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Mindfulness for Living. A different approach to happiness.
Featured image by Luca on Unsplash Mindfulness is being practiced everywhere these days from monasteries to businesses to schools, and even in the military. It has become part of mainstream life. Yet…
Nature matters for Mental Health
First Minister John Swinney is drawing up his legislative priorities for the year ahead, and there is hope that his Programme for Government due in early September will include a commitment to…
Therapeutic gardening this autumn
As part of the Wellbeing in Nature initiative at Heather Lodge, the therapeutic gardening sessions with Juliette Walsh are starting again in September. For more information see the poster below – Wellbeing…
Arran’s Housing Crisis, Problems and Solutions
Featured image shows rural cottage in Scotland. Credit Russ Daley on Unsplash.com I have been the island’s housing officer since 2010. In November, I will retire, and so now is a good…
Solar Energy, the global hunt for profits, farmers, communities. A two-part exploration and explanation.
“It isn’t always true that a critical end justifies desperate means.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich PART ONE STOP LIME DOWN SOLAR FARM, NEAR SHERSTON A couple of years ago in Voice for…
Solar Energy, the global hunt for profits, farmers, communities. A two-part exploration and explanation.
“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” -Thomas Jefferson PART TWO UNDERSTANDING BRITISH AGRICULTURE and GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES I needed…
No New Oil and Gas for a Liveable Future
Following the Supreme Court’s historic ruling in June in Sarah Finch’s case against an oil field in Surrey (see article in the Voice for Arran here) the UK Government has just this…
Arran by-election online hustings
A North Ayrshire Council seat has become vacant following the recent resignation of Councillor Timothy Billings. Following the nomination deadline on Monday, August 12th, the candidates have now been confirmed. They are:…
Ayrshire walking and wheeling festival
The Ayrshire Walking & Wheeling Festival is back for its third year. They are once again organising walks showcasing the very best that Ayrshire and Arran have to offer. The Festival has…
Outdoor cooking with Eco Savvy and Arran Pioneer Project
On the 17th of August we ran an outdoor cooking workshop in conjunction with the Arran Pioneer Project team at Cordon Community Garden. Although the weather was dreich to start with, the…
Notes from The Arran Naturalist
The Annual Clyde Eider Survey is taking place this year from 7th to 30th September. Organised for nearly thirty years by Chris Waltho, the data collected shows the post breeding population of…
Support the Lamlash Community Hub
The Lamlash Community Hub Project are holding two events on Saturday 14th September to continue their fundraising efforts – a table top sale followed by a family ceilidh. Residents of Lamlash are…