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Sunset over Neist from - Andy Stables

Meantime the Trust Directors are beavering away supporting and helping Elgar as well as looking forward to Summer 2013 - The Glendale Trust - Suggested Donation £1 any developments that you as a community would like to Company No. SC 327627 – Charity No. SCO38741 see come to fruition. In order to do this, although we are all volunteers and we happily give our time, we do need money to keep the wheels running, and we do need you 1. BBQ, GT news, 2. Elgar’s report, exhibition ‘lamb to loom’ support to do this. 3. Elders counsel, Community Council, Message from the We held a coffee afternoon in the Community Hall on th Universe. Saturday 18 May with lots of lovely home baking and time 4. , , Hebridean Alpaca for a chat. Sadly there were very few Glendale residents, 5. The Fibonacci sequence, Green Homes Cash back many thanks to those who did come. However, a group of scheme, sailors from the Netherlands had arranged to come and 6. Wild life and nature, 60’s Night launch their boats from Pooltiel, leaving their trailers and 7. Supplying needs for the over 65’s in Glendale, cars at the Hall for about three weeks. They arrived that Post Office, afternoon and were very appreciative of the tea and cakes. 8. U3A schedule of events. Jenny’s shop and courses We were also able to sell quite a lot of the remainder of the baking to them to take on their trip. Some visitors also You are invited to The Midsummer BBQ popped in and we had a very enjoyable time and raised st some much needed funds as well. at the Pier on Friday, 21 , June at 8pm. st On Friday 31 May ‘The Zucchini Brothers’ came together in the Hall to give us a night of wonderful 60s music. Once again there was not a huge turnout; however, those that did not come missed a wonderful night of music and dancing. The music was great, and to sample some of it go

This will be the first time the community of Glendale can gather on land which is owned by the entire community So come along and celebrate! to There is a lot going on in Glendale. Summer has arrived http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozrw_GZGUo0&featur bringing visitors in and the residents are out and about e=share .The light show provided by Pat and Cathy just put enjoying the beautiful place in which they live. The the icing on the cake creating a great 60s atmosphere. Glendale Trust is working hard to enable residents and There were some pretty good 60s clothes there as well! visitors alike to enjoy what we have here even more. Our Well done those who managed it! Local Development Officer, Elgar Finlay, is working very We have another couple of events coming up, so please put hard on behalf of the community and his article will bring the dates in your diary. On Friday 21st of June we are having you up to date on his progress. the annual mid-summer BBQ down at the pier. It starts at 8 o’clock, BYOB but there will be burgers and soft drinks, so very near future. Please look out for more questionnaires bring your purse as well! which will help with his more detailed survey work. A Also coming up is the Homecoming weekend with various further site has been identified for the provision of housing events over the Friday and Saturday of 19th and 20th July. and work will commence soon to determine if it is feasible There will be a fishing competition on Friday, down at the for the provision of community owned affordable housing. Pier at 3pm, and a Gaelic Service in the Free Church at 7.30pm conducted by the Reverend Kenny MacDonald. Thanks Page | On Saturday morning there is to be a walk led by Tony to Livesey more details will be posted on the Glendale Trust funding 2 Website as well as fliers which will be going out shortly. In from the afternoon we are going to have a fun time playing Citizens Rounders, soft drinks will be available, bring all the family. online In the evening a Ceilidh will be held with the very talented The Ceilear on the final night of their Ceilidh Trail in the Hall at Broadba 8pm. nd and We hope to see as many of you as possible at these events. IT The Trust is working for you, the community of Glendale. project We need your support in order to continue to progress in is now ways which will benefit the whole area. being delivered in the Hall. Maggie McPhee is kindly delivering basic IT training to anyone who wishes to know Update from the more about computers and the internet. We have been provided with laptops and iPads and all classes are free. Local Development Officer Thanks again should be given to the Glendale hall committee for providing the provision of broadband which Time is passing so quickly now and the volunteers on the is again free to use for at least another two years. The dates Trust board must again be thanked for their efforts in for the remaining classes in June are, Session 3 – Thurs 20th coming such a long way in such a short period of time. June from 7pm – 9pm , Session 4 – Mon 24th June from There has been a huge deal of progress in all of the priority 11am – 1pm, Session 5 – Thurs 27th June from 7pm – 9pm. projects. Classes will continue to run over the next few months so please feel free to contact Maggie on 01470511342 if you As most people will be aware thanks to the reports in the wish to know more. local (WHFP) and national press, (The Scotsman, Radio and BBC Alba) a great deal of progress has been Work has also been initiated into the possible acquisition of made in taking ownership of the area at Meanish Point. The the Free Church of Scotland and School for title deeds are now finally in community hands! Work now community benefit. The Glendale Trust has been begins in earnest to deliver what the community and users approached by both owners of the buildings informing of the pier, slip and surrounding area would benefit most them of their intention to sell on the open market. The from. As most residents in the Glen will be aware there has Trust at is previous AGM was mandated with identifying been a questionnaire delivered to all of those who can be and securing assets which could be developed for contacted via the electoral roll. Electronic versions of the community benefit, as both owners provided evidence of survey have also been distributed. Amanda Bryan and their intent to sell the Trust facilitated a public meeting to independent consultant has been working to determine the determine if the community where happy for the Glendale views of the community before any detailed plans for the Trust to examine the possibility of community ownership area are considered. The results of the survey and and development of these potential assets. The meeting consultation work will be delivered at a public meeting on was held on the 5th of June and also in attendance was Pam Monday 24th June in the Glendale Hall at 7:30pm. I would Noble of HIE community assets team. The meeting provided like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who took an outline detailing the process for possible acquisition and part in the survey as it helps to ensure the wishes of the use of the buildings. community are fully involved in the project and planning stages. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. The Community meeting agreed: that the Glendale Trust should work towards purchasing the School and Church for The mini croft/affordable housing project has also and on behalf of community; a presentation was also given progressed well. The Glen welcomed the arrival of Derek on what possible use could be made of each building based Logie (Chief Exec of the Rural Housing Service) who gave a on suggestions provided by the community. detailed presentation on affordable housing, the benefits it can bring to rural communities as well as the models Both owners have been notified of the communities’ utilized by communities to deliver housing projects within interest in each building and both have been asked to allow their areas. There was a very good turn out and some time for detailed processes to be completed prior to placing interesting proposals were put forward. Derek has now the buildings on the open market. been formally commissioned to carry out a detailed housing needs survey in the area and will be holding a surgery in the

