Pfizer Anyone aged 30-39 who has not had their first Pfizer vaccine or anyone who received their first Pfizer jab more than 8 weeks ago and does not have an appointment for their second can drop in to: Caird Hall, Dundee: Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 June, 10am-6pm Dewars Centre, Perth: Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 June, 10am-6pm […]
Angus Council renews commitment to reducing the impact of child poverty
Angus Council is set to renew their commitment to tackling child poverty in Angus when the committee meets on Thursday 24 June 2021 to approve the Joint Child Poverty Local Action Report 2021. The Angus Joint Child Poverty Local Action Plan 2021 is built upon the three drivers of poverty: income from employment reducing the […]
Cycling, walking and safer routes in Angus
A fund to help make travel safer and encourage residents to cycle and walk where they live is set to continue for the next 12 months. At the Angus Council committee on Thursday 24 June 2021, members will hear an update on the programme of projects funded in 2020/21 through the Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes […]
New ‘Wild South Esk’ trail has launched in Angus just in time for the summer
Pupils from Southesk Primary School in Montrose, with Mairi Gougeon MSP for Angus North and Mearns have officially launched a new 50 mile long trail from the River South Esk’s ‘Source to Sea” which takes you on an adventure at 10 sites from the majestic Cairngorms Mountains to Montrose Basin Local Nature Reserve and the North Sea. Southesk […]
ANGUSalive’s Great Book Getaway
Get away with a good book this summer by taking part in ANGUSalive’s Summer Reading Challenge. The annual reading challenge aims to encourage children and adults to read over the school summer holidays. This year’s challenge, entitled The Great Book Getaway, invites everyone to lose themselves in six books over seven weeks with those managing to […]
NHS Tayside Hospital Visiting Arrangements
Due to rising cases of COVID-19 in communities throughout Tayside, the decision has been made to follow the Scottish Government Level 2 hospital visiting guidance across the region. Inpatients in NHS Tayside hospitals will be able to receive one visitor. Visitors should contact the ward to arrange an appointment time to visit and discuss the […]
Summer fun with ANGUSalive Holiday Activities
Angus is alive with holiday activities for everyone to enjoy this summer. Whether you fancy active sporting pursuits on the water or land, pirate and nature ninja shenanigans or guided walks to take in the history of the county, ANGUSalive has something for all the family! Monikie Country Park will be offering an array of water sport activities including paddleboarding, kayaking, […]
People urged to attend COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Tayside
Following an increase in the number of missed appointments, NHS Tayside’s Director of Public Health is strongly encouraging people in Tayside to attend their COVID-19 vaccination appointment when offered it. Dr Emma Fletcher is making the appeal to the public as vaccination teams in Tayside have seen a rise in the number of people not […]
Warning of Deer on Roads
With increased collisions between deer and vehicles at this time of year, NatureScot is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road. Incidents of deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) usually increase in late May and June, as young deer disperse to look for their own territories. It’s estimated that collisions […]
Angus vaccination centres to relocate as pace of programme ramps up in Tayside
From Monday, 7 June, the vaccination centres will relocate to Arbroath Community Centre, Reid Hall in Forfar and Montrose Town Hall. The vaccination clinic at Stracathro Hospital will continue. The community vaccination centres in Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose are relocating to larger venues to allow NHS Tayside to carry out more vaccinations and increase the […]