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8/2/2010 - Guild Homes Pledges Support for Forfar Rotary's 2010 Marafun Event

Local businessman Mark Guild of Guild Homes has pledged his support to this years Forfar Marafun. Faced with the daunting task of finding sponsorship in these difficult financial times Forfar Rotary were ecstatic to find Mark more than willing to be the main sponsor.

8/2/2010 - Forfar Rotary's International Committee Raise Money for Haiti Earthquake Appeal and Mercy Ships

The latest in a series of fund raising efforts by Forfar Rotary’s International Committee was a Ceilidh held in the Reid Hall.

8/2/2010 - Temporary Closure of Montrose ACCESS Office on the Morning of Wednesday 10 February

Angus Council Montrose ACCESS office will be closed to the public on the morning of Wednesday 10 February to allow essential communications work to be carried out.

8/2/2010 - North Street Dairy's 'Sweet Cream' Butter Churning Method is Featured in 'The Times' Newspaper

The 'sweet cream' method of churning butter specially employed by the North Street Dairy in Forfar, has been highlighted in the food section of 'The Times' newspaper.

4/2/2010 - Angus Sports Awards - Deadline Approaching!

Angus Sports Council needs your nominations for the annual Angus Sports Awards ceremony that is taking place on Tuesday 9 March 2010 at the Reid Hall, Forfar.

4/2/2010 - Angus Licence Holders Congratulated at 'Best Bar None' Awards

Sharkys Bar in Montrose has been judged the overall winner in the Angus Best Bar None Awards 2009.

3/2/2010 - 'A Kiss for Cinderella' - Angus Youth Theatre Group Prepares to Perform Comic Play by JM Barrie

Firefly Angus Youth Theatre is excited to be producing J.M. Barrie's play 'A Kiss for Cinderella' to celebrate 150 years since his birth.

2/2/2010 - Winter Road Repairs and Resurfacing Works in Angus

Angus Council is to resurface a stretch of Glamis Road in Forfar starting on 15 February. The road is just one of a number adversely affected by the recent spell of bad weather. The council has already stated that emergency road repairs caused by the big freeze were likely to cost around £250,000.

2/2/2010 - Scottish Tale of Brave Norwegian Sea Dog Is BBC Blue Peter Book Club Choice

Each month the Blue Peter Book Club chooses its "Top Three Books" to recommend to the programme's viewers, and every year these are entered for the prestigious Blue Peter Book Awards. February's choice includes Sea Dog Bamse, World War II Canine Hero by Scottish authors Angus Whitson and Andrew Orr.

2/2/2010 - Traditional Construction Skills Survey Results Published

A newly-completed survey of Tayside businesses has shown that there are gaps in the traditional craft skills base and difficulties in recruiting suitably qualified craftsmen.

2/2/2010 - Tourism Opportunities for Angus Food and Drink Sector

Tourism opportunities for Angus’ food and drink sector were the focus of the discussion between industry representatives and Angus Council on Friday (29 January).

2/2/2010 - Are You Ready for This Year's General Election?

While the date for this year's general election is not yet known, Angus Council is urging residents not to wait until the date has been announced before they secure their right to vote.

2/2/2010 - Seven Days of Tartan Day Celebrations!

How will you be celebrating Tartan Day 2010? The Tartan Day Angus team are looking for families, friends and small groups who are holding tartan-themed events during the week of Tartan Day celebrations, which runs from Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April.

29/1/2010 - Fairway Flats in Carnoustie To Be Advertised for Lease

The unoccupied flats above the former Fairways garage in Carnoustie are to be advertised for lease by Angus Council.

29/1/2010 - Tender Accepted for New Monifieth Community Learning and Development Centre

Muirfield (Contracts) Ltd has been awarded the £541,556 contract for the alteration and extension of Monifieth High School to create a new community learning and development centre for the burgh.

28/1/2010 - Angus College Gears up for Engineering and Construction Showcase Event

Angus College has been gearing up for the upcoming Engineering and Construction Showcase, a new event taking place at the College designed to highlight opportunities and developments within the industries. The day-long event promises to be packed with Hands-on activities, industry presentations, careers advice and trade stands.

