Posts by JannaRA
Disc Golf
Disc golf started on Mull in 1992 at Fanmore Croft, and being one of a handful of courses in the UK, over the years Fanmore hosted the Scottish Open, British Open and part of the Euro tour in 2017, when Fanmore held its last event. After the covid pandemic a friend of mine suggested we…
Read MoreNew Bridge for Centre
The Ross of Mull Historical Centre is delighted with its new bridge, ready in time for this year’s opening on April 1st. The wood of the old bridge was in need of repair so all the wood was replaced and the supporting metal structure repaired and repainted. The new wood is larch supplied by Tiroran…
Read MoreUlva Ferry Shore Building
On a beautiful sunny day, on February 24th, a “locals” opening event took place at the new Ulva Ferry Shore Facilities building. Over 150 people from all over Mull and Iona came to join the celebrations to open the building, which will welcome both the local community and visitors in the coming season. The building…
Read MoreHelipad
Health professionals gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the new helipad at Mull & Iona Community Hospital. Readers will recall that the helipad has been entirely funded by the ‘HELP Appeal’ charity, on land adjacent to the hospital, which was kindly donated by Andy and Naomi Knight. The helipad will mean critically ill patients…
Read MoreAtlantic Solo Row
After 69 days, 17 hours, and 56 minutes of relentless determination, Jamie Howard formerly of Gometra & Ulva, triumphantly completed his gruelling journey, rowing across the finish line at English Harbour, Antigua, on February 20th. Facing treacherous waves, seasickness, and even a harrowing Marlin attack that punctured the boat’s hull, Jamie conquered the daunting 3000-mile…
Read MoreFèis Mhuile 2024
This year’s Fèis weekend was held in Bunessan from 9th-11th February. The event caters for all ages with Fèis Bheag for 3- to 7-year-olds, children from P3 upwards being offered two choices of music lessons over the weekend and there was also an adults singing class. Learners came along from all over the island and…
Read MoreMango Lassie
Intriguing name, I thought, little knowing it’s also a well-known Indian drink. The play on words was lost on me, but I’m relieved to hear I was in good company… This was just one of the things we learned in a lovely interlude spent at one of An Tobar’s ‘house gigs’ recently. The lassie in…
Read MoreNew Year Shinty
This year’s shinty match, held at Ardalanish beach on New Year’s Day, was as usual a lovely social occasion, helped along by the hot soup laid on by the Smith family. The day was bright, but with a cold wind, and the low tide allowed ample space for shenanigans – which were plentiful, including the…
Read MoreLifeboat Baby Comes of Age
Not many babies are born on board a lifeboat, but for that select few the RNLI has a special tradition – on turning 18, the young person is presented with a ship’s bell engraved with his or her name and date of birth. For Emma Cato of Fionnphort that day came in November 2023, as…
Read MoreGeese is the word …
… And so the puns began at the NOMADS’ frisky production of Mother Goose which was best avoided if you are averse to fowl language. Directors and Producers Rebecca Woolcock and Lynn Davies gave us sparkle and fun from the amazical entrance of Natalie Livingstone’s Fairy Friendship all the way to the double wedding at…
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