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July 2017 Volume 23 Issue 6 The Merkinch community newsletter, entirely written, produced and printed in the Merkinch, and delivered by volunteers. ChangesChanges atat the the Clay Clay Studio Stu- Karate Black Belt Grading Brings Success for Students As of the 1st of June, Arts in Merkinch are no longer running The Clay Studio and will be concentrating their efforts on the future of The Bike Shed. The Clay Studio will become a social enterprise and will be run by Johanne Kemp. Johanne is a recent graduate of UHI’s Art Department and she is also a Merkinch resident. She is appealing for help from anyone interested in the future of this facility and in particular is looking for help with running workshops, marketing and general studio support. Karate Alba held a very successful Black Belt grading where NINE top students successfully graded 1st Dan Black Belt and TWO graded up to 2nd Dan Black Belt. All students trained extremely hard and diligently over a number of years to reach the high standard of Black Belt required by Karate Alba's chief instructor Sensei Dolina Ross. Two Merkinch Senior Students were amongst those who successfully passed their grading. Continued on page 8... IF ANYONE CAN HELP AND WANTS TO BE PART OF THE NEW ADVENTURE OF THE CLAY STUDIO, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH! The studio will remain an important part of the community as a creative hub with workshops for young Learn about seed germination and grow and old, promoting local and emerging artists. your own plant in this fun experiment. Continued on Page 7... See page 11... Inside Inverness Merkinch Arts in Merkinch Boxing Club Partnership Merkinch Sports this News… News... News... News... month: page 3 page 5 Pages 6 & 7 page 10 2 News & Views Events News - Old & New ! Getting Together Over Lunch SKRA Super Sunday The Big Lunch, pictured below, or Great Get-Together Gala Funday as it's also known, was a big success. We were delighted that approximately 150 folk enjoyed lunch together. Inverness Christian Fellowship made a lovely spread and many folk took ‘doggy bags’ home. Some of the children enjoyed balloon modelling after lunch while the adults were chatting th and meeting new people. 9 of July 12.00pm to 4.00pm In the backfield between Craigton Avenue and Carnarc Crescent Free entry and parking! Barbeque, Stalls, Car boot, Pipe band, Line dancing, DJ Duffy, Rodeo, Mascots and an inflatable Mack! A great day out for all to enjoy! For more info you can find us on Facebook or contact Alex on 07484 174249 Volunteers Needed to Deliver the News & Views We need help on the following routes/areas. Each route takes approximately 1 to 2 hours per month to complete. If you can help, please contact us. Abbey Courts, (old & new) Abban Street Anderson Street Cameron Square Cameron Road Carse Road Glendoe Terrace Grant Street Telford Court Kilmuir Road Kilmuir Court Lochalsh Road Maclennan Crescent Pumpgate Lower Kessock St Rosehaugh Kessock Ave Mill Court Please call in at 12 Grant Street or ring 240085 if you can help. Thank you. S E R E N I T Y Madras Street Hall Serenity is a drop-in centre for females SUNDAY — CHURCH SERVICE — with borderline personality disorder 5PM (BPD) and runs every Monday 10.30am to 1.30pm at Merkinch Community SUNDAY — SUNDAY SCHOOL — Centre. 5PM, DURING CHURCH SERVICE The drop-in is facilitated by people with TUESDAY — BIBLE DISCUSSION experience of BPD and was set up to GROUP — 7PM take people out of isolation and to start socialising. THURSDAY — ROAD TO RECOVERY — 7.30PM At Serenity, we share experiences which is all confidential, have guest speakers CONTACT — TEL: 01463 715809 / and we do arts and crafts activities. 01463 231981 Contact details Email: [email protected] Madras Street Hall Twitter: #serenity Facebook: Serenity 41 Madras Street Contact: 07523 488163 July 2017 3 Boxing Club News... "Young Guns" Boxing Results Ben Bartlett won his fight against Dundee's David Barty supported by more than 60 of his friends and family and earned a trophy for best boxer of the night at the Ironworks. Steven Munro won his bout against Bruce Turriff from Peterhead. Callum Turnbull just lost out against Inverness City ABC Boxers have George Reid from Arbroath. been settling into their new base at the Merkinch Welfare Peter John Stewart lost his fight on a split Hall after moving from their decision against James Dewer from Perth. nearby Carse location. Their new venue is well equipped and provides facilities for all. The main part of the hall houses the ring and punch bags while there is an area set aside for circuit training. The latest toilet Graeme Anderson was also beaten after a and shower facilities are available for all to use as well. very close contest against Aberdeen's Scott Murray. "I am delighted to be here and there's already