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9/5/2008 - Angus Art Prize On Offer To StudentsAngus Council is offering a purchase prize of up to £1000 for work by exhibiting graduates at this year's degree shows. |
8/5/2008 - Angus Gold Shares Triumph At National AwardsAge Concern’s Digital Inclusion Network, of which Angus Gold is member, beat three other finalists to win the prize for Reaching the Digitally Excluded at the National eWell-Being Awards 2008 held in London recently. |
8/5/2008 - Kirriemuir Heritage TrustThe Angus town of Kirriemuir, and the surrounding area, has a unique heritage – and Kirriemuir Heritage Trust has been established to protect, record, promote and celebrate all aspects of this heritage. |
8/5/2008 - Locals Asked For Their Views On Tree Planting In An Open SpaceAngus Council parks service plans to make some changes to the way it maintains Travebank Wood in Monifieth to improve the area for red squirrels, wild birds and other plants and animals. |
6/5/2008 - Angus College students hand over chequeThere were smiles all round as Angus College students handed over a cheque for two hundred and ten pounds to Macmillan Cancer Support. |
6/5/2008 - Council aims to cut greenhouse gases and save energy costAngus Council is to introduce a range of measures designed to reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions and cut its energy bills |
6/5/2008 - Falkirk Wheel Turns Students’ HeadsNine Angus College students have been witnessing the best that Scottish Engineering has to offer, with a behind the scenes look at the Falkirk Wheel. |
6/5/2008 - Parks and cemeteries to benefit from repairs fundsAngus Council is to establish a fund to replace and renew equipment in its public parks, with £400,000 being allocated to the project in the 2008/09 budget. |
1/5/2008 - Funding will help restore buildings in Brechin’s central areaGrant funding of around £370,000 from Historic Scotland, announced this week, will be used to part fund repairs and restore architectural details to buildings within Brechin’s central conservation areas |
1/5/2008 - Kirriemuir residents invited to ‘Experts on the Ground’ eventThe people of Kirriemuir are to be involved in a ground-breaking initiative designed to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol misuse and bring about a cultural change in attitudes to alcohol |
1/5/2008 - Teenagers cast their votes for the Angus Book Award 2008With only a short time to go till the Angus Book Award 2008 ceremony, teenagers across Angus are casting their votes in the battle to see which book will win |
29/4/2008 - Arbroath Slipway Consultation ExtendedIn light of the considerable interest shown in the possible construction of a new slipway at Arbroath Harbour, the consultation period has been extended until the end of May. |
28/4/2008 - Annual awards mark achievement of council’s sports staffAngus Council presented awards and certificates to their sports services employees of the year, at a ceremony on Friday 25 April in Forfar. |
28/4/2008 - Forfar Library Goes GraphicForfar Library has launched a brand new collection of graphic novels featuring famous characters such as Judge Dredd and The Dark Knight. |
28/4/2008 - Saltire Friday Nite Project For Young People Launched In ArbroathA new scheme aimed at young people in Arbroath was launched at the town’s Saltire Centre on Friday 25 April by Dundee FC footballer Gavin Swankie. |
28/4/2008 - Young People To Benefit From Council FundingAngus Council’s Education Committee (Thursday 24 April) has agreed an investment of more than £14,000 to allow two organisations in the area to continue their valuable work with young people. |
25/4/2008 - Innovation in Digital MediaThe Innovation Portal and the University of Dundee will deliver a short workshop intended for firms involved with the Digital Media sector. |
23/4/2008 - Alternative Therapies Arrive at Forfar Swimming PoolA new and exciting activity has just been introduced to the timetable at Forfar Swimming Pool |
23/4/2008 - Encouraging Outdoor Activities In AngusLocal outdoor activity providers and associated businesses are being invited to an event to find out more about developing outdoor activity opportunities in the area. |
23/4/2008 - NFUS To Help Members Apply For £800m Rural FundsThe Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2007-2013 is finally open for applications from farmers, rural businesses, individuals and groups to apply for money to carry out a whole range of projects. |
23/4/2008 - Sue Ryder Care - Homecare Takes Over Crossroads AngusSue Ryder Care, the national charity that specialise in the provision of neurological, palliative and home care services, has recently taken over Crossroads Angus services |
21/4/2008 - Angus College Principal hands out Kirriemuir certificates.Ten Angus Gold Students from Kirriemuir and surrounding area are receiving certificates from the Principal of Angus College |
21/4/2008 - Fire Brigade Lights Nursery Children’s Fire!The nursery children at Angus College were thrilled when their local fire brigade turned up to show them around one of their fire fighting machines. |
21/4/2008 - Monifieth Area Partnership MeetingThe Monifieth Area Partnership is to hold its first meeting under their new chair Dr Andrina McCormack, tomorrow (Tuesday 22 April) at 7pm within the Monifieth Library and Burgh Chambers. |
10/4/2008 - Arbroath Slipway Survey LaunchedViews on a potential new slipway at Arbroath Harbour are now being invited. |