27/1/2010 - Angus Council Receives Carbon Trust Accreditation

Angus Council has achieved Carbon Trust accreditation, evidence that the council is making progress in reducing its carbon footprint.

27/1/2010 - Plans for New Montrose Swimming Pool Are Approved

A further step was taken towards the new Montrose swimming pool yesterday (Tuesday 26 January) when Angus Council development standards committee gave planning permission for the project.

26/1/2010 - Making Council Tax Payments Even Easier

Angus Council has made it even easier for residents to manage their council tax payments.

26/1/2010 - Tartan Day 2010 - Join in the Celebrations!

25/1/2010 - Angus Residents Uses Libraries to Improve Their Computing Skills

Local people have been using their neighbourhood library to brush up on their computer skills.

25/1/2010 - Ensuring the Best Start for Angus Youngsters

Angus Council has set out how it plans to ensure that all children in the county are given the best possible start in life.

25/1/2010 - Burns Plays His Part in Royal Montrose Bicentenary Celebrations!

On Saturday night, Royal Montrose Golf Club's 200th anniversary celebrations continued with a traditional Burns Supper, which was held in the clubhouse.

22/1/2010 - Home Safety Event Aims to Cut Risk of Accidents

A day-long series of workshops highlighting electrical and home safety is to be held at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel on 23 February.

22/1/2010 - 'Visit the Museum in the Library Day' at Montrose

Montrose Museum may be closed for access works, but staff are still keen to hear from people who are interested in local history.

22/1/2010 - Winning Sculpture Reveals Angus College's Commitment to Education and the Local Community

Angus College today revealed the winner of a competition to design a statue which will mark a major milestone in the history of the College.

21/1/2010 - Demolition Work on Mayfield Flats Is Set to Start

The final phase of the Cliffburn regeneration project in Arbroath is set to begin.

20/1/2010 - Business Support Advisers Report on the Services That They Can Offer Angus Firms

During the past year, Angus Council’s business advisors have offered support and advice to 122 local companies.

20/1/2010 - Angus Council Approves Full Reviews of Flooding Sites

Angus Council is to investigate the cause of the flooding at around 80 individual sites in September and November last year.

20/1/2010 - Angus Council Pledges Strong Support for Tourism

The importance of tourism to the local economy was discussed by Angus Council’s Infrastructure Services committee last night (Tuesday 19 January 2010).

20/1/2010 - Grants are Available for Wi-Fi, Dance, Sports and Community Development Projects

Angus Council has awarded nine grants totalling £19,485 in the latest round of allocations from the council’s popular community grant scheme.

20/1/2010 - Angus Council Announces Joint Working Agreement with Historic Scotland

A joint working agreement between Historic Scotland and Angus Council was welcomed by the council’s Infrastructure Services committee on Tuesday (19 January).

20/1/2010 - Council Forecasts That Extra £750k May Be Needed for Winter Maintenance Bill

Angus Council is forecasting that an additional £750,000 may be needed by March to meet the cost of winter maintenance and emergency road repairs.

19/1/2010 - Angus College Launches Its New Prospectus

Angus College has this week launched its new-look prospectus and already hundreds copies have been snapped up by potential students.

19/1/2010 - Necessary Road Repairs to Angus Roads Will Take Some Time to Complete

Angus Council is warning motorists and pedestrians that it is going to take some time to carry out all of the necessary repairs to the county's road network following the big freeze.

19/1/2010 - Local Residents Asked for Their Views on Forfar Conservation Area

Angus Council begins a public consultation process in Forfar this week to inform people of proposals to extend the town's conservation area.

19/1/2010 - Plans Are Underway for Tartan Day 2010

With Tartan Day 2010 less than three months away, the organisers are currently putting the finishing touches to the programme of events and have put out a call for late additions to the programme.

18/1/2010 - Citizen Survey Reveals High Approval Rating for Angus Council

In a recent survey of Angus citizens, 93% of people expressed their satisfaction with the quality of life in the county.

