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Bute Astronomical Society’s last meeting of 2018 is planned for this Monday (December 10), St Paul’s Hall, Rothesay, 7.30pm.

In the last three decades, tastes in fiction have competely changed here in Scotland.

Bute Ramblers have three more walks planned for this year, which are open for members of the public to attend.

The Rothesay Slimming World group was re-launched last week with its new consultant the prime example of the difference the group can make.

For many years Ardbeg Baptist Church in King Street has held coffee mornings, almost every Saturday of the year.

Comedian, improviser and storyteller Marjolein Robertson will appear at Rothesay Academy on Tuesday (November 20) for Book Week Scotland 2018, offering senior students the chance to learn how to craft a stand-up comedy routine.

The award winning Glasgow based gypsy jazz band, Rose Room,are due on stage at Rothesay’s 292 Club for an eagerly awaited Saturday night spectacular on November 24.

If you have a fascination with outer space you should get along to the latest meeting of the island’s astronomical group next week.

Scottish Book Trust will deliver events and activities during Book Week Scotland 2018, which runs from November 19 to 25.

Who could resist a bit of murder, mystery and mayhem at a museum?

In five short years, Go Sober for October has managed to become one of Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraisers.

Don’t miss the last sailings by Paddle Steamer Waverley in 2018 from Rothesay on Sunday October 14.

Scottish Water has announced plans to roll out tap water refill points in every local authority area over the next two years.

Christine Borland’s ‘To The Power of Twelve’ exhibition at Mount Stuart ends on November 18, with special talks to be held in the coming weeks.

The Bute Astronomical Society’s second meeting of the season is planned for Monday, October 8. 7.30pm at St Pauls Hall, Deanhood Place, Rothesay.

A Rothesay-based charity has landed a major grant to help support its work with vulnerable and low income families on the island.

Rothesay butcher Macqueen’s has been celebrating another award-winning result after capturing the taste buds of the judges at the recent Scottish Craft Butchers Awards.

Mount Stuart Trust has named Malcolm MacKenzie as the successful candidate for its inaugural emerging artist residency.