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Taking part in the recent Maggies Monster Bike & Hike Challenge on the Great Glen Way were the Fit Four Fae Kirrie who completed the Silver Finish and raised �6,165 for the Maggies Centres.
Pictured at the start of the challenge are, from left, Susan Dyce, Gillian Ferguson, Jennifer Paton and Dianne Scott who started from Neptunes Staircase in Fort William and cycled the 31 miles to Fort Augustus. There the changed over from bike to boots took place and they then hiked 23 miles to Drumnadrochit. Monster is one of Maggies Centres flagship fund-raising events. 2013 was the events 10th year and in nine years it has raised over �4.8 million.

‘Fit four fae Kirrie’ bike and hike for Maggie’s Centres

Taking part in the recent Maggie’s Monster Bike & Hike Challenge on the Great Glen Way were the “Fit Four Fae Kirrie” who completed the Silver Finish and raised £6,165 for the Maggie’s Centres.

Annual May fayre moves to Inverarity

The annual May Fayre organised by Glamis, Inverarity and Kinnettles Church takes places this year on Saturday, May 25, from 2 p.m.

Joe Gibson, second from left, and Chief Executive Andy Kerr, centre third from right, with the other cyclists.

Joe makes Sense of bike challenge

A group of dedicated fund-raisers, including Joe Gibson from Pitscandly, just outside Forfar, have just completed a 104 mile cycle challenge.

More than 12k wi-fi hotspots are in Angus

Angus is now home to more than 12,800 BT wi-fi hotspots, joining the list of 464,700 hotspots that exist in Scotland alone.

A fun day in memory of Laura video

Staff and pupils of Forfar Academy pulled out all the stops on Sunday to host a major fund-raising event at Murton Farm.

John Muir, chairman of the Muir Group, has welcomed the investment.

Further major investment secured for Orchardbank

Angus Council and the Muir Group have announced the latest investment at Orchardbank which is the main business park in Forfar.

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Alastair Donald, chairman of Forfar Athletic, and Barry Quinn, chairman of Forfar Boys Football Club.

Football fun day to be held at Station Park

Forfar Boys Football Club are holding an afternoon of football fun on Saturday (May 25) with all at the club invited to take part.

Forfar Athletic recently held their End of Season awards with Iain Campbell picking up most of the prizes. 
Campbell was awarded the trophies for Away Player of the Year, Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year. 
Gavin Swankie picked up the award for Top Scorer.
Danny Denholm was awarded the Young Sky Blues Player of the Year.
Pictured left to right are Gvain Swankie, Iain Campbell and Danny Denholm.
For more pictures from the awards visit www.forfardispatch.co.uk

Forfar Athletic’s end of season winners video

Forfar Athletic recently held its End of Season awards with Iain Campbell picking up most of the prizes.

Forfar Athletic Under-19s recorded an excellent 5-2 win over Livingston Under-19s in Thursday's Youth League Cup semi-final.

Through to the final! video

Forfar Athletic Under-19s recorded an excellent 5-2 win over Livingston Under-19s in Thursday’s Youth League Cup semi-final.

Forfar Athletic Under-19s recorded an excellent 5-2 win over Livingston Under-19s in Thursday's Youth League Cup semi-final.

Another successful season for pool stars video

The Forfar Pool League season came to an end on Sunday after a successful weekend of the first Forfar Open and the league finals day.

Around the Grounds

TWO ANGUS teams are through to the First Division play-offs, writes Sarah McLean.

A cup victory for Farmington

FARMINGTON Eagles and Montrose were involved in a tight League Cup encounter in what turned out to be a very entertaining match.

Lifestyle rss

Undated Handout Photo of hand-crafted limestone floor, starting from �375 per square metre, Lapicida, www.lapicida.com. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

Done roman? get the villa look

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Maggie Kinnear demonstrasting raku firing at Oathlaw Pottery and Gallery.

All fired up for Oathlaw Pottery’s exhibition

Maggie and Ian Kinnear of Oathlaw Pottery and Gallery, on the outskirts of Forfar, are making final preparation for their summer exhibition.

Perth violinist Ben Norris will perform with Tayside Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 22 in the Reid Hall, Forfar.

Rehearsals begin for TSO concert

Rehearsals have started for Tayside Symphony Orchestra’s summer concert which takes place in the Reid Hall, Forfar on Saturday, June 22.

Murders and Misdeeds cover

Review: Murders & Misdeeds

In Murders and Misdeeds: Angus and Dundee 1765-1900, author Forbes Inglis continues his explorations of the darker past of the local area.

Letham bridge results

The Letham Bridge Club results for Wednesday, May 15 were as follows:

Pic Greg Macvean, 21/05/2012, Roger and an iPad for council story

iPad course for beginners

Angus libraries are offering a free beginners’ course to learn the basics of using an iPad.

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SAFD Bank Street Kirriemuir

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First Teddy Bears’ picnic at Whitehills

Forfar mums and babies enjoyed the first Teddy Bears’ picnic held at Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre on Friday.

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