a great atmosphere just like our last place. I always want to capture the atmosphere. It allows everyone to work together, closely enough that I can still shout at them Chudrik Rafael lost his fight against too. The facilities are exactly what we need. Even the showers for male and female boxers make a real Peterhead's Jack Turriff after a split difference. It may not seem like much in comparison to some gyms but we are a boxing club and these decision. things matter." "When our club was set up we were at the Cameron Youth Centre, but we had a lot of Merkinchers come along. Hopefully, we can be producing champions from here before long." The boxers recently took part in the "Young Guns" boxing event held at the Ironwroks on Academy Street (see results above). There was a lot of focus on the emerging talent taking on visiting fighters from around Scotland. 4 News & Views Walk on the Wild Side The Walk on the Wild Side project returns for a second year with participants taking part in activities ranging from mountain biking, bushcraft, fishing, gorge walking and canoeing. The most recent outing was a canoeing trip up the Caledonian Canal through Loch Dochfour and into Loch Ness. The project will run several events during the summer and then in partnership with Inverness High School will offer 18 places to pupils from August through to November. The groups of young people will be taken out into the countryside to take part in adventurous activities designed to stretch their imagination, build their team building and socialising skills, take them outside of their comfort zone and challenge them both physically and mentally. The project is Inverness Boxing Club run by Merkinch Partnership and is funded by the National Lottery through the Merkinch Welfare Hall Opening Times Awards For All scheme. Boys and Girls aged 5 years to 9 years Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 4.30pm till 5.30pm Boys and Girls aged 10 years to 14 years Monday to Friday - 5.30pm till 6.30pm Senior Male and Female Monday to Friday - 6.30pm till 8.00pm Open to All Saturday and Sunday - 10.00am till 12.00pm Additional fitness classes coming soon. INVERNESS TRINITY FOR LEASE: Nicol's CHURCH of SCOTLAND Alastair Stewart “We aim to be a welcoming fellowship, proclaiming in Corner Shop premises worship the gospel of Jesus Christ, ready to serve with & Son compassion the needs of the community.” Approx. 2800 sq. ft. of storage Your Parish Church Memorials Ltd & sales space within shop Rev Alistair Murray BD. premises at Nicol's Corner Sunday Services 11.00am Shop 53, 55 & 57 Grant Street, (Kidzone & Crèche during the Morning Service) Granite Memorials at Inverness. Induction Loop System KEEN prices. Girls’ Brigade meets Mondays 6.30pm Building comprises of 4 Basement Boys’ Brigade meets Fridays 6.00pm Additional inscriptions in areas - Ground floor shop area - 1st floor has 4 rooms and stairs plus All Welcome any cemetery. small storage room, small The Church Halls are available for children’s parties. kitchenette - WC - 2nd floor has 4 For a colour brochure ring rooms with sloping ceilings. We also collect scrap metal free of charge. White goods such as washing machines are acceptable but not fridges or freezers. Provisional Offers for lease Anyone interested can contact us via the Church Facebook (min 5 year) being accepted page, by email: 01463 710178 [email protected] now. or by phoning the Church Office and leaving a message on 221490. Contact: Trevor Nicol (www.trinityinverness.org.uk) 12-14 Carsegate Road North, Email: [email protected] Inverness Trinity Church of Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity (SC015432) Inverness, IV3 8DU Text: 07858 120333 July 2017 5 Merkinch Partnership News... Merkinch Partnership is delivering a range of projects and activities in the coming year: Employability programme Funded by PCF & DAF – Work Club drop-in sessions, one to one employability skills, digital skills, Universal Credit claims, drop-in benefits advice service. Extended service to 5 days per week 9.30am to 4.00pm due to increased demand. Merkinch Activity Group Funded by Big Lottery (3 year grant), Scottish Gov’t Resilience Fund & Tesco Bags of Help – addressing social isolation and loneliness, providing opportunities for people to take part in learning and socialising activities which will include walks and visits to local visitor destinations in Inverness and surrounding areas, arts & crafts, drop-in coffee mornings, digital skills, local history, creative writing, photography for 15 hours per week. Fit for the Future Funded by Children in Need (end of Year 1) – health improvement and sports activities for young people aged from 5 to 18 years, in partnership with Merkinch School and Inverness High School (multi sports, girls football, Flag football, free running, mountain biking and forest walks).