Two ‘firsts’ for Arran as wintering birds arrive
Bird Notes for November The post Two ‘firsts’ for Arran as wintering birds arrive appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleA feast of fun at Peter Pan
Peter Pan proved a pure pleasure when perfectly performed by fine players last week. The post A feast of fun at Peter Pan appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleImachar slipway does not need impact assessment
Planners have ruled that the proposal for a timber slipway at Imachar Point does not require an environmental impact assessment (EIA) carried out. The post Imachar slipway does not need impact...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 50
Week 50 The post Thought for the week – week 50 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticlePartnership is way forward
Leader column The post Partnership is way forward appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMountain festival booking lines open in time for Christmas
Visitors on the Arran Mountain festival website at www.arranmountainfestival.co.uk will be able to secure a place on the May 2020 festival programme from next Friday December 20. The post Mountain...
View ArticleLittle monsters help raise charity cash
A group of pupils at Arran High School have been getting their creative juices flowing and came up with a whole host of craft items which they sold at a charity stall at Santa's Sparkle. The post...
View ArticleA Southend festive feast
More than 70 people enjoyed the festive lunch with a visit from Santa, live music and Christmas carols, all adding to the atmosphere. The post A Southend festive feast appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLooking to the future
Providing pupils with an insight into future career possibilities, the jobs fair at Arran High School exemplified the wealth of opportunities and support that is available to pupils in the modern...
View ArticleJobs fair helps guide the future young workforce
More than 20 businesses from both Arran and the mainland provided Arran High School pupils with a wealth of information about their industries and the various careers that could be available to pupils...
View ArticleArran hit hard by flu outbreak
By Hugh Boag A flu outbreak is sweeping Arran which, along with other respiratory viruses, has led to widespread illness. Dozens of children have been floored by the outbreak leading to many absences...
View ArticleFund will support VE Day commemorations
Community groups and organisations across North Ayrshire are being given a helping hand to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, next summer. The post Fund will support VE Day commemorations...
View ArticleWoodland revival takes root with volunteer help
Holidaymakers, schoolchildren and refugees are among the many people getting involved in the National Trust for Scotland project to revive Glen Rosa’s woodland. The post Woodland revival takes root...
View ArticleArran Brewery goes wild with its new sour range
Arran View Brewery in Dreghorn is set to begin its pilot production of a new range of Arran sour beers as part of its Arran Wild Range which will be launched in the new year. The post Arran Brewery...
View ArticleFears over rates relief moves
The headway being made on rates reform is at risk if MSPs remove control over the setting of the business rate from the Finance Secretary and instead hand the power to each of Scotland’s 32 local...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 years ago – week 51
Twenty years ago The post Arran Banner 20 years ago – week 51 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBe prepared for Christmas closures
With all GP practices and pharmacies closing on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 December, Arran residents are being urged to prepare to cope with any common health concerns. Roisin Kavanagh, director of...
View ArticleFirst Minister visits Waspi group
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon FM took time out from the General Election campaign to visit local WASPI women last week. The post First Minister visits Waspi group appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleYoung naturalist awards
Outdoor enthusiasts from the Young Naturalist Club run by the Arran Ranger Service celebrate with Callum Glister who was awarded the young naturalist of the year award for 2019. Rosie Ferguson and Eoin...
View ArticleCalMac community board calls for decisive action
The independent CalMac community board is calling on Scottish ministers to urgently accelerate the process for a fleet and port investment programme for Scotland’s west coast and islands ferries...
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