Young farmers highlight ferry woes
Arran Young Farmers have really pushed the boat out with their latest hay bale sculpture. In a cheeky dig at the current woes of CalMac the young farmers have created a ferry, closely resembling the...
View ArticleFlu jab change for pregnant women
All pregnant women on Arran will now receive their flu vaccine from NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s maternity services instead of at their GP practice on the island. Those affected will receive information...
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Blackwaterfoot bowlers celebrate season finale
Bowlers in Blackwaterfoot celebrated the end of the season with a traditional feast following their last tournament. Despite the occasional downpours, the last tournament took place on Saturday...
View ArticleNew minister vows to resolve Arran ferry issues
Scotland’s new islands minister has said he is determined to resolve the situation which has led to widespread disruption on the Arran and Islay ferr services. At Holyrood, Mike Russell MSP, Bill...
View ArticleArran inspired author gives tips on survival
An author who’s new book prominently features Arran has been visiting the island to promote her work. Nicky Singer, who has penned the children’s book The Survival Game, recently visited Arran High...
View ArticleEnjoy Rant at the Brodick Bar
A very classy folk band will be appearing at the Brodick Bar on Friday October 12. The band is called Rant and they are a real coup for Arran as they were nominated for Folk Band of the Year at Scots...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 40
Thought for the week ‘To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see. It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God’s approval.’ Hebrews...
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 40
Lamlash Golf Club Thursday September 27, Summer Cup, CSS 64. 1 Scott Campbell 79-17=62, 2 Paul Jameson 74-11=63, 3 Graeme Andrew 74-9=65. Scratch, Dougie MacFarlane 66. Magic twos, Dougie MacFarlane at...
View ArticleThe sacrifice of the men who never came home
A hundred and three years ago, two young Pirnmill men serving together in the Black Watch were killed in France. John Craig aged 29 and Ronald Robertson aged just 20. In fact they were killed, not just...
View ArticleClub draw – week 41
The winners of the Lochranza and Catacol 200 Club September draw were: 1st prize Nanette Waring, 2nd prize Krystyna Baker. The post Club draw – week 41 appeared first on Arran Banner.
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Pupils take on poverty challenge
Pupils from Brodick Primary School invited North Ayrshire Council leader Joe Cullinane and Provost Ian Clarkson to their special assembly, highlighting their work in raising awareness during Challenge...
View ArticleMuseum trials winter opening
The popular Arran Heritage Museum is to trial winter opening hours. The committee of the museum at Rosaburn in Brodick, have discussed the growing number of visitors now coming to the island in the...
View ArticleHealth board debt written off in clean slate deal
NHS Ayrshire & Arran pledged to get their house in order this week after £45 million of debt, accrued over the last two years, was written off by the Scottish government. All Scottish health boards...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 41
Thought for the week ‘As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a...
View ArticleThe month of the unexpected
Bird Notes for September by Jim Cassels The mean temperature in September was very similar to last year and about two degrees cooler than August. Rainfall was less than August but the main weather...
View ArticleTwo year wait
Ambitious plans have been revealed to invest £13 million in a bid to secure Ardrossan’s ferry link to Arran. That is not this week’s story. That is from the front page of the Banner under the heading...
View ArticleSax Ecosse play in Brodick
Music Arran’s October concert will feature the vibrant saxophone quartet Sax Ecosse. They will be playing music by Bach, Pierce, Florida, Salazar and Grieg on Saturday October 20 at 7.30pm in Brodick...
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Arran Banner 20 years ago – week 41
Saturday October 3, 1998 Dustcart dispute A public inquiry is to be held next Friday in a dispute involving a group of four people who do not want the field next to their homes to be turned into a...
View ArticleAnnouncements – 29th September 2018
BIRTH NELSON / SMITH – Congratulations to Steven and Ellie on the birth of Oliver Peter David Nelson on the 21st September 2018. Lots of love from Gran and Grandad and all the family. DEATH RAE – After...
View ArticleAnnouncements – 6th October 2018
DEATHS HAMILTON – Alistair Stewart – Peacefully, after a short illness, at Arran War Memorial Hospital, on 2nd October, 2018, aged 91yrs, dearly loved husband of the late Marion, step-father,...
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