Photo by Peter Teago

Photo by Peter Teago

Ardaneaskan from Lochcarron by Peter Teago AN CARRANNACH The General Interest Magazine of Lochcarron, Shieldaig, Applecross, Kishorn, Torridon & Kinlochewe Districts

NO: 365 June 2018 £1.00

Lochcarron Gallery: Reflections

Has it really been two years? How time flies. We opened the old butcher's shop as an art gallery on 25th March 2016. We were excited – running such a venture was a new experience for all of us but we were clear from the start about the kind of gallery we wanted it to be. Working together in a partnership was also new, but Mairi, Cindie and I (and latterly Steven) quickly discovered that we each had something different to contribute. We also had good contacts with local artists and the wider artistic community - this enabled us to offer a mix of high-quality products. And when one customer said, “What a haven of originality and creativity!” that was music to our ears.

The joys There have been lots of high points. The visit of BBC Alba to our book event with Graeme Macrae Burnet was a wonderful fun-filled afternoon. Doing a printmaking workshop for the Howard Doris ladies was another great experience. Watching how people have responded to Steven's watercolour workshops and Sarah Longley's drawing sessions has been intriguing. Just being in the gallery on a sunny day and looking out across the sparkling sea has also been a joy. Lochcarron Main Street is a beautiful location.

The hard work Running a gallery sounds like fun – a genteel pastime, you might think. Don't kid yourself! There has been a lot of hard work done by us all. Running a small business effectively has taken a lot of time on the phone – especially with the utility companies – and a lot of effort thinking up new things to say on Twitter and Facebook, as well as updating our website. Running a business that relies heavily on 'sale or return' also requires time on stock control and payments to artists.

The lessons We think there are lessons to be learned for Lochcarron. A lot of our time in the gallery has been spent giving people information about what to see and do in the area. We have received a lot of compliments about this from visitors and regular customers. Lochcarron village needs a resource like this – a place on Main Street where people can get advice about the area, linger, and have time for a relaxed chat with someone who has a bit of knowledge about the delights of the area.

Our artists have all been very appreciative. When you start a new gallery it can be difficult to persuade artists to give you work, to trust you to display it well and to be honest and efficient about making payments. Artists we approached were prepared to take that risk – and a big thanks goes to Alison Dunlop, Damian Callan, Clare Blois, Eleanor Symms, Eleanor White, Emma Noble, Helena Emmans, Patricia Shone and Jonathan Shearer, to name just a few. Not forgetting our own talented local artists

1 who have also been very supportive. We are Susan Allan, Joy Moran and Debbie Murray sorry not to be able to continue for their sakes. decided at late notice to sign up for the Ord Cycle Challenge which took place 21st April around the Black Isle.

The weather was amazing, the scenery was stunning, and we got through a few tough moments. We had fun and raised approximately to date £500 for The Highland Hospice.

Would we do it again? .... Yes, is the answer.

Thank you to all who sponsored us and to Martin for getting us to the event and safely back home.

Another lesson is, that there is good demand for quality art and crafts. The Highlands does not lack shops selling 'tartan tat' (for want of a better expression), but many people, locals and visitors, want to see and talk about contemporary art and buy unique, quality items which demonstrate skilled workmanship. We have some good outlets in this area, but I think there is room for more. Once we have closed our doors for the last time, on June 9th, that unmet demand will still be there. We hope that others will take up the challenge. Aileen Grant

Shieldaig Notes

Apologies for the lack of input from the Shieldaig side of the hill recently. We have been busy waking up from the Winter and stepping up a gear with the arrival of the new season and those it has brought with it. It's great to see so many people visiting the area but I think we're probably all missing the quiet calm of Winter just a little bit!

It's wonderful to see the flowers coming out and the cherry blossom blooming to brighten up our landscape. The deer seem to be enjoying the new growth and have been nibbling away at the garden shoots as well as the newly growing grass! Lawnmowers have been dusted off and given their first run out of the year and we've seen our first few intrepid sailors & canoeists out and about in the loch. No news about the white-tailed eagles yet but a knowledgeable local source has told me their behaviour indicates another successful breeding season so hopefully there is at least one chick on the nest this year. Another Shieldaig resident, a young dog otter, has become a bit of a fixture in the village recently. He can often be spotted down at the old pier chewing on the fish heads from Loch Torridon Smokehouse and has even been seen pottering around in their garden!

Shieldaig Outdoor Adventures, Torridon RIB Charter and Torridon Yacht Charter are all up & running for the season and will be closely followed by Torridon Sailing Tours in the next couple of weeks. All offer great opportunities to explore our local area and wildlife from the water with regular sightings of seals, eagles, otters, dolphins, porpoise and a wide variety of sea-birds. If you're a brave soul you might even fancy a dip in our beautiful clear waters but be warned - temperatures are below 10 degrees at the moment!

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CHURCH OF SCOTLAND APPLECROSS, LOCHCARRON & TORRIDON

Charity No: SCO32334 Times and Places of Worship for June 2018

3rd June Lochcarron 10.30am Torridon Community Hall 1.00pm 10th June Lochcarron 10.30am Shieldaig 1.00pm Applecross 1.00pm 17th June Lochcarron 10.30am Kinlochewe 1.00pm 24th June Lochcarron 10.30am Applecross 1.00pm Shieldaig 1.00pm

Minister Rev. Anita Stutter Tel. 01520 722783 Email [email protected]

ALL ARE WELCOME

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4 believers, to the story, because many people, including religious people, understand God as being ‘out there’; ‘distant; ‘removed.’ A great King ON somewhere very far away, but of no use to us in this long, irritating queue. For many people it is easier to believe in a far - away God watching REFLECTION over them, than a God walking with them, aware and caring about their particular situation. That just seems ridiculous!.

It isn’t their fault really. As Christians we proclaim I was in Morrison’s supermarket in Inverness that God is beyond our knowing. We stress His recently. I don’t get deliveries from Tesco as I absoluteness, His all- powerfulness, His eternity – want to ensure local shops continue to serve us in all ideas that actually emphasise His remoteness. the more remote areas of the Highlands, but when So how can we bring God into the supermarket I am in the city I do a big shop to restock my situation? cupboards, fridge and freezer. Inevitably I was not alone; in fact the store was extremely busy, so All too often we portray God as one who punishes I was surrounded by old and young, healthy and us, finds fault with us sinners. I certainly wouldn’t unwell, poor and rich, men and women, families be attracted to meeting Him in that case! We all and singletons. All these people were of different make mistakes, have faults, aren’t always as kind races and religions , and I’m sure many had no and caring as perhaps we should be, but God specific faith. I am equally sure some were knows that; knows we aren’t perfect. Our carrying burdens of sorrow - job loss, death, message must be that God forgives; God shares unhappy relationships – whilst some were full of our joys and our woes; God laughs with us and joy – new baby, new job, a clean bill of health. No cries with us and for us,; but He never lets us go. doubt some were battling with addictions. Some were paying by credit card, some with cash, some In the future I would like to see a headline, as I probably had welfare handouts such as milk stand in my supermarket queue, which says, tokens and, sadly, some were buying the very ‘We know where God lives,’ with the minimum because that was all they could afford – sub-heading: ‘God is everywhere, He knows our not even a small treat. It was frenetic. Apart from faults and forgives us. God loves us all!’ the noise there were the trolleys- wheeled erratically, blocking aisles, and people chatting, Reverend Heather Widdows ignoring others wanting to get past. It was a stressful experience. It always is for me. All I want to do is get my shopping and go. The SAMARITANS supermarket may have been designed to ‘provide all needs’ but that doesn’t really include emotional Whatever you’ve done. ones. Whatever life’s done to you. Let’s imagine arriving at the checkout with one of those long queues that isn’t supposed to be there. Call Samaritans. There are always some goods cunningly displayed to tempt us and hopefully you can No pressure. resist.; but what if you see a magazine with a compelling headline: ‘Heaven Photographed by No judgement. Hubble Telescope.’ You look closer and there’s a We’re here for you any time. sub- heading, ‘We have found where God lives, say scientists.’ I know I would want to read on, 0845 790 9090. even though it’s, almost certainly, a journalistic scam. There’s a photograph beamed back, apparently from the edge of the universe, billions AL ANON FOR of light years away. There’s a huge white city floating in the darkness of space. The scientists FAMILIES AND conclusion is that this is the city where all dead souls live with God. If there is very little news, journalists offer silly stories, and this FRIENDS OF PROBLEM is clearly an ideal subject for the Silly Season. DRINKERS. But there is a serious point. If you asked those in the supermarket queue where God is, a large CONTACT NO: number would say, ‘In Heaven’ or ‘Out there somewhere above us’. That’s why a newspaper 020 7403 0888 scam would attract readers, and probably

