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Alan and Barbara

The Ardross-Man - Celebrating the Barony St John's amazing volunteers

The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety is celebrating a pair of milestones this month

The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety is celebrating a pair of milestones this month

The Ardross-man

Ardross-man reflects on a decade of charity work at Barony St John Centre

A charity founder has reflected on the support his organisation offers following Mental Health Awareness Week

A charity founder has reflected on the support his organisation offers following Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week

Ardross-Man - Charity founder on why Mental Health Awareness Week matters

North Ayrshire Council leader Tony Gurney

North Ayrshire Council leader Tony Gurney

North Ayrshire Council

Council leader - 'We must work together to create a fairer North Ayrshire'

The Barony St John Centre in Ardrossan

The Barony St John Centre in Ardrossan

The Ardross-Man: Whatever happened to honesty, integrity and morality?

Letter to the editor by Liz McLardy MBE

Letter to the editor by Liz McLardy MBE

Clubs and societies

Letter to the editor - Glen group 'blocked' by community council

Alan Bell with the SCPS volunteer instructors

Alan Bell with the SCPS volunteer instructors

Clubs and societies

The Ardross-Man: 10th anniversary of the opening of Barony St John Centre

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Yoga as you are with Lorna

Yoga as you are with Lorna

The Ardross-Man - New yoga classes set to begin at the Barony St John

'Ferry fiasco': Alex Gallagher believes SNP election leaflet should include an apology.

'Ferry fiasco': Alex Gallagher believes SNP election leaflet should include an apology.

Kenneth Gibson MSP

Letter - 'Ferry fiasco warrants apology in Kenneth Gibson's campaign leaflet'

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Jamie Greene MSP: 'I'm proud of my achievements over the last 10 years'

Fine dining at the new Tides restaurant at the Seamill Hydro

Fine dining at the new Tides restaurant at the Seamill Hydro

Review - Spectacular seafood, views and cocktails at new restaurant and bar

Hallowe'en fun at the Barony Wellbeing Cafe

Hallowe'en fun at the Barony Wellbeing Cafe

The Ardross-Man - 'A year of changing themes at the Barony Wellbeing Café'

Neil Bibby MSP on Labour's health, education and housing plans for Scotland

Irene Campbell MP

Irene Campbell MP

Latest Westminster diary from North Ayrshire & Arran MP Irene Campbell

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Jamie Greene MSP

Jamie Greene MSP

Jamie Greene MSP - Why the Scottish Lib Dems now support new nuclear technology

The therapeutic art class produced some powerful work

The therapeutic art class produced some powerful work

The Ardross-man - Red carpet event to showcase our therapeutic art classes

MV Glen Sannox and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop

MV Glen Sannox and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop

Save Our Harbour

Editorial - 'It's now a year since our harbour campaign began. Why the wait?'

Some of our coverage of the Ayrshire drug crisis

Some of our coverage of the Ayrshire drug crisis

Ayrshire's Street Drugs Crisis

Editorial - Why we shone a spotlight on Ayrshire's growing drug crisis

Neil Bibby MSP - 'SNP must be held to account over hospital failures'

Businesses and charities face a loose change problem

Businesses and charities face a loose change problem

'Post Office refusal to take mixed bags of change is unacceptable'

Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Jamie Greene MSP: Islanders will feel the impact of ferry service cuts

'How we changed 1,831 lives in 2025 - and how you can help in 2026'

Mhairi leads the Tai Chi class

Mhairi leads the Tai Chi class

The Ardross-Man: Tai Chi classes provide a workout for the body and the brain

The Scottish Centre For Personal Safety

The Scottish Centre For Personal Safety

The Ardross-man: How you can help our charity - and help yourself

Jamie Greene MSP

Jamie Greene MSP

Jamie Greene MSP: It’s important to commit ourselves to a new kind of politics

A festive message from West Scotland Labour MSP Neil Bibby

SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire

SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire

Cunninghame South MSP looks forward to 2026 and final months at Holyrood

Council leader Marie Burns has sent a new year message to the people of North Ayrshire

Council leader Marie Burns has sent a new year message to the people of North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire Council leader reflects on year of community wealth building

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Lib Dem MSP Jamie Greene looks back on an eventful 2025

Irene Campbell MP

Irene Campbell MP

Irene Campbell MP

North Ayrshire and Arran MP Irene Campbell sends her festive greetings

Area Commander Kevin Murphy, Local Senior Officer for East, North and South Ayrshire

Area Commander Kevin Murphy, Local Senior Officer for East, North and South Ayrshire

Ayrshire fire chief issues advice urging locals to enjoy holiday season safely

Gordon James, Chief Executive, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Gordon James, Chief Executive, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

NHS Ayrshire and Arran chief executive reflects on success amid challenging 2025

Ayrshire Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow

Ayrshire Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow

Ayrshire's top cop urges locals to enjoy festive season responsibly

Gillian Lynn, Moderator of the Presbytery of the South West, Church of Scotland

Gillian Lynn, Moderator of the Presbytery of the South West, Church of Scotland

Local presbytery moderator shares Christmas message from Church of Scotland

The Barony St John

The Barony St John

The Ardross-man: 'There's no place in our community for racism'

Which was your favourite Christmas No.1?

Which was your favourite Christmas No.1?

Christmas number one

The Ardross-man: The story of the UK's favourite Christmas singles

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene

Jamie Greene MSP: As winter takes hold, it's time our NHS gets proper funding

The SCPS team delivered safety training to Stewarton Girl Guides

The SCPS team delivered safety training to Stewarton Girl Guides

The Ardross-Man: Can you help our charity continue to deliver training to pupils?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

The artwork on show

The artwork on show

The Ardross-Man: Amazing work produced at therapeutic art classes

Neil Bibby MSP: SNP Government is failing our justice system

The Ardross-Man: Caring Hearts bereavement support classes begin

A spiritual healing session at the Barony St John Centre

A spiritual healing session at the Barony St John Centre

The Ardross-man: Give spiritual healing a try - you may be surprised

Jamie Greene MSP

Jamie Greene MSP

Jamie Greene MSP: Childcare costs are hitting North Ayrshire families hard

Alan Bell at the self defence class

Alan Bell at the self defence class

The Ardross-Man: Barony St John class is about so much more than self defence

West Scotland Labour MSP Neil Bibby

West Scotland Labour MSP Neil Bibby

Neil Bibby MSP: 'Scotland can't afford another five years of SNP government'

Quizmaster Finlay

Quizmaster Finlay

The Ardross-man: Free bingo sessions a big hit - with a weekly quiz to follow

Barony Bingo caller Evie

Barony Bingo caller Evie

The Ardross-Man: Barony Bingo sessions improve mental health and wellbeing

Barbara Pokryszka

Barbara Pokryszka

The Ardross-Man: Meet the Barony St John's artist-in-residence

The Reject Room by Barbara Pokryszka

The Reject Room by Barbara Pokryszka

The Ardross-Man: Therapeutic art classes set to begin at Barony St John Centre

Neil Bibby MSP says the Scottish Government needs to head

Neil Bibby MSP says the Scottish Government needs to head

Neil Bibby MSP on why Scottish Government needs to head in 'new direction'