Saturday, 30th April – this weekend – come along to a family fun day at Stratheck Holiday Park 10am to 4pm. There will be a variety of stalls and events for all ages: Face Painting, Nail Bar, Truck Pull, Live Entertainment and more. The event is being organised in support of the www.clicsargent.org.uk children’s cancer charity. Admission on the day is by donation.
On April - 27 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck
A good day out from Lochgoilhead or Loch Awe is a trip to see the boating activity on the Crinan Canal. Access is near Lochgilphead. For those of you who don’t know it the Crinan Canal is the shortcut for yachts heading from Loch Fyne through to the Atlantic – saving the trip round the Mull of Kintyre. Its a great place for boat watching. Take a drive the full length o fthe canal to Crinan Harbour. It is a nice spot with a hotel and tea room. More inf on: Crinan Canal
On April - 25 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Loch Awe St Catherines
Stirling canoes will have a wide range of canoes and fun water equipment, as well as info on the safe way to take to the water, on display at both Drimsynie and Hunters Quay over the Easter holiday weekend. Make the most of your loch side location – and get on the water.
OPEN DAYS with stock and information are scheduled for:
Lochgoilhead – Sales Showground Saturday 23 April
Hunters Quay Holiday Village – Sales Show Ground Sunday 24 April
Have a sneak preview on: http://www.stirlingcanoes.co.uk/
On April - 18 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck
The next event is a moonlight swim on Monday 18 April at 9pm. This is the first moonlight swim we have had here at Lochgoilhead and will sure to be amazing with the darkness, moon, stars and the shadows of the surrounding hills in the background. Come on, you know you’ll love it. What an experience.
There will be no set time in water or length of swim. Just taking a dip or coming along to support and getting warmed up with the fire on the sea shore, bring your own refreshments and meet to people have a laugh.
I will supervise the swim and all who enter first must log on to the Outdoor Swimming Society website and become a member(free) and read the terms and conditions safety policy.
Craig Nobes.
On April - 15 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck
Twice a year the Fire Fighters Charity have ‘National Car Wash’ days which all stations can participate in, to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity. This will be Lochgoilhead’s 3rd car wash and hope it will be as successful as previous years.
We, the crew of Lochgoilhead Fire Station, are having ours on the Monday 25th April 2011, 10am – 3pm.
Although the car wash is essentially free, all donations to charity are gratefully welcome.
View details on their poster: CARWASH
Regards from Emma.
On April - 14 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie St Catherines
2 – 29 April come along to a solo exhibition of new paintings my Lesley McLaren at the Tignabruaich Gallery. Note from the webmaster: “I’ve been to see it. There is a really interesting mix of original art and sculpture at some affordable prices. Well worth the drive to Tighnabruaich.” Leonard Gow. See their website.
On April - 13 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck
Karen at the Lochgoilhead Hotel has kindly provided a run-down of the day. So, if you are planning to come along and support, or better still, take part in the Charity Day – now you know what to expect. The Ned Day Charity Cup Day
On April - 11 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck
Sunday 22nd May 12 noon Benmore Gardens Open Day. Activities for children, plant sale, craft fair, tours, cake and candy. Free Entry to the garden all day. Worth putting the date on your diary.
On April - 11 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck
Cruise Loch Lomond have a number of different itineraries and cruise/walking options leaving from Tarbet, Luss and Balmaha. It was a sunny Saturday so we headed off to Luss to catch the Balmaha sailing. You can go for the rounds trip (£9.50) or take a break in Balmaha for a couple of hours and climb the Connich Hill. This is a really easy and pleasant way to pass a couple of hours on the loch just taking in the scenery and watching the islands pass by, as well as the great view north up the loch to Ben Lomond and the other mountains. All the options as well as pre-booking your ticket are available on their website.
On April - 9 - 2011 Drimsynie
This is a really popular annual weekend event and one worth putting in your diary. Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th May, Loch Fyne Food Festival Held in the fields next to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Cairndow. Stalls open 11am – 6pm. Free admission during the day (parking £3 per vehicle) Farmers Market – wide range of foods, sold by the producers. Alongside Loch Fyne Oysters own sea food stands. Stalls in 2010 included Winston Churchill Venison, Isabella’s Preserves, Lambros Quality Foods, Orkney Herrings, Barbreck Farms, Bumble Puddings, Fyne Cakes, Crystal Shortbread. Orkney Icecreams and Ayrshire Confections. Ales supplied by Fyne Ales plus specially selected wines from Europe and Australia and whiskies from the Loch Fyne Whisky Shop. Live music throughout both days.
On April - 8 - 2011 Argyllholidays Drimsynie Hunters Quay Loch Awe Loch Eck St Catherines Stratheck