Lifeboat callout
The Arran lifeboat was launched in rough seas last week to assist a broken down vessel which was initially four miles north of Portavadie off the west coast of the Cowal peninsula.
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Fund boost for Arran youth groups
Three Arran youth groups are set to benefit from ferry operator CalMac’s community fund.
Nostalgia
Memories of Arran childhood holidays – part three
Colin Bowes has fond memories of his childhood holidays on Arran. He has compiled them into an essay which has been serialised in the Banner.
Leisure
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.
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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.
Sport
Arran off to a flying start in cross country league
Arran primary and secondary school athletes have made a huge impact at the North Ayrshire Schools Cross Country League by bringing home a number of bronze, silver and gold medals at the first meeting of the year.