Campbeltown Regeneration

[gizmo]

Constructive critisism is usually welcomed... Constant wingeing(sorry whinging)just gets monotonous.

[Sweltered]

Still doesn't get away from the fact that he is right.....

[4th gen Suthen']

The General is not the villain this time.

[4th gen Suthen']

But Radio and The phone Girl have got it spot on.

[Lochside]

how about starting with the radio station, it's a right mess, that bit of board has been on that door for how long?

Have to agree with you there - the premises that Argyll FM occupy are an absolute eyesore. Surely out of the money that is raised, donated and paid to the radio station something could be done about it?

I find entering the town via Longrow so miserable now that I turn left at Jim Martins and go along Kinloch Road

Ah yes, the other side of Park Square, the old BRS/Council yard and closed down Subaru garage is much easier on the eye.

It is totally unfair to single out Argyll FM for looking tatty in Longrow, it is certainly not the worst and, of course, not one single soul makes a penny out of the place, in fact I am sure it costs everyone involved quite a bit of their own money each year to keep it going.

[general jack o'niell]

we could all make an endless list of premises that could do with a touch up, the radio station was just an example of one that is in daily use, it was painted last in late autumn of 99 before the radio moved in from the previous studio on the pier. i just thought that since they now own the building it could do with being spruced up a bit, maybe even a sign? there are grants for such things available, and a local company who i'm sure could be persuaded to carry out the work in return for free advertising? it needn't cost a lot. just an idea!!!!

i won't bother elaborating on the last part of your post about how much the volunteers put in, other than their membership which is very cheap i'd say it was nothing financially, tho one or two may in the past spent a bit on CD to play on their own shows, but we all did that, to one degree or another. i doubt if the windows have been washed since jack and margaret left? the place probably hasn't seen a hoover since richard left

[mrn]

oops

For starters I fully support the efforts of all involved in Argyll Fm and admire all your efforts - it is a credit to you all that Argyll FM is still on air.

However, is it wrong to say the premises you occupy are an eyesore? No!! but it seems you are not allowed to air an opinion.

Colin - out of interest how much does it cost to paint etc the front? Perhaps there should be appeal? I for one would donate

If it is any consolation the shops that "Wally" occupies opposite you are far worse

[The Hitman]

In my opinion there should be some sort of requirement to keep the shops/buildings maintained to some kind of standard. The radio station is tatty but look at the rest of longrow, the old sherrif court opposite the argyll in Main St, Robertsons (although that's going to get a lidl better just directly!) McIlchere's old shop on Lochend Street etc etc. I'm sure it wouldn't cost the world to spruce things up a bit.

So many abandoned buildings crying out for a wee bit of TLC which would make the town look lots better. (I also agree that Wallie's is an eyesore, inside and out!)

[general jack o'niell]

think your confusing me with someone else, i'm not involved with radio, used to be, wish i'd never used that as an example, theres plenty others i could mention, why not give a bit of praise to the ones that do take a bit of pride in their shop front?

i just used the radio because they by means of selling adverts could do it quite cheaply, work in return for adverts, they have as many hours as they want when they can slip in an ad for a sign maker or painter, enough to more than cover the cost of a lick of paint and a new sign, in fact they don't have a sign at all. it has nothing to do with what goes on inside the place, just how it looks from the outside, and i'm sure the radio folk do take pride in the station, of course they do, some of the others mentioned might not care, as mentioned in some of the tacky looking signs on display, garish does not cover it!!!

[4th gen Suthen']

All right, lets meet the eight ............who are going to re generate............

Of course that means absolutely nothing to anyone under 35, and maybe very little to those older!!

[Annie]

Och, now your giving away our ages 4th! Again, with the secrets!

[bill]

All right, lets meet the eight ............who are going to re generate............

Got to be a Bruce Forsyth catchphrase

[bill]

As it stands at the moment 2 out of 33 who have voted, do not think the town needs a facelift

Obviously too busy looking for the £1 coin they dropped last year

[The Elusive Mr D.]

If the coin is still there I'll be in town tomorrow, so I could have a quick look for you

[4th gen Suthen']

Well, DJKJ and Donnie Gillies are regenerating our part of Longrow this very night!

Yep, Kenny was painting away, Donnie was passing and stopped to help...adding his professional skills and touch.......and much valuable time. Good on you Donnie.......and you Kenny for getting it started!