February 22nd,2012%  From left,back,Chris Traill,Richard Wright,Ray Evans,Liz Evans. Centre,Nigel Wells,front,Gemma Blythe and young Rosie,Kathryn Mawson,Fiona Laing,Anita Ford and Stuart Blake. Previously the Banner featured Margo Wheeler’s nomination as North Ayrshire’s Citizen of the Year in the 2012 Provost’s Civic Pride Awards. And this time it is the turn of the 15 volunteers of North Arran First Responders. Continue reading First Responders in the running for Community Group award February 21st,2012% Every child in their first year of school on Arran has received a free book as part of a campaign to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Continue reading Free books for all Arran’s primary ones
February 16th,2012%  Red Quarry Road residents with the dangerous drop at the bottom of their gardens Last July the new 24-house development in Red Quarry Road,Corrie had a grand official opening. Continue reading New £4.2 million Corrie housing looks like ‘war zone’ February 16th,2012%  MV Caledonain Isles in Ardrossan The MV Isle of Arran has taken over from the island’s regular ferry after the MV Caledonian Isles crashed into the pier in Ardrossan on Tuesday night,February 14 2012. Continue reading Replacement Arran ferry on route February 16th,2012%  Ruari Gordon and Ian Gregson Arran’s Hoofed Lady Festival has taken a step forward,two of the organisers have revealed. Continue reading Best foot forward for Hoofed Lady Festival February 15th,2012%  Henk Berits,NTS commercial and marketing director,Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillery and Kate Sampson,NTS ranger Arran whisky drinkers have provided a generous donation to the National Trust for Scotland,which owns and cares for Goatfell. Continue reading Arran whisky donation to protect Goatfell February 10th,2012% A project to clear one of nature’s most destructive plants is set to begin on Arran in coming months under guidance of the Community Council. Continue reading Community to tackle knotweed problem
February 9th,2012%  Best performance in a youth play at the 2010 festival The 2012 Isle of Arran One-Act Drama Festival will be just two nights this year. Continue reading Two nights of drama at festival February 9th,2012% The bridge at Glenashdale at the south end of Whiting Bay is to be reinstated to its original condition. Continue reading Glenashdale Bridge to be rebuilt
February 6th,2012% An unusual new event is being planned for Arran this spring. Continue reading Arran’s Hoofed Lady Festival
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