NutshellIssue 1 - August 2009

Inveraray Community NewsletterOn-line edition

NutshellIssue 1 - August 2009 Inveraray Community Newsletter

Church Exhibition and Sale SuccessThis year saw an increase in visitors through the doors as more people visited Scotland for their holidays. With our total sales at around the £5000 mark this is essential income to help support the work of the Church over the year.The exhibition was enhanced by a photographic presentation by the Inveraray History Workshop.During the two months a number of people requested a visit to the Church and were interested in its history. Arrangments may be made in future to have the Church open to visitors during the holiday period.www.inveraraychurch.org.uk

Inveraray World Champion Pipe Band 2009

Congratulations to our pipe bandsWe are extremely proud of the achievements of our two pipe bands. Our senior band recently won the Grade Two World Championship title. This will be the third world title in a row. For the young band it is their first full year playing in competitions, yet they came fourth in their competition. As a community, we would like to congratulate the members of the bands and their Pipe Majors, Stuart Liddell and Robert Stewart.www.idpb.co.uk/

Work Starts on Restoring the Community HallA new Hall Committee have already started to repair the Community Hall after many months when it was considered unsuitable for the public to use. The roof has been cleared of moss and vegetation and necessary repairs are being carried out.

Inveraray Shinty Team Win the Glasgow Celtic Society Cup and the Macaulay Cup

Following a difficult start to this season as a result of player injuries, Inveraray Shinty Club was unable to field a full First Team until June when they were victorious over Oban Camanachd retaining the Celtic Cup for a further year. This triumph was followed in August by an exciting MacAulay Cup final in which Inveraray successfully defended the MacAulay Cup. Despite having the majority of possession in the first half, Inveraray were 3 1 down to Kingussie at half time, but rallied and fought back to win 4 3, the fourth goal being snatched by Grant Griffin in the first minute or two of injury time. This was a well-deserved win, a tremendous achievement and a great boost for the Club. For what is left of this season the First Team can now turn their full

attention to playing their remaining games in the Premier League.

Lady Charlotte ChristeningOn Sunday 23rd August Their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Argyll presented their daughter Lady Charlotte Mary Campbell for her baptism blessing at the morning service. As Admiral of the Western Coasts and Isles, the Duke of Argyll s daughter had the privilege of being christened on board HMS Argyll on the Saturday.

This Month

As I Turned AroundPLEASE TAKE ONE

The Parish Church was designed by Robert Mylne in 1792 and completed in 1802 to house two Congregations - English and Gaelic speaking.The stone used for building was from Arran and Creags. The spire was removed in 1941. In 1957 the Gaelic end was converted to a Church Hall

Personal informationName Robert MylneNationality ScottishBirth date 4 January 1733Birth place EdinburghDate of death 5 May 1811Place of death New River Head, Clerkenwell, London

WorkSignificant buildings Blackfriars Bridge, London The Wick, Richmond Tusmore House, OxfordshireSignificant projects Inveraray new town, ArgyllAwards and prizes Concorso Clementino,

Accademia di San Luca, Rome

Inveraray & District BranchRoyal British Legion ScotlandOn Thursday 20th August members of the Inveraray Branch of the British Legion visited Erskine Hospital to present them with a large screen television to add to the comforts of the residents. Over the year the members raise money to support many serving and ex serving members of our armed forces. Your support is always welcome and our thanks to those who have helped in any way.

A Bit of the Church

Welcome

Welcome to the first issue of our new Community Newsletter. We hope to provide information about what is happening in the community, with news, views and events.We need your help. If you, your group or organisation have any items for inclusion future issues, we will be pleased to hear from you.

Parish Church NewsRememberance Sunday is on November 8th and as usual a short service will be held at the Cenitaph on the Cross Green at 10:50am when the 2-minute silence at 11:00am will be observed and the laying of wreaths by organisations.This will be followed by a special service of remembrance in the Church at 11:15amSunday Services are held in the Church at 11:15am every Sunday and tea and coffee are served after the service on a regular basis. Everone is welcome at our services.Our Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday 4th. October.If you are interested in Baptism, getting married or becoming a communicant member, please contact Rev Louis.We are starting with a Care Group to visit the housebound and anyone who may appreciate a visit. If you are interested in joining the group, or know of people who might appreciate visits, please contact Rev Louis.Something for our children: Many of us have fond memories of our own Sunday School days and the Bible stories that we have learnt. Times have changed, yet we would still like to offer something for our children on a Sunday or during the week. All parents in the community and others who are interested are invited to come to the Manse on Sunday 6 September at 7pm to discuss ways to offer something for our children. If you are interested, but unable to come to the meeting, please contact Rev Louis.www.inveraraychurch.org.uk

St.Margaret s RC Church NewsThe Catholic Church in Inveraray celebrate Mass in All Saints Episcopal Church at 12.30pm each Sunday. Fr William McLean makes the regular journey from St Margaret s in Lochgilphead where Mass is celebrated at 10.00am and visitors are made very welcome at both services. Details of the times of other Masses in the area can be found on the parish website. On the second Sunday of each month after Mass in Inveraray teas and coffees are served in the Nicol Hall where it is an opportunity for Fr William and parishioners to meet some of the many visitors who augment our service in a very relaxed environment, extending our liturgical service. Proceeds are donated to ACROSS, a local charity which provides pilgrimages to Lourdes for sick and disabled people throughout the UK.www.lochgilpheadcatholic.com

All Saints Episcopal Church NewsA memorial service for the Duke Niall Diarmid, 10th Duke of Argyll, was held in the Episcopal Church on Thursday 20th August. A large number attended the service with all local ministers taking part in the service.

