Author: Colin Smeeton
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Free ferry scheme to be extended
The Scottish government has confirmed that the ferry scheme for young people will be extended to all island residents under the age of 22.
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Three and easy for depleted Arran side
Arran Ladies hockey team travelled to Glasgow last weekend to take on the Stepps II’s with only 10 players and umpire, Pauline Reid.
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Arran to star in STV Children’s Appeal show
Television presenters Sean Batty and Laura Boyd’s recent visit to Arran to raise funds for the STV Children’s Appeal is due to be broadcast next Friday.
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Shinty development takes another leap forward on Arran
There is a continued growing interest in shinty on Arran with adults now getting involved.
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Ghoulish and ghostly happenings on Hallowe’en
Children and adults from across Arran made the most of Hallowe’en Night with events and celebrations taking place across village halls, private parties and at schools.
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Groups share exhibition space
Two creative community groups on Arran are exhibiting their work in the exhibition space at Arran Library in Brodick for the month of November.
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Primary pupils battle it out for Arran places
Pupils from all seven primary schools on Arran competed at the recent KA Leisure Sports Hall Athletics Festival at the Auchrannie sports hall in the hope of securing a place in the national finals.