CHARITY STATUS - PENDING Issue 5 6 May 2010 online at www.voiceforarran.com

Election Day No point in saying anything further now about the merits of the various candidates, whose photos appear here. Whichever party ends up in the hot seat of government is in for a very sticky time, as far as we can see, and a shared approach to the burden may be no bad thing ‐ as long as we’ve elected people who genuinely care about the communities they represent.

Katy Clark Gillian Cole‐Hamilton Patrica Gibson Philip Lardner Louise Mcdaid ( Labour) (Scottish Lib Dem) ( SNP) ( Independant) ( Scottish Socialist Party)

Paint your own porcelain in Corrie’s bright new shop Even talking to Vivienne cheers you up. ‘Just look at it,’ she says. Corrie has a wonderful new attraction in the form of Island ‘What a perfect view! Who couldn’t be happy here!’ She’ll be Porcelain, run by looking for people to help supply home baking, so if you are a Vivienne Coulthard, dab hand with scones and cakes, it could be a handy part‐time with help from her job. The shop, workshop and Tea by the Sea will be open from 10 daughter Becky during ‐5.00 daily, Monday to Saturday, and if there seem to be enough breaks from her studies people interested, Vivienne may even open on Sundays as well at School of during the summer. We wish her all the very best of luck in her Art. ‘We’ve been so new venture. lucky to move here!’ Comrades at the Corrie Film Club Vivienne says. Island th Porcelain started in The Corrie Film Club this Sunday, 9 May, shows Comrades, Bill Lamlash and shifted to Douglas's epic 1987 film about the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Douglas Duchess Court in began work on it in 1979 and pushed on through 8 years of the Brodick, but Corrie, Thatcher era that saw the suppression of the unions and the where Vivienne herself putting down of the miners’ strike. Comrades tells the story of lives, seems its perfect the six agricultural labourers who in 1834 were sentenced to home. Run by its transportation to Australia for the crime of joining a trade union. previous owners, Hardly surprisingly, the government of the 1980s did not smile Marvin and Marion on such a work. The film received limited distribution and has only recently been reissued by the British Film Institute. Elliott, as an art gallery after the general store proved unsustainable, it will still have paintings and drawings for sale, as By 1834 trade unions had been legalised, so the Tolpuddle men well as locally‐made jewellery, but the main focus will be on the were charged under an obscure law that forbade the wee figures of birds and seals and otters. Visitors can see them administering of oaths. Douglas, well known for his films about being made in the workshop adjacent to the show‐room, and can his 1940s upbringing in even decorate their own chosen models before they are glaze‐ a Scottish mining village fired. The finished piece will be posted to its decorator in a ‐ My Childhood, My Ain couple of days. Children are welcome at all times to paint their Folk and My Way Home own porcelain, and if their mums and dads don’t fancy that, tea, – follows the Tolpuddle coffee, soft drinks and home baking will be available. If the men from their Dorset weather is nice, it will be served on the patio outside. ‘Just nice countryside to the home‐made cakes,’ Vivienne says cheerfully. ‘We’re calling it Tea blinding sun of by the Sea.’ Australia, always with a

Voice for Arran 06/05/2010 Page 1 Email comments to [email protected] Website www.voiceforarran.com Mail: Voice for Arran, Woodside Kildonan, Isle of Arran beautiful painterly quality. He ran out of funds and lost his to be welcomed. No‐one in Scotland or England wants to live with original producer, Ismail Merchant, but kept doggedly on, and the ignominy of standing by while the world’s last passenger today his film stands as a classic essay on the deep divide clipper ship is between the lives of the rich and the poor. Influenced by his deliberately work with Joan Littlewood at her theatre in Stratford, Douglas smashed up.’ He used relatively unknown actors to play the parts of the martyrs added, ‘We built the and their friends, though he cast James Fox and Vanessa City of Adelaide in Redgrave as upper‐class characters. Sunderland in 1864 and we want her Few people today are aware that the Tolpuddle Martyrs were back home.’ eventually pardoned and granted free passage back to Britain as a result of the public outcry that their case caused. Some of Bomb dredged up them later emigrated to Canada in the 1840s – but this lies by John Kinsman outwith the time‐scale of Comrades. Through its cinematic Marine Editor sweep and feeling for landscape, the film puts a telling finger on A dredger working off Campbeltown Harbour picked up an the helplessness of men to defend themselves against those explosive device in its nets on Sunday May 2nd. A Royal Navy who value money and power above the basic rights of human Bomb Disposal Team from Faslane on the Clyde went to the scene beings. and took the device out to sea, where they carried out a

