Advice closure move slammed
A community group has expressed concern after Arran’s citizens advice service was forced to close its doors. Funding cuts led to the immediate closure of the National Ayrshire Citizens Advice Service...
View ArticleAnn takes over the reins at Brodick
The Brodick Golf Club ladies prizegiving was attended by 26 golfers in the clubhouse last Friday night. They all enjoyed a lovely meal, cooked by Trish, which was appreciated by all who attended....
View ArticleThought for the week – Week 06
Thought for the week ‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no...
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Arran hit Irvine with nine without reply
Arran Ladies 9 Irvine Ladies 1s 0 Arran Ladies enjoyed a weekend of hockey with a double header, a convincing victory at Troon against Irvine Ladies 1s, and a closely fought, but ultimately defeated...
View ArticleBands strike gold at home festival
Three pupils from Arran helped the North Ayrshire Schools’ senior concert band to gold success on their home turf. North Ayrshire welcomed some of Scotland’s best young musicians at the weekend when it...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 06
Straw compromise Sir, Firstly, let me congratulate the children of Sunnyside Primary School in Glasgow school on their efforts to combat unnecessary plastic waste by highlighting plastic straws,...
View ArticleArran bids to be first plastic free island
Sub-heading: Schoolchildren lead the fight for a paper revolution By Hugh Boag A bold bid is being made to make Arran the first plastic free island in Scotland. And local schoolchildren, who have the...
View ArticleGold award for green glamping
Eco-camping company Runach Arainn Glamping have been awarded The Green Tourism business scheme top gold award for environmental performance throughout the business. Runach Arainn – which means secret...
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First signs of approaching spring
Bird Notes for January by Jim Cassels January 2018 had a mean temperature more than a degree colder than the previous January and had almost twice as much rain as last year with snow at times even to...
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Trust learn all about the new MV Glen Sannox
Arran Civic Trust members and guests enjoyed an informative talk on CMAL’s newest vessel, the MV Glen Sannox, writes Sally Campbell. An audience of 50 people turned up for the presentation with James...
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SEPA boss makes surprise visit
Members of the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) recently had a surprise visit from Terry A’Hearn, the chief executive of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). He made a rare trip...
View ArticleFree filmmaking weekend workshop
Anyone in Arran interested in learning film making skills and using them to share their stories about living and working by or in the sea is invited to a workshop by professional community artist and...
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Ladies enjoy four corners night
Lamlash SWI held its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday February 7 after the January Scots night was cancelled because of snow. Luckily for members, two days before the February meeting they...
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Tackling the myths of recycling
Arran Eco Savvy hosted an informative talk at Auchrannie when guest Geoff Green of material recovery experts UPM Shotton spoke knowledgeably about all aspects of recycling. UPM Shotton have centres in...
View ArticleIslands Bill passes first stage in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament unanimously voted in favour of the general principles of the historic Islands Bill last week to allow it to progress. The goal of the Bill is to empower the islands’ communities...
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Netball girls win two out of three at tournament opener
The Arran High School netball club are off to a good start, winning two of their first three matches in the Ayrshire Netball Tournament at Auchenharvie Academy in Stevenson recently. Team Arran played...
View ArticleSweet success for Shiskine scribes
Four Shiskine Primary School pupils are enjoying the sweet taste of success after finishing runners up in a nationwide poetry competiton run by a biscuit manufacturer. The Sunday Mail and Tunnock’s...
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New recruits all fired up for training
Following a successful recruitment campaign seven new trainee firefighters have begun their careers as volunteer firefighters on Arran. This is the largest intake of volunteers by the Scottish Fire and...
View ArticleA little bit of history
Brodick is to have its first ever female captain in the club’s 120-year history – but not for another two years. Douglas Robertson is the new club captain, but with Ann May now vice captain, as well as...
View ArticleBumper cash boost for Arran youth projects
Six Arran youth projects are to get a cash boost after youngsters voted in numbers to help secure more than £5,000 for island projects. Over a week, ending last Friday, almost 7,000 young people,...
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