A woman from Angus has shared her story of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and why she’s volunteering her time to support others. This is MS Awareness Week (19-25 April), Tracy Scott from Arbroath spoke about her diagnosis with relapsing MS in 2015. A learning design consultant, she is a volunteer for MS Society Scotland’s ‘My […]
Closure of local bank branch: TSB bank, Carnoustie branch
On 15 April 2021, TSB bank, Carnoustie branch, 94 High Street, DD7 6AE is due to close. However, alternative banking provision is available to local residents at post office branches nearby. The nearest post offices to the closing TSB bank, Carnoustie branch are: Carnoustie PO83 High StreetCarnoustieDD7 7EA West End PO43 Barry RoadCarnoustieDD7 7QQ Monifieth […]
ARBROATH MARKET
Arbroath Market is returning to Victoria Park, Arbroath on Sunday, 25th April with your favourite producers as well as fabulous first time traders to the market. Lovely local produce made with delicious local ingredients. The market starts at 10 am and runs till 2, best to get there early for a great day out at […]
Angus Urged To Help Turn £1 Into £2 To Help the World’s Poorest
People across Angus are being urged to get behind SCIAF’s WEE BOX Lent appeal to raise money for some of the world’s poorest people as they continue to be ravaged by climate change, hunger and the coronavirus crisis. This year the UK government has again committed to matching – pound-for-pound – all donations given to the […]
Helping Tayside to “Get Nourished”
A new helpline, ‘Get Nourished’ has been launched to provide practical tips and advice on how to stay nourished. Get Nourished is open to members of the public living in Tayside who are experiencing unintended weight loss or poor appetite, and are concerned about the impact this is having on their health and wellbeing. The helpline is also […]
Free car parking at Ninewells Hospital extended until further notice
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman today announced that car parking charges at Ninewells Hospital will remain suspended until further notice. Parking at Ninewells Hospital will continue to be free, however staff, patients and visitors are reminded of the following arrangements: Car park 5 is for patients and visitors only and has a four-hour time limit. […]
New Monifieth Learning Campus Consultation Launched
Angus Council has launched a public consultation for the new school for Monifieth. This is to ensure that the building best meets the needs of the people who will use it and the wider community which it will serve once completed. By approving the budget on 4 March 2021, Angus Council committed to building a […]
Nineteen modern apprenticeships up for grabs at Angus Council
Young people in Angus have the chance to become Modern Apprentices (MA) with Angus Council, with 19 vacancies in various roles and departments available. Modern apprenticeships give young people the chance to gain skills, experience and complete a recognised SVQ qualification, while earning a salary, with vacancies in departments such as Road & Assets and […]
Community Councils – Of the people, by the people, for the people
News from Angus Council – Angus is home to 25 Community Councils. They are a focal point for their community and represent residents’ views, opinions, concerns and wishes to the local authority – Angus Council. Community Councils make a wide range of activities possible and promote the well-being of local people. They bring local people […]
Adventure in the great outdoors with ANGUSalive Easter Holiday Activities
There’s an action packed, fun filled programme of recreation adventure, sport and wildlife activities lined up for kids outdoors in Angus from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 17 April as part ANGUSalive’s Easter Holiday Programme. 8 to 11 year-olds will have difficulty deciding if they want to stay on land or take to the water at […]