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# Radio North Angus

Independent Local Commercial & Healthcare Radio Service

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- [Voluntary Action Angus-nominations for the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/voluntary-action-angus-nominations-for-the-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼) - Nominations for the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 Voluntary Action Angus is pleased to invite nominations for the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. This event, scheduled to take place on 6th June to align with Volunteers’ Week, serves to formally recognise the vital contributions of volunteers throughout Angus. We encourage you to submit your entries
- [Public Consultation – Tarfside School, Glen Esk](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/public-consultation-tarfside-school-glen-esk) - Public Consultation – Tarfside School, Glen EskAs part of our ongoing feasibility study exploring the future of the former Tarfside Primary School, we’re keen to hear directly from local communities, parents, and anyone with an interest in Glen Esk and the wider area.📍Brechin Community Campus📅Wednesday 25th February 20264:00–7:00pm Members of the Alba Explorers Centre for
- [Life-saving training: Heartstart Discovery courses in February](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/life-saving-training-heartstart-discovery-courses-in-february26) - Heartstart Discovery is running a series of free emergency life support training sessions in Tayside next month.Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. The two-hour courses across Tayside are free-of-charge and no medical
- [Angus bus services due for shake up with proposed new timetables and route cuts.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-bus-services-due-for-shake-up-with-proposed-new-timetables-and-route-cuts) - Bus services run by Stagecoach in Angus are due for a shakeup according to proposed plans published on Angus Councils website. After asking for consultation at the end of February, Stagecoach have now released the changes they propose to make on the 29th of April. Included in the changes is the reduction of the X7
- [Road users in Arbroath set for 77 weeks of disruption.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/road-users-in-arbroath-set-for-77-weeks-of-disruption) - Road users in Arbroath are set for 77 weeks of disruption for roadworks along the centre of the A92 from Tuesday 2nd April 2024. As part of the “Arbroath A Place For Everyone” redevelopment, works will be taking place on the A92 dual carriageway between Dundee road next to the football stadium and the Guthrie Port
- [Angus adult learning disability resource centres receive prestigious autism accreditation](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-adult-learning-disability-resource-centres-receive-prestigious-autism-accreditation) - Angus Health and Social Care Partnership’s three adult learning disability resource centres, Lochlands in Arbroath, Lilybank in Forfar and Rosehill in Montrose have been recognised for their commitment to excellence in supporting autistic young people after achieving the National Autistic Society Advanced Award. Society Advanced Award.The National Autistic Society’s Advanced Award recognises providers of education,
- [Nominate care experienced children and young people in Angus for a Promise Award](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nominate-care-experienced-children-and-young-people-in-angus-for-a-promise-award) - Care experienced children and young people are set to be recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday 3 May 2024 at the Webster Theatre in Arbroath.The Angus Promise Awards organised by Angus Council and the Angus Promise Team will shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of care-experienced children and young people.The awards are now
- [Have your say on new glass recycling points](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/have-your-say-on-new-glass-recycling-points) - Changes to how we recycle household waste at the kerbside are coming, including new glass recycling points.In line with neighbouring councils, glass will no longer be collected in your grey recycling bin but will be required to be disposed of at glass recycling points. The location of these new glass recycling bins will be selected
- [Tayside nurses shortlisted in four categories at national awards](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/tayside-nurses-shortlisted-in-four-categories-at-national-awards) - Nursing staff and teams from across a range of NHS Tayside services have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to nursing in Scotland.NHS Tayside has four finalists in the Royal College of Nursing Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024. The Care Experienced Young People’s Service (CEYPS) has been shortlisted for the Children’s Nursing and Midwifery
- [Food Standards Scotland- On-Farm Poisoning](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/food-standards-scotland-on-farm-poisoning) - Food Standards Scotland is urging farmers to be aware of the causes of on-farm poisoning as herds go out to pasture.Around 675 livestock in Scotland have been restricted from the food supply chain due to lead or copper poisoning in the past four years, including over 70 deaths. Farmers can prevent this happening by following
- [60th Anniversary of British Commercial Radio](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/60th-anniversary-of-british-commercial-radio) - Today, 27 March, marks the 60th anniversary of the commencement of British Commercial Radio.The Labour Government of the mid 60s would not legislate for the introduction of commercial radio, so potential operators were obliged to broadcast from ships, and disused wartime forts in the Thames Estuary, situated outwith the territorial limits of that time. The
- [Carers Academy launches in Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/carers-academy-launches-in-angus) - Carers Academy launches in Angus Angus Carers Academy aims to equip family members with the skills needed tocare for loved ones who have dementia.The initiative, which is funded by NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, has been developed inpartnership with the University of West of Scotland and the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy andPractice. The academy will
- [Angus Council: Hospital beds scam – a FAST warning](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-hospital-beds-scam-a-fast-warning) - Hospital beds scam – a FAST warning The Angus Financial Support Abuse Team (FAST) has issued a strong warning regarding a cold calling scam, targeting the elderly and vulnerable.The scam involves a company cold calling people in Angus, claiming that they work with the NHS in order to gain access to people homes. This company have
- [Radio North Angus seeks volunteers to help “behind the scenes”](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/radio-north-angus-seeks-volunteers-to-help-behind-the-scenes) - Radio North Angus seeks volunteers to help “behind the scenes” Radio North Angus is the voluntary commercial radio station with FM transmitters in each of the seven Angus towns, broadcasts on DAB, and online. and has eight studios.The remit is to promote health, welfare, educational establishments, voluntary organisations, the economy, and relief from loneliness. Basically,
- [Musical events marks build completion of Arbroath A Place For Everyone](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/musical-events-marks-build-completion-of-arbroath-a-place-for-everyone) - Musical events marks build completion of Arbroath A Place For Everyone The eagerly awaited build completion of the Arbroath A Place for Everyone will be marked with a series of events over the few weeks, in preparation for the official launch in spring of 2026 when all soft landscaping is complete.Last week saw traffic restrictions
- [Medical drone delivery trials revolutionising the skies in Scotland](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/medical-drone-delivery-trials-revolutionising-the-skies-in-scotland) - next era of aviation soaring ahead with medical drone delivery trials led by Aberdeen International Airport Aviation Minister visits Aberdeen to celebrate airport’s 90th anniversary regional connectivity visit comes as UK cements its mission to boost economic growth across all parts of the country. A pioneering project using drones to deliver medical supplies across Scotland has been heralded
- [Radio North Angus seeks volunteers from Montrose Academy.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/radio-north-angus-seeks-volunteers-from-montrose-academy) - Radio North Angus is the local commercial radio operating on a voluntary basis and we are recruiting S3 to S5 pupils from Montrose Academy.We have a studio in the Academy along with studios based in Carnoustie High, Webster’s High, along with two each in Arbroath and Brechin/Stracathro. Our transmitter at Montrose Academy broadcasts on 87.7
- [One month left to nominate your councillors for the 2024 Cllr Awards](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/one-month-left-to-nominate-your-councillors-for-the-2024-cllr-awards) - One month left to nominate your councillors for the 2024 Cllr Awards Your councillors could be in line for a national award at the 2024 Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) and CCLA Cllr Awards – the only national ceremony that celebrates the outstanding contributions of councillors across England, Wales, and Scotland. For the 15th year, the
- [Scotland’s Youth Arts Open Fund launches second round of national funding](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scotlands-youth-arts-open-fund-launches-second-round-of-national-funding) - A new round of the Youth Arts Open Fund has been launched today. The fund, worth almost half a million pounds, will support children and young people living in poverty and those who face significant barriers to opportunity. Using arts and creativity to engage children and young people has a huge impact on their learning, mental
- [Angus Council’s Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme is now live!](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-councils-small-to-medium-enterprise-sme-start-and-grow-business-grant-scheme-is-now-live) - Angus Council’s Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme is now live! Funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, grants ranging between £500 – £7,000 are available to eligible businesses to offer financial support under six key themes: Start Up: For new businesses in their first 12 months of trading. Resilience: For businesses
- [Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/learn-to-save-a-life-with-heartstart-discovery-courses-2) - Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout August. Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. Courses are free-of-charge and no medical knowledge is
- [Robert Burns and his legacy in Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/robert-burns-and-his-legacy-in-angus) - Montrose Museum unveils a new permanent display on Robert Burns and his legacy in Angus from Friday 29 March.Robert Burns (1759-96) is remembered as Scotland’s greatest poet and needs little introduction. His literary legacy is celebrated across the world each year on his birthday, 25 January, with the hosting of Burns Suppers.William Burnes, Burns’ father,
- [RNA opens a recording studio](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/rna-opens-a-recording-studio) - I am pleased to announce that Radio North Angus has opened a recording studio.Up to the present, the other studios are restricted to including two or three co-presenters or guests, owing to space limitations. The studio has the capacity to cater for a larger number offering the opportunity to record groups of NHS and Council
- [Angus Council - Welcome Extension to the National Cycle Network in Carnoustie announced.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-welcome-extension-to-the-national-cycle-network-in-carnoustie-announced) - Angus Council is pleased to announce an upgrade to National Cycle Network Route 1 in Carnoustie. The work comprises of a 450-metre stretch of path between Barry Links and Carnoustie Golf Links practice area and is the first in a series of measures to improve sections of the National Cycle Network in Carnoustie. Section 1
- [ANGUSalive has opened two brand-new gyms at Carnoustie Sports Centre and Saltire Sports Centre in Arbroath](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angusalive-has-opened-two-brand-new-gyms-at-carnoustie-sports-centre-and-saltire-sports-centre-in-arbroath) - Carnoustie Sports Centre was officially opened by Scottish Women’s International and Celtic FC footballer Kelly Clark. Meanwhile, Saltire Sports Centre saw local Arbroath FC footballers cut the ribbon, ahead of their home fixture to Ayr United. Julie Aitken, Operations Lead from ANGUSalive said: “We are thrilled to have had an action-packed day with launching our
- [NSPCC research reveals offenders are using virtual reality to groom, sexually abuse, and share illegal images of children](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nspcc-research-reveals-offenders-are-using-virtual-reality-to-groom-sexually-abuse-and-share-illegal-images-of-children) - New NSPCC research highlights children are at risk of being sexually abused or exploited when using immersive technology such as VR headsets. Study reveals insight from offenders who are desensitised and say viewing child sexual abuse material on VR headsets is “stupidly easy”. Child Safeguarding & Immersive Technologies includes recommendations for technology companies, government, regulators,
- [Cabinet Secretary officially opens Arbroath’s Flood Protection Scheme](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/cabinet-secretary-officially-opens-arbroaths-flood-protection-scheme) - Arbroath’s £12 million Flood Protection Scheme was officially declared open by MSP Máiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, at a ceremony at St Vigeans today. The Cabinet Secretary was welcomed by Angus Council Chief Executive Margo Williamson and Communities Convener, Cllr Mark McDonald. Other invited guests included representatives from the
- [Call for Entries | ANGUSalive Meffan Winter Show 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/call-for-entries-angusalive-meffan-winter-show-2023) - Entries open Monday 11 September until Monday 2 October 2023 Full details at: https://angusalive.scot/museums-galleries/visual-arts/meffan-winter-show/ ANGUSalive invites artists, designers and craftspeople from all over Scotland to be part of their biggest annual open exhibition of contemporary art, the Meffan Winter Show. Artists, designers and craftspeople at all stages in their creative practices are welcome to enter.
