From the Guardian archive 30 Jan 1957

largslab — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:51:32 +0000

The Guardian on this date in 1957 reported on the start of a public inquiry in Largs into proposals for a nuclear power station: the station that would become Hunterson A.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2012/jan/30/nuclear-power-station-1957?newsfeed=true

It seems inconguous to modern eyes that there were only 33 objectors, and a petition with 200 signatures speaking against the plant.

The main objections were the loss of agricultural land, the loss of amenity and the risks nuclear radiationa (apparently scientific opinion was that thee would be no danger of radiation).

No Nuclear Dumping at Hunterston

largslab — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:31:42 +0000

I have created a petition to oppose the possibility of alll Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste (ILW) created in Scotland being stored at Hunterston.

Please look here and, if you agree, Sign:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/no-nuclear-dumping-at-hunterston/signatures

No Nuclear Dumping at Hunterston

largslab — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:09:22 +0000

I have created a petition to oppose the possibility of all of the Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste (ILW) in Scotland being stored at Hunterston, contrary to previous assurances.

Please look, and if you agree, sign here;

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/no-nuclear-dumping-at-hunterston/signatures/page/2

Whale off Cumbrae

largslab — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:08:31 +0000

These photos of a minkie whale just off Millport were taken by Heather McBay.

Beautiful!

Tories Cheer, We Fear…

largslab — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:28:32 +0000

And Lib Dems cheer as well of course. What are they thinking of…?

The most noticeable fact about the cuts is the unseemly gusto with which George Osborne announced them and the cheers with which Tory/Lib Dem MPs greeted them. It is one thing to believe that you have to make savage cuts: it’s quite another to do so with unbridled enthusiasm and little apparent thought for the practical results of your actions.

When hundreds of local authority social workers or care assistants are sacked and their clients suffer because of these cuts, and when benefits are denied the poorest and most deserving, we will remember those whoops of delight from the Lib/Tory coalition and understand the kind of people to whom we have given control of our society.

Thoughts on our Lib Dem cousins…

largslab — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:58:59 +0000

Largs Labour Party on TV….

largslab — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:28:11 +0000

On Wednesday we had a visit from an STV team to record some opinions for their “Politics Now” programme, which went out last night.

Here is a link to the section of the show that features Largs…

http://video.stv.tv/bc/catchup-ac2-politicsnow-part1-20100930-2341/http://video.stv.tv/bc/catchup-ac2-politicsnow-part1-20100930-2341/

Nice pictures of Largs and some of our local members…

It’s not a Tornado…

largslab — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:44:45 +0000

12 July 2010

I was sitting watching the 1 O’Clock news yesterday when a huge squall of wind started up. It blew ferociously for about 5 minutes and then subsided. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Wind funnell above the competitors

Today the Herald gives an explanation. A Funnel Cloud (a tornado like wind) had blown up over Largs. They paper has a beautiful picture of the wind funnel above Cumbrae with the Laser World Championships in the foreground. (picture from The Herald)

Laser World Champonships

largslab — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:19:29 +0000

08 June 2010

Largs has the honour of being the venue for the Laser Sailing World Championships this year. Hundreds of competitors from 50 countries are taking part, and the new slipway is getting its baptism of fire!

The Laser Parade with Provost Pat McPhee

There was a colourful parade through the town, followed by an introduction by Margo MacDonald MSP and an oficial opening by Provost Pat McPhee, ending up with a Civic Reception by NAC at Barrfields.

Margo MacDonald MSP and Provost Pat McPhee open the Chamionships

Largs Gardening Club

largslab — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:47:16 +0000

Largs Gardening Club is advertising visits to gardens in the town…here…

http://sgsgardens.co.uk/garden.aspx?id=d06c40d3-c826-42df-9a06-9da500b78bf0

Well worth a visit…