



Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships goes virtual
The event is being organised by the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) which originally cancelled the ‘live’ championship event but decided to host a virtual event to beat Covid and to offer children the opportunity to compete.

North Ayrshire Council’s performance targets revealed
The report was mostly favourable with 70 per cent of performance goals on target for the period between April 2019 to April 2020.

There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.

Surgery postponed as hospitals struggle to cope
Elective surgery in all NHS Ayrshire and Arran acute hospitals has been postponed as a result of the sustained rise in Covid-19 cases on the mainland.


Glen Rosa bridge closed
Essential work to replace Garbh Allt bridge in Glen Rosa after it was damaged in the recent storms is under way.

Learning to cycle safely
Eight Brodick Primary School pupils proudly show off their cycling proficiency certificates after completing an iCycle course with classroom assistant Mrs Janet Ramage.


A Christmas like no other!
A Christmas message from Helen Kerr, chairperson, Arran Churches Together