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21/5/2012 - Timmy Mallet takes Inspiration from Arbroath

'There is no brighter, finer, more beautiful place' Timmy Mallet compliments of the Arbroath coastline.

16/5/2012 - New Help for Young People Leaving Home

Angus Council has launched a new, free service to help young people aged 16-25 to find, keep and maintain their home.

9/5/2012 - Places Still Available for the Angus Glens Walking Festival

Walk places are filling up fast for this year’s Angus Glens Walking Festival, which starts on Thursday 31 May. However, there are still plenty of routes to choose from to suit all tastes and abilities.

3/5/2012 - Angus Farmers' Market High Street Montrose

The monthly farmers market in the High Street Montrose is the perfect place to find inspiration and tasty ideas for your family meals.

2/5/2012 - 450 Rounds to Celebrate 450 Years of Golf in Montrose

As part of the year of celebrations marking 450 years of golf on Montrose Links, at the end of June, 450 golfers will descend on Montrose’s two golf courses to participate in Montrose 450’s Weekend of Celebration.

30/4/2012 - Filmmakers and Animators Required for Youth Project

Angus Youth Action and Young Scot (Angus), working with Angus Council community learning and development in Forfar, are seeking to create a dynamic team of 14-25 year olds interested in developing skills and experience in filmmaking, animation, photography and creative media.

30/4/2012 - Young People Plan for Internet-Based Community Radio

Young People from Angus Youth Action, supported by Angus Council community learning and development service, are planning to set up a community radio station, to be broadcast over the internet and based in Angus.

27/4/2012 - Changes at the Top for Arbroath Seafest Committee

After twelve years as Chairman of Arbroath Sea Fest Committee, at the AGM on Tuesday, April 24, Alistair Martin handed over the reins to a new chairman, local businessman Marco Macari.

25/4/2012 - Launch of Angus Autumn Adventures

An exciting new event for those interested in outdoor activities is taking place in Angus this September.

23/4/2012 - Ruthven Parish Festival 2012

Musical duos, trios, quartets and quintets will have the opportunity to receive advice from one of the UK’s most distinguished and highly-experienced ensemble musicians at this year’s Ruthven Music Festival, which will run from June 8 until June 10, 2012.

23/3/2012 - Enjoyable Evenings at the Angus Glens Walking Festival

This year’s Angus Glens Walking Festival looks set to be the most popular yet, with places filling up fast. The festival, which runs from Thursday 31May to Sunday 3 June, offers participants a wide range of 28 walks, ranging from walks for all abilities through country parks, to strenuous ‘Munro bagging’ in the heart of the Angus Glens.

19/3/2012 - Olympic Flame's Route Through Angus Announced

The Olympic Flame will pass through the Angus communities of Hillside, Montrose, Brechin and Forfar on Tuesday 12 June, as part of its journey around Britain, ending in London on 27July.

27/2/2012 - Hospitalfield Masterclasses Proving Popular

A rich programme of masterclasses at Hospitalfield over 2012 is drawing interest from all over the country with scores of subscribers already signed up to classes ranging from portrait painting and photography to landscape design, poetry and printmaking.

3/2/2012 - Planning for Marafun 2012 Underway

Forfar Rotary Club has started planning for its Marafun on May 27th 2012 with some major initiatives.

5/12/2011 - The Prom at Glamis

Following the successful return of The Grand Scottish Prom in 2011, Glamis Castle is delighted to announce the formal partnership with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), and to confirm the date for 2012. Newly styled The Prom at Glamis, it will feature for the second year running Scotland’s leading orchestra and will take place in the historical setting on Saturday 11th August 2012 , reverting to its traditional weekend. Gates open 4pm concert starts 8pm.

Angus Ambassador Awards 2011 - The Winners!

The winners of the 2011 Angus Ambassador Awards have been announced.