Brodick Primary pupils see the future of the Earth 100 years from now

arran-schools-recycling-project-01_b20bps03Pupils from Brodick and Corrie Primary Schools found out all about recycling and the environment last week when time traveller Alu and her companion visited their classroom. Continue reading Brodick Primary pupils see the future of the Earth 100 years from now

Arran Folk Club winds up after more than 20 years

arran-folk-clubb20fol01noThe Arran Folk Club –an entirely separate entity to The Arran Folk Festival –has recently decided to wind up and has passed its remaining funds to Arran Events. Continue reading Arran Folk Club winds up after more than 20 years

Road closures delayed as bad weather hits Arran

Because of the terrible weather on Arran on Thursday,May 10 2012,the road improvement works in the north of the island have been delayed.

Work on the road in Lochranza between the distillery and the field centre will start on Wednesday 16 May until Friday 18 May.

This resurfacing work in Lochranza and road reinforcement work on the Bougillie will require road closures between 9am and 3.30pm each day.

Diversion routes will be in place an traffic will be allowed through the Lochranza works on a periodic basis,as and when work allows.

There will be controlled access for the local bus service on the Bougillie.

Resurfacing work on the C147,just south of Catacol,was due to be carried out on Friday,May 11 and on Monday,14.

This also requires a road closure between 9am and 3.30pm each day.

A diversion route will be in place.

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North Ayrshire Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience.

Missing walker found dead on Arran

A man who went missing on Arran’s hills on Monday has been found dead. Continue reading Missing walker found dead on Arran

Search for missing walker on Arran

Arran police are appealing for information about a man who is believed to have gone missing while walking on Arran’s hills. Continue reading Search for missing walker on Arran

Arran’s Baptist Church welcomes new minister

minister-arran-b19bap01noAround 100 people joined in the celebrations in Brodick Hall on Saturday May 5 2012,when Rev Vince Jennings was inducted to the pastorate of Arran Baptist Church Continue reading Arran’s Baptist Church welcomes new minister

Delivery with a difference for Arran fish farmers

fish-farmer-arran-01_b19sal01Arran’s fish farmers have found themselves making a delivery with a difference with fortnightly boat rides over to the Holy Isle.  Continue reading Delivery with a difference for Arran fish farmers

Lochranza church to celebrate 300-year anniversary

lochranza-church-02_b18loc01St Bride’s Church in Lochranza will celebrate its 300-year history this summer and plans are already underway for the tercentenary celebrations. Continue reading Lochranza church to celebrate 300-year anniversary

Across America on two wheels for Janice Small

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Janice Small on her first Bengal Bike Ride in 2008.

Janice Small of Brodick,retired postmistress and grandmother,has been getting on her bike again. Continue reading Across America on two wheels for Janice Small

Arran sculptor’s Carnoustie façade officially opens

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Tim Pomeroy is pictured with a section of his bas-relief carved facade of the building,which spans nine-and-a half metres.

Local sculptor Tim Pomeroy attended the official opening of the new Links Pavilion at Carnoustie Golf Club in Angus. Continue reading Arran sculptor’s Carnoustie façade officially opens

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