Christmas comes to Mid Argyll
Kirsty Brady of A Touch of Glass Studio and Liz Long, Made By Lizzie knitwear, took part in the Christmas Craft Fair at The Gather in Tarbert on Saturday, where one of their self-catering pods became their exhibition space for the day. They will have an open studio at A Touch of Glass in Kilmichael tomorrow (Saturday December 9) from 11am-3pm.
Christmas spirit was out in force in Mid Argyll at the weekend, with various festive events taking place in Lochgilphead, Ardrishaig and Tarbert.
Ardrishaig made up for its relatively small amount of festive street lights with a massive turnout at a packed children’s party in the public hall.
Gala queen Maisie Gilmour was back on duty to switch on the tree and some lights along the front street.
Afterwards, there was mulled wine and hot chocolate, a bouncy castle and a visit from Santa, who handed out presents.
Ardrishaig Community Trust laid on the event for free as part of its campaign “Putting the
The Gather in Tarbert was the venue for a festive treat or two on Saturday, with Loch Fyne Pipe Band providing music outside and carol singing from Dunskeig Choir inside.
There were stalls galore, with the pods put to full use by craft
Ardrishaig Public Hall was packed on Saturday after the switch-on of the Christmas lights. Santa made a special guest appearance to hand out presents to children. heart back into Ardrishaig”.
It was clearly well appreciated by families, who were out in force to enjoy the party.
Ready Steady Bounce owner
Corey Bowness, who at aged 12 could be the youngest businessman in Ardrishaig, made his bouncy castle available for the other youngsters to enjoy. He also has a ball pit for hire.
The Christmas lights in the village have come to the end of their lifespan, but a supplier has been sourced to ensure Ardrishaig shines next year.
And £1,000 raised by Margaret Galloway will go towards the cost.
A whole host of individuals and businesses gave their time to get this year’s lights up and running.
Strachur and District Flower Show held its annual Christmas Craft Fayre on Saturday December 2, in Strachur Memorial Hall, on a very cold and frosty morning.
Around 150 attended the event, which featured 22 stalls, offering a great variety of Christmas gift ideas to buy.
There was a great buzz around as visitors mingled between the stalls and then a chat over a cuppa in the New Hall where tea, coffee and the usual delicious array of home baking was served.
The Flower Show Committee wishes to thank everyone who attended, as well as the stall holders who came to the fayre, which made a good start to the Christmas season.