- [Falls Awareness Week - time to take action](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/falls-awareness-week-time-to-take-action) - Falls Awareness Week - time to take action Falls Awareness Week runs from 18- 24 September and aims to inform the public that many falls are preventable and that falling should not be an expected part of aging. The theme this year is ‘From Awareness to Action’ and to support people to take action, information
- [NHS Tayside supports Organ and Tissue Donation Week](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-supports-organ-and-tissue-donation-week) - NHS Tayside is supporting Organ Donation Week from 18 – 24 September with information stands at Ninewells Hospital giving staff, patients and the public the opportunity to speak to transplant recipients, specialist nurses and consultants about Organ and Tissue donation. More than 50% of Scots have already joined the Organ Donor Register. At any one
- [Angus Talking Newspaper Association requires volunteers](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-talking-newspaper-association-requires-volunteers) - Help!! Volunteers needed. A charitable organisation run entirely by volunteers, Angus Talking Newspaper Association produces recordings of local news for blind and partially sighted people throughout Angus. We need 2-3 people with basic computer skills to meet with our volunteer readers once a month to record the readings using a laptop running Audacity recording software,
- [Accessing minor injury service at new location in Arbroath Infirmary](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/accessing-minor-injury-service-at-new-location-in-arbroath-infirmary) - The Minor Injury and Illness Service at Arbroath Infirmary has moved to a new area in the hospital. The public still must call 111 before attending – but the team are in their new location and ready to welcome patients. The Minor Injury and Illness Service in Arbroath Infirmary attends to suspected broken bones and
- [Storm Babet - Angus Council Appeal](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/storm-babet-angus-council-appeal) - Fri, 20 October 2023 at 10:52 am BST·2-min read ANGUS Council has issued an urgent plea for donations of warm clothing at the Brechin rest centre amid a “very serious emergency”. River levels are around 4.4m above normal levels and continuing to increase, with council chiefs stressing the situation is “completely unprecedented” and gauges have become
- [ScotRail trials new Smart Kiosk ticket machine](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scotrail-trials-new-smart-kiosk-ticket-machine) - ScotRail is introducing a new ticket vending machine to the network in a trial that could lead to improved ticket options and clearer information for customers at stations across Scotland. The new machine, called a Smart Kiosk, is much more advanced than regular ticket machines, giving customers additional options to plan their journey and choose
- [Carnoustie Spin Class Pedal for Pounds in 24 hour challenge](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/carnoustie-spin-class-pedal-for-pounds-in-24-hour-challenge) - Carnoustie Sports Centre Spin class are holding a 24 hour ‘Pedal for Pounds’ event to raise funds for local causes on Friday 15 March. ANGUSalive instructor Bruce Whamond who leads the class, decided to raise funds for Beth Greig and Maggie’s Dundee. Bruce’s idea quickly evolved into a relay with his class participants who wanted to
- [Scottish communities encouraged to keep Scotland blooming beautiful](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scottish-communities-encouraged-to-keep-scotland-blooming-beautiful) - Communities invited to join national Nature and Climate Friendly networkGroups working across Scotland to improve their local communities through climate and nature friendly activities are being encouraged to join a network of like-minded people.Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is calling for more groups to join the 250+ which are already part of our Climate and
- [Further regulation of the process for buying dogs should be welcomed,  says Holyrood Committee](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/further-regulation-of-the-process-for-buying-dogs-should-be-welcomed-says-holyrood-committee) - Further regulation of the process for buying dogs should be welcomed, says the Rural Affairs & Islands Committee in a report published today, but registering unlicensed litters is unlikely to make a difference to issues around traceability. The Committee’s report concludes its stage 1 scrutiny of the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill which aims to establish
- [Floodmobile is coming to Angus – 18 to 21 March 2024](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/floodmobile-is-coming-to-angus-18-to-21-march-2024) - Residents, community groups and businesses in Angus are invited to drop in to Floodmobile Roadshow events between Monday 18 and Thursday 21 March in Forfar, Brechin, Birkhill and Carnoustie.The roadshow organised by Angus Council will see partners from Flood Mary, Scottish Flood Forum, SSEN and the fire service come together to give support and advice
- [Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/learn-to-save-a-life-with-heartstart-discovery-courses) - Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout March.Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. Courses
- [Notice of By-election: Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/notice-of-by-election-arbroath-west-letham-and-friockheim) - A by-election will be held to elect a councillor to Angus Council’s Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim Ward on Thursday 25 April 2024. This follows the resignation of Councillor David Fairweather last month. Full information about the by-election, including how to stand as a candidate, how to vote, polling places and a map of the ward are
- [Free Floodmobile Roadshow coming to Angus (18 to 21 March)](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/free-floodmobile-roadshow-coming-to-angus-18-to-21-march) - Residents, communities and businesses across Angus are invited to drop into roadshow events and visit the “Floodmobile” to get advice and ideas on flood protection, equipment, and insurance information from partners Angus Council, Flood Mary, Scottish Flood Forum, SSEN and the fire service. Organised by Angus Council, the roadshow is available at the following locations:Forfar – Monday 18
- [Bloom into good health this spring - top tips from NHS 24](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/bloom-into-good-health-this-spring-top-tips-from-nhs-24) - NHS 24 is reminding the public of some simple steps they can take to ensure they remain fit and healthy throughout the Easter holidays and beyond.Abbie and Phoebe, both aged 9 from Bearsden, assisted with the launch of NHS 24’s annual spring health campaign ‘Healthy Know How’ at Caulders Garden Centre in Mugdock. The campaign highlights
- [Easter fun for every-bunny in Angus with the National Trust for Scotland.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/easter-fun-for-every-bunny-in-angus-with-the-national-trust-for-scotland) - EASTER FUN FOR EVERY-BUNNY IN ANGUS WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLANDThe Trust will be hosting Easter egg trails at three of the special places in its care across Angus36 Easter egg trails take place from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024 across Scotland from the Highlands to Scottish BordersTrail sheets costing £4
- [Angus tops the recycling league table](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-tops-the-recycling-league-table) - Angus Council has topped the recycling league table for 2020 by becoming the number one recycling local authority in Scotland, in figures released by SEPA. Of the 52,166 tonnes of household waste generated in Angus, 30,226 tonnes were recycled, a massive 57.9%. In addition to kerbside recycling, Angus Council accepts materials for recycling at
- [Pilot to offer people in Angus a personal safety service](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/pilot-to-offer-people-in-angus-a-personal-safety-service) - Angus Council’s Glen Isla and Glen Clova Project who support women affected by domestic abuse are piloting an initiative, with the support of Police Scotland, to offer vulnerable people in Angus the opportunity to access Hollie Guard Extra, a personal safety service through their own mobile phone. Hollie Guard Extra’s core function is helping to
- [Angus Football Clubs spreading Christmas cheer](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-football-clubs-spreading-christmas-cheer) - Angus football clubs are spreading Christmas Cheer to people at risk of social isolation through SPFL Trust Festive Friends campaign Key headlines: Over 3,000 people will be supported by Festive Friends this year A record £100,000 has been committed to this year’s campaign More community trusts and SPFL clubs than ever involved (41) This year’s
- [COVID Testing Arrangements over Christmas and New Year](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/covid-testing-arrangements-over-christmas-and-new-year) - Testing centres for anyone with symptoms will continue to be available across Tayside every day over the festive period, including public holidays. Testing sites for people without symptoms will only be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Testing for COVID-19 will continue to be available over the festive period
- [NHS Tayside Hospital Visiting Arrangements Update](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-hospital-visiting-arrangements-update) - Following a change to hospital visiting guidance announced by Scottish Government, visitors should now take a lateral flow test and return a negative result before visiting anyone in hospital. With the new Omicron variant being more transmissible than the Delta variant, there are still strict infection prevention and control measures in place in our
- [Cancer Research UK - Arbroath New Year Dook](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/cancer-research-uk-arbroath-new-year-dook) - The Arbroath New Year’s Dook will take place at 2pm on 1 January at the Harbour. Registration is on online at //https://www.cancer http://research.org/.../new-years-day-dook-arbroath-2022 or register from 1-30 pm at the harbour. There will be tea, coffee etc. available to purchase pre and post Dook. CRUK Relay for Life Kirriemuir Committee Members are looking forward to
- [Get boosted by 2022](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/get-boosted-by-2022) - Get ‘boosted by the bells’ NHS Tayside is encouraging members of the public to get ‘boosted by the bells’ by booking a booster appointment or coming along to a drop-in sessions before the New Year. Public Health Vaccination Programme Director Lynne Hamilton said, “We have already delivered around 220,000 COVID boosters so far which
- [Help the NHS to cope](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/help-the-nhs-to-cope) - Health care services are busy – here’s what you can do to help Winter is always a busy time for the NHS and this year, health and social care teams also have to cope with the additional demands of COVID-19. NHS Tayside doctors, nurses and other teams have already taken action to try
- [ANGUSalive Healthy,active and creative fun for young people](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angusalive-healthyactive-and-creative-fun-for-young-people) - Healthy, active and creative fun in the great outdoors! ANGUSalive Countryside Adventure has an eight week programme of outdoor activities lined up for 5-13 year olds at Monikie Country Park. Mini Mudders offers 5 to 8 year olds the chance to play and learn some bushcraft skills in the outdoors. Youngsters taking part in this
- [New Volunteers needed for Children's Panels](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-volunteers-needed-for-childrens-panels) - ­40 volunteer Panel Members needed to support Scotland’s children and young people in Dundee and Tayside Today (Wednesday 12 January) Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) launches an ambitious campaign, to recruit new volunteer Children’s Panel Members to support children and young people in their local communities. This year, CHS aims to recruit over 40 trainee Panel
- [School children to help by planting 420 trees in Arbroath High school grounds](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/school-children-to-help-by-planting-420-trees-in-arbroath-high-school-grounds) - Angus school children to help plant 420 trees in school grounds Young people from Arbroath High School will help plant 420 trees in their school grounds after securing funding through the Woodland’s Trust, Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. Rachel Scott, Acting Deputy Head, Arbroath High School explains: “We were delighted when we found out we’d
- [Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/webster-memorial-theatre-arbroath) - Calling the local community to return to The Webster in 2022! Issued Tuesday 8 February, 2022 Webster Memorial Theatre in Arbroath is putting a call out to the local community of Angus to return to their local theatre following the easing of restrictions. One of the oldest theatres in the region, The Webster was closed
- [There is still time to grab the jab](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/there-is-still-time-to-grab-the-jab) - With the increase in cases in recent weeks due to the Omicron variant, NHS Tayside is reassuring people who have tested positive that they still have the opportunity to get vaccinated. Director of Public Health Dr Emma Fletcher said, “We know that many people have recently had COVID-19 and therefore haven’t been able to
- [Scotland's First Drone Port  - Montrose](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scotlands-first-drone-port-montrose) - Scotland’s first drone port, Mercury Drone Ports, will begin working with the NHS for their first beyond visual line of sight drone trials next month. Establishing Angus as a centre of excellence for the development of drone technologies in Scotland, Mercury Drone Ports will provide a trials airspace area to support drone companies and
