If Arran were fully in charge of shaping its own future, what would success look like? On 21 March, we’re inviting islanders to come together and begin creating a Thriving Arran Portrait — a shared picture of what a good future for Arran looks like, and how we would know if we’re achieving it. One …
From the Caught By the River Shadows & Reflections series: Christina Riley, 10th January 2025 As she looks back on the year her Nature Library found a permanent home, Christina Riley celebrates libraries as places of limitless potential. It’s often said, and rightly so, that libraries are more than just books. It’s usually said when highlighting additional …
Team Work and Community Help Featured image shows Sally with a paramedic on arrival at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock. This week I had a trip-over fall, so John took me promptly to the hospital here on Arran. Hurt head, nose, lost a tooth and sore arm. A mess. Wonderful care, careful observation, discussions on next steps …
Firstly, what do we mean by community? There are many definitions: It is a collective of people who come together, either physically or virtually, to support and engage with each other, forming a sense of belonging and shared identity. The benefits of having a community are numerous. It can be one locality, one national, transnational. …