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May 21, 2021

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May 21, 2021

Appin Parish Church vacancy

Following the retirement of the previous minister, Appin Parish Church is welcoming applications for the position of minister.

Vacancy details

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May 20, 2021

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May 20, 2021

RBS mobile bank update

Unfortunately the RBS Mobile Bank Branch was not able to start in May as planned. They hope to be back in June but will let us know 2 weeks in advance.

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May 11, 2021

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May 11, 2021

Next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 20th May 2021 at 7.00pm

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Apr 28, 2021

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Apr 28, 2021

Essential carriageway resurfacing works across four locations on the A85 trunk road.

4 TH GENERATION TERM CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCOTTISH TRUNK ROAD NETWORK – NORTH WEST UNIT A85 WEST PLANNED MAINTENANCE – INFORMATION LETTER

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Apr 15, 2021

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Apr 15, 2021

Mobile Bank returns on Friday 7 May

The RBS Mobile Bank Branch will return to Appin on Friday 7 May

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Mar 31, 2021

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Mar 31, 2021

HITRANS Transport Equality Survey

HITRANS Transport Equality Survey help required

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Mar 31, 2021

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Mar 31, 2021

Fwd: Seaweed Cultivation in Scotland

A guide for community participation in seaweed farm applications

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Mar 9, 2021

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Mar 15, 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Police Scotland has seen an increase in frauds

Being a victim of fraud doesn't only cause financial stress, but can have a detrimental impact on the victims health and well being

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Mar 9, 2021

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Mar 15, 2021

Planning application to relocate and expand our salmon farm at the north end of Shuna Island

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Mar 9, 2021

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Mar 15, 2021

Argyll & Bute TSI have launched a wide range of online events for local organisations

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Feb 25, 2021

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Feb 25, 2021

Appin Community Council Meeting 11 March 2021

Agenda for next meeting on 11 March 2021

Download Agenda PDF>

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Feb 24, 2021

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Feb 24, 2021

Availability of spaces/lairs in local cemeteries

A request for more detailed information on the availability of spaces/lairs in local cemeteries

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Feb 24, 2021

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Feb 24, 2021

Police are interested in active ongoing Covid-19 breaches

A new Covid-19 reporting form has been set up on the Police Scotland website for anyone to use.

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Feb 24, 2021

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Feb 24, 2021

Volunteers who can help to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Volunteers who can help to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme

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Feb 22, 2021

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Feb 22, 2021

Community Council Meeting Minutes now available

The Minutes from the informal Meeting of Appin Community Council on 14th January 2021 are now available

Click to download Meeting Minutes

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Feb 18, 2021

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Feb 18, 2021

Community advice from Fire Service

Appin Community Council receives advice from Fire Service to share with community

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Feb 10, 2021

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Feb 10, 2021

The following message is being circulated following a post on social media by the Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA are issuing a warning about bogus Inspectors trying to remove animals from properties.

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Feb 10, 2021

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Feb 10, 2021

Road closure to allow for essential works to be carried out

Roads have received an application from Freeflow Traffic Management on behalf of contractors for BT Open reach to request a road closure

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Jan 25, 2021

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Jan 29, 2021

Consultation on the future of cemeteries

Argyll & Bute Council seek your views on the future management of cemeteries.

Click to visit Council's website

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Jan 22, 2021

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Jan 29, 2021

Port Appin Medical Practice January Newsletter

Update on Covid vaccinations

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Dec 30, 2020

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Dec 30, 2020

Appin Community Council Meeting 14/1/21

The next meeting of Appin Community Council is on 14 January 2021 (via Zoom)

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Dec 30, 2020

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Dec 30, 2020

Loch Creran Loop Road Temporary Closure

Temporary road closure from 4-29 January 2021

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Dec 30, 2020

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Dec 30, 2020

Port Appin Medical Practice - December Newsletter

Latest news from your local medical practice.

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Dec 15, 2020

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Dec 15, 2020

Community Council Meeting Minutes now available

The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.

Click to download Meeting Minutes

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Nov 13, 2020

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Nov 13, 2020

Draft Land Management Plan

Online consultation for draft forestry land management plan

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Nov 2, 2020

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Nov 11, 2020

Appin Communtiy Council - next meeting 12 November

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 12th November 2020 at 7.00pm by Zoom due to COVID restrictions.

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Oct 20, 2020

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Oct 20, 2020

Buy online: Appin Community Calendar 2021

Our 2021 community calendar is now available to buy online.

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Jul 9, 2020

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Jul 9, 2020

Guide to visiting Appin during COVID-19

Appin welcomes you all. Please respect our community by following these four steps.