- [Storm Warning from Traffic Scotland](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/storm-warning-from-traffic-scotland) - Storms Dudley and Eunice expected to bring travel disruption High winds are expected to bring travel disruption later this week as Storms Dudley and Eunice sweep into Scotland. The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning from 6pm on Wednesday evening (16th Feb) until 9am on Thursday morning, ahead of Storm Dudley. It covers the south of
- [New support for people living with cancer in the Forfar area](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-support-for-people-living-with-cancer-in-the-forfar-area) - ANGUSalive are delighted to announce a new, free Gentle Movement class starting at Forfar Community Campus as part of an Angus wide programme called Move More. From Friday 4th March at 2pm, this weekly Gentle Movement class gets participants moving but also provides an opportunity for mindfulness and relaxation. The programme caters for all abilities. Anyone
- [New blood tests which aim to transform diabetes care in Tayside](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-blood-tests-which-aim-to-transform-diabetes-care-in-tayside) - A ground-breaking new approach to diabetes treatment is set to be trialled in Tayside following a £2.8m award from the Scottish Government Chief Scientists Office. The ‘intelligent Diabetes’ (iDiabetes) project is a joint initiative between NHS Tayside and the University of Dundee, in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and NHS Education Scotland (NES)
- [National Trust - Easter Fun at House of Dun](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/national-trust-easter-fun-at-house-of-dun) - The National Trust for Scotland has announced the return of one of Scotland’s favourite family springtime events - the conservation charity’s popular Easter Egg Trails are back for the first time since 2019. The fun trails were, until the pandemic paused them after Easter 2019, a fixture of many families’ Spring holidays, with around
- [The Autonomous Cruiser - A complete guide for and with disabled travellers](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/the-autonomous-cruiser-a-complete-guide-for-and-with-disabled-travellers) - The first book to specifically address the needs of the disabled cruiser and their carers to ensure a stress-free holiday. Michele Monro has more that 40 years’ experience at sea and 14 as a specialist speaker on a number of cruise lines. The book is the result of painstaking and thorough research and
- [Advice from ANGUS COUNCIL - Check your Electoral Registration Details](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/advice-from-angus-council-check-your-electoral-registration-details) - Angus residents should check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. The Electoral Registration Officer has written to households to check that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who should be registered but aren’t. For those at home addresses who
- [Autistic Adult Support Fund open for applications](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/autistic-adult-support-fund-open-for-applications) - The Autistic Adult Support Fund launched today (Wednesday 16th August 2023) aiming to help adults with an autism diagnosis, self-identified autistic adults, and their families and carers understand what neurodivergence means for them and improve their wellbeing. The Autistic Adult Support Fund will provide £500,000 for the six-month period from October 2023 to end of
- [Doors Open Days: Unlock Scotland this September](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/doors-open-days-unlock-scotland-this-september) - Angus is set to take part in Scotland’s largest free festival on 9 and 10 September 2023, celebrating places and stories, new and old. 2023 marks the 34th year of Doors Open Days, a free festival that sees organisations and volunteers offer free access to sites and events across Scotland. The festival aims to ensure
- [Scottish animal welfare charity and patron Chris Packham welcome Scottish Government’s plan to ban snares](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scottish-animal-welfare-charity-and-patron-chris-packham-welcome-scottish-governments-plan-to-ban-snares) - Today, the Scottish Government has announced its intention to ban the use of snares in Scotland, following decades of campaigning from Scottish animal welfare charity, OneKind. OneKind strongly welcomes the Government’s proposal, which would put an end to the suffering of the wild, companion and farmed animals frequently trapped in cruel snares. Snares are archaic
- [Care Opinion now active across the whole of Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/care-opinion-now-active-across-the-whole-of-angus) - Angus Health & Social Care Partnership has now completed the roll-out of Care Opinion across Angus. Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is committed to receiving feedback about people’s experiences of health and social care services in Angus and use this information to inform and improve services in the future The roll-out of Care
- [School friendly zones to be trialled at four more Angus primary schools](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/school-friendly-zones-to-be-trialled-at-four-more-angus-primary-schools) - Four primary schools in Angus will trial School Friendly Zones to improve road safety, encourage families to walk, cycle or scoot and create a healthier environment around schools, when children return after the summer holidays tomorrow (Tuesday 15 August 2023). Angus Council’s Communities Committee approved plans (on Tuesday 23 May 2023) to see traffic restrictions
- [Paw-sitive vibes incoming as ‘Therapets’ head to Montrose Museum](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/paw-sitive-vibes-incoming-as-therapets-head-to-montrose-museum) - Visitors to Montrose Museum can enjoy a cuddle with the help of some furry friends - Therapets. Therapets are entirely voluntary and involves registered dogs - and their owners – visiting a range of settings including hospitals, schools and other institutions on a regular basis to provide “pet therapy”, bringing friendship and companionship to everyone
- [SQA outlines support to young people across Scotland ahead of Results Day](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/sqa-outlines-support-to-young-people-across-scotland-ahead-of-results-day) - On Tuesday 8 August, thousands of young people across Scotland will receive the results for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards, National Certificates and Awards. These results will allow young people to take the next step on their learning journey; either continuing at school, moving on to college or
- [Auchmithie Arts Festival 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/auchmithie-arts-festival-2023) - There was an air of excitement in Auchmithie last weekend when members of the Heritage Auchmithie Arts Residents committee and artists met to make final preparations for the long-awaited Arts Festival. Several of Auchmithie’s historic cottages, the school, village hall and church will open their doors to exhibit all manner of creative and unique work;
- [New NSPCC and Gas Distribution Network partnership creates an ‘army of safeguarders’ to protect children](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-nspcc-and-gas-distribution-network-partnership-creates-an-army-of-safeguarders-to-protect-children) - A new partnership between the NSPCC and Britain’s four Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) will deliver vital safeguarding training to more than 18,000 workers across the country. Half a million children suffer abuse and neglect a year in the UK, and almost 60,000 calls were made to the NSPCC Helpline last year from adults including utility
- [Make every step count for Alzheimer Scotland in Scotland’s Memory Walk 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/make-every-step-count-for-alzheimer-scotland-in-scotlands-memory-walk-2023) - Big-hearted folk all over Angus are being asked to sign up to Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds to support people living with dementia across the country. Scotland’s Memory Walk takes place over the weekend; 15-17 September. The idea behind Scotland’s Memory Walk is simple – Your Walk, Your Way. People
- [From the West End to The Webster: ANGUSalive partners with National Theatre Live](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/from-the-west-end-to-the-webster-angusalive-partners-with-national-theatre-live) - ANGUSalive have pulled off a major coup by securing a deal with National Theatre Live, allowing them to beam live performances of some of the biggest theatre productions in the UK at the Arbroath Webster Memorial Theatre. National Theatre Live are a world-leading distributor of broadcast and filmed-live theatre where their productions have been seen
- [Kirriemuir Regeneration Group](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/kirriemuir-regeneration-group) - Kirriemuir Regeneration Group is a not for profit organisation. The purpose of the group is to engender community support and work with other local organisations to re-vitalise Kirriemuir and make it an interesting and enjoyable place which people will want to visit and re-visit, taking on projects within Kirriemuir for the benefit of the community.The
- [PAPYRUS - Suicide prevention charity](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/papyrus-suicide-prevention-charity) - PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide andthe promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.PAPYRUS exists to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives, by shattering thestigma surrounding suicide and equipping young people and their communities with the skills
- [The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill passed its Second Reading in House of Lords.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/the-animals-low-welfare-activities-abroad-bill-passed-its-second-reading-in-house-of-lords) - We now have a comment from Lord Black of Brentwood as well as Save The Asian Elephants CEO Duncan McNair. This Bill is amongst the most important animal-related bills ever in the UK, protecting millions of endangered animals worldwide. Lord Black of Brentwood comments: "Cruelty to animals is an abhorrence. While we have an excellent
- [Teams located in Panmure Street, Brechin moving to Montrose Town House](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/teams-located-in-panmure-street-brechin-moving-to-montrose-town-house) - As part of Angus Council’s Agile programme, from 21 August 2023, the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership teams currently located in Panmure Street, Brechin will be moving to the Montrose Town House, 119 High St, Montrose DD10 8QR. The teams moving include the Older People’s Team which support Brechin and Montrose, the Community Mental
- [More children turn to Childline during the summer as they struggle with eating disorders and body image issues](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/more-children-turn-to-childline-during-the-summer-as-they-struggle-with-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues) - Childline delivered more than 4,000 counselling sessions, including 273 in Scotland, to children and young people with worries around body image and eating disorders 40% of these counselling sessions take place during the summer – June to September Ahead of the holidays Childline reminds children the service is here to support them Childline, the counselling
- [Angus Rural Mobility Hub awarded funding to explore the development of green hydrogen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-rural-mobility-hub-awarded-funding-to-explore-the-development-of-green-hydrogen) - The Angus Rural Mobility Hub has been awarded £10,000 of funding by the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) to explore the development of green hydrogen for use in the heavy-duty vehicle sector. The study, run by the University of Dundee, Angus Council and Dalhousie Estates, will focus on developing renewable hydrogen production to decarbonise heavy duty
- [As thefts rise, charity Crimestoppers asks ‘Who is pedalling bike theft?’](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/as-thefts-rise-charity-crimestoppers-asks-who-is-pedalling-bike-theft) - As the weather hots up and cycling becomes ever more popular, criminals are increasingly turning their attention to the lucrative profits to be made from stolen bikes and bike parts. Whether you are hitting the trails, working, enjoying a long ride or storing your bike at home, the charity is reminding you to secure your
- [Monifieth Learning Campus – Officially Starts on Site](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/monifieth-learning-campus-officially-starts-on-site) - Yesterday saw the official start to the construction of the new £66.5M Monifieth Learning Campus, on the site of the existing school playing fields. Chief Executive of Angus Council, Mrs Margo Williamson welcomed guests to the school and then Angus Council Leader, Cllr Beth Whiteside, Mr Doug Keillor of Robertson Construction, Monifieth HS Head Teacher,
- [Forfar Stroke Club displays creative printmaking work](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/forfar-stroke-club-displays-creative-printmaking-work) - A display of creative printmaking, made by members of the Forfar Stroke Club went on display on Tuesday, 27 June at Forfar Fire Station. The bright and varied collection of prints, displayed in the meeting room at Forfar Fire Station, was produced as part of the ST/ART arts project. ST/ART is an arts project for