5 April 16th – May 15th 2018 I feel privileged to be able to Not local but of interest ... a Walrus, thought to be the immerse myself in the sights, same animal that I mentioned in April’s Nature Notes, sounds and atmosphere of the turned up on Harris at the beginning of May (BBC natural world and at this time of Scotland Highlands & Islands 3 May 2018) and the year, there is real sensory overload. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) has been Yes, you can always find something monitoring the animal as and when it is spotted. Also to see or hear throughout the winter on Harris, a Bearded Seal made an appearance in months but I still find nature’s April and this was followed by another sighting of either unstoppable wave of spring reawakening and the same or another one of these creatures on rejuvenation a wonderous thing when it happens. Shetland in early May. Bearded Seals are another Then, there is that sense of personal ’ownership’ that Arctic animal and there have, apparently, only been this time of year brings to us nature lovers .… how about 20 recorded sightings of these creatures in the many of us say things like “My Song Thrushes are UK. They are wonderful looking creatures, with their nesting in the same place again”, “Our Robins have extremely elaborate, long set of whiskers which hatched four young”, “Our patch of Wood Anemones apparently tend to curl when they are dry. are flowering well”…? I had a lovely few hours out and about the locality on “My” Swallows both returned on the afternoon of April May 12th, with the luxury of time to stop, look at and 22nd and what a joyous moment it was to witness. They listen to what the natural world had to offer. It started perched together below last year’s nest and the with ‘loitering with intent’ at various points along singing/re-bonding went on non-stop for about ten Church Street – fresh growth was everywhere with the minutes. Each year when this happens I can only feel beautiful powder-coating of green on Silver Birches, utter joy and wonder at the return of these birds after cherry blossom, a glorious spread of Cuckoo Flower their incredible journey, which can be so easily taken (or as some call it ‘Lady’s smock’) and a stunning for granted. You might get the impression that I sit sweep of Primroses. I saw Swallows and House waiting for them – you’re not far wrong. Most books Martins and two Sedge Warblers at the top of Dail a’ I’ve checked state that the male usually arrives before Chladaich singing their hearts out (which included, as the female but that definitely wasn’t the case this year usual, imitations of other bird species). The air was at Bank House. The two have since been really busy filled with calls and songs of many other birds, the sun revamping last year’s accommodation but not always was shining and the air smelled good. Next stop was managing to place the feathers they have collected to near the golf course, with the air being punctuated by line the nest with quite securely enough. I’ve noticed the calls of a Whitethroat, a lone Sedge Warbler, two before that the feathers that fall to floor are always left Sandpipers and a Ringed Plover on the shore and I and not picked up again – more journeys are made to also spotted some Twite, a Wheatear, Mergansers, collect new ones from wherever their source might be. Eiders, Redshanks and Greylags. Then, a stop off at Strathcarron to watch the Sand Martins – they were Crossbills have visited the garden three more times very active and very vocal. Still only about ten in (that I noticed, that is) since last month’s notes which is number as last year but, none the less, they have a real treat but I have not seen more than five at any returned safely and were busy reconditioning their one time. nesting tunnels. My journey then took me to Achmore, I became aware of Blackcaps singing round about April specifically the oak and beech woodland near 18th, Willow Warblers arrived in our garden on April 20th Portchullin, where I go with the hope of seeing and and Helen Murchison called with news of hearing her hearing Wood Warblers and I was not disappointed. first Cuckoo on April 21st (coincidentally the same day I There were two in full song and I had a good sighting saw my first Swallows in the village). of them both. They are not easy to spot in the shimmering shade of new leaves but when you do On April 23rd Andrew Jeck called with news of quite catch sight, you will see that as the male Wood regular sightings of a Black Grouse (unmistakable with Warbler sings, he seems to tremble with the effort of its black plumage, lyre-shaped tail and red combs) and producing his beautiful, delightful and shivering trill over the last few weeks, I’ve had reports of Redpoll which is followed by a soft, penetrating, repeated sightings from Margaret Maunder (Leacanashie), John whistle. Robinson (Main Street), Euan McMillan (Slumbay) and Tony Lyon (Kishorn). Having mentioned to someone The trees were alive with countless other birds, such that I hadn’t been aware of any in our garden before, as Great, Blue, Coal and Long-tailed Tits, Redpolls, this year we have been seeing and hearing them on a Spotted Flycatchers (I spotted 6 of these), Willow daily basis and there seem generally to be many more Warblers, Song Thrushes, Blackbirds, Goldfinches, in and around the village. They and the ever-present Blackcaps, Tree Creepers and a lone, very busy Siskins battle it out at the niger feeders. The Lesser Great-spotted Woodpecker. The carpet of the Redpolls that we get here are essentially sweet -smelling woodland floor included patches of canopy-dwelling birds but the opportunity to eat niger Wood-sorrel in full flower, Bluebells in all their glory, seed is one not to be missed. These very attractive Violets and Celandine and down by the sea the new little Finches spend much of their lives hanging growth on the Silverweed sparkled in the sunshine and upside down feeding in birches and on larch cones but the air was heavy with the scent of gorse flowers (oh should the crop of birch seeds fail during winter, British yes, the gorse at this time … just wonderful). The Redpolls migrate to the Continent in large-scale sights, sounds and colours were all intoxicating. To cap irruptive movements (Birds Britannica). All adult it all, on my return journey, I had ten minutes watching Redpolls have a red forehead, black chin and two buff an Osprey at the top end of the loch near the Carron wing-bars and in the summer, the male has a delightful Restaurant. It was perched on a dead tree that sticks raspberry-pink wash on the breast. out of the water and, as the song goes, was busy doing

6 nothing (other than waiting for a hunting opportunity maybe). Eventually, it flew off eastwards. WEATHER RECORD - SLUMBAY

What a fantastic helping of nature’s treasures I had APRIL 2018 had. That evening, I watched two Orange-tip butterflies in the garden and listened to the concert that the birds Max Min were giving – I was a happy bunny. Temp in Temp in Rainfall Happy looking, listening and watching everyone. Date: oC oC in inches HATTY ARTHUR 1 7.60 -1.10 ----- Bank House 01520 722551 2 6.30 1.10 ----- [email protected] 3 4.80 0.80 0.06 4 7.50 -1.80 0.02 Lochcarron Gallery News 5 10.00 1.80 ----- 6 10.20 6.70 0.36 Hi there 7 10.70 4.60 0.02

