community someone was identified as a billeting officer to identify the placement of evacuees. Immediately after the war was declared the town was warned to be prepared to receive 1,000 children, mainly from Glasgow.

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where the 51st (Highland) Division was being assembled. In January 1940 the Kintyre men of the 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders moved to France where the 51st Highland Division was to support the British Expeditionary Force, already there. Even so, the British and French troops were no match for the German invaders and by the end of May the evacuation by sea of the troops was set in motion. In the meantime the 51st Division was making a last stand near the Valery-en-Caux and tragically could not be evacuated. Despite heroic resistance the Division was practically wiped out, with most men being taken prisoner. (Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was present at the surrender.)

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EAST KINTYRE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 1st IN CARRADALE VILLAGE HALL Present: Shelagh Cameron, Lachie Paterson, Ronnie Brownie, Andrea Hopkins, Stuart Irvine, Elizabeth McMillan, Tom Adams, Councillor John McAlpine, Councillor Rory Colville, Councillor Robin Currie. MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MINUTES: Julian Green (roads): we have still not heard when he will be attending EKCC formal invitation to be written. Bay road: quote from Ian Gull. Go ahead given by Community Council - Wind-farm Trust Application Remembrance garden: Convenor Shelagh Cameron thanked everyone who tumed out to help. To cut down on weeding a suggestion was made that the middle bed be made into a feature, which would be low maintenance. Treasurers report: Community Council account balance is 2246.15. Planning: none. Roads, signs, speed limits Portrigh: No speed limit down Portrigh as speed limit stops at Tormhor. A resident has lost 2 cats due to speeding. Convenor Shelagh Cameron to look into either trying to get more 30 mile signs or perhaps flashing sign showing speed Councillors will also take this forward. Argyll and Bute bus services: Turning at pier - Convenor Shelagh Cameron has spoken to Danny Halliday (West Coast Motors) and was told that the bus drivers will monitor the situation and keep in touch. Lots of issues were discussed about the untidiness of the harbour area and what could be done. The Community Council asked the 3 Councillors present to try and sort out the situation. They agreed that something had to be done and would try and chivvy things along. Convenor Shelagh Cameron to write to Sally Loudon. Wellpark: the football and cricket pitches are looking tremendous, full marks to Nonnie. The cycle track is turning into a dumping ground (old play park equipment has been left there), also getting overgrown, tidy up needed. Community Council own the land could the cycle track be reinstated or put to better use (all weather bowling green, tennis court). Convenor Shelagh Cameron to speak to Carradale Activity Playpark Group (CAPG) about this. Village tidy: Sewage pipes on Shore road, this was reported to Scottish Water. As usual Scottish Water dragging their heels, apparently this is a private arrangement where raw sewage goes straight out to sea, to be investigated further. CORRESPONDENCE: Argyll and Bute Council - letter about bus turning. Rights of Way Membership: letter 20 subscription paid. Play grounds - leaflet. Royal Horticultural Society - letter. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS: Lakeland: Stuart Irvine reported that planning permission for a further 14 cages has been applied for with the possibility of 3 additional jobs . Barncleuth steps : winter job. Fruit trees: should be kept free from weeds and mulched - winter job. Gritting: Campbeltown, Carradale, Redhouse-circular route - same as last year. Lettering on monument: quote not obtained yet. Lachie Paterson to take forward and try to get sorted before November. Notice boards: Jake Harvey to be contacted. Editors note: EKCC does not own Wellpark, it is owned by the Carradale community but is in the care of the Community Council.

