Author: Colin Smeeton
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Poppy Scotland fundraiser success
Poppy Scotland’s door to door collections in the Blackwaterfoot, Shiskine and Machrie area raised £952,65.
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Council considers changes to council tax on second homes
Parliament has approved legislation which will allow councils in Scotland to charge double the standard rate of council tax on second homes.
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Residents enjoy festive musical treats
Residents of the retirement housing on Arran were treated to musical performances over the festive season.
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Health advice over festive holidays
With GP practices being closed on Monday December 25 and Tuesday December 26, Arran residents are being urged to check who to turn to if they need advice or support to cope with any common health concerns.
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Tales of an Arran lass from the horse and cart era
Elizabeth Dale has published a memoir of life on the west coast of the island from the time before readily available electrical power and when horses were still the only form of transport.
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Children enjoy festive fun at Brodick Christmas party
Children, from newborns to primary five, enjoyed more than two hours of festive fun and games at the Brodick village Christmas party where Fairy Nuff kept the children entertained.
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Santa smiles at Brodick party
Excited young children received presents from Santa at the annual Brodick village Christmas party on Sunday. Here we see Iris Duncan, Betty Fleming, Jenson Roberts and Alyseana. Full story and more photographs on pages 4 and 5. 01_B51santavisit01, 01_B51santavisit02, 01_B51santavisit03, 01_B51santavisit04
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Society talk from Tiree island ranger
The first talk of the year for the Arran Natural History Society will be an online gathering with Tiree’s island ranger, Hayley Douglas.