Announcements – January 6, 2022
DEATHS BROWN – Mark Brown of Dippen Cottage. Peacefully at Arran War Memorial Hospital on December 15, 2022. A much loved brother and good friend. Funeral service at 1.30pm on Thursday, January 19, at...
View ArticleJoin Spring Clean and help make litter history
People across Scotland are being called upon to play their part in tackling the country’s litter emergency. The post Join Spring Clean and help make litter history appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 02, 2023
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View ArticleWintering wildfowl to the fore
During the first two weeks of December there was a prolonged cold settled. This was in contrast to the mild December of 2021 which had no negative temperatures. The latter half of December was milder...
View ArticleBusiness awards showcase for small companies
Small companies on Arran and across North Ayrshire are being encouraged to enter business awards that showcase the very best in our communities. The post Business awards showcase for small companies...
View ArticleVisitors can once again enjoy a cuppa at Crosshouse
Visitors at University Hospital Crosshouse can once again enjoy a warm drink and snack with the reopening of the newly refurbished Hospital Volunteers Café. The post Visitors can once again enjoy a...
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 02, 2023
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View ArticleTin Church first to close under kirk plan
Arran's famous Tin Church in Pirnmill is to close its doors for the last time at the end of the month. The post Tin Church first to close under kirk plan appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleHealth services in Ayrshire and Arran feel the strain
Health and social care services in Ayrshire and Arran are currently experiencing extremely high demand for services across the whole system. The post Health services in Ayrshire and Arran feel the...
View ArticleKilmory pupils get creative with mosaic
Kilmory Primary School helped the Brodick rangers at National Trust for Scotland brighten up their ranger centre by creating mosaic masterpieces. The post Kilmory pupils get creative with mosaic...
View ArticleAnnouncements – January 13, 2023
DEATHS BLACK – Olive Anne, peacefully at Ayr Hospital on December 27, 2022, Olive, aged 81 years, sister of Linda, sister-in-law of Ian and aunt of Derek and Andrew. Funeral service on Tuesday, January...
View ArticleAnnouncements – January 20, 2023
DEATHS MACKENZIE – Margaret MBE. Peacefully at Crosshouse hospital on January 6, 2023. Margaret, in her 86th year, beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum, gran, great gran and aunt to the...
View ArticleFreight only service operates to Troon
CalMac has introduced freight only sailings between Troon and Arran, to provide support to the island. The post Freight only service operates to Troon appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCalMac finally publish summer timetables
The CalMac summer timetables have finally been released and are open to book. The post CalMac finally publish summer timetables appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThe future of the ferry service
The travelling public on Arran are to be given the chance to have their say on the future of our lifeline ferry services. The post The future of the ferry service appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCOAST hosts film night
Join the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) for a night at the movies to celebrate all things ocean. The post COAST hosts film night appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMaking affordable homes happen
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View ArticleDisruption expected to continue as schools are shut again on Arran
All schools on Arran, with the exception of Lamlash Primary Early Years Class, shut last Tuesday as negotiations between education unions and government officials failed to reach an agreement. The post...
View ArticleReady for rugby
Rugby practice for Arran Junior Rugby Club members resumed this week with another enthusiastic turnout at Glenkiln indoor arena, Lamlash. Full report on back page. 01_B03rugbytrain01 The post Ready...
View ArticleMassive support for Whiting Bay’s 100 Stitched Stories
Organisers of Whiting Bay’s 100 Stitched Stories were pleasantly surprised at the number of supporters who attended the launch of the initiative at Whiting Bay Hall. The post Massive support for...
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