As you may be aware the gallery has been 8 11.60 4.80 0.01 run on a short term lease for the past two 9 12.40 5.40 0.01 years, and the owner has now decided to sell the building. We will therefore be ceasing to 10 9.70 5.00 0.24 trade in early June. We are very sorry to have 11 13.30 5.90 ----- to take this decision but without any long term security we cannot invest in new stock or plan 12 15.80 6.60 ----- a programme of exhibitions and the quality of 13 9.50 5.80 0.03 our offering would be greatly diminished. 14 15.70 5.20 ----- Our last trading day will be Saturday 9th 15 17.70 8.80 ----- June. We have now reduced the price of most of our stock by 20% and we also have a 16 13.50 10.40 0.15 bargain box - with really silly prices! So 17 16.60 10.20 0.18 please come and see us and you may pick up 18 18.70 12.20 0.03 a bargain! 19 15.30 7.50 0.06 Thanks so much for supporting our gallery for 20 11.40 5.90 0.08 its short life. We hope to do occasional pop- ups in future so please look out for us at the 21 16.30 5.10 0.01 Highland Games and other events. We are 22 9.10 6.90 0.38 still hoping to run occasional workshops in different local venues so please let us know 23 9.30 5.80 0.35 by return if you want to be kept informed 24 11.90 6.20 0.15 about those. 25 10.70 5.00 0.27 We shall keep the Facebook page and Twitter 26 9.20 4.20 0.74 account going, so please check these out for 27 10.70 0.10 0.04 our latest news. 28 13.50 1.60 0.01 With very best wishes 29 13.70 0.90 ----- From all of us at the Gallery. 30 13.40 0.30 ----- Lochcarron Gallery 31 Main Street Lochcarron TOTAL APRIL 2018 3.20 IV54 8YB Tel: 01520 722510 RUNNING TOTAL 2018 22.14 www.lochcarrongallery.co.uk TOTAL APRIL 2017 6.52 RUNNIN TOTAL 2017 24.45 7 Lochcarron Lochcarron were trying their best to get back in the game, but poor finishing and a couple of good saves Camanachd were halting all their efforts. As the second period progressed the home side were beginning to tire and We travelled to Beauly on the with more attacks coming from the away team, the 21st April to face their second Lochcarron defence was broken once again making team at Braeview Park in North the score 0 - 4. Fort William finished the game out Division 2. The windy conditions quite comfortably with no real chances coming at either proved a big factor in the game end and move to the next round to face Strachur. Full and with the wind at their backs the home side had time: Lochcarron 0, Fort William 4. most of the better play in the first half. Beauly were getting plenty shots on goal, but Lochcarron ‘keeper It was a warm day in Cannich for our North Division 2 ‘Ronnie’ Cameron encounter versus Strathglass on 12th May. The game was proving hard to started with a few efforts coming at either end, but beat with a number of none really threatening the goal. Lochcarron started to fine saves. The get a grip of the game, a good attack produced a good visiting side were save from the home ‘keeper, but the resulting corner defending well, with from Andrew Ford found its way to Peter Mackenzie, Calum Dean-Morrice his good touch created a shooting opportunity which he having an outstanding finished brilliantly from 18 yards out. Only a minute game, but the later the away team doubled their lead, full centre deadlock was Crisdean Finlayson found himself 30 yards from goal eventually broken on and his shot, which may have been a cross, found the the 43rd minute when top corner of the Strathglass net to make the score 0 – a tame shot and 2. The half wasn’t done yet, just before the break nasty bounce of the ball found its way into the net. Half time score, Beauly 1, Lochcarron 0. Lochcarron had the advantage of the wind in the second half and it showed, they had a lot of possession in the Beauly end, creating plenty chances, but couldn’t quite put the finishing touch to it all. The away side decided to make a change on the 75th minute and brought on Andrew Ford to full forward, this substitution would change the game almost immediately when he finished brilliantly from 15 yards on the 80th minute. No more clear opportunities were created and the game ended with a fair result, Beauly 1, Lochcarron 1. Strathglass put themselves right back in the game when their full forward turned Lochcarron full back The 5th May brought Fort William 2nds to the Battery David MacCuish and finished well to make the half Park for the Sutherland Cup 2nd round. The first half time score: Strathglass 1, Lochcarron 2. proved to be a hard fought encounter with plenty of The second half was more of a scrappy affair with action all over the pitch. There were chances at either neither team troubling the other in the early stages, the end, but the visitors made the breakthrough after 25 first real chance came from Strathglass with a shot minutes, a bit of a melee inside the ‘D’ ended with the from the edge of the box, but ‘Ronnie’ Cameron in the ball just making its Lochcarron goal managed to push the ball round the way over the line post. Peter Mackenzie would be next to strike, this giving Fort a one nil time the Strath’ ‘keeper would make a fine save with lead. Not long after, his hand to keep the score the same. With half an Rory Mackenzie tried hour remaining Lochcarron made a substitution that a swerving effort from would see 12 year old Rory Slaughter make his senior nearly 45 yards, which debut for the club. The game went back and forth but produced an excellent the score line remained the same and Lochcarron save from the visiting claimed both points. Final score: Strathglass 1, keeper. Half time Lochcarron 2. score: Lochcarron 0, Fort William 1. Dates for your diary: The second half 2nd June – Kilmallie (H) started in rapid 9th June – Boleskine (H) fashion, Fort William 16th June – Lewis (A) scored in the 46th and 23rd June – Beauly (H) 48th minutes to virtually seal the game before the half had really got going.

8 9 Letter to the editor Folly, disgust, threat of disease - Welcome to the Highlands. For the CC to close toilets at Shieldaig, Rogie Falls and Kessock at the beginning of the tourist season is crass. Over Easter the areas surrounding Rogie & Kessock had become open air lavatories. Shortly the welcome at these stops, both on the Scottish Tourist Board much publicised The Lochcarron Fund Raising NC500, will be clouds of bluebottles and Group of The aroma of raw sewage. What will happen at Shieldaig remains to be seen. There are Highland Hospice would like questions arising from this:- Many visitors & to THANK locals who are less able, on wheelchairs, on medication rely on toilet access to be able to EVERYONE who helped in go away from their homes.- positive any way at our discrimination. Who is going to be responsible for clearing & Soup/Cake Lunch held on disinfecting polluted areas? 5th May 2018.. How much will it cost to clear the area? Disease caught from such unsanitary sites A total of £658.50 was raised can be extremely unpleasant. It is incumbent on the CC to quickly decide to and we would like to open the existing facilities immediately & to thank everyone for their find a healthier cost cutting plan. Name and address supplied. GENEROSITY.

FIRST REGISTRATION OF A CROFT

Nicholas Mark Masson has registered Croft Lochcarron Village (Share) on the Crofting Register held by the Registers of Scotland.

Any person who wishes to challenge the registration may apply to the Scottish Land Court by 14 December, 2019.

Details of the registration can be found at www.crofts.ros.gov.uk/ register/home. The croft registration number is C4937.

10 11 Strathcarron Project supporting the Howard Doris Centre

Join us for lunch and more… What’s On at the Howard Doris Centre in June? At the Howard Doris Centre, we produce a tasty and nutritious two-course lunch for local people, Below you’ll find our weekly schedule of activities for June. every weekday MONDAY to FRIDAY, every week. If you’d like further information, give us a call (01520 We’re only closed to clients at weekends, 722541), email [email protected] or drop in to see us. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Regular weekly events are listed at the end.

Our lovely cooks, Cis and Elaine, conjure up a Week beginning Monday 4 June: delicious main course and dessert from locally sourced ingredients. They cater for medical diets Monday 4th (e.g. gluten free) provided they know in advance. 11:30 - Poetry (library) And we don’t just provide lunch - loads more is on Tuesday 5th offer each day: 11:30 - Singing for Fun (small lounge) Morning tea/coffee and home-baking Wednesday 6th 11:30 - Pampered Palms (lounge) Thursday 7th 11:30 - Discover your Creativity (lounge) Immediately after lunch - Shopping in Kyle Friday 8th 11:45 - Exercise class (dining room) Afternoon tea/coffee 13:45 - Photography (lounge) Free transport to/from the Centre (please book in advance!) Week beginning Monday 11 June: Your GP might suggest you’d benefit from coming Monday 11th to the Centre. Maybe you’re in good health but No scheduled activities can’t get about as easily as you once could and Tuesday 12th miss the company of others? Or has the effort of 11:30 - Fit as a fiddle (small lounge) cooking a meal every day become a little Healthy lunch! (dining room) tiresome? 13:45 - Points of View (small lounge) Wednesday 13th If you prefer peaceful time by yourself, we’ll find a 13:45 - Skittles (lounge) quiet corner where you can read the daily newspaper. Or just sit back and soak up the Thursday 14th fabulous view while you enjoy a mid-morning All day - Men’s Shed (Bealach Café) cuppa and home-baking. Feeling lively and want 11:30 - Guided imagery (small lounge) to join in? Crafts. Games. Exercise. Films. 13:45 - Dental/oral health talk (lounge) Discussion. Singing. Computers. Gardening. Friday 15th You name it – we probably do it! Our events are 11:45 - Exercise class (dining room) always listed in An Carrannach and our foyer. Week beginning Monday 18 June: How much it costs: the more days you come, Monday 18th the less it costs per day. All day - Gardening Number of days you come each week How 11:30 - Reiki (small lounge) much you pay each week 11:30 - Tai Chi (dining room) ONE DAY only £9 13:45 - Boccia Bowling (lounge) TWO DAYS £14 THREE DAYS £19 Tuesday 19nd FOUR DAYS £24 11:30 - Singing for Fun (small lounge) FIVE DAYS - Monday to Friday £29 13:00 - Film Club (lounge - early lunch) Wednesday 20th You pay ONLY £5 PER DAY, except for the first 13:45 - Bridge the Years (lounge) day when you pay £9. We have to charge more Thursday 21st for the first day because Highland Council require 11:30 - Guided imagery (small lounge) us to charge everyone a compulsory weekly 13:45 - Craft with Jane (lounge) attendance fee. If we don’t charge you that fee, 13:45 - Points of View (small lounge) they reduce the grant we get from them. Friday 22nd 13:45 - Bingo (lounge) Phone us for more information (01520 722541) or ask your GP if s/he thinks it might help you.

