‘Scam Van’ visit planned by police
Police Scotland and North Ayrshire Council’s Trading Standards will be visiting the Ormidale Pavilion car park on Wednesday with their Scam Van. The post ‘Scam Van’ visit planned by police appeared...
View ArticleSession finale for Shiskine SWI
Shiskine’s Women’s Institute celebrated the end of their 2022/23 session with an enjoyable evening at The Teeroom at Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club. The post Session finale for Shiskine SWI appeared...
View ArticleBowling season under way at Whiting Bay
The first game of the new season has taken place at Whiting Bay Bowling Club. A few members were spotted admiring the new bench donated by the Auchrannie Trust. Another member is trying out the new...
View ArticleNew COAST research vessel launched
Piper Ali Hume plays an appropriate tune – Shoals of Herring – as cabinet secretary for net zero and just transition Màiri McAllan launches the RV COAST Explorer at a ceremony at the Arran Outdoor...
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 21, 2023
Around the Arran courses. The post Arran Banner Golf – week 21, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLamlash bounce back to take first victory in league opener
The first game of the Arran Dairies League took place last Friday with Lamlash hosting Brodick at their home ground at Arran High School. The post Lamlash bounce back to take first victory in league...
View ArticleU3a learns about Arran Geopark at May meeting
Arran Geopark coordinator Malcolm Wilkinson was the speaker at the May meeting of the Isle of Arran u3a. The post U3a learns about Arran Geopark at May meeting appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBumper attendance at Dougarie sheepdog trials
The Dougarie sheepdog trials which took place last week was well-attended with more than 50 handlers putting their sheepdog herding skills to the test at Glenloig Farm. The post Bumper attendance at...
View ArticleScottish Labour leader to open MSP’s office
The Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will visit North Ayrshire next month to officially open a constituency office in Ardrossan for West Scotland MSP Katy Clark. The post Scottish Labour leader to...
View ArticleSolar farm plans rejected by North Ayrshire councillors
Plans for a 9.25 hectare solar farm on Cumbrae have been thrown out by North Ayrshire councillors at a recent planning committee meeting. The post Solar farm plans rejected by North Ayrshire...
View ArticlePlanning permission sought for self-built plots
By Hugh Boag A proposal to develop self-build homes to help ease the affordable housing crisis on Arran has taken a major step forward. Arran Development Trust has identified a site in Lamlash to build...
View ArticleGreen-fingered gardeners invited to horticultural society’s social event
All island gardeners are invited to Isle of Arran Horticultural Society’s spring social event on Tuesday to hear how to get ready for this year’s summer show in August. The post Green-fingered...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 22, 2023
Week 34 The post Thought for the week – week 22, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 22, 2023
Around the courses The post Arran Banner Golf – week 22, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCouncil commits to scrapping school meal debt
School meal debt in North Ayrshire may finally be scrapped after councillors agreed to take action at their full meeting last Wednesday. The post Council commits to scrapping school meal debt appeared...
View ArticleWindfarm windfall will benefit community organisations
The Arran Community Council will be disbursing over £12,000 to local projects after committee members of its new Arran Community Fund selected four worthwhile causes to be the first recipients of the...
View ArticleCouncil urged to fit seatbelts on all school buses
Children as young as four on Seil may be expected to travel on a bus with no seatbelts The post Council urged to fit seatbelts on all school buses appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleKeep safe on the water this summer
Water Safety Scotland produces series of advice codes for water users. The post Keep safe on the water this summer appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBigger, bolder and brighter as Arran Pride makes a welcome return
Words and pictures by Colin Smeeton The fiesta of colour and joy which descended on Brodick last weekend could only mean one thing – Arran Pride was back bigger, bolder and brighter. Arran Pride’s...
View ArticleCorrie Film Club presents…
Corrie Film Club: The Quiet Girl (Ireland 2022, Colm Bairea, Cert. 12) The post Corrie Film Club presents… appeared first on Arran Banner.
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