The showing starts in Corrie Hall at 8.00. No charge – all controlled explosion in about 30ft feet of water. They described welcome. the device as a piece of ‘historic ordnance’ and said there was no reason to suspect that it was alive. Ian’s happy birthday Ian Buchanan, whose wife, Betty, started the Lochranza choir, Labour Cut Disabled Access Fund by 51% celebrated his 70th birthday last week in a way that took him By Kenneth Gibson MSP completely by surprise. The choir, well briefed before its Mr Gibson points out that disabled access to the rail network is a afternoon rehearsal, matter reserved to Westminster, as it sits within equalities swerved legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act. The Access unexpectedly from a for All Small Schemes Fund improves access to the network for Stamford motet to disabled people by increasing the number of stations that are ‘Happy Birthday To step free and wheelchair accessible. UK Labour Ministers agreed You’, and a veritable to allocate 10.14% of the Fund to Scotland, as past of a banquet was revealed programme scheduled to run for 15 years. However, this year’s in the room adjoining funding has been slashed by the UK Labour Government, with the the stage. What amount available for schemes in Scotland reduced by an seemed to be the extraordinary 51%. entire village of Said Mr Gibson: Lochranza arrived as well, and the occasion turned into a great ‘It is unacceptable that UK Labour Government cuts are already party. The picture was taken by Jennie Niall, to whom many falling on services for some of the most vulnerable members of thanks. society. Not content with recently setting impossible criteria for disabled people to access the Independent Living Fund from 01 Historic clipper may be saved May, in its dying days, this Labour Government has slashed by John Kinsman, Marine Editor funding by more than half on an excellent programme to improve A campaign to save the world’s oldest passenger clipper ship access to the rail network for disabled people. from being broken up has been thrown a lifeline with the ‘The work undertaken through the fund is of great value to appointment of a firm of consultants, DTZ, to review options for disabled people and it is they who will be most affected by this the 145‐year‐old City of Adelaide, currently resting on a slipway decision. This cut must be suspended, so that the issue can be in Irvine. The Sunderland‐built ship, which predates the Cutty revisited after the UK election.’ Sark, carried people and wool between Australia and Britain on 28 round trips. Submarine’s loss remembered Later know as the Carrick, she has been left to the elements for by Fiona Laing, who also sent the picture so long that she has been considered past repair, and could still On Saturday a party of face deconstruction, the process to be recorded for display in a over 50 people arrived museum. aboard the SD Oronsay Campaigners have for several years been trying to raise funds at Lochranza pier for to re‐float the vessel and send her either to Australia or back to the annual memorial Sunderland, but it has seemed at times a hopeless task. service for the crew of However, Culture minister Fiona Hyslop has announced that HMS/m Vandal. The Historic Scotland has commissioned DTZ to review the A‐listed party consisted of ship’s options. DTZ has appointed Sir Neil Cossons, ex‐director members of the of the Marine Museum in Greenwich and a former chairman of Submariners English Heritage, to provide technical expertise. Association, their families and friends, along with relatives of Sunderland campaigner and city councillor Peter Maddison, some of the 37 men who lost their lives when the submarine sank who hit the headlines last year by briefly ‘occupying’ the on 24th February 1943. clipper, said, ‘Any lifeline thrown in the direction of our ship is