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Oct 1, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

NOTICE OF UNCONTESTED ELECTION

ELECTION OF COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS FOR APPIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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Sep 29, 2020

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Sep 29, 2020

Community Council Meeting Minutes now available

The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.

Click to download Meeting Minutes

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Sep 24, 2020

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Sep 24, 2020

Appin Parish Church is opening for Worship on 27th September 2020 10.00 – 1030 am with Rev Tom Telfer

We ask that you observe the following to comply with Covid-19 restrictions: please read main news item.

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Sep 18, 2020

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Sep 18, 2020

Interested in representing your local community? Community Council Election Nominations by 24th September.

Want the opportunity to influence the delivery of public services in your area? CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS IS 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 (4 PM)

Click to download document

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Sep 8, 2020

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Sep 8, 2020

Programme of works for upcoming carriageway resurfacing works on the A828 trunk road

Here is the latest info on the road closures.

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Sep 8, 2020

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Sep 8, 2020

Port Appin Medical Practice - Newsletter

As we slowly ease out of lockdown I thought it would be helpful to provide an update of how things are progressing with the practice.

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Sep 7, 2020

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Sep 9, 2020

Appin Communtiy Council - next meeting

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 17th September 2020 at 7.00pm by Zoom due to COVID restrictions.

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Aug 1, 2020

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Aug 1, 2020

Essential road works on the A828 Trunk Road, approximately half a mile South of Benderloch

A828 LEDAIG ROCKSLOPE – INFORMATION LETTER

Click to download document

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Jul 23, 2020

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Jul 23, 2020

A828 Road closure information August / September

Diversion Plan and Maintenance Information

Click to download documents

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Jul 23, 2020

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Jul 23, 2020

Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties and Short-Term Lets in the Context of Covid-19

This document is designed for all short-term accommodation operators: owners, hosts, and property management companies. It contains guidelines on how to clean properties safely in the context of COVID-19, and how to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Click to download document

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Jul 23, 2020

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Jul 23, 2020

Digital Scotland Broadband

Welcome to the final edition of Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband’s ‘In the Loop’

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Jul 9, 2020

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Jul 9, 2020

Information for visitors to Appin

Visitors to Appin during the COVID 19 Crisis (July 2020)

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Jun 29, 2020

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Jun 29, 2020

The Pierhouse Hotel Coronavirus guide for reopening

Coronavirus information

Click to download document

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Jun 29, 2020

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Jun 29, 2020

News from Port Appin surgery

At last it feels like we are coming out the other end of the pandemic; however it is still too early to become complacent.

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Jun 19, 2020

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Jun 19, 2020

The Appin Community Development Trust is doing its best to replace its AGM with an email alternative

Please 'read more' for information........

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May 1, 2020

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May 4, 2020

Providing help during the on-going COVID 19 crisis

Hardship funds for those with genuine financial need

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Apr 16, 2020

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Jun 2, 2020

News from Port Appin Surgery 16/4/20

This week I can bring you some cautiously optimistic news.

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Apr 8, 2020

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Apr 8, 2020

Shielding, Self Isolating and Social Distancing – Confused?

Guidance about Shielding, Self Isolating and Social Distancing

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Apr 4, 2020

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Apr 4, 2020

Two weekly bin collections from Monday 6 April

New bin collections

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Apr 4, 2020

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Apr 4, 2020

Message from Port Appin Surgery

We are now set up to do video consulting using the NearMe system.

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Apr 2, 2020

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Apr 2, 2020

Equestrian information

British Horse Society information

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Apr 2, 2020

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Apr 2, 2020

Volunteer information and links

Volunteer opportunities

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Apr 2, 2020

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Apr 4, 2020

Covid-19 Scottish Business Support Summary

For business owners or self-employed residents

Click to download document

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Apr 1, 2020

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Apr 1, 2020

Community Support Guide

The attached guidance may be of interest to you as either an Appin business owner or self-employed resident.

Click to download document

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Mar 29, 2020

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Mar 29, 2020

Council HELPLINE phone number

Council helpline phone number

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Mar 27, 2020

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Mar 27, 2020

Dr Lorna Macgregor asks "How are you all coping with the lockdown"?

An update from Dr Lorna Macgregor

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Mar 26, 2020

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Mar 26, 2020

Appin Community Co-op Store

Essential shop service continues

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Mar 23, 2020

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Mar 23, 2020

Community clubs and gatherings cancelled

All community clubs and social gatherings are cancelled until further notice.

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Mar 23, 2020

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May 4, 2020

Port Appin Surgery - new COVID-19 Management

A new system has been set up to manage people who may be infected with the COVID19 virus.

