Pupils at Forfar Academy were given the opportunity to learn another language without speaking when Deafblind Scotland’s “Touching Lives” project came to visit the school.

Are you living with arthritis? The Angus Arthritis Forum invites you to comepop in the Parkview Community Care Centre in Carnoustie on Wednesday, February 29 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

THE on-going problem of dogs’ dirt in Forfar is not going away, with more and more residents contacting the “Dispatch” to speak of their “utter disgust” at the mess that is now being left throughout the town (writes Janet Thomson).

Angus Council sports development team is calling on the local Angus community to turn out in force and celebrate the sporting stars of Angus as they step into the spotlight for their annual sports awards ceremony.

Based in Forfar, Young Scot (Angus) and Angus Youth Action are looking to bring together a dynamic team of 14-25 year olds who would be interested in developing skills and experience in journalism, media and the creative world.

CONTINUING our series of articles on pet topics written by the vets and nurses at the Thrums Veterinary Group.

THE annual Forfar Rotary Club primary schools’ quiz was last week staged for the 12th year in succession, with Graeme Waggot of Radio Tay acting as quizmaster.

CONFIRMATION that Angus Council is committed to providing Forfar with a new swimming pool and leisure centre was given last Thursday afternoon when Angus Alliance finance spokesman Mark Salmond delivered his budget.

Angus Provost Ruth Leslie-Melville visited St Margaret’s Senior Circle and gave an informative talk about her work.

With temperatures have dropped below freezing, Scottish Water is reminding its customers, and particularly those with vacant properties, to ensure homes and businesses across Scotland are protected and prepared for any cold weather.

Angus South MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed statistics published in a parliamentary answer which show that 65% of small businesses in Angus are benefitting from the rates relief scheme introduced by the SNP Government.

THE work of the Leprosy Mission was the subject of the latest talk at Forfar Probus Club.

MELVYN Lynch, head teacher at Forfar Academy, has notified parents of a recent HMI school inspection follow through report produced by Angus Council’s education department.

COUNCIL house rents in Angus are set to rise by 7.2% in April, it was confirmed at a special meeting of Angus neighbourhood services committee last week.

MEMBERS of Angus Community Health Partnership (CHP) Committee heard about the success of the community-based Health Happy Collaborative Project when they met last Monday.

People in Angus are being urged to enter their local schools, nurseries or individuals into the Scottish Education Awards 2012 so that their exceptional achievements can be recognised.

THERE was no winner of the Loons Lottery £500 jackpot prize when the latest draw was made on Monday evening.

The annual Strathmore Open Junior Piping Competition in Kirriemuir is to take place this year on Saturday, February 25.

RESIDENTS in both the east and west ends of Forfar contacted the “Dispatch” last week to express concern about the legitimacy of those who arrived in local streets canvassing for financial support for UNICEF UK.

Tayside Police is concerned about the number of recent deaths that may be related to use of illicit drugs.