Big funding boost for new community hub

Probe after whelk creels are found

An investigation is under way after around 50 whelk

Mundell urged to ‘get on’ with Ayrshire Growth Deal

An MP has again called on Scottish secretary David

Terminal opening is ‘imminent’

The opening of the new Brodick ferry terminal is imminent

Good luck to Active Schools young leaders

The waiting is almost over … and the winners of the

Focus on Fairtrade fortnight

The annual Fairtrade fortnight was recently marked

Brodick pupils present case to reduce waste

Inspired by a visit from the Sunnyside Ocean Defenders

Think About Plastic (TAP) takes up Arran fight

A new group has been formed on Arran to work towards

Funding cuts shut all citizens advice services

A charity which provides vital advice services across

Music festival is in Whiting Bay

The organisers of this year’s 89th Arran Music Festival

Day of prayer

More than 40 people from churches of all denominations

Oban music and dance festival entries sought

Calling all budding musicians and dancers. The Highlands

Lisa holds jewellery design workshop

Jewellery designer and silversmith Lisa McDonald of

QuiltArran at Scottish show

This year QuiltArran was invited by the Quilters Guild

Friends plan Easter fun at the castle

Last month the Friends of Brodick Castle had an interesting

Win a year’s free council tax

Residents across North Ayrshire can win a year’s free

Editorial

Exciting times

Commendable CalMac

Sir, Between 2004 and 2006, I had a fair old grumble

‘Wee Davie’

Sir, Michael Smith of North Shieds expresses the sentiments

Litter proliferation

Sir, With reference to Carol Vells-Boyle’s letter in

No gin here

Sir, It is somewhat erroneous yet serendipitous of

New transit marina aims breathe life into old harbour

The proposed creation of a transit marina on Arran

Creating a truly sustainable island economy

Chairman TOM TRACEY gives an overview of the work undertaken

Decision soon on way forward for Ardrossan

A clear strategy on the way forward for the redevelopment

High school pupils enjoy a Great Green Day

High school pupils enjoyed a Great Green Day hosted

Birds flock to snow-free fields

The wet and unsettled weather that dominated much of

THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO Saturday March 14, 1998

Last Wednesday the Arran Sports Field, officially opened

Wee Box appeal backed

People on Arran are being urged to join SCIAF’s Wee

Golf

Sunday March 11, Winter Cup. The attraction of the

Arran Bridge Club results

The results of the Arran Bridge Club aggregate competition

Narrow victory for the league leaders

Weather fails to dampen the spirits