Ebike riders saddle up for group Four Routes to Kilmory
Have your say - does Arran need an Aldi supermarket?
Arran Ebike Group is inviting ebike riders from Arran and further afield to join them on a group ebike ride with four terrain and route options from Lamlash to Kilmory.
The Four Routes to Kilmory event will take place on Sunday May 19, meeting at 10.30 am at Arran High School for the first three routes and at 11.15am for those wishing to depart from Blackwaterfoot which is the fourth option.
The intention is to gather as many ebike riders together as possible and to encourage newer riders to explore new places and terrains, while receiving support from experienced riders.
All routes will lead to Kilmory Hall where participants can enjoy refreshments, including coffee and cake, and take a well-deserved rest.
The four route options cater for all ebikes, riders and abilities, with the first leaving from Arran High School at 10.45am and riding on the road via Whiting Bay to Kilmory Hall. Groups will depart at intervals to allow other road users to safely pass. This route will cover 13.1 miles and will take approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
Route two leaves Arran High School and heads towards the road to the Dyemill, then it is a guided route on gravel tracks through the forest to join the road at Butter Hill then down to Kilmory Hall. This group departs at 11am and will cover 11.1 miles which should take approximately one hour
Supermarket giant Aldi is looking for potential locations to establish new stores and has launched a nationwide initiative to find prime locations.
The retailer, the fourth largest supermarket chain in the UK, currently has more than 1,000 stores – including seven in Ayrshire – with future plans to increase its property portfolio by at least 500 more stores in the UK.
Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said: “We want to make high-quality food accessible to everyone, but there are still some areas that either don’t have an Aldi or have potential for more stores.
“We’ve identified some key places where there and 15 minutes. Route three leaves Arran High School and continues over the Ross before turning left at the road end, then to Lagg and up the hill to Kilmory Hall. This group departs at 11am and will cover around 10 miles in about one hour and 15 minutes.
The final route will meet at Blackwaterfoot harbour car park at 11.15am and depart at 11.25am.
Cyclists will take the coast road towards Kilpatrick and continue to Lagg and up the hill to Kilmory Hall. The 7.2 mile route should take around 50 minutes to complete.
Arran Ebike Group members who live on the mainland and who wish to take part can find accommodation at Kilmory Hall Bunkhouse. This can is demand for more stores already, but now we are calling on the public to share their views. This will be used to help inform our property search over the coming years.”
Suggestions for new locations can be made be booked online at kilmoryhaven.com/ .
Arran Ebike Group meets regularly for rides and social get-togethers. Members post their cycling plans on the group’s social media page and anyone who is available can join them.
Further information about the Four Routes to Kilmory event can be found on Arran Ebike Group’s Facebook page or email arranebikegroup@ btinternet.com. https:// by emailing NextNewStore@Aldi.co.uk with details outlining why you believe the area needs a new Aldi store.
Areas which receive the most suggestions will be considered for a new Aldi store.
Arran does not meet the minimum requirements of having a population of 15,000 or more, however, the retailer has said: “We are willing to explore all opportunities including developer-led schemes and existing or new retail units.”
Other requirements include a site of at least two acres, close to or near a town centre and located close to a main road with good visibility and access.
Areas where the supermarket is actively seeking to establish stores include Springburn, Clarkston, Glasgow Fort, Bonnyrigg, Barnton, Blantyre, Newhouse and Dumbarton.
Suggestions should be submitted by Friday May 31 with the supermarket saying it will update customers with the results later this year.
Further information about site requirements and how to add a suggestion can be found at www.aldi.co.uk/about-aldi/property/ required-towns.