Catherine Frances Campbell, who lives at the Ach-an-Eas care home in Island Bank Road, Inverness, celebrated with relatives including her niece, who had travelled all the way to the city from Australia. Cathie was born in Dumbarton and her parents were John, a wine and spirit merchant, and Ann, who was a housewife. Miss Campbell was one of 11 children and her twin sister Margaret enjoyed similar longevity by reaching the age of 97.
Day: December 18, 2019
KIRK’S CHRISTMAS PLEA FOR PALESTINIANS
At this time of year, when Christians from across the world will be looking to, and visiting, Bethlehem and Jerusalem, as they celebrate the birth of Jesus into our world, the Church of Scotland is deeply concerned that Gazan Christians have not yet been granted permission by Israel to visit their holy sites in these places.
LOCAL HEALTH BOARD CALLS IN THE LAWYERS
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which includes West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute, has instructed legal action against a contractor involved in the construction of its biggest hospital. Brookfield Multiplex was responsible for the design and construction of the £575m Queen Elizabeth University Hospital complex in Glasgow.
MARY’S MEALS CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Are you looking for a last-minute gift that really makes a difference? There’s still time to set a place at our virtual Christmas dinner table for your friends and family. You’ll receive a beautiful digital placemat, featuring the name of your loved one, to email or print out and pass on – and your donation will feed a hungry child every day for an entire school year!
PET BAN FOR WOMAN WHO GAGGED HER DOG
BBC Scotland is reporting that a dog owner who gagged her pet with duct tape to go on holiday for the weekend has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years. Elizabeth Steel abandoned the Collie cross without adequate food or water after covering its face with a taped-on muzzle so it could not bark.