18/1/2010 - Angus Glens Walking Festival 2010 Opens For Bookings

Online booking is now available for the 2010 Angus Glens Walking Festival, which runs from June 3 until June 6, 2010.

15/1/2010 - Angus Council Offers Help With Event Planning

Planning an event but not sure who will be coming? Running an event for the first time? Feeling the pressure of running an event and needing it to be a success? What do you do first?

15/1/2010 - Angus Museums Announces Its Service Plans for the Future

A comprehensive review of Angus Museums and plans for the future improvement of the service was approved by Angus Council's Neighbourhood Services committee at their meeting yesterday, Thursday 14 January.

15/1/2010 - Angus Council to Aid Development of New Housing in Forfar

Angus Council, in partnership with the Scottish Government, may soon begin the process of selecting a registered social landlord (RSL) to build high quality affordable housing to rent.

13/1/2010 - Forfar Library - Essential Work Closure for Two Weeks in February

Forfar Library will close for two weeks in February for essential work to the fire safety system.

12/1/2010 - Further Brechin THI (Townscape Heritage Initiative) Renovation Works Begin

Two comprehensive building repair projects are due to begin in Brechin this month, to renovate the Dalhousie Bar buildings and the Cathedral Hall. The projects are part funded by the City of Brechin Townscape Heritage Initiative and they are amongst the first to go 'live' of a number of projects that are currently being negotiated by the THI Grants committee.

12/1/2010 - Landscape Artist, Eilidh Crumlish, Exhibits Her Work at the Meffan

Eilidh Crumlish is the first artist of the year to exhibit at The Meffan, her exhibition being the initial show of an exciting and varied programme planned for the Forfar gallery for 2010.

11/1/2010 - Council Involved in Affordable Housing Appointment

Angus Council, in partnership with the Scottish Government, may soon begin the process of selecting a registered social landlord (RSL) to build high quality affordable housing to rent.

11/1/2010 - Searching For Angus Sports Stars! Launch of Angus Sports Awards 2009

Angus Sports Council are looking for the County's sporting stars to step into the spotlight at their annual sports awards ceremony taking place in March this year. Nomination forms are available now with athletes, players, coaches, friends and family encouraged to submit forms for consideration by the selection panel. WE NEED YOUR NOMINATIONS!

11/1/2010 - 'Awards For All' £300K Boost For Angus Young People

Angus schools and playgroups have between them received over £300,000 in Lottery funding from Awards for All over the last three years to help purchase important additional equipment.

11/1/2010 - Free Computer Classes at Kirriemuir Library

A series of computer classes will be launched in Kirriemuir Library from Wednesday 13 January.

15/12/2009 - South Esk Catchment Area Plan Launched

A plan to protect and enhance the River South Esk and its catchment area was officially launched at Tannadice Primary School on Monday 14 December.

7/12/2009 - Spread A Little Local Cheer This Christmas

WITH the festive season in full swing, Angus Council is encouraging residents to get the tills ringing in local shops.

4/12/2009 - Angus Book Award 2010 to be Launched in Montrose on Monday 7 December

The 15th Angus Book Award will be launched in Montrose on Monday 7 December, attended by around 450 third year pupils from the eight secondary schools in the county.

1/12/2009 - Angus Ambassador Awards 2009 - The Winners!

Bert Smith, Managing Director of Merpro, has been named Angus Ambassador of the Year 2009.

1/12/2009 - Carnoustie Country Launches Two New Golf Tourism Products

Carnoustie Country has just announced the launch of two new golf products - the 'Angus Nines Golf Pass' and the 'East of Scotland Experience'.

24/11/2009 - Students’ “Smokie Starter” Is Top Class!

Ambition and inspiration is a key ingredient of the menu for the 2009 Angus Ambassador Award dinner at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel on Friday (27 November). For the first time the cream of Angus College’s catering crop have been invited to create and prepare the starter course at the annual gala dinner for the stars of the county and the supporting business community.

