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Dave Payn Across 1 & 19 – Haunting CD release (1, 9, 5) 8 – I appeared in musical as an actor (7) 9 – Offer to go into accident and emergency…
Dish of the Month
Anne Adams Potato, Onion and Cheese Bake Ingredients 35g (1oz) butter 35g (1oz) plain flour 435ml (¾ pint) milk 100g (4oz) mature coloured cheese, grated 1tbsp (1x15mlsp) chopped chives salt and pepper…
Quick response saves yacht
John Kinsman The need for quickly accessible rescue services was underlined last week when the Tobermory all-weather lifeboat rescued a yacht in winds gusting at 55 knots. The 26-foot yacht Blue Stone…
Walking on the Wild Side: Michael’s DeafBlind Challenge
Lucy Wallace Michael Anderson likes a challenge but his goal of climbing Ben Nevis for his 70th birthday is going to be a mighty test of his stamina and determination. Michael is…
Sunday Ferry Changes
The Arran Ferry Committee, a clandestine organisation which publishes no agendas or minutes, has asked for an extra Sunday sailing, at 07:00 ex-Ardrossan, to be added to the Caledonian Isles timetable. Calmac…
Poem of the Month
The Present For the present there is just one moon,though every level pond gives back another. But the bright disc shining in the black lagoon,perceived by astrophysicist and lover, is milliseconds old.…
Not Buying It
Last week, North Ayrshire Council sent out one of its infinitely cautious news releases, preceded as usual by five paragraphs of warning that nobody unauthorised should get a glimpse of the attachment.…
‘Certified’ fish not truly sustainable
Sally Campbell of C.O.A.S.T is appalled that farmed fish may now be labelled "Sustainable" and "Responsibly Sourced." She holds that it is vital to oppose the certification of farmed fish, as follows:…
Busy Katy Clark
Arran’s Westminster MP must be one of the busiest members of the House. She keeps in constant touch, sending press releases on the various causes she has backed or opposed. Among much…
Clyde Marine Week
The Firth of Clyde is the largest area of sheltered deep water in the British Isles. Not a lot of people know this, but its beautiful coastline will be celebrated during Clyde…
Simple Weaving with Young Children
Judith Baines Two very simple looms can provide hours of interest and result in attractive little gifts such as coaster mats or bookmarks. Here are two ways to go about it. 1.…
Arran families in Canada and still on Arran
The names of those who sailed in the brig called Caledonia in the Clearances nearly 200 years ago are well known on Arran in today’s life, representing many of the island’s best-known…