Yes Arran Summer Activity

With less than 400 days to go now before the Independence Referendum on 18th September 2014, YES ARRAN has been campaigning over the summer and is now preparing to step up a gear. Yes supporters and friends met in the August sun for the annual Indy Barbecue on 18th August at Strathwhillan, and took a photo call with Kenneth Gibson MSP and Councillor John Bruce. September will be busy too.

Exhibition of Arts and Crafts.

The AYE collective, a group of twenty or so Arran artists and crafts people, plan a second exhibition of work building on the successful presentation in June. The event, ‘Talking about Scotland’ will take place at Corrie and Sannox village Hall on Wednesday and Thursday 18th and 19th September. In addition to a diverse and vibrant show of Arran art, there will be food, teas and coffees, discussion and other merchandise. Commission on sales will go to the Yes Campaign. See local posters for more detail. Artists interested in contributing should contact marvin.elliott@virgin.net and anyone else wanting to help with the event should get in touch with margomclellan@hotmail.com

Independence Rally.

Yes Arran is running a coach to the Independence March in Edinburgh on 21st September. Timed to meet ferries in both directions, and at the amazing price of £10 per seat (return), this is an opportunity to take part in a historic gathering, and have a great day in Edinburgh. At the time of going to press there are still a few seats left. Contact yesarran2014@aol.co.uk for further details.

Ambassador Training.

Finally, supporters wishing to learn more about the referendum and sharpen up their campaigning skills might be interested in attending a training session to take place in Brodick on the evening of Friday 27th September (6.30 to 9.00 pm). Further information is available from Cicely Gill at cicely25@btinternet.com