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The total rainfall recorded this month was 107mm. This is below the August monthly average which is 151mm. Past records show five wetter Augusts but also five drier ones. August rainfall in past years has varied from 62mm the lowest (in 2003) to 339 mm the highest (in 2009). We are now two thirds through the year and the total for the first eight months. (January to August inclusive) is 1006mm (about 40 inches) this is again the mean - with five stats higher and five stats lower. The range is between 831mm (in 2010) and 1462mm (in 2002). In August, details reveal that there were thirteen dry days, a further four with just a trace (1mm). However there was exceptionally heavy rainfall on the 11th/12th with 27mm and 25mm recorded. So over these two days the accumulated 52mm amounted to almost half the total monthly rainfall for the whole month. We had hoped for and anticipated higher temperatures in August but the hotter days never materialised so this summer can be summed up as being only warm and with average rainfall. The evenings are markedly drawing in as we move into Autumn and the seasonal gales are surely not far away. M.L.

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TORRISDALE SQUARE UNAFFECTED? Despite the loss of trees and shrubs to the unusual weather and P. Ramorum, many Kintyre gardens are still a delight to see. Despite the un-attributable loss of some plants and trees, the magnificent gardens at Torrisdale Square remain as an outstanding example of highland gardens. Now maintained by two dedicated plants-people, Tony Liebrandt and Mudita, it is a credit to the inheritance of two equally enthusiastic people who lived in the Square several years ago and had a great love of plants and trees and an keen interest in improving the garden - Stuart Liebrandt and Jo.

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THE CHARLES AND BARBARA TYRE TRUST
FAR TOO EARLY BUT WORTH NOTING Grant applications to this trust were considered on Wednesday 24th of August with 24 applicants receiving grants between 250 and 750. Applicants must be under 25 years of age, have completed their school education, be able to satisfy the Directors that they are of the protestant faith and live in the former county of Argyll. Grants are available to assist applicants of both sexes who wish (a) to obtain qualifications additional to a degree, associate-ship, diploma or certificate of a University, or other institute of further or higher education already obtained. (b) to train in a trade or profession other than in which they are at present trained. (c) to undertake a course provided by the Open University, for which they have registered or are about to register. (d) to undertake training in leadership and initiative (e) to benefit from re-creative holidays in cases of physical or mental disability, whether permanent or temporary. Adverts for 2012/13 will appear in the local press in early spring and completed on-line applications must be received no later than 31 May; successful applicants will be notified after decisions are made toward the end of August.

STINGING ADVICE
TOO LATE FOR THIS YEAR BUT A LITTLE EARLY FOR NEXT YEAR Twice recently I have been called upon to look at bees which have taken up residence, owners fearing a swarm of honey bees. Most unlikely - honey bees have declined in this area as much as anywhere else, which is all the more reason to welcome the bumble bees which seem to have taken over here as main pollinators. Honey bees swarm high, in thousands, mostly in trees or at least the open, bumble bees are much more likely to find a ground spot and hide a small nest among debris preferably dried grass or similar - and are numbered in tens, at most a hundred. And they don't sting without severe provocation - extreme provocation, and then by lying on their back. The beautifully marked bumble bee (of which there are several kinds) are in any case easily distinguished from wasp or honey bee, both of which are smaller (slimmer, lighter) and more distinct in appearance. So these bumbles should rank as welcome residents, even if their entry/exit flight path is a bit too close for comfort. This can always be diverted, preferably gradually, with a board or cloth. One of the nests I saw was in a garden shed, the other under a caravan and I have a nest in my loft which is most unusual, but better than bats! A.McL.

PENNY PAYOUTS?
PENSION & BENEFIT PAYMENTS In the difficult days after the last war FieldMarshall Montgomery was pilloried by the national press for joining his local post office queue to collect his weekly state pension in cash. Apart from the suggestion that with his army pension he didnt need the state pension it was thought demeaning that he should join the plebs when in earlier centuries wellington-clad conquering leaders were rewarded with large houses and estates. Now it is well known that successive governments have attempted to kill off the post office by taking away many of its traditional services, and is even now considering separating postal deliveries from other services. In the same vein pensioners and benefit recipients are sometimes forced to accept what is offered rather than what is reasonable. Recently at least one Kintyre Post Office was unable to offer anything more valuable than 5 notes - how long will it be before pensioners and those on other benefits will need to bring a barrow or a larger pram to collect their benefits in 1p coins? Link machines have also been out of action because of the lack of 10 notes. In their defence Postmasters & Postmistresses make requests for a balance in the notes available for issue, but because of the lack of immediate response by the controlling authority, and bank holidays, a continuing shortage of 10 and 20 notes now leads some on benefit to visit POs more than once a week to obtain cash in a mixture of denominations.

