A review of Isabella Tree’s book Wilding, by Alice Maxwell Isabella Tree’s wonderful book Wilding gives hope and inspiration in the face of looming environmental crisis. It is a superbly written account of how Tree and her husband Charlie Burrell abandon their unprofitable, intensive farm on their Knepp estate in Sussex and instead allow nature …
Here is some news from Arran Events about the upcoming Folk Festival, with details on the exciting evening concerts. There are still tickets left, including the 2-day passes, but they are selling fast! Tickets are available to buy online from www.arranevents.com or in person from Brodick Post office. Friday 7th June Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth …
Looking for the chance to learn to snorkel safely, build your confidence and have fun, whilst being taught by fully qualified BSAC instructors? Then join COAST for one of our snorkel taster sessions! Participants will learn how to use and fit equipment, how to snorkel safely and then be taken on a snorkelling session to …
Arran’s MSP Kenneth Gibson reports on the recent further investment in mountain biking by the Scottish government. He points to how this will help expand the island’s established biking trails, support more adventure tourism, and benefit the local thriving mountain biking community. Arran is already home to an enviable network of mountain bike trails. These …
Whiting Bay Music and Drama group take award winning play to East Kilbride By Alice Maxwell Inspired by winning three major prizes in the Arran 2019 Drama Competition, Whiting Bay Music and Drama club decided compete further afield this month. On the 9th May the cast – Alan Nichol, Andy McNamara, Val Waite, Bev and …
Folk ‘n Talent @The PHT Luckenbooth – Saturday 8th June at 9pm Luckenbooth is a term that describes a brooch dating back to the 16th Century and was traditionally given by a man to his sweetheart on their betrothal. It was considered a lucky charm, protecting the wearer against the evil eye and among other …
Arran’s MP Patricia Gibson has hit out at the UK Government over their treatment of pensioners during a Westminster debate last Wednesday which demanded that the Tories honour their 2017 manifesto pledge to maintain free TV licences for the over-75s. From 01 April, the colour licence fee increased to £154.50 a year. All households with …
Head along to the Arran Community Land on a Friday, for their weekly growing get-together’s! These mornings at the ACLI are running all the way through June and into July, and are a great way to get involved in this fantastic community organisation and to spend some time outside in a beautiful part of the …
The film showing in Corrie village hall on Sunday June 9th at 8 pm, is Summer of 1993 (Director Carla Simón. 2017. Spain. 96 min. Cert u). In Carla Simón’s touching autobiographical film, six-year-old Frida looks on in silence as the last objects from her recently deceased mother’s apartment in Barcelona are placed in boxes. …