There are currently 27 suggestions which have been put forward ranging from a butterfly house to a nursing home. Local Elders Counsel The closing date for options/suggestions for use of the I would like to moot the idea of creating and Elders Counsel building will close on the 1st July. The process moving for the area, made up of maybe 3 trusted and elected local forward can be obtained by contacting volunteers (of any age) who will sit to hear grievances and [email protected] or calling Elgar help in conflict resolution, by listening and counselling. 01470511769. The Elders would be chosen by the locals in a secret ballot, those with most ballots being asked to convene a counsel. Page | Lastly but by no means least I would like to thank the There will be no exchange of money as this is gift by the 3 community of Glendale and the members of the Trust for community and for the community. The Elders will be the support they have shown to all the projects. A fantastic asked to sit for a defined period, maybe 2 or 3 years. recent example of the Glendale community working I see the Elders Counsel as being able to be called by any together was the recent arrival of a group of sailors from individual or group, and offering to sit at a convenient time Holland. They had indicated a willingness to sail from where a party or parties can come and talk and be heard by Meanish Point over a year ago but required help organising wise, non-judgemental, unbiased counsel elders. their trip which required parking spaces for their cars and trailers for the duration of their stay. The sailors who had This, I think, will help prevent the need we have had in the driven all the way from Holland arrived just in time for the past, for more aggravated forms of communication, or non- Trusts Coffee afternoon which saw them enjoy coffee and communication, or the feeling that one cannot be heard. A some of the Glens finest home baking! The Hall committee more mature way of healing personal and community rifts facilitated the provision of parking space for 20 or so nights and wounds and lead us to a stronger, more capable and and some local boat operators helped with the launch of more supported community that can respond to obstacles their boats and ferrying them back and forward to the pier with wisdom, privacy and discretion. from the Hall. All this and the bonus of some great weather I know this is a new idea here, but it has been in existence ensured that they wrote comments such as “We all had a in other places for years and it would offer us a level of splendid time, super sailing to the max! Part of this was all support that we do not currently have. I welcome your of you making us feel so welcome at our Glendale base, thoughts around this and how it can be created. I would great and comfortable to return to” – Michel - Skipper publish suggestions in the next issue in September and then Dolcinela if there is agreement I suggest have the ballot over winter. Ocean 511351 [email protected] It was great to see the pier at Meanish having a little more life breathed into it and I hope that the Glendale GLENDALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL community can work together to make it something to be proud of for years to come. Chairman Norman MacPherson - Secretary Fay Thompson - Treasurer Tony Livesey As work now continues to gather pace for the benefit of Members - Roddy MacKinnon, Charmain Thompson, Stuart Glendale and its community we really rely on your , Nick Carter. continued support. The Trust is working hard on all of these projects with very limited resources so please get in contact We are pleased to see that the fencing at the Hamara if you wish to or can lend a hand in anyway. bridge has finally been completed by the council after receiving several communications from us on the subject.

