Council pays new Living Wage early
The increase, which is effective immediately, will raise the minimum wage of earners previously earning £9 per hour to £9.30 per hour. The post Council pays new Living Wage early appeared first on...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 46
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View ArticleThought for the week – week 46
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 46 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCommunity councils are still being ignored
The chairman of Arran Community Council has hit out at the lack of recognition its members get for the extensive work they do for the community. The post Community councils are still being ignored...
View ArticleAnother busy year for Arran Coastguard
The first week of October saw the team respond to their 150th tasking from CGOC Belfast, the Coastguard’s operation centre. The post Another busy year for Arran Coastguard appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBoats seek shelter in bay during storms
High tides and high winds brought Brodick Ferry Terminal to a standstill at the start of the working week with MV Caledonian Isles stormbound for the entire day. The post Boats seek shelter in bay...
View ArticleLast gasp goal gives East Kilbride a draw
Arran Ladies played the East Kilbride Ladies 2s in a tough home game which they led right up until the final stages of the game when visitors scored a fantastic goal to secure a draw in the final...
View ArticleAnnouncements – November 16, 2019
DEATHS Blesovsky – Ary. Mr Ary (Bles) Blesovsky passed away peacefully in Stow on the Wold after a short illness at the age of 92. His wife Margaret and sons would like to thank the people of Arran...
View ArticleMarty returns to spin a tale for Eco Savvy fundraiser
After his well received Halloween show The Haunted Ships, Arran based storyteller Marty Ross returns to Whiting Bay Village Hall to present another of his vividly theatrical storytelling performances,...
View ArticleArran duo pick up climate hero awards
Gerard Tattersfield and Gregor McKelvie both won Climate Hero awards for their outstanding voluntary support of the Sustainable Island Life Project at the Scottish Government Climate Challenge Fund...
View ArticleTaekwondo champions home with medal haul
A Taekwondo team from Arran brought back an amazing haul of 11 medals in their first appearance at the ITF Union Open World Championships held recently in Sardina. And Dariusz Gwizdowski is now both...
View ArticleArran Ladies in the wars in bruising encounter at Uni
Arran Ladies travelled with a full compliment of 11 players and a substitute on the first boat on Saturday morning to meet up with the young ladies from Strathclyde University, in Glasgow, for what...
View ArticleMistakes cost Arran home cup defeat
Arran are out of the West of Scotland Cup after a home defeat to a good Bellshill team last Sunday. The post Mistakes cost Arran home cup defeat appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAward for CalMac service updates team
CalMac’s service updates team has been crowned team of the year by the Contact Centre Association (CCA) for the quality of their customer care. The post Award for CalMac service updates team appeared...
View ArticleWebinar on new recycling scheme
The webinar will take place on Monday November 25 from 11am to 12.30pm. Participants are invited to sign up at https://depositreturnscheme.zerowastescotland.org.uk/live-webinar-scotIslands and to...
View ArticleMeet the alpaca gang
Purchased from Fife just two weeks ago, the three female alpacas named Bonita, Granada and Eriskay, are already settling in well and have struck up friendships with their donkey, pony, chickens and...
View ArticleWinter Wonderisland campaign is launched
Arran's latest campaign to attract more visitors over the winter months was launched by VisitArran partner business meeting held at Little Rock in Brodick last Wednesday night. The post Winter...
View ArticleWinter concert on the way for Arran Singers
With December almost here, the Arran Singers have been busy practising for two musical events, first the Island Carol Service, then on Sunday December 8 the Singers’ Winter Concert takes place in...
View ArticleSanta’s Sparkle kicks off festive celebrations
Pg 6/7 spd: ‘Tis the season to be jolly on Arran Words and pictures by Colin Smeeton The community-organised Santa’s Sparkle event enjoyed huge support from the community and visitors at their third...
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