WELCOME to a special festive edition of West Coast Review, incorporating both December and January. Winter can often creep up on us, but with the atrocious weather we’ve had in the past few months, it’s not really a surprise at all this year. There was a risk the heavy rain and stormy winds would make this year’s Royal National Mod in Stornoway a washout - try telling that to Argyll’s victorious competitors, who we celebrate in this issue.
And the good news continues with Oban Hospice, which has implemented plans to improve palliative care for people in Oban, Lorn and the isles. Also this month, nature expert Dave Sexton has been to the USA on a sabbatical from the RSPB and is keen to tell West Coast Review readers all about his adventures. This month’s Life Through the Lens shows up some familiar faces as we look back at 1994.
If you have a story to tell, or would like to make a contribution to West Coast review, we look forward to hearing from you. Simply contact
FRONT COVER PICTURE: Christmas gifts
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6 Celebrations 8 The dove has taken off 10 Green Review
16 Argyll at the Royal National Mòd in Stornoway
18 Household tips 20 Critical Gamer 24 Gardening tips 31 Competition 32 Life through the lens 36 From sea to shining sea 38 Dear Jen 40 Fun for Kids
41 Competitions 42 Recipe
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