10/11/2009 - Finalists Announced for 2009 Angus Ambassador Awards

Following an intensive judging process, the judges have chosen the finalists for this year’s highly-prestigious Angus Ambassador Awards.

6/11/2009 - Launch of Scottish Golf Pairs Challenge 2010 – a New Golf Tournament in East Perthshire and Angus

A new golf event for amateur golf across the country is coming to Angus and East Perthshire. The Scottish Golf Pairs Challenge was launched at Blairgowrie Golf Club. Helping launch the event were Walker Cup player and recent winner of the Irish Open, Gavin Dear, and former Scottish Amateur Strokeplay and Match Play Champion, Kevin McAlpine.

21/10/2009 - New Book Will Commemorate the Forthcoming 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir J M Barrie

On 5th November 2009, the first celebratory book to commemorate the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir J M Barrie in Kirriemuir will be launched.

21/10/2009 - Tourism Incentive Is Offered to Accommodation Providers in Angus

Angus Council is introducing a new marketing and quality assurance scheme for the county's tourist accommodation operators.

14/10/2009 - Angus Glens Film Club Announces Winter 09-10 Programme

The Angus Glens Film Club has announced an exciting programme of films for its winter 2009 to 2010 season. The films are shown in the Memus and Glens Community Hall, and the admission price is £4, including refreshments.

2/10/2009 - Montrose Golf Links Announces that Artificial Mats Will Not Be Required for Winter Play in 2009-10

Golfers will be able to enjoy play on the Medal and Broomfield Courses at Montrose throughout the whole of the winter this year without the hindrance of using astro-turf mats for any shots, after a change of policy at the famous Angus links.

28/9/2009 - The Luck of the Irish! Winner of Carnoustie Country Prize Draw Jets In to Play the Carnoustie Championship Course

The lucky winner of the 2009 Carnoustie Country prize draw, Ronan O’Driscoll from Dublin, claimed his free round at Carnoustie Championship last week.

17/9/2009 - Opening A Portal To Angus's Past

Angus has opened this portal to its past by digitising the burial records of nearly 200,000 burial lairs in 71 local cemeteries; and is the first local authority in Scotland to put this wealth of local history online.

7/9/2009 - The Search for the Next Angus Stars!

The Search for the Next Angus Stars! Nominations are now open for the Angus Ambassador Awards 2009, which celebrate the outstanding achievements, talent and enterprise of the people, the communities, the businesses and the young people of Angus.

1/9/2009 - Pass It On!

The search is on for the 2009 Angus Ambassador Award winners – and it could be you!

19/8/2009 - Hospitalfield House in Arbroath Stars in 'Child of the Dead End' Movie

The mansion-cum-castle, Hospitalfield House (in Arbroath), is playing a starring role in the newly-released film, 'Child of the Dead End'.

17/8/2009 - South Esk Catchment Management Plan Is Discussed at Local Meetings

After four years in the planning and 18 months of consultation following the appointment of the Project Officer, a second series of public meetings was held last week to discuss the final draft of the South Esk Catchment Management Plan.

13/8/2009 - Insurance Cover Option for Community Groups in Angus

Angus Council wishes to make community groups aware of a facility available for insuring their activities and community events. Groups can seek quotes for cover directly through the council's insurers, Zurich Municipal and their Community Insurance Centre (CIC).

1/7/2009 - Scottish Screen's Film Location of the Month - Hospitalfield House, Angus

The mansion-cum-castle, Hospitalfield House (in Arbroath), is playing a starring role in the newly-released film, 'Child of the Dead End'.

1/7/2009 - South Esk Catchment Management Plan Enters Final Stages

After 12 months of consultation, beginning at the Angus Show in Brechin last summer, the South Esk Catchment Partnership has now completed the draft of the South Esk Catchment Management Plan.

19/6/2009 - Employers in Scotland to Receive £2K for Recruiting Redundant Apprentices

Employers will be paid £2,000 to recruit a redundant apprentice under a new Scottish Government scheme.