We are working with the Glendale Trust on the Glendale Homecoming and are organising a fishing competition on Message from the Universe Friday 19th July from 3p.m. to 6p.m. This year as well as the rock fishing competition at Meanish Ask any question, Dear Reader, just before you sleep, and pier we hope to have a boat fishing competition at the it will be answered. same time and same place and are approaching a few local boat owners to offer their services for this event. As in the Actually, you can ask any question, any time you like, and past the Ian Morrison cup will be the main prize for the rock you'll be answered, but mornings your "hearing" is often fishing competition and prizes for the boat fishing best. competition have yet to be decided upon. For more information contact either Nick Carter, Norman Yes, we can hear you now - The Universe MacPherson or Roddy MacKinnon. Posters about the fishing competition will go up nearer the time. We get a lot done, Dear Reader, in dreamland. Actually, As regards to extending the cemetery wall we have got we're custom engineering your fit healthy body and happy quotes from several local contractors and are waiting to safe abundant life right this very moment... with the hear about funding. "Hello Kitty" logo, right?? Other on-going projects are better roadside signs for the Glendale area, the lack of public transport and improvements to the war memorial.

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Our stud male Baako —oral reminiscing

admiring his newly pedicured feet. Browse information on a wide range of local services for people aged 65+ including

I had hoped to be posting pictures of a newborn Cria (baby alpaca) for this newsletter, but my ladies continue to keep me waiting! The average gestation period is 11.5 months, but pregnancies that go for over a year are not uncommon.

The alpacas have struggled in the heat this past month, as they are in full fleece. For the third year in a row, “Mr

Clipper”, the alpaca shearer has been delayed by poor Meet the Community Fire Safety Officer weather in England and Germany and is currently running Enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch with home baking live six weeks behind schedule. Skye is always the second to last music accordion session with Gary Innes from Live Music stop off point for him, ahead of Alpacas of Lewis. I, Now Scotland by Strath Gaelic Choir. Display of old therefore, continually have to shower them with water to photographs of Skye and Lochalsh (Skye and Lochalsh prevent heat stress. In fact the younger males like nothing Archive Centre, Taslglann an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Loch better than sitting in the path of the sprinkler until they are Aillse) dripping wet.

Event organised by Skye and Lochalsh CVO as part of the I have been busy planning a shop on the croft selling alpaca Skye and Lochalsh Health and Social Care Forum with goodies, which I hope to open sometime during the grateful thanks to financial assistance from the Reshaping summer. As well as stocking yarn from my own herd, I plan Care for Older People Change Fund. Skye and Lochalsh CVO to stock Fair-trade alpaca products from Peru and Bolivia, is a charity registered in Scotland SC013885. where alpaca numbers dwarf those in the UK. PLACES LIMITED. BOOK your FREE place NOW! Priority will

be given to people 65+ or to those looking after someone We were pleased to host a photo shoot with Andrew and 65+ but you may simply wish to find out more about the Rosie Woodhouse from Landscapes 365 this month, and range of health and social care services available. look forward to reading their blog on the alpaca antics that Skye and Lochalsh CVO 01478 612921 day. Needless to say, both Frank and Hamish were email [email protected] complete show offs once they spied the cameras. www.landscapes365.com

If anyone would like to see the alpacas in full fleece close up, now is the time to contact me before the shearer

