Co-op customers raise £200,000 for island charities
More than £200,000 has been raised for charity on Arran by shoppers at the island's three Co-ops in just five years. The post Co-op customers raise £200,000 for island charities appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleEarn while you learn at Auchrannie
Auchrannie Resort is offering a number of apprenticeship opportunities that could see successful candidates achieve a SCQF Level 5 in Hospitality Services qualification while also earning the Real...
View ArticleFunding available for wellbeing projects
Groups can start applying for up to £50,000 from November 22, 2021 via a simple application process. The post Funding available for wellbeing projects appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAnnouncements – November 26, 2021
DEATHS MACPHERSON – David Clark. Peacefully at home on 17 November 2021, David Clark Macpherson born Arran War Memorial Hospital 28 August 1943. Beloved husband of Elizabeth McNab, loving and devoted...
View ArticleCalMac offers half price trips for school minibuses
Ferry operator, CalMac, are offering a 50 per cent discount on fares for school minibuses taking pupils to extra-curricular activities. The post CalMac offers half price trips for school minibuses...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 years ago – week 49, 2021
Saturday December 1, 2001 The post Arran Banner 20 years ago – week 49, 2021 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran win eight-goal thriller against ‘jaggy thistle’
Arran AFC returned to their winning ways last weekend with a hard fought match against Glencairn Thistle which turned into an eight goal thriller. The post Arran win eight-goal thriller against ‘jaggy...
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 49, 2021
Letters to the editor The post Arran Banner Letters – week 49, 2021 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMud, mud glorious mud…
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is running a year-long media campaign to raise awareness of the many exciting habitats and species to be found in Arran's seas, many protected by the South...
View ArticleDual role for new chairman leads to merger speculation
There was a surprise when the new chairman of the board of David MacBrayne Ltd (DML) was announced last week. The post Dual role for new chairman leads to merger speculation appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleHymn-singing makes a welcome return to mass at Holy Cross Church
The first Sunday in Advent and the first Sunday of the Church's liturgical year, was celebrated with mass at Holy Cross Church in Brodick. The post Hymn-singing makes a welcome return to mass at Holy...
View ArticleCelebrating 200 years of Sannox Church
The history and heritage of Sannox Church go back a long way and 2022 will be a significant year - the 200th anniversary of the completion of the original church and manse buildings. The post...
View ArticleCrowds ready to head to Christmas farmers market at Bellevue
Families looking for an entertaining afternoon of festive fun, good food and shopping deals, and all with a local provenance, can pop over to Bellevue Farm between 12pm and 3pm on Sunday. The post...
View ArticleChristmas panto fun time in Whiting Bay
The first show will take place on Friday December 10, at 7.30pm, and a matinee will take place the following day at 2pm, followed by the final performance at 7.30pm. The post Christmas panto fun time...
View ArticleAnnouncements -3rd December 2021
DEATHS BURNS, – Patrick. Suddenly at home in Kirn (formerly of Glasgow) aged 84, on 16th November 2021. Loving husband of Ena, dear dad of Alice, Richard, Linda and the late Ronald. Proud grandad of...
View ArticlePolice show their support for ending gender-based violence
Police Scotland have been supporting the initiative with a number of activities and calls to action to show their continued commitment to the campaign alongside numerous partner agencies. The post...
View ArticleGet fenders fixed
Leader column The post Get fenders fixed appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAction group’s seat at the table denied
Claims by the Arran Ferry Action Group they have been recognised as a stakeholder for matters regarding the Arran ferry service with Scottish government and Transport Scotland have been denied. The...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 50, 2021
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 50, 2021 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCouncil to create a Covid memorial
The North Ayrshire cabinet has agreed to to participate in ‘Remembering Together’, a national Covid-19 memorial programme of reflection and commemoration. The post Council to create a Covid memorial...
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