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Mar 23, 2020

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Mar 23, 2020

Port Appin Surgery - medication collection

Delivery and collection of medication in Appin, Port Appin & Lismore

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Mar 23, 2020

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Mar 23, 2020

COVID-19 Measures - Tourists to Appin

Campervans and visitors - please stay away from Appin

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Mar 20, 2020

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May 4, 2020

Community support during COVID-19 pandemic

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Mar 19, 2020

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Apr 9, 2020

Appin Community Council regarding Coronavirus

Appin Community Council update

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Mar 19, 2020

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May 4, 2020

Coronavirus - our community response

Appin Community Council outlines assistance available in the community

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Mar 18, 2020

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Mar 23, 2020

Port Appin Surgery Emergency Measures - COVID19

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO READ

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Mar 14, 2020

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Mar 14, 2020

100 walks

This picture was taken on the occasion of our 100th walk

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Mar 10, 2020

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Mar 14, 2020

Mobile hairdressing service

Mobile hairdressing service now available on Thursdays

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Mar 9, 2020

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Mar 9, 2020

APPIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 7.30pm in Appin Village Hall

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Mar 9, 2020

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Mar 9, 2020

APPIN Moorings Association

The AGM of Appin Moorings Association will take place on Saturday 21 March 2020 at 11am in Port Appin Hall.

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Feb 16, 2020

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Feb 16, 2020

Appin to Lismore Ferry

Argyll and Bute Council to continue to support all its inter island ferries. Please read more.

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Jan 29, 2020

Q&A session Monday 17th Feb in Oban. Draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy – Consultation Events

Sectoral Marine Planning Unit regarding upcoming consultation events during February and March that the Unit have organised to tie into their current consultation.

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Jan 27, 2020

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Jan 27, 2020

Appin Community Garden

Are you interested in helping to create a community garden at Bealach na Mara?

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Jan 16, 2020

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Jan 16, 2020

Information letter and location plan for proposed road safety works on the A828 Barcaldine

INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY BARRIER

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Dec 28, 2019

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Dec 28, 2019

Management Plans for Appin and Creran Forests

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Nov 19, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Information about registering to vote in the General Election.

Have you registered to vote yet? If you want to take part in the General Election then you must be registered to vote.

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Nov 16, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 is open for consultation

The Proposed Local Development Plan 2 consultation period is from the 14th November 2019 until 12 noon on the 23rd January 2020.

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Oct 15, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Village Hall is looking for new committee members. Can you help?

Appin Village Hall badly needs at least 2 new committee members.

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Sep 26, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Register for SSE Priority Service Support

Get extra support during power cuts. Register for Priority Services.

Click to download document

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Sep 22, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

4G Broadband Now at North Shian

Recent tests have shown that there is a now a good 4G signal available

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Sep 20, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Community Defibrillators update

The Community Coop has installed a further publicly accessible unit outside the shop.

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Sep 20, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

More Volunteers Welcome!

Could you be a volunteer driver?

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Aug 21, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Village Hall now has WiFi.

Super fast broadband at the village hall !

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Aug 14, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

First ever Appin Community Calendar

First ever Appin Community Calendar to be on sale at the Appin Show.

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Jul 25, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust

Read more about what The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust is about

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Jul 5, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Agricultural Show

Appin Agricultural Show

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Jul 4, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Drop-in session: housing

Drop-in session for housing advice on Thursday 18 July, 3-8pm, Strath of Appin Primary School.

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Jun 17, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Skiff: Turning the Hull Celebration

Join us on Thursday 20 June as we celebrate completing the skiff's hull.

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Jun 3, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Additions to the next meeting combined with AGM of Appin Community Council Agenda

North Lorn Housing Study presentation by Douglas Whyte. Please 'read more' for info

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May 31, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

The next meeting combined with AGM of Appin Community Council Agenda will take place on Thursday 6th June 2019 at 7.30pm in Appin Village Hall.

Please 'Read more' for Agenda details.

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May 27, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

A warm welcome to our new Community Transport coordinator, Clare Hunt

We welcome Clare as the new community transport coordinator.

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May 26, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Call for images

We’re planning the publication of an Appin Community Calendar to help raise funds for the work of Appin Community Development Trust and are inviting local photo contributions.

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May 26, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Vote open to choose the name of Appin's first coastal rowing skiff.

The community vote to name Appin's first coastal rowing skiff is now open. Everyone in the community is invited to vote from the final shortlist of six names shown below - vote closes at 5pm on Wednesday 29 May.

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May 7, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Latest Appin Church News

The great sum of £1033.00 was raised for the Christian Aid charity.