- [NHS 24 LATEST HEALTH CAMPAIGN](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-24-latest-health-campaign) - NHS 24, Scotland’s provider of digital and telephone-based health and care services, is launching its latest health campaign which aims to promote essential health advice to the public during the hotter months. The summer health campaign covers the most common seasonal conditions and will educate the people of Scotland in how to have a safe
- [Pioneering clinics improving care for dermatology patients across Tayside](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/pioneering-clinics-improving-care-for-dermatology-patients-across-tayside) - A new clinical imaging centre has opened in Dundee, the second centre to be created as part of a project to improve access to clinical photography for dermatology patients across Tayside. The Dundee Dermatology Community Locality Centre for Image Capture (CLIC) was set up at Ninewells Hospital outpatient department following the success of the first
- [Saltire Sports Centre set for redevelopment](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/saltire-sports-centre-set-for-redevelopment) - ANGUSalive are pleased to announce that a renovation of their gym at Saltire Sports Centre in Arbroath is set to get underway on Monday 31 July. Improvements to the gym facilities will include a fully refurbished space with the latest gym equipment from Life Fitness and Indigo Fitness, as well as cardio and fixed resistance
- [Green light for new Monifieth Community Hub and Library](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/green-light-for-new-monifieth-community-hub-and-library) - Long-held ambitions for a Monifieth Community Hub and Library are set to be realised. The exciting project now proceeds to implementation following the agreement of Full Council at their meeting today, with construction due to start in September this year. Elected members were told of the dogged determination and power of work that continues to
- [Angus Place Based Prosperity Programme](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-place-based-prosperity-programme) - The Angus Place Prosperity Programme is now live. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Scottish Government Place-Based Fund, the programme is aimed at supporting communities in taking ownership or redeveloping land or buildings. It can also help to deliver community-led projects. Angus Council has aligned the funding to streamline delivery and increase
- [Angus Council - Increase in Penalty Charge Notice for parking offences from July](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-increase-in-penalty-charge-notice-for-parking-offences-from-july) - Drivers who commit a parking offence will see an increased cost in the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) from Saturday 1 July. It is the first increase in the PCN in 30 years and is in response to new national guidelines issued by the Scottish Government after consultation with the public and local authorities, and agreement
- [Committee seeks views on healthcare in remote and rural areas](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/committee-seeks-views-on-healthcare-in-remote-and-rural-areas) - An inquiry seeking to find out the key issues facing healthcare services in Scotland’s remote and rural areas has been launched by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee. The Committee wants to hear from members of the public and staff about their experiences of remote and rural healthcare services. They are keen to find
- [Squeeze the most out of summer for kids! - with ANGUSalive](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/squeeze-the-most-out-of-summer-for-kids-with-angusalive) - ANGUSalive has launched a varied holiday activity programme for kids to enjoy throughout the summer holidays. Summer Holiday activities take place from 1 July – 13 August 2023. There’s something to appeal to all tastes, from water sports and adventure activities; netball, hanging out on the climbing wall and football camps; to genealogy sessions at
- [Angus Council - New innovative esports project on the curriculum for Angus primary school children](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-new-innovative-esports-project-on-the-curriculum-for-angus-primary-school-children) - Angus primary schools are taking part in a new innovative project teaching young people about esports and its industry to fuel children's imagination and help them explore the vast possibilities within this exciting STEM industry. Funded by Round 4 of the Education Scotland STEM CLPL Grants and Angus Council, and working in partnership with Esports
- [Angus Carers Centre in Arbroath. -June 5th -11th marks Carers Week](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-carers-centre-in-arbroath-june-5th-11th-marks-carers-week) - Carers Week is an annual celebration of the immense impact and contribution unpaid carers make to our society, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Our service has a number of free events and activities running for adult and young adult carers registered
- [Exposed and Humiliated: People with Epilepsy Face Public Seizure Stigma, and the Fear of Being Filmed](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/exposed-and-humiliated-people-with-epilepsy-face-public-seizure-stigma-and-the-fear-of-being-filmed) - Epilepsy charity launches CARE Acronym and free posters to create a more supportive environment for people with epilepsy in public space as it’s revealed fears lead people with epilepsy to avoid social interaction. · Over 50% of people with epilepsy in the UK have avoided public places due to the fear of having a seizure
- [Angus Libraries and Museums to offer more accessible opening hours](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-libraries-and-museums-to-offer-more-accessible-opening-hours) - ANGUSalive is delighted to announce that from Friday 5 June 2023, Libraries in Angus will be extending opening hours to 6 days a week. Museum opening hours are also set to change from Saturday 1 July, including being open on Sunday’s and Monday’s for the first time. The charity trust manages seven libraries and five
- [Blue-green algae monitoring](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/blue-green-algae-monitoring) - As the weather begins to warm up, NHS Tayside is issuing a reminder to people in Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross to be on the lookout for blooms of potentially hazardous blue-green algae in the region’s waterways. Blue-green algae are tiny organisms which develop naturally in lochs, ponds, reservoirs, rivers and in the sea.
- [Change in face mask guidance for staff, patients and visitors](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/change-in-face-mask-guidance-for-staff-patients-and-visitors) - New Scottish Government guidance comes into effect from Tuesday, 16 May 2023, meaning face masks no longer need to be worn in health and care settings, including adult care homes. The advice covers all hospitals, health centres, community sectors, primary care facilities and care homes and is relevant for staff, patients and visitors. Guidance has
- [Gym at Forfar Community Campus set for major refurbishment](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/gym-at-forfar-community-campus-set-for-major-refurbishment) - ANGUSalive is pleased to announce that a major renovation of their gym space at Forfar Community Campus is set to get underway on Monday 29 May. Improvements to the gym facilities will include a fully refurbished space with the latest gym equipment from Life Fitness and Indigo Fitness, as well as cardio and fixed resistance
- [HEARTSTART DISCOVERY COURSES - MAY 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-courses-may-2023) - Heartstart Discovery offers two-hour training sessions in Emergency Life Support for members of the public. Being able to perform Emergency Life Support gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. These actions include helping: an unconscious person who is breathing; an unconscious person who is not breathing (CPR); Awareness of defibrillators; Courses are FREE
- [Call for Youth in Scotland. Ambassador role in literacy org](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/call-for-youth-in-scotland-ambassador-role-in-literacy-org) - Call for Youth in Scotland. Ambassador role in literacy org Registrations are now open from today for young people in Scotland to be a local Youth Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation. Young people can apply online for the 4-month youth leadership development initiative to support and advocate literacy in their local community. https://worldliteracyfoundation.org/ambassador-program/ Rebecca
- [ABERDEENSHIRE CELEBRATES NEW COUNTY FLAG AT CASTLE FRASER](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/aberdeenshire-celebrates-new-county-flag-at-castle-fraser) - NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Public flag dedication ceremony of the new official Aberdeenshire flag held by The Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire at NTS Castle Fraser on Saturday 22 April. Winning design by pupils of Newtonhill School, Stonehaven and Elrick School, Westhill, as voted by the public, triumphing over 800 global entries in a competition organised
- [Have your say on improving health and wellbeing in Angus at the Live Better, Longer event](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/have-your-say-on-improving-health-and-wellbeing-in-angus-at-the-live-better-longer-event) - Angus residents are being encouraged to have their say to improve health and wellbeing in their area by getting involved in an upcoming Live Better, Longer event. Hosted by Angus Council, Angus Health and Social Care Partnership and ANGUSalive, the Live Better, Longer event on Thursday 11 May, 9.30 am to 1 pm at the
- [Parking Fines Advice](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/parking-fines-advice) - Every day tens of thousands of Brits are unfairly handed parking fines: here’s how to fight them Despite the cost–of–living crisis leaving thousands of British families unable to eat, the private parking industry is booming and set to have a record-breaking billion-pound year. With millions of drivers robbed by cowboy private parking firms demanding extortionate
- [Live Better, Longer Event, Reid Hall, Forfar – 11 May 2023 09:30 -13:00](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/live-better-longer-event-reid-hall-forfar-11-may-2023-0930-1300) - The Angus Prevention and Proactive Care Programme Group are committed to working with communities of Angus and a wide range of stakeholders to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities. In Angus we have taken inspiration from projects around the world to improve people’s health and wellbeing but want to get your views as
- [Hedgehog Awareness Week, 30th April – 6th May 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/hedgehog-awareness-week-30th-april-6th-may-2023) - Hedgehog Awareness Week is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and takes place every year. It aims to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them. This year the charity is asking people to ‘Think Hedgehog!’ Look at your garden or greenspace (or local park, school grounds, etc) and imagine how
- [Community Sports: Huge Success for Coffee Club Nights](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/community-sports-huge-success-for-coffee-club-nights) - ANGUSalive were pleased to host a range of Community Sports Coffee Nights across Angus between 20 and 30 March 2023. The Coffee Nights provided an opportunity to bring together sports clubs, community organisations and local physical activity providers to start conversations about what Community Sport Hubs are, and the role of sport & physical activity
- [Brae Riding for the Disabled seeks volunteers](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/brae-riding-for-the-disabled-seeks-volunteers) - We are an independent charity affiliated to the Riding for the Disabled Association. We provide equine therapy for children and adults living with disabilities and illness. The benefits for our participants are huge! For example improved core strength, balance, coordination, communication, confidence, posture, flexibility, social interaction, good fun and generally a total sensory and mindful
- [World Premiere of The Doacter’s Surgery at The Abbey Theatre, Arbroath](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/world-premiere-of-the-doacters-surgery-at-the-abbey-theatre-arbroath) - Theatre goers are in for a real treat this spring with a brand new production forming part of the Abbey Theatre’s programme. The Doacter’s Surgery has been written by ‘Beryl Ponsonby’, the pen name of theatre regular Laura Barnes, who also stars in the play along with her friend and partner in crime Hilary Roberts.
- [Angus launch of Care Opinion](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-launch-of-care-opinion) - Angus residents can now feedback on local health services following the Angus launch of Care Opinion on Tuesday, 4 April. Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is committed to hearing from Angus residents about their experiences of using health services. Patient feedback will be used to inform and improve service provision going forward. Gail
- [ANGUSalive to celebrate National Walking Day on 5 April](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angusalive-to-celebrate-national-walking-day-on-5-april) - To celebrate National Walking Day on Wednesday 5 April 2023, ANGUSalive are taking part in a series of Health Walks showcasing the many and varied benefits of walking. Health Walks are a free, low level, short walk in the company of others and led by trained Health Walk leaders who are normally volunteers. Although they
- [Heartstart Discovery courses](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-courses-3) - Heartstart Discovery will continue to offer their free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public in Tayside in April 2023. Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival.