The Fibonacci In 1202, Italian mathematician Leonardo Pisano (also sequence. known as Fibonacci, meaning "son of Bonacci") pondered the question: Given optimal conditions, how many pairs of The Fibonacci rabbits can be produced from a single pair of rabbits in one sequence is 1, 1, year? This thought experiment dictates that the female 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, rabbits always give birth to pairs, and each pair consists of 34, 55, 89, 144 one male and one female. Think about it -- two new-born Page | etc. Each rabbits are placed in a fenced-in yard and left to, well, number is the breed like rabbits. Rabbits can't reproduce until they are at 5 sum of the least one month old, so for the first month, only one pair previous two remains. At the end of the second month, the female gives numbers, and it birth, leaving two pairs of rabbits. When month three rolls continues on to around, the original pair of rabbits produces yet another infinity. The ratio pair of new-borns while their earlier offspring grow to between these adulthood. This leaves three pairs of rabbit, two of which numbers approximates 1.618034, the golden ratio, and will give birth to two more pairs the following month. At both the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio are first glance, Fibonacci's experiment might seem to offer expressed throughout nature little beyond the world of speculative rabbit breeding. But . the sequence frequently appears in the natural world -- a Ed. This ratio was also used by architects who built the fact that has intrigued scientists for centuries. Want to see Moorish Palace Al Hambra, in Granada Spain, structures how these fascinating numbers are expressed in nature? No and gardens of such divine beauty that when the area was need to visit your local pet store; all you have to do is look re colonised by the Catholic Kings they could not bring around you. themselves to destroy this Ed. This makes maths beautiful; I have been inspired to Moorish gem. make a Fibonacci patterned quilt based on Penrose Tilings.

Al Hambra. Energy Saving Trust We have a raft of exciting new energy-saving updates for you, and more than a few ways you could save a little cash too. The Green Homes Cashback Scheme is offering up to Another breath taking building using the golden ratio is £1,200 for energy efficiency measures in your home; from new light bulbs to double glazing and insulation. If you are thinking about improving your home then a ‘smart’ investment could also be a smart meter, and if you’re keen The Taj Mahal in India to get started with renewables technologies but don’t know where to begin then we have launched a new tool designed Penrose Tilings just for you. And whatever you do, make sure you download our free driving app to start saving fuel £££s The British physicist and today. [email protected] 0800 512 012 mathematician, Roger Ed. I used this organisation to help with the purchase of Penrose, has developed an aperiodic tiling which solar panels, it was very useful. incorporates the golden section. The tiling is comprised of two rhombi, one with angles of 36 and 144 degrees (figure Ed. We used this organisation to help with the purchase of A, which is two Golden Triangles, base to base) and one solar panels, they were very helpful. with angles of 72 and 108 Total electricity produced from March 2012 to June 2013 is degrees (figure B). 5426 kWhrs from our 3.8kW (16 panel) south facing When a plane is tiled system. So it converts sunlight into about 4000kWhrs per according to Penrose's year, just so that can do your comparative sums. directions, the ratio of tile

A to tile B is the Golden Ratio. Glendale Wildlife & Nature – Spring 2013 Is there a magic equation to We had a very prolonged winter this year in Glendale and the universe? A series of we were still getting hard frosts and wintry showers up th numbers capable of until May 13 . This knocked everything back and generally unravelling the most complicated organic properties. the natural world has been running about 3 weeks later Thanks to one medieval man's obsession with rabbits, we than last year. th have a sequence of numbers that reflect various patterns This first lesser black-backs returned on March 15 , closely found in nature. followed the next day by the pied wagtails and then the gannets the day after that.

