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All change!
Welcome to the new Voice for Arran in its monthly ‘magazine’ form. We’re thrilled by the number of people who have sent us articles and photographs, and this wealth of contributions has…
‘Community’ Theatre – or not?
When the new High School was built, Jim Tulips, then NAC’s PPP liaison officer, asserted that it would feature a ‘Flagship Community Theatre’ for use by Arran people. That was very welcome…
The Corrie bus
Anyone wanting to get the bus from Corrie to Brodick to do some shopping has to wait three hours for the next bus back. Fed up with this situation, an enterprising group…
Good web sites
www.sreepurcards.org takes you to a small village in India where they make greetings cards. They have to make the paper first, then dye it and cut it and design it, so each…
Magazine Archive
Click on a link to view the past editions of the Voice for Arran Magazine. February 2011
Isle of Arran Community Council Archive
Click on a link to view the minutes of the Isle of Arran Community Council meetings. January 2011
Lamlash Splash – from the swimmer’s perspective
During the summer of 2014 I started to take an interest in Triathlons - actually I was ‘forced’ into it but that’s a different story! This further developed an interest in open…
A little green man is our newest resident.
Earlier in the year a little green man appeared on the island and it looks like he is going to stay. Eco Savvy is his name and he is here to help…
Valdete Trust Christmas message
As many of you will know, the Valdete Trust was formed several years ago to help an Albanian girl have medical treatment in Scotland. They have now opened a centre in Albania…
Clara visits Arran
Sally Campbell sends us this short piece and a photo from a young German friend who evidently had a great time while working on Arran, despite the icy weather. Hi! I am…
New Grand-daughter for Heather and Stuart
This enchanting baby was born last week, a grand-daughter for Stuart and Heather Gough after three grandsons, so doubly welcome. Her name is Rachel.
Ernie Mould
Ernie, whose full name was Ernesto and who died in Sussex last week, lived in Whiting Bay for some years and quickly became part of the musical scene as a talented player…