- [Cooling face mask improves patient recovery after surgery](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/cooling-face-mask-improves-patient-recovery-after-surgery) - A team of specialist consultants in NHS Tayside has undertaken an evaluation study which has shown that using a cooling face mask can improve pain control and swelling in patients who have undergone oral and maxillofacial surgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the
- [Have your say on cycling and walking improvements in Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/have-your-say-on-cycling-and-walking-improvements-in-angus) - What would help or encourage you to walk or cycle more to work, school or during your leisure time? Angus Council is looking for your suggestions and ideas on what could be done to make Angus a cycle and walking friendly area. Angus Council is anticipating grant funding from Transport Scotland from their Cycling, Walking
- [NHS Tayside - Quit and Win this No Smoking Day](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-quit-and-win-this-no-smoking-day) - NHS Tayside is encouraging people to stub out tobacco this No Smoking Day and access the support available across Tayside to help them quit smoking. No Smoking Day (Wed, 8 March) is an annual campaign to celebrate the achievements of those who have successfully quit smoking, and to encourage people who currently smoke to consider
- [ANGUSalive - Full time fun this Easter!](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angusalive-full-time-fun-this-easter) - ANGUSalive is pleased to announce new week-long Holiday Camps to keep kids amused in Angus throughout the Easter break. The Holiday Camp in Arbroath offers an action-packed week – commencing Monday 3 until Friday 7 April from 9am to 5pm daily – which will see primary school children take part in a wide range of
- [Have a ‘Heart to Heart’ this International Women’s Day to Save Lives](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/have-a-heart-to-heart-this-international-womens-day-to-save-lives) - 06 Mar 2023 CHSS is calling on women across Scotland to look out for each other’s heart health on International Women’s Day (Wed 8th March) 10 women a day in Scotland die from heart disease but women regularly under-estimate their risk of heart related illness Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is urging women to have
- [Muscle, bone or joint problems? NHS inform can help.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/muscle-bone-or-joint-problems-nhs-inform-can-help) - 02 Mar 2023 Muscle, bone or joint problems? NHS inform can help. Download NHS 24 is promoting new musculoskeletal (MSK) resources and advice on Scotland's health website NHS inform. The updated information explains how to manage common MSK conditions and injuries, such as back pain, twisted ankles and knee problems, as well as details on
- [NHS Tayside Workforce Team Training and Workshops](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-workforce-team-training-and-workshops) - Please find below and attached information relating to training and workshops that we have planned this month for March 2023. All of our training and workshops are free to attend and are mixture of face to face and online sessions. Please do get in touch with us at tay.workplaceteam@nhs.scot if you have any further questions
- [New clinical imaging centre opens at Arbroath Infirmary](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-clinical-imaging-centre-opens-at-arbroath-infirmary) - A new centre for capturing dermatology images has opened in Arbroath as part of a project to improve access to clinical photography in local communities. NHS Tayside’s first Dermatology Community Locality Centre for Image Capture (CLIC) has been created in the outpatient department at Arbroath Infirmary where patients can have high quality clinical images of
- [Angus Council Budget Statement](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-budget-statement) - statement by Angus Council Depute Leader and Finance Convener, Cllr Bill Duff, made at this afternoon’s Special Meeting of Angus Council, below… Budget Speech March 2nd, 2023. Introduction Once again, I should like to start by thanking those that participated in preparing this budget and acknowledge the assistance I’ve been given. Support from officers within
- [Number of children counselled for loneliness remains high following pandemic and amidst cost-of-living crisis](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/number-of-children-counselled-for-loneliness-remains-high-following-pandemic-and-amidst-cost-of-living-crisis) - In response Childline is launching ‘Day in the Lonely’ campaign Funded by Lidl GB, the aim of the campaign is to remind children that support is available New data published today by Childline reveals that the service is contacted 15 times a day on average by children across the UK who are struggling with loneliness
- [Angus Council to consider Budget Proposals on Thursday 2 March](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-to-consider-budget-proposals-on-thursday-2-march) - On Thursday 2 March, Angus Councillors will be asked to consider a range of measures proposed by the Council. These include budget proposals which seek to meet a significant funding gap, while supporting those most in need and keeping costs to residents as low as possible. At its meeting, Angus Council will hear that the
- [Friockheim and Kinnell Church Evening of Music](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/friockheim-and-kinnell-church-evening-of-music) - Friockheim & Kinnell Church presents An Evening of Music on Saturday 4th March at 7pm with Benjamin Armstrong on saxophone accompanied by Gordon Cooper on piano. Tickets £10 includes refreshments. Ben studied music at Aberdeen University where he obtained a masters degree in music.
- [9 Simple Ways that Angus Libraries can save you HUNDREDS of pounds!](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/9-simple-ways-that-angus-libraries-can-save-you-hundreds-of-pounds) - Libraries in Angus are open for business and could save you hundreds of pounds. Libraries were among the last to reopen as covid restrictions were lifted which harmed the speed of their recovery. As a result, customer numbers are lower than pre-2020 levels Now with the cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation, libraries are more valuable
- [Heartstart Discovery Training Sessions - March 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-trianing-sessions-march-2023) - Heartstart Discovery offers two-hour training sessions in Emergency Life Support for members of the public. Being able to perform Emergency Life Support gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. These actions include helping: an unconscious person who is breathing; an unconscious person who is not breathing (CPR); Awareness of defibrillators; Courses are FREE
- [NEWS FROM NORTH EAST SENSORY SERVICES](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/news-from-north-east-sensory-services) - Shortage of volunteer drivers has devastating impact on blind and deaf people in Dundee and Angus A charity that supports blind and deaf people in Dundee and Angus has issued a plea for volunteer drivers amid fears a current shortage is worsening problems with isolation. North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs six social groups covering
- [Angus Partnership Delivers Positive Change and Improved Outcomes for Adults at Risk of Harm](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-partnership-delivers-positive-change-and-improved-outcomes-for-adults-at-risk-of-harm) - A joint inspection of multi-agency arrangements for adult support and protection in Angus has praised the local partnership for its response to challenges set by the pandemic, significant increases in referrals and its considerable improvement activity agenda. The Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland carried out an inspection
- [Don't hide behind fine - seek out your breathing space.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/dont-hide-behind-fine-seek-out-your-breathing-space) - As Breathing Space Day approaches on 1st February 2023 the message for people across Scotland who might be feeling down is one of hope and support. Scotland’s mental health service, Breathing Space, is encouraging people to open up when they are feeling down, instead of hiding behind the phrase we all use, 'I'm fine'. Opening
- [Heartstart Discovery courses - February 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-courses-february-2023) - Heartstart Discovery will continue to offer their free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public in Tayside in February 2023. Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. Courses
- [NHS Tayside - Help us get your loved ones home without delay](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-help-us-get-your-loved-ones-home-without-delay) - NHS Tayside is encouraging patients and the public to take some small steps to help people get home from hospital as soon as they are well enough. Dr Andy Reddick, Emergency Medicine consultant and Clinical Service Director for Winter, said, “We’re starting to see a reduction in the levels of flu, COVID and other viruses
- [Sport’ of fox hunting ended in Scotland](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/sport-of-fox-hunting-ended-in-scotland) - This afternoon, in a landmark moment, the Scottish Government ended the ‘sport’ of fox hunting. Under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill, which Parliament just passed, there will now be a two-dog limit for flushing wild mammals to guns, effectively putting an end to fox hunting packs. Scottish animal welfare charity OneKind has been campaigning
- [NHS Tayside supports Cervical Cancer Prevention Week](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-supports-cervical-cancer-prevention-week) - NHS Tayside’s Public Health and Gynaecology teams are raising awareness of the importance of regular cervical screening as part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23-29 January). A series of events are taking place to share information on the benefits of cervical smear tests and HPV vaccines and to encourage more people to attend screening. An
- [ScotRail backs Samaritans ‘Brew Monday’ campaign](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scotrail-backs-samaritans-brew-monday-campaign) - ScotRail is supporting Samaritans ‘Brew Monday’ campaign, by encouraging people to get together for a cuppa and a chat, as it could save a life. The charity hopes that the campaign will dispel the myth that the third Monday in January, sometimes known as ‘Blue Monday’, is the most difficult day of the year by
- [Angus Council - Help with the cost of living](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-help-with-the-cost-of-living) - Cost of living roadshows Everyone's welcome at these free events. Come along to find out about support available with: bills housing issues Council Tax money matters mental health food and nutrition Free tea and coffee, soup and cookery demonstration. Montrose 10:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesday 17 January at Old and St Andrew's Church, 121 High
- [Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland Urges Scots to Seek Urgent Medical Attention for Cardiac and Stroke Events](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/chest-heart-stroke-scotland-urges-scots-to-seek-urgent-medical-attention-for-cardiac-and-stroke-events) - Scotland’s leading health charity, Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is urging people across the country to continue to seek urgent medical attention should they experience the symptoms of heart attack or stroke. Latest Scottish figures show that 9352 people experienced a stroke, and 11384 had a heart attack in 2020/21. Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
- [NSPCC Scotland needs YOU in 2023](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nspcc-scotland-needs-you-in-2023) - As we begin a new year, many people will be reflecting and looking ahead to what the coming weeks and months will bring. Often New Year’s resolutions focus on healthy living, learning a new skill, supporting a cause, or giving up a bad habit. This year, NSPCC Scotland is appealing for people to resolve to
- [Angus Mental Health and Wellbeing Network (AMHAWN) recruitment fair](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-mental-health-and-wellbeing-network-amhawn-recruitment-fair) - Angus Mental Health and Wellbeing Network (AMHAWN) are working in partnership with Carnoustie Golf Club to hold a recruitment fair and awareness raising event about mental health and wellbeing in February 2023. Event will be held 11am – 3pm on Tuesday 28 February at The Rookery, Carnoustie Golf Club The event will be a recruitment
- [Angus Independent Retailer Programme - supporting retailers in Town Centres](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-independent-retailer-programme-supporting-retailers-in-town-centres) - Angus Council is pleased to announce the Angus Independent Retailer Programme, delivered with Scottish Government LACER funding, to support local economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. The Angus Independent Retailer Programme is open to independent retailers within Angus’s seven burgh towns and aims to increase footfall and spend in the local economy. Angus Council Leader,
- [Health services are extremely busy - here's how you can support us](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/health-services-are-extremely-busy-heres-how-you-can-support-us) - Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a large increase in levels of flu, COVID and other viruses circulating in the community and this has led to lots of people contacting their GP, the out-of-hours service or needing hospital care. The whole system of health and social care is under intense pressure at
- [Heartstart Discovery courses](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-courses-2) - Heartstart Discovery will continue to offer their free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public in Tayside in January 2023. Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival.
- [Radio North Angus Hogmanay Programme](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/radio-north-angus-hogmanay-programme) - RNA shall broadcast a Hogmanay programme between 11.30pm and 1.00am tonight. Tune in to a show that will feature the music of some of the White Heather Club Hogmanay favourites such as Andy Stewart, Jimmy Shand, the Alexander Brothers, Kenneth McKellar, the Corries, Moira Anderson, Duncan Macrae, and many more including Harry Lauder and Robert
- [Angus Self-Management Course for Chronic Pain](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-self-management-course-for-chronic-pain) - A free self-management course aiming to improve quality of life for people living with chronic pain in Angus is due to start in Brechin in January 2023. The free five-week course will be delivered by Pain Association Scotland on behalf of the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership and is open to anyone pain who
- [Christmas Greetings from RNA](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/christmas-greetings-from-rna) - On behalf of Radio North Angus Ltd, I wish all of our listeners, advertisers, sponsors, and supporters a very merry Christmas. Also a special mention to the NHS and Angus Council. The Christmas message from Mrs Pat Sawers, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Angus, shall be broadcast at 2.30 pm on Christmas Day. Malcolm
- [Go NHS Tayside travel website improved for patients](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/go-nhs-tayside-travel-website-improved-for-patients) - Almost 2000 people have taken the opportunity to transform their travel since the Go NHS Tayside project launched in Tayside last year. The Go NHS Tayside website helps people plan their journey to hospital sites and was rolled out across Tayside earlier this year as part of a pilot project to improve travel to hospital.