Wasps nest apparently made of masticated wood found in Mary MacMillans garden shed. M.Mears

AN APOLOGY WITH NO STING IN THE TANK

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT The County Garage in Campbeltown does supply LPG gas for road vehicles.

KINTYRE CRIME PREVENTION PANEL

The Kintyre Crime Prevention Panel are currently running a joint project with the Argyll & Bute Care & Repair Service. This project was included as part of a home security project, and launched at the Kintyre Agricultural Show. Door security chains have been purchased by the Panel, and can be installed free of charge to residents who live in Kintyre, and are over 60 and/or disabled by contacting Raymond Harvey, Care and Repair Service, telephone 07786 544 886. Eva MacDonald, MBE, Vice Chair of the Panel, and a Director on the Board of Argyll & Bute Care and Repair said that the Panel are always happy to be involved in projects with other partners.

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Funding has been obtained to put geocaches the length of the Kintyre Way from a lottery fund focused on developing a legacy for the 2014 Commonwealth Games so there are 55 caches being put in place (55 countries in the Commonwealth!). But what is Geocaching? It is a high tech treasure hunt based on using a hand held GPS. Across the world there are more than five million boxes hidden with their co-ordinates logged at www.geocaching.com. Part of the funding is to run some training events, aimed at people who are interested in this outdoor pursuit and a geocach trail has been laid around Carradale to help with the training. There are five boxes hidden as follows: Name: BARBADOS: N 55 05 213 W 005 29 455 Description: Across the river and into the trees Hint: Down and up! Name: CAMEROON: N 55 34 938 W 005 29 167 Description: Opposite to sign posts Hint: Might get your feet wet Name: BELIZE: N 55 34 945 W 005 28 163 Description: Don't let the cows out Hint: So close could almost jump over it Name: CANADA: N 55 35 173 W 005 28 295 Description: No need to get wet this time Hint: Woody would peck her Name: THE GAMBIA N 55 35 244 W 005 28 795 Description: Don't crow about it Hint: Cross the road and have your sandwiches So, should you want to take up the challenge of looking for these caches there are one or two conventions to follow: Non geo-cachers (known as Muggles) should not see you finding or re-hiding the box. There is treasure in the boxes, so if you take something, perhaps to leave in another box you must leave something in its place. But the fun is in the finding, not in the contents. Always complete the log-book. Take care. The caches have been placed where they can be found without taking risks. ALWAYS replace the cache where you found it. There are other caches in Carradale, the first placed about five years ago and a few in Campbeltown. Join at www.geocaching.com Good Hunting. If you have any comments please e-mail info@kintyreway.com especially if you want details of the forth-coming training days. GPS units can be hired for a day at Carradale Network Centre for 12 per day. Alan Milstead and Marcus Adams beavering away for the Kintyre Way.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

FROM THE NETWORK DIRECTORS Dear Mr Page, This letter is being sent on behalf of the Board of Directors of Network Carradale Ltd who were in place when the September issue of The Antler was published and whose names appear below. Since then, 3 additional directors have been appointed. Whilst the board recognises your right as editor to publish items of interest to our community you also have a duty to publish information which is accurate. Your reporting of the article Network on the move was based entirely on a hearsay rumour and as such was completely unsubstantiated. There never was a proposal by CHUG to pursue their interest in getting Network directors to sell the Centre site and move Network to the harbour and therefore there was no proposal to drop. Your report was not only inaccurate and misleading but, in our view, it was also mischievous. You are also aware that in an email to you dated 22 July, well before the September issue of the Antler going to print, Stuart Irvine stated that he had attended a meeting at Network and that his fears of any radical change to the tearoom were resolved and that the present Tearoom was secure. He also requested that you simply report the content of his update and not to add anything to it and it is a matter of regret that, on the face of it, you did not honour that request. The Network Board does not operate in secret but you will, of course, be aware that as is the case with all limited companies, members/shareholders are not invited to attend board meetings. Members/share holders are, of course, entitled to attend Annual General Meetings and an AGM has been fixed for Friday 11 November 2011. We can also advise you that the Board is carrying out an active drive to attract new members/shareholders to the company and, in pursuance of that drive, all members of our community will be welcome to attend the AGM. Yours sincerely, Marcus Adams, Donald Macalister Hall, Mike Hurst, Stuart Irvine, Alan Milstead and Alan Walker.

