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Page | 1 Sunset over Neist from Ramasaig- 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, Portnalong 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. Minginish, Kyleakin, 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, Dunvegan 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 Scotland 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 Borrodale 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.