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Autumn market fundraiser for Santa’s Sparkle

New community group who are looking for help and support from the local community and businesses.

Third outing for Thumble Tumble

September 23, 2017

Author of the Arran-based Thumble Tumble books will be visiting Arran next week.

Hats off at Lamlash SWI

September 22, 2017

In a lively, and very entertaining manner, she explained what had lead to this new direction in her life.

Play parks saved by communities

September 22, 2017

Only two out of the original seven play parks, which were earmarked for closure on the island will go.

New NHS access support cards

September 22, 2017

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is introducing voluntary access support cards for patients who have additional support needs.

Call for bus users to give their views on services

September 22, 2017

Primary one pupils settling in well

September 22, 2017

There has been a healthy intake of 30 pupils across Arran’s seven primary schools

Youth fundraiser at Strabane

September 22, 2017

Enjoy home baking, teas, coffees, a grand raffle and an afternoon performance from Arran Pipe Band.

All set for a bumper holiday weekend

September 21, 2017

The fun continues all weekend and includes a gourmet pizza night.

Ferry designer gives talk to Civic Trust

September 21, 2017

The Arran Civic Trust are to host a talk from the designer of the new CalMac ferry at a meeting on Monday September 25 at Brodick hall.

1	Play parks saved by communities22nd September
2	A new era for Arran Vets15th September
3	Torchlight challenge shines bright on Goatfell summit21st September
4	Hats off at Lamlash SWI22nd September
5	Man targeted in online internet scam10th April

Sport

All Sport

Ross encourages new wave of young sports ambassadors

Becoming a young ambassador is a fantastic role.

Arran Banner golf round-up

September 21, 2017

All the results and fixtires the Arran golf courses

Aquatic dash makes a splash in Lamlash

September 21, 2017

A total of 38 hardy swimmers, including 11 locals, braved the cold and rain while taking part in the 16th annual Lamlash Splash.

Record prize money up for grabs at racing festival

September 15, 2017

The 2017 William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival at Ayr Racecourse from Thursday September 21 to Saturday September 23.

Swimmers ready for Lamlash Splash

September 15, 2017

The 1.3 mile swim starts at 11.30am from the Holy Isle pontoon.

Golfing round the island

September 15, 2017

Round the Arran courses

Arran rowers compete in tough Largs event

September 13, 2017

Everyone enjoyed the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.

Bridge results

September 13, 2017

Results 15.09.2017

European regatta success for Sloop John T

September 8, 2017

The Thomson’s boat was one of 18 Swan yachts which enjoyed the daily races.

Cash for Corrie cycle route

September 8, 2017

It is part of a £2.5million boost which will help dramatically enhance travel and transport links across the council area.

1	Swimmers ready for Lamlash Splash15th September
2	Record prize money up for grabs at racing festival15th September
3	Arran rowers compete in tough Largs event13th September
4	European regatta success for Sloop John T8th September
5	Cash for Corrie cycle route8th September

Leisure

All Leisure

Glasgow is a homage to Findlay’s adopted home

Napier’s fast-growing stature is as one of the UK’s most distinctively gifted contemporary folk artists.

Hats off at Lamlash SWI

September 22, 2017

In a lively, and very entertaining manner, she explained what had lead to this new direction in her life.

Burning the Circle will be a fiery spectacle

September 22, 2017

The Burning the Circle festival will take place on Saturday (September 23).

A kleztastic musical evening in Lamlash

September 18, 2017

A series of klezmer nights were held across the country entitled Crossing the border: a Jewish musical journey in Scotland.

A celebration of the island’s own young musicians

September 15, 2017

This not-to-be-missed event is likely to attract great demand.

Only second sighting of rare heron on Arran

September 15, 2017

The liveliest hunters among the herons, they feed chiefly by walking through water and snapping at prey, or by running and agitating the water with their feet to disturb prey.

Fancy dress cricket fun day

September 8, 2017

Super Heroes wash away opponents at wet cricket fun day

September 8, 2017

The Sannox Cricket Club’s annual Fun Day was a delightful mixture of characters with a less than delightful mix of weathers – ranging from bright sunlight to torrential downpours.