News
Hotel uses hi-tech solution to fight Covid-19
Proprietors Neil and Anne Kennedy have invested in automatic thermal screening technology which will scan customer’s faces and issue an alert if elevated temperatures are recorded.
Leisure
Residents encouraged to make use of online cultural services
Further details on all of the cultural services can be found by searching for the Council’s Libraries and Cultural Services Digital Resource Pack on their website at https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/
Nostalgia
Heritage Museum all set for summer re-opening
The Arran Heritage Museum and Cafe Rosaburn will re-open on Wednesday July 22 from 10.30am to 4.30pm, seven days a week.
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Heritage Centre to document life in lockdown
The centre is looking to record and preserve details of the lockdown for future generations.
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Businesses ready so we can enjoy summer safely
People across the country are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by following official advice and staying safe.
News
A very different way of going to the shops
As Arran continues to emerge from the shadow of lockdown it was great to see the reopening this week of many non-essential retail shops.
News
Mandatory face cover for ferry and hospital visits
Prevent the spread of coronavirus by wearing a face covering, is the simple message coming from ferry operator CalMac.
Sport
Popular sporting event goes virtual to help raise charity cash
The sporting event organised by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield was established four years ago in honour of agent Rob Worboys, who died suddenly at the age of just 27 in 2016.
Sport
Sannox Cricket Club confirm fun day cancellation
The fun day, which sees summer visitors and locals dressing up for a day of not-too-serious cricket, usually takes place a week before the Brodick Highland Games and is a highlight of the summer calendar for many.
Leisure
My A to Z of Arran by Lu Dong – part 1
As she prepares to return to China Lu Dong, Hanban teacher with North Ayrshire Confucius Classroom Hub, reflects on what has made her experience on Arran so special. Lulu lived and worked on the island for two as a Mandarin teacher. This is her Arran – letter by letter – part 1
News
Veterans on frontline tackling coronavirus
Veterans are providing vital skills across a range of projects to help the country tackle the current coronavirus outbreak. From helping to build Nightingale Hospitals to delivering essential supplies to those who are shielding, they have helped thousands of people across the country. We take a look at how one such veteran is helping out.