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HMS/m Vandal was only completed on 20th February 1943 and Guests can also be assured ecologically sound measures have was on the last day of her trials before entering service when topped the list wherever possible, with the installation of rain she was lost. Her position on the seabed was unknown until water harvesting, heat pumps and energy efficient lighting, part 1995 when an expedition found her approximately 1 1/2 miles funded by Community Energy Scotland and the Scottish NW of Lochranza 100m/330ft down. It took them to the point Government CARES scheme. on the sea immediately above where the submarine lies and a The hostel is also the first in Scotland to achieve Fair Trade further commemoration took place. status, selling exclusively Fair Trade teas and coffees to guests. Greens Reject Scaremongering by Bankers Producers showcasing at the event included Arran Abstracts The today condemned bankers' warnings about and Photovisions, Arran Aromatics, Arran Dairies, Arran Fair the consequences of a balanced Parliament. They point out that Trade, Arran Power & Sail, Arran Whisky, Arran Wildlife Festival, the majority of European countries use fairer electoral systems, Flying Fever and Island Cheese. and there is no evidence that coalition government leads to Louise Nowell, Sales worse economic management. & Marketing Director Patrick Harvie MSP warned of further casino banking, and said for SYHA Hostelling the scaremongering about a balanced parliament was ‘frankly a Scotland, said: pathetic attempt to intimidate the public, the very people who “Lochranza Youth are already paying the price for a failure of historic proportion Hostel has been a by the so‐called talent in the city. It's the norm in most major investment for European countries to have balanced parliaments, and for SYHA Hostelling David Cameron's old school chums in the city to threaten to do Scotland, with even more damage to the economy if the public have the nerve stunning results. to vote for what they believe in is simply disgraceful.’ He went Local producers exhibiting at the Hostel “The Isle of Arran is a on, ‘Every voter who remembers the contempt these selfish highly appealing destination, which is ripe with the opportunity bankers showed for the public will refuse to be bullied by them to attract new markets as Scotland enters this crucial era of now. It's time to tax the speculation they rely on, and to pull economic recovery. the plug on the casino banking model that got us into this mess. We won't see this country's building societies, co‐operatives or “Arran is blessed with breathtaking surroundings, unspoilt credit unions spending all night trying to undermine democracy, nature, intriguing heritage sites, delicious local food and drink, and the bankers should think twice before doing so in the wee and distinct and inspiring cultural and artistic talent. small hours of Friday morning.’ “These factors combine to offer an unforgettable travel experience for people from all walks of life, and we are thrilled LOCHRANZA HOSTEL RELAUNCH TO MARK NEW ERA FOR to play a role in Arran tourism by providing superior hostel ARRAN TOURISM Photographs By Arran Photography accommodation for all. Lochranza Youth Hostel celebrated its official opening in glorious sunshine last Thursday following a £0.5 million “Sustainability has been an refurbishment. important factor throughout SYHA Hostelling Scotland hosted the the refurbishment, resulting in event, presenting the hostel’s new high a hostel which oozes traditional quality environment to guests, while charm, but is sustainable, showcasing the best of Arran. enduring and has a The charity hopes the event will dramatically lowered carbon provide an opportunity to strengthen Official opening / unveiling of the footprint. plaque by SYHA Vice President Mrs. “With greater choice of links with the island’s rich selection of Judy Roxburgh tourism‐related businesses, spanning accommodation types, all of a food production and distilleries, to higher quality, on offer, the new Lochranza Youth Hostel artists and wildlife managers. reflects our organization's aims to meet the needs of the The new look Lochranza Youth Hostel modern traveler.

offers high quality, flexible and “Yet still, this beautiful hostel represents the original founding affordable accommodation to New Wardens Angela and values of SYHA which are as relevant today as they were in individuals, families and groups, Steve with the Scottish 1931; affordable travel; respect for Scotland’s environment; tourist board four star making the perennially popular Isle of and a community atmosphere which is a unique and wonderful status and Hostelling Arran more accessible than ever as a International awards feature of hostelling culture.” fantastic Scottish holiday. Its great even SYHA Hostelling Scotland is a registered charity dedicated to for Arran's locals who can enjoy a night at the North end providing low cost, quality accommodation across Scotland. The Fully refurbished and redecorated inside and out, this beautiful charity is committed to promoting the social, environmental building now offers a high quality environment designed to and educational benefits of hostelling to all, from families to exceed the expectations of the modern traveller. retired people, couples to groups of friends.

Following the investment in premium beds, en suite private Jazz Café in Whiting Bay next Friday rooms and superior kitchen and shower provisions, the new The Jazz Café Band is back from its expedition last month to Lochranza Hostel presents a quality experience, while retaining Pirnmill (in fact, it got back the same night, in case this sounds its traditional charm. too much like Scott of the Antarctic.) Their next gig will be in

