CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST OF Argyll & Bute Council

[Kintyre Forum News]

It’s hard to believe that the festive period is almost upon us again. It’s the time of year when our calendars are full of seasonal events, giving us the opportunity to share in the joy of friends and family. It’s a time for children who, excited by the prospect of a visit from Santa Claus, embody the true meaning of the magic of Christmas.

This time of year is especially important for me as it gives me time to look back on the old year at what has gone before as well as looking forward to the new year that lies ahead of us.

As ever, I would like to thank those in our community who work to improve the quality of life for so many, not just in this festive season but throughout the year, many of them volunteers, they are the unsung heroes of many communities and we especially remember them at Christmastime.

As 2010 draws to a close, I wish for all of us, us the patience to treasure our memories and to live every minute of the present to the full. As the new year dawns my heartfelt wish is that everyone in Argyll and Bute enjoys a joyous, peaceful and prosperous 2011.

Councillor William Petrie OBE JP DL
Provost
Argyll and Bute Council