A bid to make Arran Scotland’s first dementia friendly island has taken the first steps towards becoming a reality, with a second big push being held next week.
The idea was first reported by the Banner in May after being raised by Councillor Jimmy Miller, the older people’s champion for North Ayrshire Council.
In order to take the matter forward a meeting was held at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick last month, when Donna Paterson, the local Alzheimer Scotland coordinator, was invited to provide more information and met with 18 interested people from a variety of backgrounds.