Due to the sad passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II our concert that was due to be performed tonight in Connel raising funds for St Oran’s Church has been cancelled. We send our condolences to the Royal family. Anyone who made a donation for a ticket in advance for tonight[…]

Raymond Shaw – A Tribute
From 1976 Raymond was on the Committee of Oban Operatic Society and in 1977 the post of Publicity Officer was created to utilise Raymond’s skills. He quickly formalised an impressive and ever-expanding list of honorary and paying patrons with the Duke of Argyll as the chief honorary patron. He personally wrote to all patrons to keep them informed of the company’s activities. He wrote to all local organisations to market the shows and successfully went as far afield as Glasgow in his marketing campaigns to attract High School parties to see the Operatic Society’s shows.

It is with deep sadness that we have to tell you of the passing of Raymond Shaw yesterday . Raymond’s nephew said that Raymond passed away yesterday (1st) He was full of life to the end – just as you would expect. His funeral will be Sat 12/3 at 11am[…]