The first wheatear returned from Africa on April 2nd, when ordinarily they would return in mid-March. The first linnets were back at Lower on March 25th but the siskins and twite didn’t make it back until April 13th & 14th respectively and the redpolls not until the 25th. Meadow pipit migration began in earnest around April 7th and hit a peak on April 21st when Page | they were literally flooding in The Zucchini Brothers 6 off the sea at Lower Milovaig and there were 200-300 on the ground around the Milovaig loop. This attracted the inevitable merlin and a lovely female stayed several weeks to feast on the buffet. Sue & Mike Mansell at Ferinquarrie had the first swallow of the spring in their garden on April 15th and they also heard Elly, Craig and Ewan Stuart and Nancy the first cuckoo there on the 28th. Meanwhile, we still had winter thrushes passing through with the last redwing being in full song at Lephin on May Merlin 3rd, before heading off to its breeding grounds in Iceland. The first minke whale was off Bill the Fish Man Brambling Milovaig on May 2nd and, at the At the Glendale Community Hall Carpark time of writing (June 2nd), there at 8.30 every Wednesday morning are now regularly up to five for your lovely fresh fish. being seen at Neist. The first Home delivery can be basking shark was off Neist on May 14th. Mairi Fawkes once again hosted another rarity, arranged. with a very late brambling visiting her bird feeders on May Please call Bill on th 11 . 01542 831911 In the second half of May, sea- watchers at Neist were rewarded with significant sea-bird passage and rarities such as a Leach’s petrel, pomarine skuas and long-tailed Glendale residents’ opportunity

skuas were recorded. To help shape future services for people 65+

Long tailed skua Getting older happens to us all. Whether you are over 65 yourself – heading that way – or if you have relatives that The last aurora of the Leach’s th are over 65, the chances are you are more than aware of petrel season was on April 6 , the ways our needs can change as we all get older. Meeting bringing the total to 29 nights when the aurora was visible those needs, and helping to ensure that we can all continue or photographable over this winter. We should see another to live independently in our own home as long as possible, good number of auroras next winter and then they will is made even more of a challenge in rural areas like start to sharply reduce in frequency until the next peak of Glendale. activity occurs around the year 2023. Andy Stables

Whether you are over 65 yourself, someone who cares for an older family member, perhaps someone approaching 65, or simply someone within the community that feels The 60’s Night - With music from concerned about getting older and the challenges you might face, Skye and Lochalsh CVO, as part of the Health The fabulous and local Zucchini Brothers and Social Care Forum, are currently seeking YOUR views Party people on service provision for older people and would love to Diana Mackie has put up a youtube video of the event. hear from you.

.And there was “Having already spoken with the Glendale Lunch Club, we dancing are aware of some of the concerns regarding transport and health services. Perhaps you have similar concerns that you would like to bring to our attention. We are keen to hear how YOU feel about getting older - health issues, being able to get your shopping, cook your meals, keep your home warm or meet people and keep active. Perhaps you or your now where my whole life is and I relative or neighbour has sought help with small jobs in the wouldn't change a thing. home or access to chiropody clinics, help with dementia or Last year I got the opportunity to buy more complex care needs –was your experience good or Dunvegan Post Office and I jumped bad? Did you know who to contact? What other needs are at the chance even though it was way not being addressed? ” explained Michelle Seviour (Skye out of my comfort zone! and Lochalsh CVO). After a lot of hard work and a bucketful of tears everything is now Page | Alongside the statutory provision offered by NHS Highland, (touch wood) going well and I am 7 there are many Third Sector organisations in the Skye and very happy running my mini empire Lochalsh area offering a variety of practical services, and hope that people come in and enjoy the atmosphere, support, advice and information, including Crossroads Care; have a laugh and buy lots of goodies! Carrgomm; Alzheimers Scotland; the Handy person service; Philippa MacRae [email protected] Chest Heart and Stroke Community Stroke Service; Skye Old Peoples Welfare minibus and Lunch Clubs.

Making sure that these services are available and campaigning for future improvements to services is something YOU can have a say in. All your comments will be kept anonymous but they are extremely important and will go towards collating a development report focusing on service provision for older people in the Skye and Lochalsh area. The report will be used by service providers to seek funding for future service provision.

If you would like to take part in the project and help shape service provision for over 65s you can take the survey online https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RCOPSLSurvey If you have any questions about the project contact Skye and Lochalsh CVO email [email protected] (Subject RCOP Project) or phone 01478 612921.

