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Events

Scodaig – birthplace of a nation. The video. A lesson. Tony recalls his first attempt at fulfilling an objective of For Argyll communities.

Monday, 10th November, 2008 | Events | None

The brief was ‘something about your local area, it’s history, etc.’ I can do that, I thought. For some time I’d been thinking of doing something similar anyway and here was a project that would lead me by the hand and teach me how to do it. Yes, we’d look at Craignish peninsula, go afloat [...]

Ardfern man is World Champion.

Sunday, 5th October, 2008 | Events | None

Sunday 28th. September 08. Easdale Island, West Scotland. The World Stone Skimming Championships. 1st. equal, ‘Old Tosser’, Tony Gill, Ardfern.
‘I’d never have thought it’, said Tony later. ‘I never thought I’d be a world champion anything. I’m quite chuffed’, he said, adjusting the sling supporting his throwing arm, ‘Looking forward to defending my title [...]

Cheltenham. Celebration of Craftsmanship and Design 08.

Sunday, 5th October, 2008 | Events | None

Thoughts on a journey to a foreign land.
This was the fifteenth year of Britain’s largest exhibition of bespoke, designer made furniture. Over the years it has built a reputation of excellence among clients and makers alike. To be invited to offer work for inclusion – and you have to be invited – means it’s considered [...]