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Whiting Bay Hall on Friday 14th May, 8.00 until 11.00‐ish or irritated, even while recognising that repairs to the String are whenever the trombone player shows signs of turning into a absolutely vital. pumpkin. He’s not much like one normally, honest, being quite By contrast, information from Argyll and Bute on their handling skinny. A long and cheery evening costs you a mere £3 at the of regeneration work in Bowmore and Dunoon is rather door. Bring your own bottle, and dance if the spirit (or lemonade) impressive. The £1.2million plans have been publicised in detail, moves you. with an assurance that ‘The contractor will be consulting with the local business community over the next week regarding Support for the Voice increasing how best to keep any disruption to a minimum.’ We can’t guess There are now 40 people on the list of those who have expressed how smoothly it will all turn out, but at least A&B have people support and a willingness to help Voice for Arran become an who will talk to you. In fact, their Communications manager, Jo even more useful online newspaper. Our aim is to provide Smith, has just e‐mailed to say, ‘Please can you update your extremely cheap advertising for all local businesses and groups, contact lists to include my mobile number if you have plus absolutely FREE editorial reporting on whatever events you emergency queries out of hours?’ Fantastic. We’re dead put on. The paper itself is FREE, and if you need publicity, a very envious. More A&B stuff follows. If NAC told us anything, we’d modest annual subscription brings you six FREE adverts plus include their news, as well. But they don’t. unlimited FREE editorial cover for all your events.

To help the word get round that we are alive and flourishing, Tax rebate for insulation there’s an A4 Voice for Arran poster available. If you’d like to Argyll and Bute Council is offering all its residents, including print one off to display in your village, drop an e‐mail to those on islands as far away as Tiree, a one‐off £65 rebate on [email protected] and we’ll send it to you. their council tax if they buy cavity wall or loft insulation from Scottish Gas. th The next monthly meeting is 5.30 next Thursday, May 13 , in the Other energy efficiency schemes are available and the council Glencloy Suite, Auchrannie Spa. It’s open to everyone, and it encourages householders to call the independent Energy won’t drag on, we promise! We aim to get the essentials done in Savings Scotland Advice Centre on 0800 512082. no more than an hour. Do please come if you can. New hide for birders Kildonan Store to close If you are interesting in seeing wading birds in their natural Many people living in the south end of Arran will be grieved to habitat, then a visit to a newly‐opened hide at Broxwood, hear that the Kildonan Store is to close. Russell and Elspeth Sandbank, near Dunoon, is a ‘must’. The site looks right over Cheshire, who have run the wonderfully well‐stocked village the flat lands and estuary at the head of the shop for 15 years, will be concentrating on their boat‐hire and Holy Loch, and Argyll Forest Landscape B&B businesses. Elspeth said, ‘After 15 years, we’ve had enough.’ Partnership saw its potential as a bird She was concerned that their regular customers would find the observation point some years ago. closure hard, but Sandbank Community Development Trust pointed out that (SCDT) then pushed the project forward. ‘bring everything with Now, the new hide is accessed by a path you’ tourism, coupled which crosses two oak bridges, constructed with Arran residents by Ardentinny‐based wood carver Guy who take the ferry Elder. across to Ardrossan in order to shop at Asda, Argyll and Bute Council leased SCDT the land for just £1 a year. make it increasingly difficult for small businesses to survive. ‘But,’ Councillor Bruce Marshall, who is also chair of the Bute and she said, ‘now the decision is made, maybe I’ll sleep better at Cowal Area Committee, is delighted that the hide is now open. night.’ He said, 'I am confident that the new hide will give pleasure not just to existing enthusiasts, but to others who might be Knotty problem on the String experiencing the rewards of bird watching for the first time.’ Motorists starting up Brodick hill from the pier are somewhat Then he went on to say, ‘Whilst the opening ceremony was baffled by a large illuminated sign warning them of a major road taking place, a Shellduck – the largest duck which breeds in closure ahead and the need to take an alternative route. The Britain after wintering on the continent – was preening itself on String road is at that point a long way behind them, on the far a grassy bank no more than 70 metres away. It’s a fantastic side of Brodick, running west across the island. Meanwhile, at facility, and I congratulate all those who have worked so hard to the Brodick junction with the String road itself, there is no sign to see the project through to completion.’ tell you to make sure to turn right towards Corrie rather than go straight on. The orange sign some way before the junction is too An apology early, and does not make the choice of road clear. Last weeks’ letter called An Opportunity came from Joan Calder, whose name did not appear at the bottom. Joan also The handling of arrangements for this 8‐week closure has been, contributed the book review in the same edition. Many thanks to say the least of it, tangled. News seeped out gradually, and to her for both of these, and we really are sorry about the even the unfortunate Cllr Margie Currie was in the dark about gremlins the start date until quite late in the day. Amid a torrent of questions and protests, amendments were made. There would Young Arran Speakers Head for Stratford–upon–Avon be gates, with keys for priority vehicles, then there was a hasty by Heather Gough assurance that convoy access would be available in the morning This Friday, four S3 students from Arran High School head for and evening. Trying to unpick this muddle has left everyone final of a public speaking competition – Youth