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Apr 29, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Job Vacancy – Community Transport Coordinator

A vacancy has arisen as coordinator for Appin Community Transport

Click to download role description

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Apr 28, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Publicly Available Defibrillators (PAD’s)

Update on the location of Publicly Available Defibrillators

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Apr 20, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Free wildlife events.

Learn about birds or bumblebees identification workshops

Visit the Sustrans website

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Apr 12, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Defibrillators

Location of publicly available defibrillators

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Apr 10, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Rural Watch Scheme in Appin

Police Scotland are delighted to announce the launch of a Rural Watch Scotland covering Appin, Argyll.

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Apr 8, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Help Appin when you use Amazon

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Appin Community Development Trust every time you shop, at no extra cost to you.

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Apr 1, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Community Trust: Spring 2019 update

Spring 2019 update from Appin Community Trust

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Jan 3, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Community Trust: Winter 2018 update

Winter 2018 update from Appin Community Trust

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Jan 1, 2018

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Nov 21, 2019

Appin Community Trust: 2017 review

2017 review from Appin Community Trust

Appin events calendar

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Dec 1, 2019

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Mar 21, 2020

Further changes to December road closures

Re works at A828 Duror Bends

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Nov 22, 2019

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Mar 21, 2020

Information from BEAR re change to road closures in December.

Changes to road closures in December.

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Appin Parish Church vacancy

RBS mobile bank update

Next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 20th May 2021 at 7.00pm

Essential carriageway resurfacing works across four locations on the A85 trunk road.

Mobile Bank returns on Friday 7 May

HITRANS Transport Equality Survey

Fwd: Seaweed Cultivation in Scotland

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Police Scotland has seen an increase in frauds

Planning application to relocate and expand our salmon farm at the north end of Shuna Island

Argyll & Bute TSI have launched a wide range of online events for local organisations

Appin Community Council Meeting 11 March 2021

Availability of spaces/lairs in local cemeteries

Police are interested in active ongoing Covid-19 breaches

Volunteers who can help to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Community Council Meeting Minutes now available

Community advice from Fire Service

The following message is being circulated following a post on social media by the Scottish SPCA

Road closure to allow for essential works to be carried out

Consultation on the future of cemeteries

Port Appin Medical Practice January Newsletter

Appin Community Council Meeting 14/1/21

Loch Creran Loop Road Temporary Closure

Port Appin Medical Practice - December Newsletter

Community Council Meeting Minutes now available

Draft Land Management Plan

Appin Communtiy Council - next meeting 12 November

Buy online: Appin Community Calendar 2021

Guide to visiting Appin during COVID-19

NOTICE OF UNCONTESTED ELECTION

Community Council Meeting Minutes now available

Appin Parish Church is opening for Worship on 27th September 2020 10.00 – 1030 am with Rev Tom Telfer

Interested in representing your local community? Community Council Election Nominations by 24th September.

Programme of works for upcoming carriageway resurfacing works on the A828 trunk road

Port Appin Medical Practice - Newsletter

Appin Communtiy Council - next meeting

Essential road works on the A828 Trunk Road, approximately half a mile South of Benderloch

A828 Road closure information August / September

Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties and Short-Term Lets in the Context of Covid-19

Digital Scotland Broadband

Information for visitors to Appin

The Pierhouse Hotel Coronavirus guide for reopening

News from Port Appin surgery

The Appin Community Development Trust is doing its best to replace its AGM with an email alternative

Providing help during the on-going COVID 19 crisis

News from Port Appin Surgery 16/4/20

Shielding, Self Isolating and Social Distancing – Confused?

Two weekly bin collections from Monday 6 April

Message from Port Appin Surgery

Equestrian information

Volunteer information and links

Covid-19 Scottish Business Support Summary

Community Support Guide

Council HELPLINE phone number

Dr Lorna Macgregor asks "How are you all coping with the lockdown"?

Appin Community Co-op Store

Community clubs and gatherings cancelled

Port Appin Surgery - new COVID-19 Management

Port Appin Surgery - medication collection

COVID-19 Measures - Tourists to Appin

Community support during COVID-19 pandemic

Appin Community Council regarding Coronavirus

Coronavirus - our community response

Port Appin Surgery Emergency Measures - COVID19

100 walks

Mobile hairdressing service

APPIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

APPIN Moorings Association

Appin to Lismore Ferry

Q&A session Monday 17th Feb in Oban. Draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy – Consultation Events

Appin Community Garden

Information letter and location plan for proposed road safety works on the A828 Barcaldine

Management Plans for Appin and Creran Forests

Information about registering to vote in the General Election.

Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 is open for consultation

Appin Village Hall is looking for new committee members. Can you help?

Register for SSE Priority Service Support

4G Broadband Now at North Shian