12 Week beginning Monday 25 June: Monday 25th The Tee-Off Café 11:00 - General Well-being (lounge) Tuesday 26th Lochcarron Golf All day - Trip to Raasay (please pre-book) Wednesday 27th Club 11:30 - Three Degrees (small lounge) 13:45 - Boccia Bowling (lounge) Thursday 28th All day - Men’s Shed (Bealach Café) 11:30 - Discover your Creativity (lounge) 13:45 - Photography (lounge) Friday 29th 13:45 - Skittles (lounge) Don’t forget our other regular weekly events in addition to specific activities listed above: Mondays 13:30 - Bridge (library) 14:00 - Cross Stitch & Tapestry (lounge) Tuesdays 14:00 - Knit & Natter (small lounge) Wednesdays 14:00 - Quilting & Patchwork (dining room) Open for the Season Fridays 11:00 - Getting IT Together class (lounge) 13:30 - Bridge (library) Sundays16:00 - Praise and Worship (lounge) Monday to Thursday

The Howard Doris Centre is an initiative of The Strathcarron 9.30am to 4.00pm Project, Scottish registered charitable company, limited by guarantee. Charity no. SC021024. Company no. SC142359. Friday and Sunday 9.30am to 7.30pm Please phone to book for Friday and Sunday evenings. 01520 722744 Mobile :-07765657457 BYOB Closed on Saturday

13 Applecross Brewery – Ales now on tap! The first official brews, Applecross (Blonde) and Sanctuary (Red) ales will be on tap from late May, all being well! The inaugural brew ‘Hoppy Birth Day’ has gone down (literally) very well and is fast running out, especially in this lovely weather. Well done to all involved in getting Applecross’s latest venture up and running. We are looking forward to offering the ales to our customers from now on!

Applecross Inn-Side Out Serving our famous fish & chips, freshly made sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice-creams from Applecross Ices. The latest flavour from Aron is ‘jam doughnut which is worth the trip here for! He’s continually increasing his flavour choices and has now perfected the children’s chocolate – yum yum. Come and enjoy the Inn on the other side!

Thursday the 21st ZETOR IN THE KAILYARD – folk band -from 9pm in bar Returning for a 4th year at the Inn, come and enjoy the great sounds of Zetor with us for a great night. We had a fun time last year when they came! “Pushing traditional music to the edge of modernity, from the west coast of Ireland to the East coast of Fife. Combining diverse instrumentation and innovative beats... Music of the common people, old and new, from a highly accomplished band.”

Sunday the 3rd – LOCAL MUSICIANS – from 3pm-6pm in the bar Our regular local musician friends from ‘over the hill’ (Lochcarron) will be coming on this Sunday. They normally play on the 1st Sunday of the month. Playing a great mix of Scottish traditional and popular tunes, it’s a good afternoon of music, food and drinks. Guest musicians are always welcome to join in. All welcome.

Bealach na ba The road is still under traffic management so please allow for a little bit of extra time when coming over. You should not be held up for more than 15 minutes. Any queries/concerns should be directed to the Highland Council.

We understand there will be overnight closures from the 11th of June. This has not been confirmed by the Highland Council yet but the last update was these would be from 6pm till 7.30am every day. Once we have more information, we will let people know through the website and Facebook page. Please check the local press or the notices at either end of the Bealach for more details.

The coast road will be available regardless of what occurs, and we will of course be open as normal, all day every day.

14 Check out our range of candles and wax melts that are made on our premises at the Smithy Community Hub Lochcarron.

Citronella candles are now on our shelves just in time for the dreaded midge season.

We are also now making our own range of Reed Diffusers so you can have matching candle, melts and diffuser fragrances.

Treat yourself or a friend.

15 Hub. As with previous years we continue to struggle to get sufficient volunteers to man the desk and if anyone would be willing to help out, even for a few hours, please contact Helen Ward via [email protected] The building is also home to the local tourist information centre and plans are still on track for a The Smithy Hub, Ribhuachan, Strathcarron, Wester Tourist Information Shelter to be erected on the Smithy Ross, Highland IV54 8YS Hub site by the Highland Council at the end of July Thursday, 10 May 2018 which provide 24/7 tourist information on both Wester Lochcarron Community Development Ross in general and the Lochcarron/Strathcarron area Company Update May 2018…………. in particular. It will also carry details of available online In keeping with our commitment to keep the community resources and points of information regarding places of updated on progress across the activities of LCDC we interest, visitor attractions, accommodation, and eating would like to give you an update on matters following out etc., our article in last month’s “An Carrannach”. In Closing: One of the most rewarding aspects of the Strathcarron Dairy Project: Following our update in last broad range of work that LCDC undertakes is the month’s issue things have moved on at pace and we community engagement and training events. Lynda are delighted that the final plan for the revised Beveridge organised another really popular Children's business model has been agreed by the board and Bushcraft week during the Easter Holidays at the tree architects. This will now go forward to obtain the house. Events such as this give children opportunities necessary variations to Building Warrants and to grow and learn in a safe and supervised outdoors Planning Permissions already granted for the earlier environment, activities such as cooking on a camp fire, design. The new facility, which will be built on land shelter building and studying nature are no longer owned by LCDC at the Smithy Hub site, will commonplace for this generation of children and are encompass the traditional dairy production of David invaluable experiences. Lynda has planned a range of and Kathy Biss’ West Highland Dairy who’s help and activities for the rest of the year with help from High life assistance has been invaluable, together with a Visitor Highland funding, these are suitable for all ages and experience explaining both the process and history of family groups, including green woodworking, survival cheese making, a traditional dairy skills school to skills, outdoor cooking, crafts and survival skills. details augment the traditional skills already taught by the available on our web site other businesses at The Smithy Hub site, displays of www.lochcarroncommunity.com historical dairy making equipment and artefacts together with a retail area selling local produce and a rustic themed refectory. Financial plans are nearing Pre-Lambing advice for dealing with livestock completion with the current target is to have the facility worrying open by Spring 2019. It is envisaged that it’s inclusion on the Highland Cheese Trail will increase If a dog worries livestock on any agricultural overall visitor numbers to the area. land then the owner and, if different the Producers Market : The second of this seasons person in charge, is guilty of a criminal Producer’s Markets was held in the village hall on Friday 25th May and once again proved a popular event offence. with some new stallholders travelling from as far afield The legislation relating to this is contained in as Skye !! Please come along, all proceeds help the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 support the work of your community development and “worrying” is defined as: company. - Attacking livestock Kirkton Woodland The second felling of trees in Kirkton - Chasing livestock in such a way as may Woodlands, scheduled to commence in late May/early June will provide both needed income and a supply of reasonably be expected to cause injury or timber to be processed to support firewood sales over suffering to the livestock or abortion or the next three years. diminution in produce. Affordable Housing (Kirkton Woodlands); Our - Being at large, not otherwise under close Expression of Interest lodged with the Rural Housing control or on a lead, in a field or enclosure Fund received a favourable response. Highland where there are sheep. Council recognise the need for affordable housing in the Lochcarron area and are supportive for LCDC in partnership with HSCHT to progress an application to To protect the livestock, the farmer has the the Rural Housing Grant Fund. There’s much work to right to kill the offending dog. Additionally, be done and it’s important that accurate information in under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act regard to target tenant groups, housing tenures and 1953, the owner and the person in charge of a house size is a fair assessment of long term needs. dog can be charged with an offence and if Local businesses struggling to recruit and retain staff convicted be fined up to £1000 and made to due to the lack of suitable housing, are encouraged to contact us with letters of support. Email direct to; pay a compensation order. The Local [email protected] Authority can also apply for an order to have iGallery : The iGallery opened its doors again for the the dog destroyed. season on the 30th April providing local art and craft producers the opportunity to more readily market their Lochcarron and Applecross branch Scottish wares direct to the public at the ever popular Smithy Crofting Federation