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Speaks – run by the Rotary Club of Great Britain. Representing Bremner 70‐7‐63

Arran High School and Arran Rotary Club are Chris Jenks (main 4th Neil Young 66‐3‐63 Scratch D.MacFarlane 65 speaker), Catherine McEachern ( Proposer of the vote of thanks) 8 magic 2's M.Wren, B.Hastings, G.Andrew, P.Jameson, and Katharine O’Donnelly (Chairperson), ably supported by team N.Young, D.MacFarlane, D.Robertson & M.Evans. coach and supporter, Iona Flewitt. The subject which this talented team have chosen is The Afterlife and Chris, as main Friday 30th April Arran Grouse qualifier 10 played. speaker, will regale his audience with anecdotes about Karma, 1st I.Bremner & A. Smith 76‐8.5‐67.5, 2nd Todd & Paul Jameson Egyptology, re‐incarnation and ghosts – amongst other things! 81‐12‐69 To have got this far is a real credit to these young people who Both will represent Lamlash on the final day 11th September have so far competed against 14 other teams in 3 preliminary 2010 rounds to get to the final. No matter what happens at Stratford Sunday 2nd May Bogey Competition 22 played. C.S.S. 64 these four young people are real winners and we are all very 1st Ian Bremner on +3, 2nd Norrie McIntyre on +2, 3rd Adam proud of them. Burke on +1

Man’s Body Found in Clyde 2 magic 2's by Todd Jameson and Drew Wales. by John Kinsman, Marine Editor Fixtures: The Strathclyde Police Underwater Unit Police recovered a body Every Thursday Senior and Summer Cup. arranging times with from the River Clyde near Old Kirkpatrick, Dumbartonshire, on starter. Monday night May 3. They cannot yet confirm that the body may Friday 7th May first round of A.G.A. Seniors Bowl @ Brodick be that of a missing Gourock man, 38‐year‐old Conn Neilis, as the Golf Club. remains are still to be identified. Saturday 8th May Jamieson Cup + 1st round of championship qualifier 0930, 1300 and 1700 hrs Mr Neilis, of Doune Gardens, Gourock, was last seen more than a Sunday 9th May A.G.A. Spring Handicap at Machrie Bay month ago. His concerned family raised the alarm when he did Lamlash Open 6th,7th,8th August. Times still available. not return after a night out with friends in Erskine on March 28. Despite an extensive search, police were unsuccessful in tracing Letters him. Dear , BIODIVERSITY. 14.4.10. Inspector Brian Jeffery said: ‘We are following a positive line of Having attended the Hustings meeting held in Brodick Hall, I inquiry. The family has been made aware of our enquiry and have little or no comment other than to say I found the there are indications the body may be a long‐term missing proceedings rather boring, acknowledging that you had no person, but this has not been confirmed.’ control over the questions raised by the floor. Dish of the Week However I have just read the content of the email, which you By Anne Adams sent to Mr Wood of Coast on the above date. HOW can any educated person or any political party for that GINGERBREAD MEN matter claim that the SNP are champions of sustainable fishing? To be politically correct, these should be called Gingerbread Enter the real world‐ the record of sustainable fishing around people! Scottish waters is abysmal. I have no knowledge of the claims INGREDIENTS you make about the North Sea but I question whether the facts Makes 20‐25. relayed are accurate. 225g (½ lb or 1 cup) of Butter or Margarine. I am very familiar with the true facts and situation of the Clyde, ½ cup+1tsp (75g) 3oz icing sugar, sifted. not just around the shores of Arran where I reside, but the 2 cups (225g) 8oz self‐raising flour. entire reaches of the Clyde. 2 teaspoons ground ginger The Clyde is the Newfoundland of Scotland, a direct result ½ teaspoon salt following the abolition of the 3‐mile limit in 1984, which 75g/3oz medium oatmeal enabled a fish breeding area to exist. 5 drops of vanilla essence Your party continues to support the CFA (Clyde Fishing Glacé icing to decorate Association) the SFF (Scottish Fishermen’s Federation) and give legal right for the continuance of bottom trawling for prawns, Method (which is the only commercial product left in the Clyde‐at the 1.Cream the fat and gradually beat in the sugar bottom of the food chain) and dredging for clams, which 2 Sift together the flour, ginger and salt and add the creamed destroys and decimates the eco system of the seabed. There is mixture with the oatmeal and vanilla essence plenty of evidence of young fish spawning but they never 3. Mix to a stiff dough. Either mould into the shape of little men survive the 6 years of maturity to breed. The action of the by‐ or roll out the dough and cut into shapes with a biscuit cutter. catch caused by the above mentioned practice, which aught to 4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven be banned in the Clyde estuary for a period of time to allow the (180c/350f,Gas mark 4) for about 20 minutes. fish stocks and nature to recover and many other areas 5 Cool on a wire rack, then pipe on faces, features and buttons surrounding the Scottish Islands. with glacé icing, Your leader Alex Salmond at a public meeting in the Arran High Golf School affirmed to a Director of COAST that if Richard Thursday 29th April Senior medal box tees. 8 played Lochhead, Scottish Rural affairs and Environment minister had 1st H.McArthur 80‐18‐62, 2nd Drew Crawford 83‐16‐67 promised that the remainder of Lamlash Bay would become Summer Cup 32 played Scotland's first MPA (marine protected area) ‘it would in fact 1st Mark Wren 72‐11‐61, 2nd Paul Jameson 75‐ 13‐62, 3rd Ian happen ‘ Voice for Arran 06/05/2010 Page 5 Email comments to [email protected] Website www.voiceforarran.com Mail: Voice for Arran, Woodside Kildonan, Isle of Arran