- [Healthcare services are busy – here’s what you can do to help](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/healthcare-services-are-busy-heres-what-you-can-do-to-help) - Winter is always a busy time for the NHS with health and social care teams working hard to manage the additional demands of winter illnesses, including flu and COVID-19. NHS Tayside doctors, nurses and other teams have already taken action to try and get ahead of the demands being placed on health and social care
- [Tayside public urged to take steps to ‘Keep Well in Winter’](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/tayside-public-urged-to-take-steps-to-keep-well-in-winter) - NHS Tayside has launched its annual ‘Keep Well in Winter’ campaign which aims to help members of the public look after their health and wellbeing over the coming months. The dedicated campaign website www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk is a one-stop-shop for information about how to look after common winter illnesses at home, where to get the right care
- [Landmarks across Scotland to shine a light this Christmas in support of the NSPCC](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/landmarks-across-scotland-to-shine-a-light-this-christmas-in-support-of-the-nspcc) - Venues across Scotland will be illuminated green on the longest night of the year in support of child protection charity the NSPCC and its Childline counselling service. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh, Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Dundee and Glasgow science centres will all be lighting up green on Wednesday, December 21. On
- [The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) are asking for new donors](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/the-scottish-national-blood-transfusion-service-snbts-are-asking-for-new-donors) - This festive season, The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) are asking for new donors, and asking people to return and donate if they have not given for a while. There are 96,726 blood donors in Scotland. This is good news, but 31,435 additional donors have not given a donation so far in 2022 –
- [Don’t let the party turn sour – stay safe this festive season!](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/dont-let-the-party-turn-sour-stay-safe-this-festive-season) - As the Christmas party season gets into full swing, NHS Tayside is reminding people to make sure they stay safe over the festive period. Many people across Tayside will be out and about over the next few weeks at Christmas and New Year parties and nights out, and it will be the first time without
- [Prepare for the holidays and know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/prepare-for-the-holidays-and-know-where-to-get-the-right-care-in-the-right-place) - With GP surgeries closed for four days at Christmas and four days at New Year, NHS Tayside is sharing advice on how to prepare for the festive holidays. GPs will be closed from 23-27 December and from 31 December to 3 January so it’s important to be prepared and make sure you know what to
- [NHS Tayside is ready for winter - are you?](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-is-ready-for-winter-are-you) - NHS Tayside is gearing up for winter and making preparations to meet the challenges that winter brings. The public can also support local health and care services by making sure they are winter ready. Winter is a very busy time for health and social care services, as Tayside’s doctors, nurses and other teams continue to
- [From mountain to sea - Aberdeenshire Council Trading Standards Bulletin](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/from-mountain-to-sea-aberdeenshire-council-trading-standards-bulletin) - Bulletin No. 58 The articles in these bulletins are based on real life complaints made to Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards department unless otherwise stated to make them as relevant as possible to readers. Names, exact addresses etc. have been withheld to avoid identifying complainants and to comply with GDPR. Doorstep Crime/ Cold Calling Trading Standards
- [NHS Tayside supports World AIDS Day](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-supports-world-aids-day) - NHS Tayside is supporting this year’s World AIDS Day (Thursday, 1 December) with a number of awareness raising events. The campaign this year is called Rock the Ribbon and asks people to challenge the stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV across the world. On Thursday, 1 December members from NHS Tayside’s Sexual Health
- [Angus Council - Support for Angus residents with cost of living roadshows in Brechin and Forfar](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-support-for-angus-residents-with-cost-of-living-roadshows-in-brechin-and-forfar) - Angus residents can drop-in to free cost of living roadshows in Brechin and Forfar to get advice on dealing with rising food costs, money savings, benefits and support available from Angus Council and key partners across the area. The Brechin Cost of Living Roadshow is on Wednesday 30 November at Brechin Cathedral Hall, Church Lane
- [Angus Council - Positions of Employment](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-positions-of-employment) - If you are over 25 and have been unemployed for more than 12 months and are interested in a paid work placement, get in touch with Michelle or, if you’re a 3rd sector employer and can offer a placement Michelle would love to hear from you on 07919 187538 or email the Skills & Employability
- [Angus Council - Rest centres to open due to severe weather](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-rest-centres-to-open-due-to-severe-weather) - Rest Centres are open and available to residents of homes at greatest risk due to the continuing severe weather. Severe Flood Warnings have been issued by SEPA for Brechin and Finavon and Tannadice. As a result, Angus Council, ANGUSalive and partner agencies have opened rest centres at Brechin Community Campus and Angus House, Forfar, to
- [Pancreatitic Cancer Action - Awareness Month](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/pancreatitic-cancer-action-awareness-month) - 2% of people in Scotland know “almost nothing” about pancreatic cancer and 74% can’t name one symptom Shocking new statistics from national charity Pancreatic Cancer Action have revealed that 62% of people in Scotland know “almost nothing” about pancreatic cancer and 74% can’t name one symptom. 93% of people in Scotland also said that they
- [NHS Tayside is supporting World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18 -24 November) to raise awareness of the appropriate use of antibiotics.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-is-supporting-world-antibiotic-awareness-week-18-24-november-to-raise-awareness-of-the-appropriate-use-of-antibiotics) - Overuse of antibiotics causes bacteria to change and develop resistance, making infections more difficult to treat. Antibiotics are very valuable for serious bacterial infections and we must use them carefully to make sure we do not lose them. To support World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which includes European Antibiotic Awareness Day on Friday, 18 November, members
- [Anti-Bullying Week: Insight and advice from Childline](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/anti-bullying-week-insight-and-advice-from-childline) - Anti-bullying week is an annual event in Scotland and across the UK that aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people and highlights ways of preventing and responding to it. The week is co-ordinated by respectme in Scotland and this year’s theme is ‘Listen Up! (Respect our Rights)’. This Anti-Bullying Week (w/c
- [ScotRail’s half price student offer returns this Christmas](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/scotrails-half-price-student-offer-returns-this-christmas) - ScotRail has confirmed its half price offer for Scottish students will return this Christmas. The offer will see the train operator cut its prices with a massive 50 per cent discount on train tickets across Scotland’s Railway. College and university students will be able to take advantage of half price travel on any Off-Peak ScotRail
- [Impact of Industrial Action on Angus Schools and Early Learning Centres](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/impact-of-industrial-action-on-angus-schools-and-early-learning-centres) - News from ANGUS COUNCIL All primary and secondary schools in Angus will be closed to children and young people on Thursday 24 November due to Industrial Action by the EIS and AHDS unions. Nurseries at Andover, Inverbrothock, Northmuir, Seaview, Southesk and Warddykes will open as usual on this date, and Early Learning and Childcare Centres
- [CHARITY ISSUES BONFIRE ADVICE TO HELP KEEP HEDGEHOGS SAFE](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/charity-issues-bonfire-advice-to-help-keep-hedgehogs-safe) - The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) has issued advice on how best to reduce the risk of harming hedgehogs this bonfire night. Fay Vass, Chief Executive of the Society added “A bonfire pile looks like a 5* hotel to a hedgehog seeking a safe and cosy winter home to hibernate in. They aren’t to know
- [Tayside transforms cataract service so patients are seen more quickly](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/tayside-transforms-cataract-service-so-patients-are-seen-more-quickly) - NHS Tayside’s ophthalmology service has doubled the number of cataract surgical procedures that can be carried out in a day thanks to a number of innovations by the team at Ninewells. As part of NHS Tayside’s Remobilisation Plan for services to recover from the effects of the pandemic, the ophthalmology team worked together to develop
- [Improvement works completed on active travel route in Arbroath](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/improvement-works-completed-on-active-travel-route-in-arbroath) - A stretch of the National Cycle Network Route 1 (NCN1) path at Elliot Links, Arbroath has been revamped by Angus Council, to alleviate previous flooding, creating a safer, more accessible path. The work included raising the level of the coastal foot/cycleway by building up the level of the path along a section of the NCN1
- [Sign up for free Heartstart Discovery Courses this November](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/sign-up-for-free-heartstart-discovery-courses-this-november) - Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour emergency life support training sessions for the public throughout November. Being able to perform emergency life support, a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. It only takes two hours to learn the skills which
- [RADIO NORTH ANGUS OPENS BRECHIN STUDIO](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/radio-north-angus-opens-brechin-studio) - Radio North Angus is the local commercial radio operating on a voluntary basis. Our transmitters broadcast at Arbroath on 96.6FM, Carnoustie on 107.5FM, Monifieth on 105.9FM, at Brechin, Forfar, and Montrose, on 87.7FM, and Kirriemuir on 107.9FM. We also broadcast on the Tayside DAB at certain times of the day, and broadcast worldwide, with an
- [Healthy Steps - Angus Programme](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/healthy-steps-angus-programme) - Free Health Walks are set to be expanded across Angus with the launch of the Healthy Steps – Angus programme. The new initiative follows recruitment of a new Health Walk Co-ordinator, funded by ANGUSalive in partnership with Paths for All, GOGA Tayside and Angus Council. The role will help co-ordinate, develop and sustain current Health
- [Message from BBC Scotland for aspiring singers](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/message-from-bbc-scotland-for-aspiring-singers) - BBC Scotland are on a mission to create a unique choir led by vocal coach to the stars, Yvie Burnett, for her new series, ‘Scotland Sings’. For the past 20 years, Yvie has worked with a range of stars from Katy Perry to Susan Boyle, Lewis Capaldi to Leona Lewis, and has appeared on The
- [Remember, remember to prepare your pets early for firework season](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/remember-remember-to-prepare-your-pets-early-for-firework-season) - With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning millions of animal owners to start preparing now if they suspect their pet may become distressed. At up to 150 decibels, fireworks can be as loud as a jet engine and, with many animals particularly sensitive to noise, this can be a traumatic
- [Vaccination Centres - Change of Venues](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/vaccination-centres-change-of-venues) - After recent press queries regarding Vaccination Centres in Angus, Colin Knight, Senior Manager with ANGUSalive has issued the following statement: “Following NHS Tayside’s recent announcement that Covid vaccinations will take place at both The Reid Hall, Forfar and Arbroath Community Centre for the last time on Sunday 16 October 2022, ANGUSalive and Angus Council can
- [Free swims and teen zones just some of what’s on offer this October](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/free-swims-and-teen-zones-just-some-of-whats-on-offer-this-october) - ANGUSalive is once again providing a healthy, active and creative mix of activities this October break. With over 20 different activities to choose from, residents and visitors will find something to do in Angus this October. Free swimming for 4-17 year olds makes a return across five pools, including Arbroath, Montrose, Brechin, Kirriemuir and Forfar.
