TEN YEARS AGO Friday January 20, 2012
Mull of Kintyre half marathon voted top event in UK
Organisers of the Mull of Kintyre Run (MOKRUN) are delighted that the half marathon event was voted as number one in the UK.
The event continues to receive fantastic reviews and feedback about the 2011 races and the committee is very excited about this year’s event.
‘The review in Runners World was amazing and runners have been extremely positive about the race, the Campbeltown area and its friendly locals that create the buzzing atmosphere the event is famous for,’ said a spokeswoman for MOKRUN.
The committee has been inundated with requests from people from around the UK and abroad since the 2012 race became full in December.
‘We may investigate the possibilities of increasing the field next year but we will need to evaluate the success of 2012 first,’ said the spokeswoman.
New store too pricey for Tesco
Increasing costs have caused Tesco to pull plans for a new superstore.
The Courier understands the increase in cost meant it was not viable for Tesco to invest in a new store in Campbeltown.
Although there was a mixed reaction from locals about the news, a new cheese-making facility was welcomed across the area.
Many locals are asking why, at this late stage, Tesco has pulled out; to waste the amount of time and effort that has gone in so far.
A Tesco spokesman told the Courier it had spent a lot of time and money on the plans and share the disappointment: ‘We are absolutely committed to the town. I’d pay tribute to our staff who continue to work hard for customers.’
The revised plan for a new creamery will secure 100 jobs and 38 dairy farms, and the new factory will be funded with up to £2 million from the Scottish Government and funds from First Milk, the UK’s leading dairy farming cooperative.