16 17 LOCHCARRON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP – FERGUSON MEDICAL CENTRE

Ticks and Lyme Borreliosis How do you get Lyme disease? Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) is transmitted by ticks that are infected with Borrelia spirochaete ( a strain of bacteria). Humans can get it if they are bitten by an infected tick. It normally takes 24-48 hours for the bacteria in the tick to pass into the human after they bite. Therefore, if you remove a tick soon after being bitten, you are very unlikely to develop Lyme Disease, even if the tick is infected.

Lyme borreliosis symptoms: The early stage, and the most common, is the development of a rash (erythema migrans) at the site of the tick bite. This rash can appear 3-30 days after the bite. There is usually a single circular red mark that spreads outwards slowly over several days. A paler area of skin emerges on the inner part of the circle. It can range in size from a few up to 30cm. It is not usually painful or itchy. Other early symptoms tend to be flu-like with headache, joint pain and muscle aches. Later stages and further complications can affect different parts of the body.

Treatment: All stages will respond to antibiotics so you should arrange to see your GP if you develop any of these symptoms. Simple tick bites with no sign of infection do not need medical review.

Tips to prevent against infection: Wear long trousers and tuck them into your socks. Wear light-coloured clothing - this makes ticks easier to see. Walk in the centre of paths, away from vegetation. Consider using an insect repellent - one that contains DEET 25% can be sprayed directly on to skin. Premethrin- based ones can be sprayed on to clothing. Inspect your entire body every day for ticks, paying special attention to your hair, underarms, behind knees and groin. To keep pets tick free, use vet-recommended treatments, and check them daily for ticks. Carry a tick remover. Remove ticks as soon as possible – there is no need to see a doctor or nurse for this.

Tick removal: Tweezers - Use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close as possible to the skin. Pull upwards with an even steady pressure. Do not twist, as this may cause the tick to regurgitate and increase the risk of infection.

Tick removal tool - There are various tools. The tool is inserted from the side, lifted slightly, and rotated two to three times. Twisting is OK with this method, as the tool doesn’t exert pressure on the mouth parts or abdomen in the way that tweezers do.

Sometimes the tick’s mouthparts may remain in the skin, but they will eventually come out without intervention. Further attempts to remove them may break the skin and cause infection.

Further information can be obtained via www.bada-uk.org

18 Lochcarron Sailing Club News

Wednesday sailing and Sunday dinghy racing have been running regularly throughout April and May. Sailors have been out in all weather: sun, rain, warm, cold, calm and windy, sometimes all in the same outing!

The club welcomes new members and if you would like to try sailing, please contact Angela 722 989 or Steve 722 870, or come to the club house on Wednesdays after 4.30pm. On the 16th June, the sailing club is holding a Coffee morning in conjunction with the 1st Lochalsh cubs. There will be teas, coffees, cakes, games, a water sports and boat equipment sale, and a chance to go out in a sailing dinghy, or the rowing skiff.

Kit sale: Would you like to sell your watersports equipment?

This is a chance for you to sell unwanted wetsuits, gloves, boots, clothing, boats or boat parts. Items can be given to a committee member by the 9th June. They need to be labelled with your name and a price. Money from sales, and any unsold items can be collected at the end of the morning. The sailing club will keep 10% of the sale price.

Events this Summer:

2nd June: RYA training day: Developing racing in clubs. Suitable for instructors, coaches and interested volunteers.

10th June: 1pm Topper tournament: Club members of all ages race topper dinghies in a series of fun races. Prizes sponsored by the SPAR shop.

16th June: Coffee morning 10.30 - 12pm Home baking, Games, Kit sail and Try a boat, in conjunction with 1st Lochalsh cubs. Everyone welcome.

2nd - 6th July: Sailing training week: RYA courses of all levels for adults and children

Children (age 9.5 and over): RYA Stages 1 - 4 + Skills courses 4 x 3hr mornings or 4 x 3hr afternoons Mon - Thurs + full day Friday sail away.

Adults: RYA Levels 1 - 3 Mon - Thursday 4 x 3hr evenings + optional full day Friday sail away.

19 News from Applecross and make a hero that went through a transformation like the Incredible Hulk as his son was fascinated by him. Lochcarron Primary Schools Dave very kindly gave everyone a Beano Annual and Naidheachdan bho Bun-sgoiltean stickers, which made their day. I'm not sure that Mason has got over the excitement yet. The children have A’Chomraich agus Loch Carrainn since been creating their own comic strips with all the different characters. Thank you very much to Kalie for

Busy times to report at Applecross Primary School and Nursery A lot has been happening at Applecross in the last month or two. Our pond has really moved on; a generous, as yet, anonymous well-wisher sent us a box of plants for the pond which we have duly planted. Thank you very much, please let us know who you are so we can thank you! The children have been watching the tadpoles grow and have created a sanctuary for insects next to the pond; food for the frogs perhaps? We are building a wattle fence with hazel rods that we are collecting at Forest School, and then finally we shall make some furniture to enjoy the serenity! The “summer shieling” is coming along nicely, we have planted some berry bushes that we got on a visit to Duncraig Nursery after swimming. Thank you to everyone who has dropped off tyres, please keep them coming, we want to use them for walls and play equipment so need infinite amounts. We are also looking for scrap wood that isn't too full of nails, and organising this for us. An important ingredient at any pvc piping as we want to make our own creations. Applecross Primary School and Nursery is learning outdoors. The school took a fabulous field trip to Strathpeffer and Inverness in May. We visited the “Eagle Stone” in Strathpeffer and then climbed to the vitrified fort on The Nethy Bridge Experience for P6 and P7 at Lochcarron Primary School Knockfarrel. We were amazed to see the rock melted together in the ancient walls. We could understand why All 13 of our P6 and P7 children from Lochcarron Primary School embarked on a brilliant week away at they built a fort up there, the views are incredible. We the Nethy Bridge adventure activity centre based in the then walked to the Touchstone Maze; this had huge Cairngorm National Park at the end of April. stones quarried from all over the Highlands. We all They readily embraced a range of challenging and looked out for the Torridonian Sandstone. From here we headed to Eden Court to watch a play by David problem-solving activities which now forms an essential part of their personal growth and Walliams, 'Gangsta Granny'. What a day! development as they move towards high school.