- [Drop-in event in Arbroath to help residents struggling with costs of living](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/drop-in-event-in-arbroath-to-help-residents-struggling-with-costs-of-living) - Angus residents are invited to drop-in to a free Cost of living roadshow at Arbroath FC grounds at Gayfield Park, Arbroath on Wednesday 5 October 2022 between 11am and 3pm to find out about support available with the increase in the cost of living. The Angus Community Planning Partnership is bringing organisations together to give
- [RNA OPENS A TRANSMITTER IN KIRRIEMUIR](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/rna-opens-a-transmitter-in-kirriemuir) - RNA is delighted to announce the opening of a transmitter on 107.9FM based at Webster's High. We are especially grateful to Mrs Jane Esson, Head Teacher, and Andrew and John Soutar, Kirriemuir Aerial Services, for their assistance, This completes the network of eight FM transmitters in the Angus towns namely: Arbroath 96.6FM (two transmitters, one
- [Angus vaccination centres on the move](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-vaccination-centres-on-the-move) - The vaccination centres in Arbroath Community Centre and the Reid Hall in Forfar will be moving to new venues next month as NHS Tayside moves to the next stage of the winter vaccination programme. The new venues, the former Mission Centre on Grant Road in Arbroath and the former Musical Hall on Montrose Road in
- [Angus Youth Awards 2022 nominations open!](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-youth-awards-2022-nominations-open) - Do you know an amazing young person who goes that extra mile? Nominations are open for the Angus Youth Awards, which recognise young people’s achievements and celebrates those who have made a difference in Angus. Anyone can nominate a young person (aged 11-25) as long as they have their permission and the young person lives,
- [Heartstart Discovery courses](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-courses) - Heartstart Discovery is running two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout October 2022. Being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival. Courses are free-of-charge and no medical knowledge
- [News from ANGUS COUNCIL - National Moment of Reflection - Queen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/news-from-angus-council-national-moment-of-reflection-queen) - People across Angus are being invited to take part in a national Moment of Reflection before the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A one-minute silence is being held throughout the United Kingdom from 8pm on Sunday 18 September 2022, giving an opportunity for people to reflect on the lifetime of service which
- [Families in Angus are being asked to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who’re separated from their loved ones](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/families-in-angus-are-being-asked-to-support-unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-children-whore-separated-from-their-loved-ones) - Angus Council is looking for single people, couples and families who can provide safe and supportive homes as supported lodging carers for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children coming to Angus. The young people arriving as asylum seekers are usually around 16 or 17 years old with many having travelled for many months before arriving in the UK.
- [News from ANGUS COUNCIL – Schools and Council buildings to close on Monday](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/news-from-angus-council-schools-and-council-buildings-to-close-on-monday) - Angus Council can confirm that, as a mark of respect, council offices and buildings, including schools and early learning and childcare facilities, will be closed on Monday 19 September on the day of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Monday has been declared a Bank Holiday to mark the last day of the period
- [Angus Council Media Release - Movement of Royal Cortege](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-media-release-movement-of-royal-cortege) - PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMINGS ARE APPROXIMATE The Route People are being invited to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen as the Royal cortege passes through Angus tomorrow (Sunday 11 September). The cortege is scheduled to make its way from Balmoral to Edinburgh, then onwards to London for the state funeral. The cortege leaves
- [New law supports NHS Tayside No Smoking Policy](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-law-supports-nhs-tayside-no-smoking-policy) - New legislation introduced by the Scottish Government comes into force today making it an offence to smoke within 15 metres of a hospital building. The new law supports NHS Tayside’s existing No Smoking Policy which makes all NHS Tayside premises and grounds smoke free, a policy which is line with all Health Board sites across
- [Community Councils Election Extended](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/community-councils-election-extended) - the period in which candidates can put forward nominations to serve on community councils in Angus has been extended until Wednesday 7 September 2022. With the current level of nominations received, four community councils in Monifieth and Sidlaw area cannot be established. Monifieth (minimum membership [8], nominations received [6]) Monikie & Newbigging (minimum membership [5],
- [Creating a region for everyone to enjoy](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/creating-a-region-for-everyone-to-enjoy) - Visitors to West Links in Arbroath can now benefit from a state-of-the-art Changing Places toilet facility as Angus Council invest £57,000 in accessible facilities to enhance their accessible tourism offering. The new facilities will allow people with severe and multiple learning disabilities or physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and multiple
- [Create a masterpiece inspired by the Angus landscape](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/create-a-masterpiece-inspired-by-the-angus-landscape) - ANGUSalive is launching a short story writing competition to celebrate Year of Stories Scotland 2022. The competition launches on Monday 5 September with budding writers from 8 years old upwards being invited to showcase their creative writing talents with an original story inspired by the Angus landscape. Year of Stories Scotland 2022 celebrates stories inspired
- [ARBROATH U3A](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/arbroath-u3a) - Looking for something to do? Why don’t you join us sometime to see what we have to offer? On Tuesdays we have our walking groups. On Wednesdays and Thursdays we meet at the Scout Hut, Keptie Road, from 2pm to 4pm., for ……. Line dancing, beginners’ and intermediate Carpet bowling Mahjong Whist Ukulele Book Group
- [Angus Council offers help with cost of living](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-offers-help-with-cost-of-living) - Please use the following link to access the assistance offered by Angus Council to help with the cost of living: https://www.angus.gov.uk/benefits_and_money_advice/help_with_the_cost_of_living
- [Gym refurb set to start at Arbroath Sports Centre](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/gym-refurb-set-to-start-at-arbroath-sports-centre) - Major refurbishment works which will start this Thursday (18 August) to upgrade the two main gym spaces at Arbroath Sports Centre. Improvements to the gym facilities will include fully refurbished spaces with the latest gym equipment from Life Fitness and Indigo Fitness, as well as cardio and fixed resistance machines, multi-functional training rigs, colour-coded training
- [The door is open as Angus welcomes visitors](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/the-door-is-open-as-angus-welcomes-visitors) - Buildings and sites across Angus will be welcoming the public on 10 and 11 September 2022 when they take part in this year’s Doors Open Days. 2022 marks the 33rd year of Doors Open Days, a free festival that sees organisations and volunteers offer free access to sites and events across Scotland. The festival aims
- [Start of new school year in Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/start-of-new-school-year-in-angus) - As we start the new school year, Angus Council’s Children and Learning Convenor, Cllr Lynne Devine extends a warm welcome to young people, families, carers and teaching staff. Cllr Devine said: “I’m delighted to welcome everyone back at the start of the new school year. I hope you enjoyed the summer and managed to get
- [Alzheimer Scotland needs Taysiders to take part in Scotland’s Memory Walk 2022 Scotland’s Memory Walk 2022 launched](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/alzheimer-scotland-needs-taysiders-to-take-part-in-scotlands-memory-walk-2022-scotlands-memory-walk-2022-launched) - Alzheimer Scotland fundraising weekend Set for 16-18 September All-in-one fundraising platform at memorywalk.alzscot.org live Your Walk, Your Way - participants can choose to walk where they like across the country, celebrating those they love Connect with other supporters in an online Facebook group full of amazing people with a shared mission and gain further information
- [Census survey reminder for people in Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/census-survey-reminder-for-people-in-angus) - Households in Angus who have been away or busy during the school holidays are being encouraged to respond to invitations to take part in a follow-up survey for Scotland’s Census. While the main census for all households is now closed, the census coverage survey (CCS) is underway and selected householders who have been out will
- [Tayside research helps development of new treatments for ovarian cancer](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/tayside-research-helps-development-of-new-treatments-for-ovarian-cancer) - Research undertaken by a team of Tayside doctors and scientists has uncovered information which could lead to new treatments for ovarian cancer. A team of doctors and scientists in NHS Tayside and the University of Dundee has uncovered important new information about how ovarian cancer cells become resistant to certain treatments and how this resistance
- [Community Council Elections 2022 – Let Your Voice Be Heard](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/community-council-elections-2022-let-your-voice-be-heard) - Elections to Community Councils will soon be held in Angus – there are 25 of them across the county. Community Councils are a focal point for their community, they represent the views, opinions, concerns and wishes of residents to your local authority – Angus Council. Why not get involved and stand as a candidate? You
- [Nominations officially open for Cllr Awards 2022](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nominations-officially-open-for-cllr-awards-2022) - Who are your leading councillors? Today, the only national awards ceremony celebrating the work of councillors across Scotland has officially launched its call for nominations. Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) Scotland and CCLA are proud to host the 5th annual Cllr Awards honouring the achievements of individual councillors who go above and beyond for their
- [Tackling Food Poverty in Angus – Bids invited for share of £100,000](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/tackling-food-poverty-in-angus-bids-invited-for-share-of-100000) - Angus Council is putting £100,000 towards fighting food poverty in the local area. The money is a slice of the £1.672 million provided to Angus via the Scottish Government’s £80 million Local Authority Covid Economic Recovery fund, which is designed to provide targeted support for businesses and communities as part of the next phase of
- [Helping our communities through the Covid Economic Recovery](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/helping-our-communities-through-the-covid-economic-recovery) - Funding projects to support local businesses and people through the Covid-19 Pandemic recovery and ongoing economic hardships were approved at today’s Angus Council meeting (Thursday 31 June 2022). A total of £1,672,000 will be distributed across the county during 2022-23 and be directed at key areas of concern. That includes child poverty; fuel poverty and
- [Angus kids and young people set for a summer to remember](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-kids-and-young-people-set-for-a-summer-to-remember) - Families in Angus are set for a summer to remember as Angus Council with over 60 local organisations work together to offer fun activities, childcare and targeted support to children, young people and families during the summer holidays. The aim is to support low-income households to access free activities, childcare and food during the summer
- [People across Scotland are being warned of the dangers of giant hogweed, a toxic plant that can cause severe skin blisters, burns and even blindness.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/people-across-scotland-are-being-warned-of-the-dangers-of-giant-hogweed-a-toxic-plant-that-can-cause-severe-skin-blisters-burns-and-even-blindness) - NatureScot and Care of Burns in Scotland Managed Clinical Network (COBIS) issued the warning ahead of the school summer holidays, when people, particularly children, are most likely to be exploring the outdoors. Giant hogweed sap contains a toxic chemical, which sensitises the skin to sunlight and causes severe blisters, resulting in burns which can
- [Community Climate Action Plan empowers community to tackle climate change](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/community-climate-action-plan-empowers-community-to-tackle-climate-change) - 28 Jun 2022 Arbroath gets set for local climate action Arbroath has come up with a unique way to address the climate emergency through local environmental action. With support from environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, Arbroath FC Community Trust has developed a bespoke Community Climate Action Plan, setting out how the local community can
- [Safe and happy summer holidays in Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/safe-and-happy-summer-holidays-in-angus) - Angus Council’s Children and Learning Convenor, Councillor Lynne Devine, is wishing all children at Angus schools a safe and happy summer holidays, as the end of term approaches on Wednesday (29 June). Cllr Devine said: “Although I’m new to this post, I wanted to extend my thanks to all the children, young people, teachers and
- [ANGUSalive has over 100 holiday activities available to enjoy this summer.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angusalive-has-over-100-holiday-activities-available-to-enjoy-this-summer) - Whether you like getting wet and wild outdoors, being active or arty indoors or just like meeting new friends…there’s something for everyone. From water sports and mountain biking; trampolining, climbing wall and football camps to treasure hunts, sensory sessions not to mention arts & crafts! Activities are tailored to suit all abilities, furthermore there are also disability and
