Ceilidh boosts hospice funds

More than £2,000 was raised at a ceilidh and dance night for Oban Hospice.

Organisers were thrilled by the big turnout and support of musicians, singers and dancers at the Argyllshire Gathering Halls.

Entertainers included members of the Oban High School Pipe Band and the National Mod-winning Oban Gaelic Choir under conductor Sileas Sinclair who was also the musical director for the evening.

The dance floor was always full under the stewardship of Hector MacFadyen and there was plenty of homebaking to enjoy at the interval

The 2023 spring clean will focus on the weekend of Saturday March 25 and Sunday March 26, although some groups are already planning an early start in the week before.

“It is an opportunity for organised groups and individuals to work together to pick their patch.

“We’d like as many people as possible to take with teas and coffees all made possible by the generous donations from local bakers.

“Thank you is also extended to all the businesses who donated prizes for the raffle.

“It would not have been possible to hold the ceilidh without the support of Amanda MacPhail and her staff at the Argyllshire Gathering and lastly, but certainly not least, a special thank you to our Oban Hospice Fundraising Group for arranging the whole evening and being on hand on Saturday for its smooth running,” said Oban Hospice Dove Centre co-ordinator Peter Darling.

part by either joining an organised group, or going out on their own to clean up their area.

“Litter picking is our primary focus and we’ll be loaning litter pickers and bags to help with that.

“But some may like to clean up their own boundary or front yard. Many small improvements

Other artistes who appeared on the night were Angus MacColl, Calum MacPhail, Joanie Garvin, Kevin MacGlynn, Ross MacPherson, Sarah Garvin, Aisling MacLean, Cara MacInnes, Riona MacCormack and the very talented Highland Dancers.

Thanks also went to The Pier House at Appin, Highland Fasteners, Old Inn at Appin, BID4Oban, George Street Fish Restaurant, Falls of Lora Hotel, Oban Sea Tours, The Ranald Hotel, Roxy’s, Matheson’s and Chalmers.

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