Author: hughboag
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He pitched his tent among us
A Christmas message from Arran Baptist Church minister Andrew S M Clark on behalf of Arran Churches Together.
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Action call after late train and early ferry left passengers stranded
Train passengers who were left stranded at Ardrossan when an Arran ferry left without them have demanded action to prevent this happening again.
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Striking a panto pose
The cast of the Arran pantomime Cinderella told the audience they were striking a pose for the Arran Banner at the finale of the show and here is the result caught on camera. Full story and lots more pictures start on page 7.
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Audiences have a ball at splendid Cinderella
Words and pictures by Hugh Boag Audiences were given the chance to really get into the festive spirit when Arran’s pantomime was staged last weekend. Over four shows the community theatre was filled with laughter and delight as Lamlash Drama Club and Friends staged this year’s marvellous show – Cinderella. More than 1,000 people packed…
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Huge demand as allocations open for affordable homes
There is a huge interest in the new homes for rent being built in Lamlash as the island continues to struggle with an affordable housing crisis.
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Arran Banner letters – week 48
CalMac staff appreciation Sir, On October 7, I went to board the first ferry to Ardrossan for a hospital appointment in Ayr. As I walked to the ticket office, I realised the soles of my shoes were disintegrating and I was now bare footed. I bought my ticket and asked what I thought was a…
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Drop-in day takes community hub plans forward
A drop-in information day was held last Saturday surround the proposal for a new community facility in Lamlash.
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Create treasured memories with NTS this winter
The National Trust for Scotland is urging visitors to experience the special places in its care this winter in Ayrshire and Arran, with a variety of activities and family events on offer to help create treasured memories with loved ones this festive period and into the new year.
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Free beginner’s guide to navigation
Sub-heading: Walking charity making it simple to find your way in the great outdoors With shorter days, and wintry cold weather now upon us, finding your way in the outdoors can become a challenging prospect. And it’s not just the weather that poses a challenge: a lack of navigation knowledge can be just as perilous.…