Letter cont.

Another year has passed and all that has been achieved is the building of a giant brick wall with no political will to implement MPA’s. A marine proposal, supported by a wide range of the community and many academics, they are essential not only for Lamlash, but for many aspects of tourism on the Island of Arran and for the resurgence of Scottish fishing in general. As a further example from my own experience, when I was a young man I fished in Lamlash Bay from a rowing boat with the simplest of tackle, it took less than one hour to catch enough Haddock to feed a family for a week or more, returning Cod to the sea, they were not the fish of choice in the 60’s. At this present time if I went out in Lamlash Bay in a rowing boat I would have to spend all day‐I mean at least 8 hours and would be extremely lucky if I managed to land one small fish of any description. Remember that at one time Lamlash Bay used to be the location of the biggest fishing festival in Scotland attracting people from all parts of the U.K and further a field, the competitors landing not only a large selection of varieties, the weight was in tons of fish. For some time now a lot of effort by scientists & ecologists has been put in to identifying areas around the U.K, which are suitable to be managed as MPA’s. The English proposals are streets ahead of Scotland. The number of locations being identified in Scotland is still growing, if implemented I am of the opinion that the MPA’s will be almost impossible to manage or police. I humbly suggest to the SNP that it would be much better all round to rescind the decision of 1984 and re‐establish the 3‐mile limit, which would be much easier and less complicated to manage and police. At present we often witness fishing boats trawling within 30 yards of the beach and there is nothing we can legally do to stop them. Despite complaints received from the local community. In inclement weather conditions the Island shop shelves get sparse within a period of 3 days. Communities require becoming more self sufficient to sustain life. In the present climate the population need sustainable fish, agriculture and forestry resources – it is not rocket science. Yours truly, James Henderson.

What’s on this week — from information sent to us. DATE DAY TIME EVENT VENUE COST 6/05/2010 THUR 7/05/2010 FRID 8/05/2010 SAT Tide Time? Viking long ship Sailing/ email [email protected] Corrie Port Mem.

09/05/2010 SUN 8pm Corrie Film Club see www.arranart.com Corrie Hall Donation

2‐4pm Hospital Supporters League Plant Sale Lamlash Com. Theatre 10/05/2010 MON 5.15PM BREATH WALK Tel 600307

6.30pm Table Tennis—everybody welcome Corrie Village Hall 11/05/2010 TUES 12/05/2010 WED 10‐11.30am Yoga For Every body tel 600307 Kenneil Lamlash £5 for 6

6.m Viking Long ship Rowing everybody welcome Corrie Port Mem Arran Wild Life Festival various events see 13/05/2010 THURS www.arranwildlife festival.com Tel 07825644161

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