In addition, you are invited to the Information and Activities Day taking place in Kyleakin Hall 24 June. As part of the Reshaping Care for Older People project, Basic Patchwork and Quilting Courses Skye and Lochalsh CVO as part of the local Health and Social Five local ladies attended my first 'Basic Patchwork and Care Forum is organising an information and activities day Quilting' workshops held in the Glendale Hall. Everyone at Kyleakin Hall on 24 June 11am-3pm (registration from enjoyed themselves and they were all very pleased with the 10.30am.) This event is open to anyone 65+, their family members or carers (and anyone with an interest in services for older people). It will combine information and advice from service providers as well as activities, craft demonstrations, live music and home baking. Places are limited - to book your place contact Michelle Seviour at Skye and Lochalsh CVO for more information 01478 612921 [email protected] . Skye and Lochalsh CVO is a charity results of all their hard work. The results were extremely registered in Scotland SC013885. good especially as most were first time quilters. Unfortunately we didn't take photos at the end of the course of everyone's work but I am sure if you know Dunvegan Shop and Post Office someone who attended they will be more than happy to I have lived on show you their table runner. Skye for 35 years and was working I am planning two more workshops later in the year. They in Gaeltec for 28 will be one-day workshops on 'Exploring Appliqué' and of them. 'Exploring Foundation' piecing. Do contact me if you are interested in attending. Again, they will be held in Glendale My two children Hall. were both born and bought up here and this is

The main project I am working on at From Minginish the moment is At Minginish Community Hall part of the part-time Art Portnalong, Skye, & Design From Monday 24th June to Friday 29th June course I am There is a FREE hands-on exhibition called Page | studying at the "From Lamb to Loom.....and beyond". 8 University of Highlands & Islands in . I have painted Times are 11am to 5pm, Mon, Wed, Fri, fabric and then used it to create a picture of the view from and 11am to 8pm Tues and Thurs. my work room looking out over Loch Pooltiel to the Outer This will be followed up with a ceilidh dance on Saturday. Hebrides. I hope you can recognise the view - still work in progress. The exhibition is detailing the interesting history of the district, relating to weaving and spinning, from the 1920s when Portnalong, Fernilea and settlements on If you are interested in stitching, I stock over 500 bolts of Skye were settled with ex-servicemen and their families fabric (just a few can be seen in the photo) as well as from Harris and Lewis, where there was not enough land. many different threads, patterns, kits and other tools and There will be displays pertaining to history, sheep, shearing, gadgets to help make sewing easier. I also have a number dyeing, spinning, weaving and finished items. On Tues and Thurs evenings there will be displays of hand of completed quilts and wall hangings for sale. and electric shearing. On Wednesday there will be a group performing 'waulking' Do come along to see me. songs throughout the day. I am open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am - 4pm. On Thursday a member of the Archive staff will be available Outwith these hours do give me a ring to ensure I am to show more documents and answer any questions. in. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ENJOY QUILTING AND In addition there is a shop selling locally made sheep and PATCHWORK COME TO SKYE QUILT STUDIO TO BE wool related items, and a tearoom with scrummy home- INSPIRED BY OUR STUNNING QUILTS AND OVER 500 baking. BOLTS OF PATCHWORK FABRIC. SO WHETHER YOU At the exhibition there will be 2 spinning wheels, 2 table ARE A BEGINNER OR AN EXPERIENCED QUILTER top looms and a floor loom available for you to have-a-go, and maybe introduce you to a new craft! THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

Thank you, and hope to see you there, OPEN EASTER TO OCTOBER: Kind regards TUES - SAT 10AM - 4PM Jenny Duffill. President Portnalong & District SWRI OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT U3A June 28th John Cross, physiotherapist, Doctor of Acupuncture, and author, will talk on “Combining West and East in Therapies” (Broadford Village Hall) July 19th** Barbeque / Social (Community Hall, Portree September 27th SKYE QUILT STUDIO, TAIGH NA MARA, 5A UPPER Donnie Munro, musician extraordinaire (ex Runrig) and MILOVAIG, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8WY tireless worker for the Gaidhealtachd, will speak on the 01470 511393 40th anniversary of: “Sabhal Mor Ostaig- 'A driver for change' Education, Language, Culture and the Arts - an holistic approach” (Community Hall, Portree)

The Glendale News and Views is printed quarterly on recycled paper. You can receive an electronic copy by filling in the GT membership form. Or a paper copy at local shops. This newsletter welcomes your news, views, project updates, upcoming events, community group news, poems, pictures and adverts. The next issue will be published on the 21st September, deadline for articles and adverts 15th September. The Glendale News and Views is gratefully funded by The Glendale Trust and donations. Ocean - [email protected] - 01470 511351

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