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Argyll Community Housing Association Annual Membership Prize Draw

Every year, Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has a prize draw for members of the Association, One share member from each of ACHA's four operating areas picked to receive a delicious hamper of festive goodies.

This year's winners were:

• I. McIntyre, Oban (Oban, Lorn and the Isles)
• S. Allcroft, Cardross (Helensburgh and Lomond)
• D. Eynon, Lochgilphead (Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Isles)
• D. Thomson, Tighnabruaich (Cowal and Bute)

On winning his hamper, Mr McIntyre commented: "Wow, now that will help out this Christmas, those little treats. I am so proud of what ACHA is achieving regarding work keeping our homes warm in Argyll and Bute, getting the funds from the Scottish Government, helping Argyll and Bute and helping tenants in these stressful times".

Mr Thomson said "It was a nice surprise when I received the phone call telling me I had won the Cowal & Bute festive hamper, I am really pleased to be one of this year's winners".

Life membership of ACHA is available to anyone over the age of 16 residing in Argyll and Bute for just £1. Application forms for ACHA membership are available in all ACHA's offices, at www.acha.co.uk and telephoning 01546 605971.

Share members are welcome to attend the Association's Annual General Meeting and elect members on the Board of Management, ACHA's governing body.

There is an opportunity for all current members annually, in the run up to Christmas, to win one of the hampers so please join us to be entered into next year's draw.

Photo: With his hamper Mr McIntyre from Oban (left) and also pictured with his hamper Mr Allcroft from Cardross (right)