Firm gives away 15,000 bars of soap to residents
An Arran cosmetics brand is distributing free soap to the entire population of the island, in a bid to help the local community protect itself against the coronavirus outbreak. Arran Sense of Scotland...
View ArticleThe Douglas is named best boutique hotel
There was a bitter sweet mood at The Douglas Hotel this week. The post The Douglas is named best boutique hotel appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMemories of Arran childhood holidays
Standfirst Colin Bowes has fond memories of his childhood holidays on Arran. Although he now lives in Lytham in Lancashire has now compiled them into an essay which over the next three weeks will be...
View ArticleCancer screenings suspended – First Minister
And a further six people in Scotland have died from the coronavirus with the death toll in the country now standing at 47. The post Cancer screenings suspended – First Minister appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleDeadline extended for participatory budgeting event
Community groups and organisations thinking about applying for a share of £60,000 as part of North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership’s participatory budgeting scheme will now have more time to...
View ArticleHelp for domestic abuse victims under lockdown
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today that more than £1.5 million would be awarded to Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis from a £350 million communities fund announced in parliament two...
View ArticleArran Foodbank now offers a delivery service
The food bank is located inside the vestibule of Brodick Church and it is free for those experiencing financial difficulties or those that need some extra help. There is no registration or requirements...
View ArticleCoronavirus claims 16 more lives in Scotland
The coronavirus death toll has risen again with confirmed cases now up to 2,310 from 1,993 yesterday. The post Coronavirus claims 16 more lives in Scotland appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleOnline movement training launched for older people
Later life training guru Professor Dawn Skelton is on a mission to help older people cope in the coronavirus crisis and improve their lives with new live online movement sessions. The post Online...
View ArticleOther coronavirus new in brief
Travel latest CalMac sailings have been reduced to an essential lifeline service only. This means only two daily sailings each way on the Ardrossan to Brodick route for those that have essential...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 14
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 14 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDemand to cancel all Easter ferry bookings
Demands have been made for all ferry bookings to be cancelled to prevent Arran from being considered for visiting with Easter just a week away. The post Demand to cancel all Easter ferry bookings...
View ArticleVirus cases in Scotland hit new high
It represents a jump of nearly 400 on Thursday, April 2, Nicola Sturgeon told a news conference. The post Virus cases in Scotland hit new high appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleEaster childcare for key workers
Hubs to remain open over the spring break. The post Easter childcare for key workers appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSecond charity helicopter air ambulance launched in Scotland
Charity says additional helicopter will save lives in time of need, urging the public to continue vital support. The post Second charity helicopter air ambulance launched in Scotland appeared first on...
View ArticleFerry services ‘can’t stay afloat forever’– MSP
Michael Matheson MSP has added his signature today to a letter from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments warning that some routes could sink unless there is intervention. The post Ferry...
View ArticlePiping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival cancelled
The festival, which was due to take place from August 8-16, was expected to welcome 40,000 visitors to Glasgow, with 5,000 performers due to put on more than 150 events throughout the city. The post...
View ArticleA83 slip recovery work ongoing
Taking care to maintain social distancing and to observe all current NHS and government health advice, a team of experts has been carrying out extensive operations to stabilise the slope and construct...
View ArticleWorldwide ceilidh community sign up for Tunes in the Hoose
Inspired by Scottish musician Peter Wood, Martin MacLeod and his son, also Martin, have created an online community for musicians to help them connect and continue to play together during these...
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