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Long-service medal for Bute fire-fighter
Friends, family and colleagues gathered on Saturday night at Rothesay Bowling Club for the presentation of the Long Service and Good Conduct medal to retained fire-fighter Jim Gilchrist.
Bute Community Council told of local care concerns
Concerns over the provision of local authority care on Bute for some of the island’s most vulnerable residents were raised at Bute Community Council this week.
Council recommends that plans for Ascog turbines are refused
Planners at Argyll and Bute Council have recommended that the council rejects the application for three wind turbines to be erected at Ascog Farm.
Community: Jessmay scoops Port Bannatyne WRI trophies
Jessmay Morton, a past president of Port Bannatyne SWRI, put her free time to good use by scooping all the main awards at the organisation’s annual prize presentation this week.
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Announcements
Betty Bobby Anderson : Memorial
Published in the Buteman on 30 November 2012
John (Jock) Currie : Obituary
Published in the Buteman on 28 September 2012
Sheina Mackie : Obituary
Published in the Buteman on 28 September 2012
John Scott : Memorial
Published in the Buteman on 28 September 2012
Alex Cameron : Obituary
Published in the Buteman on 28 September 2012
Jobs
Apprenticeship appeal in Argyll and Bute
The organisers of Scottish Apprenticeship Week want to see more Argyll and Bute businesses employing modern apprentices.
1 commentUnion row over farming pay talks
The Unite trade union has criticised NFU Scotland over its approach to talks on agricultural workers’ terms and conditions.
Bute call centre firm announces 400 new mainland jobs
The management services company which operates a customer contact centre in Rothesay has announced the creation of four hundred new jobs at three of its other sites.
Inchmarnock owner is Strathclyde’s new chancellor
Lord Smith of Kelvin, the owner of Inchmarnock island off Bute’s west coast, has been appointed as the new chancellor of Strathclyde University.
Bute therapist Jean receives NHS long service award
Bute resident Jean Kennedy was one of several NHS staff who received long service awards recently to mark the length of time they have spent in providing health services for communities across Argyll and Bute.
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Property News
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
Property - do-it-yourself tips
Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.
Local Businesses
BREAKING NEWS: Bute wind farm plans are turned down
Planning permission for the hugely controversial Ascog Farm wind turbine development on Bute’s east coast has been refused.
2 commentsWarning after algal toxins found in loch near Bute
Shellfish harvesting in a loch near Bute has been suspended after raised levels of algal toxins were found in the water.
Bute Fabrics among export firms helped by HIE
Local company Bute Fabrics Ltd is one of 156 firms who were supported into new overseas markets last year by the international trade arm of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Councillors ‘failed challenge of old Rothesay Academy’
Bute’s councillors have failed to rise to the challenge presented by the island’s derelict buildings - and in particular the old Rothesay Academy.
1 commentCalMac set to introduce 9 day Bute saver return
Caledonian MacBrayne is expected to confirm details of a nine-day saver return ticket aimed at visitors to Bute, to be available from Monday, May 20.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship appeal in Argyll and Bute
The organisers of Scottish Apprenticeship Week want to see more Argyll and Bute businesses employing modern apprentices.
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