Where’s Big Davy?
Big Davy Ballantyne has set himself a new challenge, this time using heavy chains. The man who hauled an anvil up Goatfell – and back down again – is up to his fund raising efforts again. Today...
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Viking extravaganza at Lochranza
Pg 12/13 headline: Sea Queen Daisy has her day in the sun Words and pictures by Colin Smeeton Vikings, visitors and villagers added an Up Helly Aa festival atmosphere to the Lochranza gala last...
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Triumphant return for Taekwondo champions
Arran can now boast being home to three European Taekwondo champions, after welcoming home the martial arts masters who competed at the International Taekwondo Federation European Championships held...
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Sand sculptures create an outdoor art gallery
Words and pictures by Colin Smeeton Whiting Bay beach was transformed into an outdoor art gallery last week as 17 families put their sand sculpting skills to the test at the annual Whiting Bay beach...
View ArticleFundraising fun at Brodick Church
There was a big turnout at the Brodick Church fete last Saturday with stalls and games spread across the church, the hall and the grounds. Doing a roaring trade from the off were the baking stall,...
View ArticleA Gaelic celebration and all the fun of the feis
A total of 63 children from Arran embraced Gaelic culture at the 19th Feis Arainn held over four days last week. They practised and rehearsed during the week at a variety of workshops, held at Arran...
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Brodick take the spoils as cameras roll at Ewe Camp
In the two Arran Dairies League games on Monday evening Lamlash returned to form and won their game against Shiskine, while their surprise victors from the week before, Northend, managed to put up a...
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An epic dream voyage
A Scottish sailor and her American husband have realised their dream of making the 4,800 nautical mile journey from Florida to Arran in their 47 foot catamaran. Tadd Maudlin from Indiana, USA, and...
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That’s the spirit!
Arran showed its real community spirit last weekend when hundreds of ferry passengers were stranded on the island after the last ferries were cancelled. The disruption came as many families were about...
View ArticleSummer bridge
The results of the Arran Bridge Club summer tournament held at Lamlash on July 30 were: N/S 1 Tricia Martin and David Campbell, 2 John Baraclough and Jim Peacock, 3 Jennifer McArthur and Liz Robertson....
View Article… the best of the rest
Featuring a number of high jumps and tricks, a Clan cyclist flies high above the crowds. 01_B31farm31 A brave volunteer lies on the ramp while the stunt cyclists performs jumps over the top of her....
View ArticleHelp youth project with asset transfer
Arran Youth Foundations are applying to North Ayrshire Council for a community asset transfer, to take ownership of the youth cabins behind Arran High School where they operate from. This would mean...
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Howzat! cricket fun day washes rain blues away
Words and pictures by Colin Smeeton Despite torrential rain in the morning, the fancy dress cricket fun day at the Ormidale Park in Brodick went ahead as scheduled with a committed group of cricketers...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 31
Smart meters Sir, We are told smart meters and the masts are coming to Arran, the first mast application is already with North Ayrshire Council. The company wish to raise it in Lamlash. I objected on...
View ArticleAll set for Brodick Highland Games
The bunting is up and the stage is set as Arran is all set to host the Brodick Highland Games this weekend. For many it is the highlight of the summer season for both visitors and locals and organisers...
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Big Davy’s Ben Nevis chain challenge
Arran dad Davy Ballantyne has just taken on another huge fundraising challenge, this time wearing 60 kg (91/2 st) of chains on a climb Ben Nevis. The 57 year old,known as Big Davy, undertook the...
View ArticleVoices heard
When one cabinet minister comes to Arran it usually means that good news will follow. So when the entire Scottish cabinet decides they are coming to see us expectations are bound to be high. The...
View ArticleCorrie Film Club presents…
Lion ( Australia 2017, Cert PG 114 mins) This month’s Corrie Film Club’s August offering is a heart-warming and uplifting film which won two BAFTA awards and International film of the year. Directed...
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Arran Banner 20 years ago – week 32
Saturday August 1, 1998 Coming of age Six years after the Isle of Arran Distillery announced its plans to establish in Lochranza, and three years after the opening ceremony, Arran has its own whisky....
View ArticleBrodick Bowling Club July results
Despite the prolonged heatwave the green played very well and the midges stayed away although the last week was a bit uncertain as the rains came back. There have been excellent turnouts for rink...
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