11/6/2009 - Angus Licensees Warned of Ultimate Sanction of Closure

Angus Licensing Board chairman councillor Jim Millar has warned the county’s licensees that they could face suspension of their licence or closure if they fail to deal with noise and other nuisance.

9/6/2009 - Gala Fun Day at St Vigeans

A gala day is being held at St Vigean’s Den in Arbroath this week to showcase the work carried out to improve the popular beauty spot.

8/6/2009 - National Liftshare Day

Tomorrow, Tuesday 9 June is National Liftshare Day when Angus residents are being encouraged to give someone a lift to work or to register their journey on www.AngusLiftshare.com

4/6/2009 - Taylor Street Traffic Consultation Launched - Deadline is 30 June

Angus Council is proposing to introduce additional traffic calming measures in Taylor Street, Forfar to further reduce speeds in the area close to Forfar Academy.

3/6/2009 - Angus Rural Enterprise Grant Scheme Extended

Angus Council has invested another £10,000 into its Angus Rural Enterprise Grant Scheme (AREG) to support the development of small rural businesses and community groups.

28/5/2009 - Angus Groups Encouraged to Apply for the Secret Millionaire Fund

The Big Lottery Fund and hit TV show The Secret Millionaire have teamed up to give people a chance to apply for, or nominate, projects for a grant of between £300 and £10,000 from the Secret Millionaire Fund.

11/5/2009 - New Kirriemuir Trail Guide Leaflet Launched

The latest edition of the popular Kirriemuir Trail Guide went on sale on Saturday 9 May in Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum and Kirriemuir Library.

17/4/2009 - BBC Offers Grants of Up to £8K for Musical Theatre Students

The BBC is offering grants to musical theatre students. The scheme is open to students aged 17 or over on or before April 6 2009, and who are either about to start or are part way through a course.

13/4/2009 - Cash Boost Advice for Local Community and Voluntary Groups in Angus

Voluntary and community groups can find out more about accessing funding at events being held this month.

2/4/2009 - Haggis Hurling and Tartan Family Fun at Arbroath

There's something for all the family on offer this Saturday (4 April) in Arbroath as the town kicks off its Tartan Day celebrations in style.

1/4/2009 - Photos of TGO Challenge

27/2/2009 - A933 Junction Improvement Consultation

Angus Council is inviting views on the options for improvements to the A933 Forfar Road / Cairnie Road / Keptie Road junction in Arbroath.

2/2/2009 - Angus Licensed Premises Compete To Be 'the Best Bar None'

The Angus licensed trade is poised to learn which premises in the county are best run, following the announcement of the accredited premises list eligible for the coveted Best Bar None awards.

16/12/2008 - River South Esk Public Meetings Hailed A Success

On Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday November 20, members of the public were given the opportunity to air their views about the South Esk Issues Document.

15/12/2008 - Air your views at the South Esk Issues Document meetings

The South Esk Catchment Partnership is seeking views on the ‘Issues Document’ - a 30-page document which describes the key environmental, social and economic issues facing the river South Esk and its surroundings.

4/12/2008 - Angus Ambassador Awards 2009 - The Winners!

The winners of the 2009 Angus Ambassador Awards have been announced.

4/12/2008 - Angus Ambassador Awards 2008 – The Winners!

The winners of the 2008 Angus Ambassador Awards have been announced.

28/10/2008 - Research shows Angus College Students Still Finding Jobs Despite Construction Downturn

Angus College say recent analysis of their figures has shown just how successful their construction students are in finding employment.

17/9/2008 - Planning An Event - Get A Pack!

If you are planning an event, whether it's a small coffee morning or a county wide road race, a new easy to use pack from Angus Council will steer you through the relevant rules and regulations to ensure your event is safe and legal.

25/7/2008 - Sea Dog Bamse - World War II Canine Hero

In wartime people need a hero, someone who gives them hope to get through the darkest days.

2/6/2008 - Have Your Say On The South Esk

If you use the River South Esk, whether for business or pleasure, your views are important to a group of organisations keen to help protect and enhance the river through the development of a Catchment Management Plan.

8/5/2008 - Kirriemuir Heritage Trust

The 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.