Families left in shock at closure of Cooriedoon
Families with elderly relatives in care have been left stunned this week by the shock closure of Cooriedoon Care Home. As a result all 16 residents will have to find somewhere else to stay.
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Montrose House to offer nursing care to keep residents on Arran
Health officials were due to meet residents, families and staff from Cooriedoon yesterday (Thursday) for the first time to explain what happens next.
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‘The decision to close has not been ours, owner Sandra Butler
Owner Sandra Butler told the Banner in a statement: ‘After almost 34 years of delivering care to the residents of Arran, Cooriedoon Nursing Home will close in approximately 13 weeks.
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There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19
Getting your booster jab remains the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against COVID-19 – and many of our armed forces veterans are offering their skills in the vaccine rollout.
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Holy Isle video series commemorates 30th anniversary
The video series comprises a three minute showreel called Welcome to the Holy Isle, a 17 minute drone tour of the island, and a 90 minute extended story of the island called A Stroll Around Holy Isle.
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New health chief starts
Claire Burden, the new chief executive of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, has joined the board this week, taking over from interim chief executive, Professor Hazel Borland.
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Hope for hospitality venues as restrictions end
The announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirming that restrictions will end next week may provide a glimmer of hope for beleaguered hospitality and tourism venues on Arran.
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Community wishes Gillian a very happy retirement
By Hugh Boag
The community in the Shiskine Valley came out in force to wish Gillian Ingham a fond farewell when she retired from the Harbour Shop last Friday.
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New executive director takes up her role at COAST
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) have welcomed their new executive director, Áine Purcell-Milton, who takes over from Andrew Binnie.
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CalMac’s new ticketing project is delayed again
The introduction of a new ticketing system by CalMac has been delayed again with the company blaming the pandemic.
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Torrylinn proposals clear first planning hurdle
A £6 million proposal to manufacture a range of postbiotic products from the waste products of the two distilleries on the island, has cleared its first planning hurdle.
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Have your say on council budget
Taking place on Thursday January 27, between 6 and 7pm, the session will give North Ayrshire residents and communities a say on the Council’s budget and provide an opportunity where you can hear and ask questions about the plans for the Council’s budget in the upcoming year.
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Arran given a tough lesson but get good experience
A rather damp and dull day greeted the young women from Glasgow University as they travelled over to play the Arran Ladies at the Ormidale Park astroturf.
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Arran AFC get new year off to a flyer
An energised Arran AFC returned from their winter break with renewed vigour and determination which helped them to secure a victory against formidable opponents, Bobby’s Bar AFC, at Kilwinning Sports Club on the weekend.
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Arran Ladies get first visitors as hockey league resumes
Ladies hockey makes a welcome return to Brodick this weekend as Arran Ladies Hockey Club play their first league game since the start of the pandemic.
Leisure
Shannochie Post Office in days gone by
This photograph gives a glimpse of days gone back at the very south end of Arran.
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Still in the depth of winter but signs spring is on the way
The mild weather of November continued into December with no negative temperatures. December was wetter with about 50 per cent more rain than November.
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Jackie is back on the radio with new show
A radio DJ with a close association to Arran is getting back behind the mic with a brand new radio show.
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Sweet success as Ed lifts honey tasting trophy
Ed O’Donnelly of Lochranza was chosen as the winner of the inaugural honey tasting competition held by the Arran Bee Group.
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Highlands and Islands must remain competitive in 2022
A new survey by the Highlands and Islands Federation of Small Businesses has identified the problems and pitfalls affecting small businesses across the region, including those on Arran.