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How Arran is fighting climate change
Mike and Liz Rose, Oakbank, Lamlash Individual Mike and Liz Rose have reduced their energy needs to a fraction of their previous bills, while saving the environment. To supplement a biomass boiler they...
View ArticleSummer bridge results
The results Arran Bridge Club summer tournament held on Monday August 13, were: N/S: 1 Brenda Livingstone and Pat Adamson, 2 David Boag and Eendy McNiven, 3 Tricia Martin and David Campbell. E/W: 1...
View ArticleHoward heads to US as climate trailblazer
By Hugh Boag A leading Arran environmentalist is taking part in a major climate change summit in the US. And one of the ambitious proposals he will be taking to the summit is how to make Arran...
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Arran Banner golf – week 34
Shiskine Golf Club Thursday August 9, Captain’s Prize and veterans and scratch barometer for ladies. Silver: 1 and veteran,winner of captain’s prize, Elizabeth Kelso 52-11=41, 2 Jill Smith 51-9=42....
View ArticleFundraiser will keep dancers on their toes
A group of young dancers on Arran are hoping for a good turnout at their annual fundraiser which raises much needed funds to keep the group afloat and to be able to continue with their free lessons....
View ArticleArran Banner leader – week 34
Arran’s environmental pioneer Arran environmentalist Howard Wood will once again be taking his Arran inspired message across the Atlantic. Having driven profound change on Arran, through establishing...
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Arran AFC gain first division ranking after bruising encounter with Irvine...
Isle of Arran AFC 2 Irvine Victoria 2 Arran have qualified for the Ayrshire Sunday Amateur Football Association’s first division with a game to spare after earning a point in a tough away game to...
View ArticleBusy summer continues for Arran RNLI
Arran RNLI’s busy summer continued with their 16th callout for the year after a request to go to the assistance of sailing vessel with mechanical difficulties in Brodick Bay. At 5.10pm on Wednesday...
View ArticleNew principal for Argyll College UHI
Following a rigorous selection process, Argyll College UHI’s board of governors has appointed Martin Jones as its Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and he will take up this post on Wednesday...
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Casualty stretchered off Goatfell
The Arran Mountain Rescue Team (AMRT) were called out earlier this week to assist a female walker who had sustained an ankle injury while descending from the summit of Goatfell. Shortly after 4.30pm on...
View ArticleArran opinion
For anyone that has lived and worked on Arran, even for the shortest of time, there is a clear understanding that island life comes with its own set of unique challenges and circumstances, most of...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 35
Ramblers rescued Sir, As a group of 17 walkers from Bearsden and Milngavie Ramblers, we had just completed a lovely 8.5 mile circuit around Whiting Bay and Kings Cross area on Saturday August 11, in...
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Raising funds for mental health
A fundraising event held in Lamlash Church Hall Saturday raised £300.14 in aid of Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH). Organised by Maureen Uy and Stephen Flynn, visitors enjoyed delicious...
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Dancers delighted with fantastic fundraiser
The Arran Dancers are tapping their toes with delight at the response to their annual fundraiser which saw Lamlash Church Hall packed to capacity with supporters and well-wishers. The event, which...
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Undefeated Southend raise the league cup after five year wait
Champions! Arran Dairies league Southend 4 Lamlash 0 Southend ended their league campaign with their 11th victory to ensure a near-perfect finish and to emerge as the undefeated champions in this...
View ArticleElderly urged to check their electricity costs
The national charity for older people, Age Scotland, is encouraging older Scots to check if they could save money by switching electricity providers and by having a quick benefit entitlement check by...
View ArticleCouncil remove burial charges for children
Burial charges for children up to the age of 18 are to be abolished in North Ayrshire. At North Ayrshire Council’s cabinet meeting on Tuesday members agreed a proposal to remove all charges relating to...
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Eco Savvy forges ahead with green ambitions at open day
Arran Eco Savvy recently held their annual meeting and open day at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick, which also served as a projects fair and volunteer appreciation day. During the AGM chairwomen...
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A year of success at Arran High School
Words and pictures by Colin Smeeton Pupils, parent and members of the Arran community received high praise from head teacher Barry Smith at their annual awards ceremony where he thanked all of those...
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Final curtain call for the McMillan Arts Festival
As an eventful McLellan Arts Festival draws to a close you could be forgiven for thinking that events are starting to wind down when in fact it is just building up to a crescendo, ready to go out with...
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