Andrew raises £1,500 on his run round Arran
An Arran teenager has ran round the island in a day to raise money for a vital cancer charity. The post Andrew raises £1,500 on his run round Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleFundraising fun at Co-op stores
The Co-op stores on Arran have been raising money for good causes again. The Bay Strummers from Whiting Bay were jumping for joy when they found out they were to receive £250 from the Invercloy Co-op...
View ArticleThirty years of the Talking Banner
Arran is to get its first internet community radio station, as revealed in last week’s Banner. But a talking newspaper service first started more than 30 years ago. Here Arran Sound chairwoman...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 32
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View ArticleArran has been Covid free for more than 100 days
There have been no cases of Covid-19 on Arran for 105 days, the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has confirmed. The post Arran has been Covid free for more than 100 days appeared first...
View ArticleSuper-yacht visits Brodick
Arran had an elegant visitor this week in the shape of luxury super-yacht Hyperion which can be your's for a cool 12.95 million euros (£11.71 million). The post Super-yacht visits Brodick appeared...
View ArticleArran could salvage a third of tourist trade
Arran could yet salvage a third of its 2020 tourist season trade, according to the Arran Recovery Group. The post Arran could salvage a third of tourist trade appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleNHS listening and support service launched
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, in partnership with the three health and social care partnerships in North, East and South Ayrshire, has launched a dedicated staff listening and support service. The post NHS...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 33
Letters to the editor The post Arran Banner letters – week 33 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCrofters Arran serve up delicious a combination
Advertorial Popular Brodick bar and bistro Crofters Arran has re-opened its doors, while its newly-launched sister business, Crofters Larder, is serving takeaway versions of the restaurant meals...
View ArticleFishing boat runs aground in Arran MPA
A commercial trawler ran aground last week, well within the boundaries of the Arran South Marine Protected Area (MPA). The post Fishing boat runs aground in Arran MPA appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBack to school at last
It was back to school this week for pupils across Arran after almost five months away from classes. All schools and early years centres on the island reopened to pupils on Wednesday, with some...
View ArticleCharity cash up for grabs
Local charities and good causes impacted by Covid-19 are being urged to apply for up to £20,000 in funding and there is less than a week left to apply. The post Charity cash up for grabs appeared first...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 33
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 33 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleA fond farewell to a Brodick legend
Obituary Henry McNicol – October 11 1931 to July 11 2020 Henry Alexander McNicol was first and foremost a Brodick man through and through and proud of it. He was born on October 11 1931 at Laurel...
View ArticleFirst Arran Pride event next year
The first ever Arran Pride event will take place in Brodick in May of next year. The post First Arran Pride event next year appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran loos get cash to reopen
Arran's community public toilets have secured a £5,000 grant which has allowed them to safely reopen and provided with equipment and supplies, despite the ongoing pandemic. The post Arran loos get cash...
View ArticleScots flu jab access expanded
The Scottish Government’s free seasonal flu vaccine programme is set to be extended to protect those most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. The post Scots flu jab access expanded appeared first...
View ArticleAnnouncements – 7 August, 2020
DEATHS BROOME – Alice. On Friday 24th July, darling wife of Iain for 46 years and step mother to John and Rosemary. Grateful thanks to all the Arran Medical Team and special thanks to the fantastic...
View Article£40m plan will give Arran 21st century health care
Sub-heading: Memorial hospital will close in shake-up By Hugh Boag A £40 million blueprint which will see the biggest changes in health care on Arran for 100 years has been given the go ahead. A new...
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