From rock climbing, dry slope skiing, raft building, to The next day we were at Sand for a day of Gaelic archery all of the children positively reflected just how learning with Roddy Maclean. Roddy showed us the much they had grown both as individuals and a team amazingly diverse life on the shore. He told us their by actively taking part in many new experiences. The Gaelic names and explained what each was traditionally used for. We ate lots of different seaweed, positive imprint this will leave on them all as they grow, develop, and mature is an aspect of their health and found all sorts of worms, crabs and fish, and collected wellbeing which is obviously so important for us all. some pretty shells. It was beautiful weather and we Their successes were also recognised with them all made the most of it by climbing to the top of the dune and then racing down. Mr O won, but only because gaining the Discovery Award which forms part of the Ganna fell over metres from the bottom! world-renowned John Muir award scheme. The children were the winners of the school prize in the Plockton Annual Show for their Easter Art. They received the Marion Gillies Trophy and prize money for art supplies. Well done! In other art news, Mazie and Freya entered a photograph into the National Gallery Tesco Bank Competition and received a special merit award. The school had another visitor one rainy day, Dave Donaldson, who worked for the Beano for 48 years, came and told us about D C Thomson in Dundee. Incredibly, he was the creator of Bananaman - "When Eric eats a banana an amazing transformation occurs, Eric is Bananaman!". Dave told us that he wanted to

20 Girls’ 7 a-side Football the requirement that all our children study the On Wednesday 9th May the first ever all girls’ football conservation of our materials and resources, and how team travelled from Lochcarron to play in the Ross- our actions can directly impact the environment. shire Primary Schools girls’ 7 a-side Football The project also focused on the vitally important skills competition. The girls acquitted themselves very well of working with others in order to generate creative and and almost reached the final of the consolation imaginative ideas around which their final sculptures competition, only being beaten on penalties after would be based. I am sure you will agree that this drawing 1 – 1 in the semi-final. The competition was won by Dornoch who were indeed very good and beat sense of creative team working, as well as starting to us twice in the qualifying section. understand the impact rubbish is having on our The weather was dry but very cold and the girls all environment, shines through in the photographs of the seemed to enjoy their first venture into competitive children developing their sculptures below. football. They certainly learned a lot and were a lot Great Success at the Scottish Schools Badminton Finals Pupils from Lochcarron Primary School excelled at the recent Scottish Schools Badminton Finals held in Perth. James Brown (P7) and George Murphy (P7) were runners up in the doubles event. James also made it to the quarter final stages of the singles event, as did Cara Strath also P7. The squad was ably supported by Sasha Westerduin, also P7, who also performed brilliantly with Cara in both the doubles and in the singles event This all in all marked a great success for our School team within a high profile national event. So well done once again to all involved.

Making a Splash at the Kyle Swimming Gala It was great to see children from both Applecross and better at the end of the day than they were at the start. Lochcarron Primary Schools jointly took part in the recent swimming gala held at Kyle Pool back in March Smiles all around - The Lochcarron Primary School girls Every pupil involved shown great effort, determination, football squad who made such an impact at their first ever and commitment, and, therefore, it was especially football tournament. pleasing when the Lochcarron team won the gala overall. It was a great performance for all those who Great Design Ideas From Rubbish were involved from both schools, and it was great to To actively involve our youngest children in the get both Schools together for this event. important issues surrounding recycling, reusing, and sustainability Lochcarron P1’s to P4’s have readily taken on the challenge of creating sculptures from Swim, Bike, Run – Bringing it together at the rubbish found on the school grounds. Lochalsh Triathlon This very creative designs and ideas are based upon Lochcarron Primary School had a great representation of children at the recent triathlon in Kyle. In the 3 x3 team format for the event, Rose MacLaren- Lee, (P7), Lexie MacKenzie, (P5), Vivienne Goodman, (P5), came in 2nd overall. A special mention also to Elspeth MacLaren-Lee who performed brilliantly as an individual participant. In the 3x1 team format it was great to see Josie Beveridge, (P6), Finlay Miller, (P7), and Brodie Miller, (P5), work so well together as a team to gain a well-deserved 3rd overall place. As a team all of the children really supported one another, with James Brown, (P7), Destinee McPhail, (P7), and Arlo Beveridge, (P5) playing their invaluable part in making this a really strong overall team performance – Well done to all.

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Of course I accepted and met his conditions which were: 1 I had to be serious about my art. 2 That I was a mountaineer and knew the mountain environment. 3 I had a studio to work in because his was not a 'kitchen table' type of process. 4 The work I produced was Hello and Midsummer Greetings! not to be displayed in a gallery Back in February when invitations went out for artists where he had to submit work for The Summer Season Exhibition, work on display. there was a distinct difference between Night & Day. 5 I can't remember what the We are finalising this new collection from over 30 th. fifth was but no doubt it will artists & makers, ready for May 16 The lines nature come back to me. draws are now much less distinct & Midsummer So, began a sort of beckons! But we are delighted this Exhibition, simply correspondence course which titled ‘Night & Day’ has drawn such a strong response was enhanced with an annual visit to his studio in Headington where I spent a day painting, with Peter looking over my shoulder and being critical whenever I deviated from his technique. In fact even now, long after his death in 2010, I sometimes feel as though he is present in my studio and disapproving of the way in which I have modified and adapted his technique to suit my own interpretation of a scene. from so many artists. We hope recent extra publicity Peter was a very competent and experienced hill will bring wider awareness in coming months for the walker, yet he confided in me that he was always in range and quality of work we are proud to show here. awe of the mountains. In consequence, he invariably While we are missing a couple of regular contributors, used a very limited palate of low-key colours to we are also welcoming a few new faces. If you were describe the mountains and crags. Skies were usually not able to join us on 16th, we very much hope that you stormy or threatening – I don't think that I ever saw a will be able to visit soon to be inspired by the rich vein painting of his that had a blue sky. At first, I followed of work and the varied techniques undertaken by our suit but eventually started to add a wee bit of colour to many gifted & inspiring artists. Artist’s Techniques are my paintings which, of course, Peter disapproved of. learned & honed over many hours and years. Our Another difference that crept into my paintings is that stories of initial discovery, intrigue & oft times pain can mine are less abstract than his. However, we both saw be quirky and then an ensuing passion for a particular the need to have a very accurate and recognisable medium or technique can be all consuming. People outline to a mountain and I try to adhere to this recognise ‘our style’. principle. My mountains and foregrounds are certainly This month Derek Young reflects on a technique he less 'made up' and abstract. learned from Peter Barton that he now makes his own. Derek writes…. Peter's technique of depicting rock formations was A few background notes concerning my present style what drew me to his paintings. He had spent many of applying paint to produce mountain paintings. For hours developing this. He showed me the various many years prior to 2002, I was fairly happy trying to painting tools that he had devised & also explained the produce watercolour paintings of mountains and importance of using the correct amount of solvents that coastal scenery. I taught classes and workshops in he mixed and added to his paint to create the special watercolour within Strathspey and Badenoch. effects. I am so grateful that he passed this on to me. These are what made his paintings so interesting and I In 2002, all changed when I became aware of a certainly make full use of his techniques in most of my strange style of painting that attracted me in galleries own paintings. I hope that anyone viewing mine will that I frequently visited in Dunkeld, Poolewe and Logie see just a little bit of Peter's influence there and that if Steading, near Forres. None of the gallery staff had Peter could see them, he would not be too dismayed at any idea how the paintings had been produced. I tried my attempts. a variety of mediums and supports in a vain attempt to produce a similar effect. Nothing that I tried worked, so I have just remembered what Peter's fifth condition that my next step was to contact the artist. I wrote to him I agreed to. It was 'Don't tell anyone else how to do expressing my interest in his work and asking if he this'. I don't think that I have, sorry! ever offered workshops. Address Loch Torridon Community Centre Summer This was the start of an apprenticeship and friendship Torridon, 24 March – October 31st By Achnasheen Monday to Saturday with Peter Barton, a former resident of Shieldaig now Ross-shire, IV22 2EZ 10am – 4pm living on the outskirts of Oxford. He offered to help me ContactEmail:manager@lochtorridoncentre. Closed Sunday co.uk but had conditions that I was required to accept before Tel: 01445 791 361 he would proceed. Website: www.lochtorridoncentre.co.uk