Why Nutshell?The name Nutshell is taken from an earlier community newsletter publication which ran from 1977 to 1980. In the first edition the Rev. A.G. Somerville wrote: (the name) The Nutshell leads the reader to expect good gear in small bulk . This is what we hope to offer

Burns an a ThatOn Saturday 15th August the Inveraray Burns Club played host to the President of the World

Federation of Burns Clubs who in his year as President has been to the four corners of the world and has made it his committment to visit as many new clubs as possible. The

evening at the Argyll Hotel started with a 3-course meal followed by a fantasic evening of entertainment provided by Perth group, On the Wagon , who sang and played many of Burn s songs and traditional Scottish tunes.The next evening of entertainment will be on Saturday 26th September which will be a re-enactment of Burn s visit to Inveraray when he left his comments scraped on the window pane of the Argyll Hotel. Tickets are available from Kenny Stark at 302617

School DaysThe pupils of Inveraray Primary School are looking for your help. The school grounds have been developed over the last 10 years into an excellent teaching and learning space as well as a place to play with all the children involved as well as parents and carers. As we apply for our fourth Eco Schools Award we still have some projects identified by the pupils to take forward before the assessment, and that's where you come in. If you can spare some time to help us we would like to hear from you - parents, carers past pupils and members of the community. Look out for the leaflet coming through your door soon telling you about our projects.

Neil Munro SocietyA plaque was erected at the Argyll Hotel in May this year by the Neil Munro Society.

Accordion and Fiddle ClubThe meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of the month. The first meeting will be on Wednesday 14th October 2009 in the Argyll Hotel, with the Davey Stewart Trio as guest artists.

As I turned around... (A reflection by Louis Bezuidenhout)It is my privilege to write a reflection for the first edition of the new Nutshell. As I was writing this paragraph, I stared at my computer screen. My computer screen is filled with words and pictures, previous essays, internet documents - a world of information at our fingertips - yet, no inspiration...

Then I turned around - and as I turned around and looked through the window, I saw a beautiful rainbow over the loch. It was there only for a moment, but what a glorious moment!

Great beauty is to be found in the transient appearance of a rainbow. It cannot be preserved, it cannot be owned - it can only be appreciated by those who 'turn around' when it is there.

How many rainbows do we miss in life - rainbows of friendship, of beauty, of love, of kindness - simply because we are so occupied with other things and even with ourselves that we do not bother to 'turn around' when it is there!

Now and Then - ShippingJuly 2009... Redundant container vessels are laid up in Loch Striven due to the current recession and the lack of world trade.

July 1978... The school football team were able to visit Loch Striven and view the redundant oil tankers .

Park of Argyll Pony Club ShowThe Park of Argyll Pony Club Show was held on Saturday 25th July on behalf of Argyll South Pony Club. Another great day was enjoyed by local riders at the field adjacent to the cricket pitch at Cairndow, riders of all ages took part and rosettes and trophies awarded in each class. The proceeds raised go to the local Argyll South Pony Club.Special thanks to all who helped and to our sponsors.Various rallies are to take place, 30th August in Tarbert, 20th September at Killinochnoch, 27th September in Tarbert.

Neil MunroNovelist, Poet and Journalist

1863 - 1930Neil Munro, born in Crombie s Land,

Inveraray, was made a Freeman of theRoyal Burgh of Inveraray on 21st May 1909

at a ceremony in the Court House, whichwas followed by dinner in this building, atthat time known as the Argyll Arms Hotel.

This plaque was erected in May 2009 byThe Neil Munro Society to mark the

centenary of the conferment of this honour

A Glenaray and Inveraray Parish Church Publication © 2009

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A Highland Welcome

[Burns]Saturday

26th September inthe Argyll Hotel at

7.30pmtickets £10 from

Kenny Stark 302617

St Andrew s Night

Celebration

Saturday 28th November in the

Argyll Hotel

tickets from Kenny Stark 302617

This is your space.

If your group or

organisation has

an event coming

up in the next six

months, please let

us know and it will

be posted on the

notice board.

Accordion and Fiddle Club

Wednesday14th October in

the Argyll Hotel, with the

Davey Stewart Trio as guest artists.

Inveraray and District BranchRoyal British Legion Scotland

Grand Annual DrawTickets available from

Jim Martin 302338Ian Lindsay at Sweet MemoriesWilliam Brown at Caravan Parkor any Branch Member

Draw on Friday 6th NovemberAll proceeds will go to helping Serving and Ex Serving Men

and Women of our Armed Forces

Harvest Thanksgiving

Service

Sunday 4th October at 11:15am

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