Author: Colin Smeeton
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Arran u3a members learn about the joy of textiles
At their monthly meeting held during November Arran u3a members met weaver Tessa Smith who delighted them with a fascinating talk and demonstration on working with textiles.
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Lagg Distillery takes top honours at Scottish Whisky Awards
Lagg Distillery has been raising a glass to its success at the prestigious Scottish Whisky awards where Isle of Arran Distillers won the Distillery of the Year and Excellence in Branding awards.
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Festive fun on the farm
Young Oscar Smeeton of Brodick and Fraser Edgar of Shiskine patiently await their chance to meet Santa and his elf helper at Bellevue Farm’s Christmas themed farmers’ market. In addition to the shopping stalls and food outlets, visitors also enjoyed a musical performance from Arran Brass Band and for the younger ones the highlight was…
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Bellevue Farmers’ market takes on festive flavour
Bellevue Farm in Blackwaterfoot spread some Christmas cheer last weekend with its farmers’ market taking on a distinctly festive flavour.
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Police add their support to help combat gender-based violence
Last week sergeant Kevin Blackley and constable Jimmy Baird joined Women’s Aid representative Lilias Nicholls and Gerry Mongiardini of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at a pledge signing event at Brodick ferry terminal to launch the campaign.
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Wartime rugby players honoured with retrospective Scotland test caps
Following the retrospective awarding of a Scotland test cap to rugby player Ian Murchie of Lamlash earlier this year, two other sportsmen who represented their country have been retrospectively awarded Scotland test caps.
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Arran actor set to embark on his directorial debut
Actor Chris Jenks who was raised in Sliddery is hoping to raise awareness of his new Kickstarter campaign in an effort at moving into directing and producing his own films.