22 Community Councils’ Minutes Comhairle Choimhearsnachd Gearr-chunntais

MINUTES (draft) of LOCHCARRON COMMUNITY Stephen highlighting the problem. Finally, he drew attention COUNCIL to the Company’s “Heart of the Community” Fund and urged Meeting Monday 14th May 2018 local organisations to apply including the Community Council. 7:30 pm Village Hall Miss Murray offered to arrange ‘open day’ tours of the farms Members Present: as well which members of the Community Council might wish Mrs Helen Murchison BEM (Chair), Mr Roger Cundiff to attend. The Chair thanked Mr Rea for making time to (Treasurer), Mrs Emma McCallum (Secretary), Mr John attend the meeting and give his update. She also thanked the Macpherson, Ms Aileen Grant, Cdr Q Banting RN (Minute Company for the £250 given to the Council’s funds. Sec.). Approval of Minutes Monday 12th March 2018: Also Present: The minutes were agreed unanimously. PC Craig Allan, Mr Finlay Matheson, Miss Siobhan Murray Matters Arising: (SSF), Mr John Rea (SSF), Mr John Macrae (SSF), Mr Ian The Chair mentioned that the re-cycling centre still has Bartlett (SSF), Ms Janet Price (Ferguson Transport) rubbish piled up beside it. A general discussion ensued about Apologies:Mr Alec Cormack, Cllr Kate Stephen, the need for a sign at the centre. This culminated in SSF kindly agreeing to produce a sign. Mr Robert MacInnes Chair’s Report: The Chair understood that the East Church had now been AGM 2017/2018 sold. Ms Aileen Grant confirmed this as she had seen Approval of Minutes Monday 8th May 2017: mention of it on Twitter. However, no-one knew who had The minutes were unanimously accepted as a true record. purchased it nor for what purpose. Chair’s Annual Report Helen Murchison announced that she had developed a new Helen Murchison said that over the year the state of the “strategy” for communicating with HC. She gave as an roads had seen little improvement. She regretted that the example that she had obtained the name of Mr Douglas relationship with Highland Council appears now to be non- Miles from the Ward Manager as the responsible person and existent. She sited the example that our Ward Manager now had written to him personally concerning the subsidence at has 3 areas to cover and the last time he was present at our the Kishorn Churchyard. She said that within 10 days she meeting was exactly 3 years ago this very night. Helen had received a telephone call back from him in which he said Murchison said she was not encouraged to think that the he was despatching his Maintenance Crew to whom he had support from HC will get any better. Meanwhile we will get read her letter outlining the problems! She hoped this on with business as best we can, including administering approach with HC might work on other matters in the future. the Allt a Chonnais royalties as the Lochcarron Community A letter has been received from LABDA drawing the Fund Council’s attention to the “Keep Scotland Beautiful”

initiative and asking what the CC might do about it locally. Treasurer’s Annual Report There was a wide-ranging discussion concerning beach and Roger Cundiff presented the year ending 31st March 2018 roadside clearance and the maintenance of verges. Siobhan accounts which were accepted and will be forwarded to HC. Murray said there was a planned beach clearance around In summary: Achintraid/Kishorn. She was in discussion as to the best LCC Account: place for the skip she had organised to be placed. John Total Income £966.34 Macpherson undertook to speak with the Lochcarron Primary Total Expenditure £560.20 School about a beach clearance of the loch. Q Banting said Surplus for the year £406.14 there were some individuals who were conducting roadside Add balance brought forward £1356.61 rubbish and re-cyclables clearance off their own initiative and Balance carried forward £1762.75 this should be encouraged. Council also drew attention to the LCF Account excellent work of the “Adopt a Barrel” organisation in making Total Income £8545.70 Lochcarron loch front ‘beautiful’. Total Expenditure £3976.10 This then led on to a discussion concerning Information Surplus for the year £4569.60 Boards especially as it appears that the Wester Ross Visitor Add balance brought forward £47.64 Shelters have been considerably down-sized. Roger Cundiff Balance carried forward £4617.24 showed the Council some brochures he had of smart Office Bearers Information Boards which could be erected in the village; in All the office bearers stood down but offered themselves for passing he mentioned that the notice board on the village hall re-election. Unanimously supported by the Community needed replacing. John Macrae of SSF offered to give more Council, Helen Murchison, Roger Cundiff and Emma information on the excellent and stunning displays visible at McCallum were re-elected to the office of Chairperson, Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Aileen Grant thought that this topic Treasurer and Secretary respectively. should be raised and included in the current consultations for Date of Next AGM the Marine Conservation Areas with a suggestion for scenic Monday 13th May 2019 at 7:30pm. Lochcarron Village Hall signpost boards looking out over the loch. (Upper) The Chair concluded her report by confirming that herself, The AGM concluded at 7:50p.m. the Treasurer and Q Banting would attend the Ward 5 Joint Community Council meeting to be held in Lochcarron ORDINARY MEETING th The Chair offered to hear a report from Mr John Rea of Village Hall on 17 May. Scottish Sea Farms on progress since his last appearance. Mr John Rea began by introducing the 2 new Farm Planning Applications: managers, Mr John Macrae and Mr Ian Bartlett who join Miss The Community Council has been notified of the following Siobhan Murray. He went on to explain that other positions planning applications for have been filled but that the Support team was still being WARD 5 (Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh): recruited with 3 new positions to fill. Two out of the 3 farms at 10th April List: Kishorn are now stocked with young fish and there are extra - Change of use of banking offices to residential use, Bank boats coming in support. One of the problems he highlighted House, Lochcarron (Arthur) is the lack of housing available for the new recruits moving - Formation of private way land 720m west of Kinloch House, into the area. SSF Head if HR has written to Cllr Kate Lochcarron (Smithy Hub)

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- (email 24/4/18) X2Connect: Red Telephone Box (forwarded to Robert MacInnes) BT approved seller of renovation Apologies: Ewen Gillies, Mark Stewart, Kate Stephen materials (paint, door furniture, kiosk signage, glazing etc… Future Meeting Dates: www.x2connect.com tel 01636 611110 Tuesday 12 June 2018 at 7.30pm; this meeting will - (email 18/4/18) Iain Macinnes NEWS Journalist covering include the AGM Highlands and Islands for BBC – making contact for if we No meeting in July have a story which would be of interest to a wider audience. Minutes of Previous Meeting Approved His e-mail address is [email protected] Actions from Previous Meeting Kate Stephen emailed - (email 11/4/18) Zurich helpline: Local Community Advisory regarding white lines on the Bealach: “It is not part of the Centre [email protected], helpline 0800 302 9052 contract of works and it doesn’t look like there will be funding to do the work during this financial year.” There Police Feedback: was a consensus that the Bealach road does need white PC Allan drew the Council’s attention to some thefts in the lines for safety, especially in the fog and winter weather; area and urged everyone to be vigilant and secure their white lines in The Street were also discussed. Action: possessions when unattended. JG to contact Highland Council roads department to He also mentioned the seasonal problem of thefts from Air push for white lines to be painted as soon as possible. Report from the Treasurer Treasurer unable to attend. B&B and Summer Let property if owners did not pay Police Report None provided. particular attention to keys, access, security of fittings and Role of Council It was agreed that good communication property insurance. between the Applecross Community Council and the He voiced some concern over the lack of scrutiny of Applecross Community Company is essential. There is a advertisements appearing on the Lochcarron Facebook page standing invitation for an Applecross Community and whether these should be better monitored. Councillor to take a place on the Applecross Community Any Other Business Company. The question was raised whether it might be possible for a member of the Community Company to The Secretary referred to the exchange of e-mails with Cllr attend Council meetings. Action: JG to discuss with the Kate Stephen just before the meeting over the future and

