…and other events in August
In amongst the big island events of the summer – the Arran Show and the Highland Games – are some other lovely activities that will be taking place across Arran. These are just a few of the many things happening in August…
Things to do with Eco Savvy
Zero Waste Cafe
This month the food team have exciting Zero Waste Cafes planned this month, plus an outdoor cooking workshop at Cordon Community Garden. The Zero Waste Cafes are open to everyone, and operate on a guided donation basis. Each week there’ll be a selection of cakes, warm soup and bread and tea and coffee. The shop selection includes tinned essentials and zero waste dispensers filled with dried goods, and fresh local veggies! Please remember to bring your containers for dried goods.
Join the ZWC on the 17th of August for the outdoor cooking session in conjunction with the Arran Pioneer Project. It will run from 12-2pm. Folk are welcome to join for the duration or just for parts of the session, no booking is required. Around this time of year, expect to be making dishes with courgettes, tatties, kale, tomatoes and herbs!
They’ll also be popping up in Lamlash, Kilmory and Kildonan. See the calendar below for all the ZWC dates!
The Eco Savvy Active Travel team will also be popping up at some of the Zero Waste Cafe’s with E-Bikes for you to try out and a snazzy Bike Decoration Station will be available so you can get creative in decorating your bike! For more active travel sessions see the calendar below.
For all of Eco Savvy’s events in August follow the link here. See also their Facebook page for up to date news and information.
Pioneer Project
As well as the outdoor cooking session at Cordon Community Garden, the Arran Pioneer Project will be running a Scything Session at Arran Community Land Initiative – Whiting Bay on Thursday August 8th, 10am to 1pm.
Learn all about the benefits of this traditional method of land management with scything expert Ida Fabrizio who will offer tips and tuition to getting the most out of a scythe. We’ll have practice scythes available, but if you’ve got your own, feel free to bring it along.
Please RSVP to arran@pioneerproject.scot to book your place. We will also be at the Arran Show the day before (August 7th) with scythes for quick taster sessions and demonstration.
Over the past year, we have started to reap the rewards of scything, and discovering the benefits of this often overlooked practice as an environmentally friendly and effective alternative to petrol-powered strimmers and mowers:
– Quiet operation – no engine noise and no need for ear protectors.
– Simple use – no complicated assemblies or tiny parts that need replaced.
– Environmentally friendly (and cheaper) – no petrol required.
– Doubles as a great workout and mindfulness exercise.
– A precision tool for conservation and regeneration projects.
Join us in Whiting Bay on August 8th to learn more.
Arran Geopark Gaelic Landscape Walk, Pirnmill
Friday 9th August
A wee wander up Allt Gobhlach, through the trees and past the waterfalls, discovering our Gaelic cultural and natural history along the way!
Walk length: 5 km / 3 miles, Approx. duration: 3 hours, Meeting place: Opposite Pirnmill Village Shop
Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks – we’ll be stopping for a srùbag!
Terrain: uneven footpath featuring some boggy ground, a couple of stiles, and some ascent/descent – we’ll take our time! Brief section back along the road through Pirnmill.
See the Geopark website for more information or for more details on how to book follow this link
Music
Brian Kellock, Corrie and Sannox Village Hall
Friday 2nd August, 7pm
Internationally renowned jazz star Brian Kellock to make his solo debut on Arran.
Scottish multi award winning and internationally renowned pianist is coming to Arran to perform his hugely popular and successful “By Special Request” solo show. Tickets £12: accompanying school age children FREE. Tickets available on the door or buy them in advance online.
For tickets and more info follow the link here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/brian-kellock…/e-eqqyaa
Family Ceilidh, Whiting Bay Hall
Wednesday 7th August, 7.30pm
Tickets on the door – £10, £5 Child, £25 Family Ticket (up to 4 children)
Film and Talks
Arran Open Studios Film Night, in conjunction with Corrie Film Club. Corrie and Sannox Village Hall, Saturday 10th August, 7.30pm
Screening of Maudie (Dir. Aisling Walsh. 2016, 12A). Maudie is a deeply moving film, based on the true story of folk artist Maude Lewis (Sally Hawkins) and her unlikely romance with reclusive Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke). Maude suffers from severe arthritis, yet despite her fragility she is determined to be independent and create art. Free event, donations welcome.
Tuesday Talks, Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
In August the talks will be on the Holy Isle Project and Heather Lodge. See the poster for more details.