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Hill 60, like Toshs Park (see page 12) and other unadopted roads in Argyll & Bute, has been the subject of concern for residents, the Community Council, the Unitary Authority and their predecessors for many years. Occasionally a public-spirited volunteer crafts-person is found or residents raise the cash for commercial road surfacing, but now and again a resident takes on the job of filling in the worst holes. Thanks to one such lady the upper end of Hill 60 is again a pleasure to use.

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NEXT STOP AILSA CRAIG?

SOUTHBOUND from CAMPBELTOWN? MARTIN MEARS FLAGS DOWN A BUS West Coast Motors new timetable might lead some visitors to wonder if magnetic north had moved much further south, but when set alongside the times for the return journey it is easy to understand the statement, since the first section of the A83 is Northbound-ish until the Inveraray side of the Rest.

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Martin contacted Scottish Link Coaches and the company have advised their marketing department of the problem.

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Molly Dodd received an e-mail recently purporting to come from the Inland Revenue stating that she had 265 owing to her. She contacted IR who said that it never sends out notices by e-mail and that she should refer the e-mail to phising@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk. If you have a similar notification, do not do whatever they ask, refer the matter to the indicated address.

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TIMOTHY SPALL GOES CHUGGING

Inveterate watchers of Auf Wiedersehen Pet may be unaware that Timothy Spall and his wife are rounding the British Isles in their converted motor barge Princess Matilda. The last programme of the series saw them arriving in East Loch Tarbert where a similar Dutch barge restaurant attracted their attention. Mrs Spall was not happy about the noise from the two day holiday amusements and they left heading for the Crinan Canal, which inevitably brought on the traditional song The Crinan Canal for me. Having travelled from London, round the south coast and up the Irish Sea, avoiding the Mull of Kintyre and Cape Wrath, he felt happy in both the Crinan and Caledonian Canal, but guilty that he wasnt facing new challenges - nothing new there then!

Core Reading programme Big Writing Friends and Enemies Spelling Scots Language Number Processes place value Fractions, Decimals & Percentages P6 Fractions (simple & equivalent) Decimals (simple equivalents) Percentages (50% and 100%) P7 Fractions(simple, mixed & equivalent Addition and subtraction) Decimals(equivalents) Percentages 20% 25% 75% 1% Art & Design - colour Music Instruments & Singing Harvest & Scotland

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DAWN TARTAN WALK

The final total for the Dawn Tartan Walk which took place in June this year was 1,892.00. This total was divided into two cheques of 946.00 and were presented to Macmillan nurses and Mairi Semple fund on the 24th August in the Network tearoom. Many thanks to everyone who took part. This was a terrific achievement! Also 115.00 was presented to each group from the Borrow a Book corner in the Network tearoom, again many thanks to all who contribute either by borrowing a book or kindly helping to fill the shelves. The Network tearoom will close on Wednesday 28th September at 5.30 pm and will re-open on Friday 21st October. Winter opening times are 11am to 4pm. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday each week. Jos

THE LOCAL CONGREGATION LOOKS TO THE FUTURE The Church of Scotland faces many current difficulties. Since the 1950s its membership has continued to decline, now being less than half what it was then. In 2008, membership dropped below 500,000. The Church faces a 5.7 million deficit, and the costly upkeep of many older ecclesiastical buildings. In response the church has decided to 'prune to grow', reducing ministry provision plans from 1234 to 1000 funded posts (1075 established FTE posts, of which 75 will be vacant at any one time) supported by a variety of voluntary and part time ministries. At the same time the number of candidates accepted for full time ministry has reduced from 24 (2005) to 8 (2009), threatening viability of the Kirk's theological training colleges. Internet source.

