Arran rallies as we’re all in this together
A huge community effort has swung into action on Arran as islanders face up to the harsh reality of lockdown.
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Here to help on Arran
This list of business services has been compiled by the Arran Community and Voluntary Service (ACVS) to assist everyone who is self isolating or unwell.
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Other coronovirus news in brief
Calls generated from NHS Ayrshire and Arran come from the telephone number 0800 678 3393.
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The Douglas is named best boutique hotel
There was a bitter sweet mood at The Douglas Hotel this week.
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Coronavirus claims 16 more lives in Scotland
The coronavirus death toll has risen again with confirmed cases now up to 2,310 from 1,993 yesterday.
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Arran Foodbank now offers a delivery service
The food bank is located inside the vestibule of Brodick Church and it is free for those experiencing financial difficulties or those that need some extra help. There is no registration or requirements to make use of the service, users can just visit the church and take what they require.
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Help for domestic abuse victims under lockdown
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today that more than £1.5 million would be awarded to Scottish Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis from a £350 million communities fund announced in parliament two weeks ago.
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Cancer screenings suspended – First Minister
And a further six people in Scotland have died from the coronavirus with the death toll in the country now standing at 47.
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Arran courses shut as golfers are asked to stop playing
Golf courses on Arran have been shutting down this week as they become the latest victim of tighter restrictions surrounding the coronavirus.
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Arran run events are called off
The Isle of Arran Ormidale 10k was scheduled for next month on Sunday April 26 and the Shiskine Half Marathon was scheduled to take place on Sunday June 28.
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VegFest creativity contest winners
As part of the Arran VegFest a children’s creativity contest was held.
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U3A goes online to help combat social isolation
U3A, which has the moto learn, laugh, live, is a worldwide organisation which provides opportunities for people who are retired, or semi-retired, from full time work to meet others and follow new interests, or revisit old ones.
