Noisy pier work must go on to get job done
Calls for the work to demolish the old Brodick pier to be scaled back due to the incessant noise and nuisance of the works across the whole village have been rejected.
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Queen’s Baton Relay celebration on Arran
The Queen’s Baton Relay swept over to Arran is some style last Sunday.
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We are second-class passengers on our own boats
Islanders are being treated as second-class passengers on their own lifeline ferry services.
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Call to levy second homes to fund affordable housing
An Arran housing trust has called for levies on empty and second homes in order to build more affordable houses for island residents.
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New business rep sought for ferry committee
The Isle of Arran Ferry Committee is looking for a new a new member to look after the business sector on the committee.
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Drop-in sessions on Arran
The Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) will be hosting two drop in sessions next week to offer independent Self-Directed Support (SDS) information and advice.
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SWI embroidery gift to museum
The ladies of Corrie and Sannox SWI have got together one last time to make a presentation to the Arran Heritage Museum.
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Arran tradesman invited to bid for council work
Tradesmen including roofers, joiners, electricians and plumbers based on Arran are being invited to bid for council work.
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Lamlash club are bequeathed Burns book with Arran link
Douglas Auld, chairman of The Lamlash Burns Club, was recently presented with a book of The Complete Works Of Robert Burns.
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The bells toll for Lamlash Church
The bells have tolled for Lamlash Parish Church when it was confirmed this week that the church and hall are to close by the end of 2023.
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Take advantage of young free bus travel scheme
Young people on Arran and across North Ayrshire are being urged to take advantage of the recently-introduced national free bus travel scheme.
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Sinkhole opens up travel disruption for ferry operator
Ferry operator CalMac cancelled ferry sailing on Tuesday morning until harbour owner, Peel Ports, could provide assurance that the pier was safe to use.
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Linda leads inquiry into ‘fairness’ in hospitality industry
The Fair Work Convention, an independent body working to ensure fair work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society across Scotland, has launched an inquiry into the hospitality industry to establish the extent to which work can be described as fair work.
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Mainland runners wanted for first forest trail race
Arran Runners’ first trail race of the year, the Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race, will be held next month with organisers making a determined effort to attract mainland runners to the event.
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Brodick pupils enjoy fun in the sun at sports day
Brodick Primary and Early Years pupils enjoyed a day of fun in the sun at their annual school sports day which took place at the Ormidale Park in ideal conditions on a bright summer’s day.
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Arran’s regatta goes ahead after last minute changes
Seven coastal rowing clubs en route to the annual Arran Regatta on Saturday were left high and dry after their 7am ferry sailing was cancelled, however, hastily arranged plans by the organisers saw the event still going ahead with a new format.
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Corrie pupils are the stars of the show at jubilee fundraiser
Invited parent, carers and grandparents enjoyed an endearing performance of well-known songs which were sung with great enthusiasm by the pupils who were well-practiced and who were genuinely enjoying the moment.
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Arran u3a learns about marine conservation
Members of the Arran u3a group learned about Arran’s marine conservation efforts when newly appointed director of Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), Áine Purcell-Milton, provided them with an informative talk at their May monthly meeting in Whiting Bay Hall.
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Views sought on biodiversity plan
The Scottish government is undertaking a consultation on its biodiversity strategy which which sets out what needs to be done, and the conditions that must be in place, to halt nature loss by 2030 and reverse it by 2045.
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Can you shed any light on this photograph?
If you can shed any light on the contents of the image then do get in touch with Polly. She would be delighted to learn about the history and story behind this family photograph.
