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Dunoon pupils take a large bite of success in national sandwich competition

A team of budding young entrepreneurs from Dunoon Grammar School will see a tasty sandwich they created being sold in over 100 fast food stores across the West of Scotland, after winning a national competition organised by Subway.   More than 80 entries were submitted to the fast food giant’s annual ‘Design a Sub Challenge’, but only six teams made it through to the ‘Dragon’s Den’ style finals in Glasgow – two of which were from Dunoon Grammar.  

20 February 2019
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Council and Police dog campaign to be shared at Holyrood

Successful partnership working between ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Police Scotland, which secured a conviction following a horrific livestock attack last year, has led to improved working practices which could be shared throughout Scotland.

20 February 2019
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Dunoon language students visit international exporter

A group of S4 French pupils from Dunoon Grammar School had an interesting day out when they were invited along to PG Paper’s head office in Greenock.   Being one of the largest exporters in Scotland, the visit provided students with an informative insight into what the paper trading business is like. It also and enabled them to see how important it is to have language skills, and an awareness of cultural differences, when dealing with international clients.

19 February 2019
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Important notice regarding 'safety guides'

We have had reports that a company called  are trying to sell safety guides to local businesses, saying that the guides will be going to help local schools. Please note: We have no connection with this company, do not endorse their products and do not ask people to support their schools in this way.

19 February 2019
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A photograph spelling the word 'equality' using scrabble pieces

Council affirms commitment to equality

The right of everyone in ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute to be treated fairly will be protected by a range of priorities designed to tackle all forms of discrimination. ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥â€™s Policy and Resources committee today (February 14) agreed seven Equality Outcomes for the period 2019-2023, setting out clearly that the council will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation of anyone who comes into contact with the Council – employees or service users. The Equality Outcomes agreed are: Workforce

14 February 2019
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A picture of the Dunoon Grammar School pupils who won the Subway competition

Subway stores will make sandwiches created by Dunoon Grammar pupils

You’ll soon be able to grab a Subway sandwich designed by pupils from Dunoon Grammar School. A business savvy team from the school have won Subway’s 2019 ‘Design a Sub’ competition, and their creation – called ‘Carnival Crunch’ – will be available in Subway stores across the West of Scotland in the near future. We’re not sure what the filling will be, but we’ve no doubt it will be absolutely ‘sub-lime.’ Congratulations also to the enterprising pupils on the school’s ‘Brain Buster’ team who scooped Subway’s top prize for their social media campaign.

13 February 2019
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New milestone for Helensburgh Waterfront

The Helensburgh Waterfront Development has reached another milestone with the publication of the public Contract Notice. Following the awarding of planning permission for the £18million project last month, contractors are now being invited to bid for the awarding of the contract which will result in a new leisure centre and swimming pool opened in the town, replacing the existing facility which will be demolished.

12 February 2019
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A general view picture of Oban Airport

Statement on Coll, Colonsay and Tiree air services

Planning a trip between Oban and Coll, Colonsay and Tiree after 15 May? Please check the ferry timetables at As it stands, there will be no scheduled flights for at least six weeks from that date, while we work towards putting a new air services contract in place. A procurement process for a new three-year contract failed to attract an acceptable bid, and funding legislation means that, should a bid be accepted after a second procurement process, the contract could not begin until 28 June at the earliest.

12 February 2019
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The opportunities that working in care can provide

There are lots of opportunities for people who work in the care sector. Take William, Caroline and Stephanie for example: all three work as home carers and have gone on to gain their SVQ certificates whilst at work.   William and Caroline  

11 February 2019
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