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Members of the Saddell and Carradale Church congregation are facing up to these challenges and, although presently without a full-time incumbent, are very fortunate in having the services of Matthew Ramsey for Sunday services. It is understood that discussions have taken place over the future of the Wee church with Church members, Elders, Deacons, the local Presbytery and with the Church of Scotland Offices at George Square in Edinburgh. While the Wee church is not presently on the long list of churches, and other buildings up for sale, it seems likely that financial and administrative economies may lead to the church being added to the list. While there has been no official publicity of the discussion, past residents, expatriates whose families may have had allegiances to one or both of the existing churches in Carradale, and local residents without a formal church affiliation will be sorry to hear of the Church of Scotlands plight, but glad that the local congregation is meeting the challenges of 21st century challenges in a democratic and true Christian manner.

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CAMPBELTOWN HERITAGE TRAIL

The Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group is holding an evening tour on Wednesday 28th September 2011. The tour will depart from the Campbeltown Tourist Information Centre at 6.30pm and will last for approximately 1 hour. The tour will only be held if there is a demand and therefore pre-booking is essential. For further information or to book your place, contact Cara Browning at the Town Centre Regeneration Office on 01586 559048. This initiative is funded via the Campbeltown THI whose funders include the Heritage Lottery Fund, Argyll and Bute Council and Argyll and the Islands Leader.

JUST TRIESTE-ING
If youve been to Glasgow by plane in the last few weeks you may be wondering why you were subjected to an examination with a pair of tongs containing a small swob between its teeth Apparently the swab takes a sample from your clothes to augment a DNA database. One traveller enquired of the tongoperator what the sample was for; she received no audible reply. The travellers niece, who lives in Trieste and does a lot of flying, has heard of it though not experienced it herself, but she also found a web-site which reveals that Glasgow is an airport used for 'trialing' new devices and is presently using the Quantem Cascade Laser or 'electric sniffer dog,' but she is not sure how that works except it takes only a second to produce a result. Incidentally some Muslim travellers are boycotting Glasgow airport because of the DNA testing and the increased frequency of strip searches related to the fear of terrorist threats.

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SPARE ANTLERS
Mary McMillan of The Anchorage, Shore Road, Carradale has a fairly complete set of Antlers for disposal. If any one would like to read some back numbers please contact Mary on 01583 431629. If you missed one of the earlier editions it is just possible that one may be held in stock. Ring 01583 431281.

NO VIEW ON FREEVIEW?
Ring 01583 431281 and contact will be made with Aquiva (TNS Research International), the company maintaining Carradale and Claonaig masts. Once information is obtained, you will receive a call with details of the problem and the expected time of service resumption.

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Its terrible this day and age when you have to do and pay for materials to patch your only access route to your home. Toshs Park or Forestry Houses as they were once known, has 12 houses, 9 now bought and 3 council, but the problem is no one will take responsibility for the road (forestry or local council) hence never adopted. It has had temporary repairs done over the years by myself and one or two others, but the last winter took its toll and it got that bad that 9 of us residents chipped in hundreds of pounds to pay for materials to save it. This is the second major patching being done with further more ongoing as it continues to break up. The Toshs road squad are - ganger Jim McAlister, Robert Strang, John McDougall, Iain Morrison, Tom Lee, David Hobson and Johnny Durnan. Thanks also to Steve the supply and delivery driver and also Jims son Iain for his effort in doing an excellent job of clearing out the overgrown ditch alongside the road (Jim also). The other two fund contributors are Nicol Strang and Willie Shaw. J.D.

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