Councillor's Column - Jan Brown August 2 2024

First I’d like to congratulate Councillor Anne Horn on her by election win in Ward 2.

I know Anne was a hard-working councillor the last time she was in office and she’s continued to be at the heart of things happening in Kintyre and the Islands.

I know she’ll represent her constituents to the very best of her ability.

There is just so much happening in Mid Argyll in July and August and despite the poor weather I don’t think anything has been cancelled.

It really is a delight to see the front green in Lochgilphead so busy. With the schools on holiday, it’s a great space to take the kids for a walk, a play on the swings and indeed attend a community event as we have seen recently.

I only managed to go to the first event - the family fun day - which was great, and to see a bar open was a bonus. The pizza and hot-dogs were amazing.

Well done to Argyll and Bute Council for organising this let’s hope for more of the same next year.

The Lochgilphead Celtic and Pictish Festival looks to be the standout event of the year so far, with live music from local group None the Wiser on Friday night and a full programme of events on the Saturday – including my favourite axe throwing - will be returning.

I’ll be there, and I’d recommend the day to everyone. As an added incentive there will be food and yes, another pop-up bar.

There will be a new King and Queen for the day to add to the excitment

If you can, please take along a painted stone and add them to the labyrinth. I believe there have been groups meeting up and painting away especially for this. I’m having a go but I’m no artist.