- [Free Period Angus](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/free-period-angus) - Angus Council’s Policy & Resources Committee offered high praise and approval for the ongoing work on Free Period Angus - a project that is regularly singled out for its pioneering good practice in tackling period poverty. At their meeting on Tuesday (21 June), elected members heard how partner groups across the area have embraced this
- [NHS Tayside has launched a new specialist psychological service for parents who experience emotional difficulties relating to pregnancy or birth. ](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-has-launched-a-new-specialist-psychological-service-for-parents-who-experience-emotional-difficulties-relating-to-pregnancy-or-birth) - The Maternity and Neonatal Psychology service offers psychological support to parents during pregnancy and up to one year following the birth of their baby. It provides specialist psychological assessment and treatment for parents who are experiencing difficulties arising from pregnancy complications, loss or birth trauma, issues with phobias which impact on maternity care or have
- [Monifieth Learning Campus to go ahead.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/monifieth-learning-campus-to-go-ahead) - Angus Council has reaffirmed its commitment to a new Learning Campus for Monifieth, replacing the existing high school. Approval was given at today’s Policy & Resources Committee while elected members acknowledged that the project costs will increase by £6m to £56m. That additional sum will be found from reduced spending on other capital projects as
- [‘Keep dogs on a lead around rivers and ponds’- Scottish vets issue seasonal warning about deadly blue-green algae risks](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/keep-dogs-on-a-lead-around-rivers-and-ponds-scottish-vets-issue-seasonal-warning-about-deadly-blue-green-algae-risks) - The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to pet owners to take extra precautions when walking dogs around freshwater bodies, as warm weather conditions spark concerns about an increased risk of toxic blue green algae growth over the coming months. The warning follows on the heels of confirmed algal bloom sightings in
- [Heartstart Discovery emergency life support sessions are back!](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/heartstart-discovery-emergency-life-support-sessions-are-back) - Heartstart Discovery will restart its free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public in Dundee and Perth in July 2022. Receiving emergency life support (ELS) gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival until professional help arrives. The courses are free and no medical knowledge is required in order
- [Surviving Suicidal Thoughts – sharing personal stories for support.  ](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/surviving-suicidal-thoughts-sharing-personal-stories-for-support) - NHS 24 and the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) are offering new support to people living with thoughts of suicide or plans to end their own life. Short video clips are hosted on NHS inform, where people from across Scotland tell their individual stories. The people featured generously share the ways they have found
- [999 British Sign Language Service](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/999-british-sign-language-service) - The 999 BSL UK emergency video relay service for deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users launched on Friday 17 June. The service gives deaf BSL users the option of calling the emergency services using BSL, via the 999 BSL website and app. Susan Daniels OBE, Chief Executive of the National Deaf Children’s Society, said:
- [Water scarcity situation deteriorates in east of Scotland](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/water-scarcity-situation-deteriorates-in-east-of-scotland) - Despite recent rainfall, water scarcity remains a growing threat in the east of Scotland with more areas raised to Alert level. In the latest report published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Borders joins parts of Aberdeenshire, Tayside, Fife and the Lothians, where businesses that abstract water from the environment are being advised
- [New Gym at Brechin Community Campus Opens](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-gym-at-brechin-community-campus-opens) - Today (Saturday 18 June, 2022) the new gym at Brechin Community Campus opened after undergoing a major redevelopment to enhance the experience for gym-goers. Part of a £900K investment programme to improve ANGUSalive sports centres, Brechin’s new gym has been redesigned to maximise floor space, create an all-encompassing lifting, functional fitness and group training space and feature new
- [Brain Tumour Society - Sky is the limit for daughter who lost her mum to a brain tumour](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/brain-tumour-society-sky-is-the-limit-for-daughter-who-lost-her-mum-to-a-brain-tumour) - A daughter who cared for her mum after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour is taking on a sponsored skydive to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity to help fund vital research to find a cure for the disease. Robyn Towns, 22, from Arbroath, lost her mum Dorothy in December last year after
- [Stroke Association - Aphasia Month](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/stroke-association-aphasia-month) - Life without communication a fear for over a third of the population, but reality for stroke survivors like Tom Stroke Association shares survey to mark Aphasia Awareness Month The fear of being unable to communicate has been laid bare in a new survey (i) of over 163 people across Scotland. Research conducted by the Stroke
- [NHS Tayside hospital visiting update](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/nhs-tayside-hospital-visiting-update) - Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Scotland, NHS Tayside has updated its guidance for visiting patients in hospital. With the exception of a small number of services, visitors will no longer have to book an appointment before visiting inpatient wards. From Friday, 10 June, visitors will no longer need to make an appointment
- [Carers Week 6 - 12 June 2022 – Making caring visible, valued and supported](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/carers-week-6-12-june-2022-making-caring-visible-valued-and-supported) - Carers Week is an annual national campaign which aims to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognize the contribution that they make to families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s theme is “Making caring visible, valued and supported”. The aim is to ensure that caring is valued and respected
- [New sedation service cuts treatment time for anxious dental patients  ](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/new-sedation-service-cuts-treatment-time-for-anxious-dental-patients) - Oral and Maxillofacial dental patients in Tayside will benefit from a new service delivering conscious sedation, an alternative to general anaesthesia. Conscious sedation will be used for patients who have a high level of dental anxiety and find it difficult to tolerate dental procedures under local anaesthesia. The use of sedation can make patients feel more
- [Orthopaedic surgery resumes across three sites in Tayside  ](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/orthopaedic-surgery-resumes-across-three-sites-in-tayside) - The orthopaedic surgical team at Ninewells Hospital have returned to their specialist wards as NHS Tayside continues to remobilise and step up services which were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The orthopaedic surgery wards in Ninewells were designated as COVID-19 wards for most of the last two years and staff were moved to other orthopaedic
- [Angus Council is on hunt for new apprentices with 14 starter jobs up for grabs](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/angus-council-is-on-hunt-for-new-apprentices-with-14-starter-jobs-up-for-grabs) - Young people in Angus have the chance to become modern apprentices (MA) with Angus Council, with 14 vacancies available in various roles and departments. The council is currently advertising eight modern apprentice vacancies with roles in building standards, occupational health and safety, organisational development, active schools, accountancy, IT and school supports at Arbroath High School
- [RNA - Inclusion of Gaelic Programming](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/rna-inclusion-of-gaelic-programming) - Radio North Angus is delighted to include a programme of Gaelic in the format. For 26 years we have recruited pupils from Angus secondary schools to present the "School's Out" programmes broadcast between 4.00pm and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Eubha (Ava) Fraser, a fifth year pupil of Monifieth High, is a fluent Gaelic speaker with
- [Arbroath Courthouse opens its doors](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/arbroath-courthouse-opens-its-doors) - The Arbroath Courthouse opens its doors to the local community for a fun filled day, and for those interested to learn more about the refurbishment and redevelopment plans. Join the activities on Saturday 4th June from 11am to 3pm for a chance to see inside the Courthouse buildings, with guided tours at fifteen minutes past
- [Public holiday advice from NHS 24   ](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/public-holiday-advice-from-nhs-24) - As bunting goes out in towns and villages across Scotland to celebrate the holidays and Jubilee weekend, NHS 24 is reminding people of the health advice and information that’s available via NHS inform. The national health information service has advice on everything from hay fever to heartburn, safety in the sun to how to deal
- [Women who paid to have transvaginal mesh removed by a private provider can now apply for reimbursement.](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/women-who-paid-to-have-transvaginal-mesh-removed-by-a-private-provider-can-now-apply-for-reimbursement) - The ALLIANCE is pleased that the Mesh Reimbursement Fund will open for application on 6 June 2022. This scheme follows the passing of the Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament in January 2022. The Transvaginal Mesh Removal Reimbursement Scheme will enable women who have paid for surgery to claim their money
- [Animal Charity welcomes Bill that could finally ban fox hunting as a "sport"](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/animal-charity-welcomes-bill-that-could-finally-ban-fox-hunting-as-a-sport) - 20 years after the introduction of Scotland’s largely ineffective fox hunting ‘ban’, leading animal welfare campaigns charity OneKind welcomes the introduction of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill. It will replace the current legislation, which has loopholes that allow fox hunting to continue. The Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 prohibits hunting wild mammals with
- [Fight the winter bugs with a bit of healthy know how from NHSScotland](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/fight-the-winter-bugs-with-a-bit-of-healthy-know-how-from-nhsscotland) - Fight the winter bugs with a bit of healthy know how from NHSScotland People across Scotland are being urged to include health in their festive preparations to make sure they can deal with minor illnesses quickly and easily. The advice is part of a national health campaign highlighting a few ‘healthy know how’ tips to

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## Shows

- [Earlybird](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/earlybird) - with Edith Cargill or Natalie Kelly
- [College Connection](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/college-connection) - With Angus Crompton
- [Cereal Sounds](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/cereal-sounds-nk) - With Malcolm Finlayson
- [School's Out](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/schools-out-ed) - With Rachael Adamson
- [Cereal Sounds](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/cereal-sounds-2) - with Dawn Geddes
- [School's Out](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/schools-out) - With Carly Geddes
- [School's Out](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/schools-out-ih) - With Iestyn Hughes
- [School's Out](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/schools-out-ed-2) - With Emily Dickson
- [College connection](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/college-connection-jm-2) - With John Maidment
- [Starlight Serenade](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/starlight-serenade-2) - Continuous variety of music
- [Up with the Lark](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/up-with-the-lark) - with John Maidment
- [Cereal Sounds](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/cereal-sounds) - with Skye McCord
- [Lunch 'n' Listen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/lunch-n-listen) - with Brenda Reid
- [Lunch 'n' Listen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/lunch-n-listen-2) - with Saskia Pullar
- [Weekend Welcome](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/weekend-welcome) - with Murray Nicoll
- [Lunch and Listen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/lunch-and-listen-mn) - With Murray Nicoll
- [College Connection](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/college-connection-bs) - With Bob Sawley
- [Cereal Sounds](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/cereal-sounds-ri) - With Richard Irvine
- [Lunch ‘n’ Listen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/lunch-n-listen-mc) - With Marian Clark
- [College Connection](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/college-connection-jm) - With Joan Macgregor
- [Cereal Sounds](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/cereal-sounds-ec) - With Edith Cargill
- [College Connection](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/college-connection-hw) - With Helen Wallace
- [Lunch ‘n’ Listen](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/lunch-n-listen-ms) - With Mark Savory
- [Up with the Lark](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/up-with-the-lark-pmc) - With Patricia McCagh
- [Church Service](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/church-service) - with Chris Hay
- [Through the Decades](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/through-the-decades) - with Mhairi Dickson
- [Music Matters](https://radionorthangus.co.uk/shows/music-matters) - with Ian Laing
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