Visit Kintyre Calenders anybody ...........

[ullean's mum]

well said lorna mac

[Pete Reek]

If I may, I would like to add my tuppence worth to this debate.
If it had been suggested at the start that it was the intention to start selling calendars for Autism Argyll using local scenes, would there have been any less interest from potential buyers? I personally think that it would have made not one iota of difference as the buyers would be getting something worthwhile for their money and a worthwhile charity would have been grateful for the chance to get a much needed boost to their finances. It would be promoting a lovely part of Scotland and doing a great deal of good at the same time.
Everyone has there own particular favourites and wants to see them benefit, but it makes it very difficult to choose at the end of the day.
If Autism Argyll was the first named choice when this all kicked off, it seems only right that it should benefit from the calendar sales.
I would take five at least if this gets off the ground.
I'm sure Bubbly Jock was meaning his comments with all the names starting with Argyll to be taken in a light hearted way, you might say "tongue in beak"

[amron]

I am sure that Bubbly meant this remark to be lighthearted but it can be very hurtful to people who are in this situation.
When you have a member of your family with this disability you can be sensitive to remarks made by other people.
Many families have to explain the disability of their child and Autism is rarely understood by the community.

As we are still trying to get the calanders up and running I hope that we can get a positive reaction rather than being negative.
Most people who would buy the calander will be buying it for the scenes and are happy for the money to go to charity.

Campbeltown and surrounding area have a superb history in raising money and the majority of people support many charities. The money raised locally is always outstanding.

[bubbly jock]

Lorna

I really don't care what charity benefits from the sale of calanders. For all I care Davie can go on holiday with it as a well deserved reward for his efforts and I am sure Amron would like the wee break.

Like most folk I could talk all day about what rocks my perch but who wants to listen??

Living with Autism isn't easy but it is no different than hundreds of other conditions that people have to tolerate in their daily lives and I do know what I am talking about.

Where in my posting did I compare autism with the bowling club? I am entitled to have a say where I would like the money to go.

bubbly

[Fiona_R]

I have read the last few posts and quite frankly, this has made me annoyed. I thought the whole point of a forum was that you could put your opinions across, but at no time should this get personal. People can be so hurt by comments that are made that do affect them directly, and I strongly disagree with some of the comments that have been used

Autism Argyll is a very worthwhile charity.I do not stay in Campbeltown and I know that parents with autisitic children that live in Argyll do not have the same facilities that are so readily available in the city. Autism Argyll is a very worthwhile charity, it has come from grass roots, directly from parents that have autistic children. This charity does not get the same profile as some of the larger charities.

Well done Amron this is a very worth while cause, I will certainly support this, 5 calendars for me please..

[Lorna Mac]

Bubbly

I very much appreciate your comments. If you had read my posting throughly you would have noticed I hoped various charities would benefit from this and I completely do not think Autism Argyll should have the monopoly for this. All charities are worthy in my opinion. I also appreciate that loads of individuals have very difficult circumstances to live with daily, and I amn't just on about disabilites. Nobody has the perfect life I am well aware of that. But must dash have some socialising to get on with. All I could think of in my profile. But honestly never meant to rock your perch. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing.
And all i wanted was to put my own opinion across

Lorna

[bubbly jock]

Bubbly But must dash have some socialising to get on with.

A sunday night in Campbeltown!! Don't think so Lorna.

Anyway, as I really don't care where the money goes and this is being seen as too personal maybe we should get back to who wants calandars?.

I think I will wait to see how much they are. If it is £50.00 for five I will take one. Don't want the P going to the Dom Rep

As for freedom of speech, I'm all for it. Not everyone who posts on here sees it that way. Some folk take it as a personel insult if you don't agree with their point of view but thankfully they are in the minority

bubbly

[Ship called Dignity]

Righty o folks, lets get back to seeing if this is worthwhile doing and we can then look at charities.

As said before there are a couple of issues which may mean we can't even do this, this year.

Thanks for those who say they wish to buy ones. Still think we need to buy 1000 to make them cheap but again, will do some research and post on here...

[GarySutherland]

For what my opinion is worth I'm 110% behind Argyll Autism. That's not to denigrate the work of the CPL whom I've supported for many years nor the Anthony Nolan Trust who I've supported even longer.

I'm sorry but the bowling club and the councillors will have to see to the maintenance of their balls out of their own pockets. I suppose they could always apply for a grant from the Windfarm Trust.

Autism is a disturbingly widespread yet little understood disability. Its affects range from very severe to very slight and yet the impact upon those supporting its suffers both in the family and the community often go unacknowledged

I agree with Davie in that the minimum print run should be 1000, just to get the cost price down to a level where the profit margin is worthwhile. Retailers will want their own share of the profit, after all.

If possible though it would be good to go for more, especially if we can convince the ferry company to stock them on the boat as well as other outlets further north than Campbeltown.

What are the chances of getting sponsorship from some of the Kintyre businesses? I know a lot of them advertise by way of the tourist maps but for those companies not directly related to tourism this might be a useful niche?

Anyhow, it's getting late and I need to get to my bed. Lots to do tomorrow.

Cheers
Gary

[Ship called Dignity]

I've spoken to Amron about this and we both agree it is perhaps too late to get this on the go for this year so we will start looking at producing the calenders for spring 2006 and will then have 7-8 months to sell them . That way we can order 1000 and see how they go.

We obvioisly will have a better chance of getting more people involved and will have time to think about where the money goes. (although the one and only suggestion - prior to be stating it - will feature in amongst these! )

Thanks for the support for now.

[Malky]

According to my wife, somebody in the Muasdale area does a calender of local scenes for church funds.

They sell at £5 each with about £2 goes to the church. Krisp Printing does them in batches of 500 and the price includes an envelope.

Might be of interest as 1000 seems like a lot.

Malky

[Ship called Dignity]

Cheers Malky, that is the ones I seen too and asked for a quote on a similar set-up but buying 1000 was much cheaper than 500 and brought the price down considerably.

The work is actually sub contracted so perhaps the price is slighlty dearer just now as time is tight.

All in all I think it makes sense to try this for 2007 and give us plenty of time to sell them.

[Debi.D]

Davie,

Maybe ask John Gillespie. I have a calendar with his work on it he gave me a couple of years ago. Mostly photos of Machrihanish Golf course. He may be able to point you in the right direction. Thanks again for atleast trying this out, you too Amron. I know it will be a success in due time!

Cheers

[Mousireid]

OI! What's all this about a Calendar then? Eh?
Wee Mary would be interested!

[elainemck]

Calendar sounds fantastic idea!

2007 does seem more feasible and I'm sure 1000 will sell no bother!!

Argyll Autism is a very deserving local charity and I think it would great for them to benefit from this. I know there are various charities that also could but maybe if this is to be an annual thing then each year a different charity could benefit?

Count me in for a few!