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Marine reserves can give protection against climate change
Protecting more of the world's seas offers a double benefit, scientists say. Marine reserves protect fish and other sea creatures against exploitation and pollution. They can also help life both in the…
Book Review
The Plot Against America by Philip Roth “Just suppose...that the air hero Charles Lindbergh, the man who made the first solo transatlantic flight in 1927, who earned huge sympathy when his baby…
Poem of the Month
Whoso list to hunt Whoso list to hunt, I know where is an hind, But as for me, helas, I may no more. The vain travail hath wearied me so sore, I…
Christine Bovill
Those who heard Christine Bovill’s Edith Piaf show in Brodick a couple of years back will not wish to miss her appearance at the Community Theatre at Arran High School on Saturday,…
COAST News
Do our politicians care about coastal communities and healthy seas? Time to embrace sustainable alternative Little was said during the election about one of the biggest issues facing coastal communities - the…
Berthing trials at Brodick’s new pier
The new pier at the Brodick ferry terminal is nearing completion and during June berthing trials were carried out by Caledonian Isles, Isle of Arran and Waverley. Both ferries did low tide…
Arran Coastal Rowing Club regatta
Arran Coastal Rowing Club (ACRC) hosted its first regatta on Saturday, 24th June at Lamlash Yacht Club, followed by a social row around Holy Isle on Sunday 25th.
Measuring the amount of plastic in our seas
Professor Jenna Jambeck
Corrie Film Club
The film for July at Corrie and Sannox Village Hall will be Suffragettes (2015, UK, directed by Sarah Gavron, 105 mins, Cert PG), showing on Sunday 16th July at 8pm. A moving…
… and finally …
easyHotel, the super-budget international Hotel chain that offers a great night’s sleep from as little as £19.99 a night, is trialling fake window views of iconic London landmarks for guests at its…
Letters
Dear Editor In May we marked Dementia Awareness Week. Did your readers know that an estimated 225,000 people will develop dementia this year alone - that’s one every three minutes - and,…
Wild Garlic and Mushroom Soup
With Heather Gough I hope the wild garlic is not over by the time you read this recipe. Wild garlic has been so abundant and luscious this year. If it is over,…