24 Community Company. to express the Council’s concern and hopes for a backup Path Networks The question of paths was raised at the system. recent Applecross Forum meeting. It was felt that an Dogs worrying sheep Following another incident of a dog extended path network would be useful for both locals being loose in a field of sheep, it was agreed that dogs and visitors, would keep walkers/cyclists safer, and must be kept on leads around sheep. Action: SP agreed would encourage more active travel by bicycle or on to put up NFU leaflets with the copies of the minutes. foot. Paths might include a much-needed path from Bins RC reported that the Hall Committee would be Shore Street to Milton, a path from Shore Street to the contacting the Council about the profusion of glass Community Hall, a path from the school to the hall; a recycling bins in the hall car park. These create a hazard in path from Toscaig to the school. the form of broken glass, and limit parking. Action: JL to find information that was gathered for Minutes Secretary The question of payment of expenses for earlier projects regarding paths; AB to contact possible printing, paper etc. was raised. Action: This will be raised funders/grant bodies. with the Treasurer at the next meeting. Fire Beaters It was noted that at the recent Applecross Meeting Closed: 20:45 Forum meeting the Applecross Estate undertook to Next meeting: Tuesday 12th June 2018, 7.30 pm; to share details of their fire plan, which includes the option include A.G.M. to call out a fire-fighting helicopter if required. Action: JG Members of the public are warmly encouraged to attend to speak to the Fire Brigade regarding fire beaters. these meetings. If you would like to add any items to the Correspondence agenda please send these to the Secretary by the Friday Mobile library service: Correspondence was received before the meeting from the Applecross Primary School Parent Council regarding the mobile library. This vitally important email:[email protected] service has been patchy in recent months owing to breakdowns; the children look forward to the library’s Minutes (Draft) of Shieldaig visits and rely on them for reading matter. A member of Community Council the public echoed this, saying that many people in the st community of all ages use and appreciate the library, Tuesday 1 May 2018 Shieldaig Village Hall 7.30 pm and suffer when the service is not available. Action: JG Members Present: Kalie Wilkinson (Chair), Claire Munday to write a letter in full support of the Parent Council, (Secretary), Susan Holmes, Duncan Carmichael. asking that the service be improved, and that a new Apologies: Lisa Fraser (Treasurer), Viv Maclennan, Cllr. Kate Stephen. vehicle be invested in. rd Joint Community Council: Applecross councillors were Approval of Minutes Tuesday 3 April following invited to join this meeting in Lochcarron on 17th May; corrections under matters arising second paragraph: “Due AB will aim to attend, with other members possibly to a confusion of communication, previous monitoring attending too. systems had been inadvertently installed on the main Scottish Land Commission Survey: an email was street..”, and under AOB first paragraph “Kalie reported that received inviting everyone to fill out a survey into the Duncan & Alice Maclennan have kindly offered the use of effects of scale and concentration of landownership at: their croft…” Matters arising: www.landcommission.gov.scot/call-for-evidence (ends th 30 June 2018) Ward 5 Joint Community Council meeting on 17 May Bealach Beag: An email was received from the organisers Lochcarron Hall. Kalie and Claire will be attending this of this cycle event, including the poster. It was noted that meeting. During the meeting, they hope to meet with the 4 in the past the organisers sent out physical posters; as South-West Ross CCs to arrange a joint meeting regarding not all businesses in Applecross have access to a mutual roads issues. Visit of Director of Community Services, William Gilfillan printer, and many holiday homes have no internet nd access, it was felt that it would be better in future if the on 2 March. Members who had attended this meeting community could receive 30 posters. Action: SP to wanted to know from Cllr. Kate Stephen whether there had contact the organisers to ask if they might send physical been any community developments following his visit; at posters for the next event. least 6 people had attended hoping issues concerning our Any Other Business communities would be taken forward on our behalf. Closure of Bealach na Ba. Closure from 18.00 – 07.30 all Campervan sign It was pointed out that a sign advising that th th the Bealach is not suitable for campervans is currently in a days from 11 June – 20 July. depot in Lochcarron, and needs to be put in place at Closure of Toilets in South-West Ross area. Kinlochewe Tornapress. Action: JG to include this in communication toilets are to remain open now till August and then their with the Highland Council. future is uncertain. Members felt strongly that we should Signage: It was felt that the signage at the bend at the lobby HCs, MSPs, MPs about how such a basic sanitary provision can be removed. We’ll raise this public health issue Smiddy asking vehicles to slow down was too small. th Action: JG to include this in communication with Highland at the Joint CC meeting on 17 May. Council. Broadband on the Coast Road. Claire had contacted Fiona Noticeboards Not all council members had been aware that Ogg, SSE Enterprise/Telecoms Land Consents manager, & the recent Applecross Forum meeting was taking place. Derek Murphy-Steele, SSET project manager, prior to CC The Council is conscious that all bodies in Applecross, the meeting to find out where discussions were regarding Council included, need to use the full range of possible possible broadband service providers on the coast road ; she communications so that everyone is informed of meetings was told that SSE Telecom “are still in discussion”. The and events. Suggested places for notices were the shop, Scottish Government have a commitment to deliver superfast the surgery, inside and outside the Community Hall. broadband access to 100% of premises by 2021, but as we Action: JG to ask whether the Applecross Community understand it, the provision of this on the Applecross coast Company might consider providing a noticeboard by the road is not financially viable. Maybe potential service petrol pumps, ideally a locally made wooden board. providers are waiting till there are financial incentives offered Post Office AB reported that the Applecross Post Office had to them to carry out the work? not been able to function since the 27th April owing to on- Police matters. PC Allan was sent an agenda of our going connection issues. It was hoped that this would be meeting but did not attend or contact us. resolved imminently, but it was agreed that as the Post Roads Department issues.—Camping on the main street. Office is such a vital element of the community, there Claire contacted CC, on behalf of Cathryn Field, regarding should be a backup system for the communications. tents erected outside the hotel on the road verge. With the Businesses depend on the ability to use the post and campsite closed this summer there is concern that this could individuals and businesses are reliant on it for banking, become more common. Gary Urquhart, Roads officer, has pensions, etc. Action: SP to draft a letter to the Post Office told us that “it is an offence to camp on a roadside verge”. 25 The placing of 2 or 3 temporary signs that read “NO Planning applications. 18/01108/FUL erection of garage CAMPING” will be placed on the roadside verge along the with self-contained residential unit, 4 Allt An Dubh, Shieldaig; main street. These will be removed when the new campsite 18/01281/PIP land 25m east of Tree Tops, Shieldaig; opens next year. 18/01062/FUL land 140m SW of Kinloch, Shieldaig. Waste issues. -Follow up on removal of green bin at Duncan had contacted the planning department to ask why it public toilets: Kalie contacted Katrina Taylor & Duncan was difficult to find out the closing dates for the public to log a Falconer at HC. She received this reply “ We did remove one comment on any planning application. They said that they of the 1100 l. bins last year due to the amount of fly tipping gave neighbours 2 weeks to make comments and tried to being put in the bins. The bins at this location should be there process applications within 2 months. If someone wanted to for 5 properties that don’t have their own bins, but had know the closing date of a specific application it was allowed for 2 for a bit of tourism too. It was suspected that necessary to phone the case officer. there were even commercial customers coming from quite Back in February we had queried a Scottish Salmon some distance to make use of these unregulated bins. We Company application for the siting of a feed barge at will replace the bin but it will be monitored and if found to be Kenmore which had been processed without an opportunity mis-used we may have to consider removal again”. When to comment; we were told by Malcolm Macleod at HC that this second bin returns the CC would be grateful if any the submission was undertaken through the Prior Notification unregulated usage is reported to us. If locals wish to have procedure which grants permission for various minor works. items uplifted this can be arranged through HC; 3 items can We were given Mark Harvey as a contact for aquaculture be collected for £22.03 and 6 items for £44. related queries for HC. We asked him what the position was -Follow up on Shieldaig community pontoon bin: Katrina for the establishment of the environmental management plan Taylor wrote “Apparently Highland Harbours pays HC to at the SSC Sgeir Dughall site. The setting up of this plan had empty a large bin at our pontoon. This was arranged through been agreed following the removal of HC 10 year planning Len Campbell, Harbour Master at Gairloch. This hasn’t been condition. Mr. Harvey said that HC were in early discussion happening for quite some time. I think the bin was moved by with SSC about the plan and “will expect them to initiate someone but it is now back at the pier and is being paid for to contact with local wild fish interests to help discharge some be emptied fortnightly”. of the plan’s requirements”. Reports back on meetings attended by members during AOB -Duncan reported that a Community Polytunnel is being March/April: planned on the croft. Also in the playpark SCA are -Community Resilience Conference in Edinburgh. developing a gardening project with the school. HC own the Duncan had attended in March. This conference was in playpark and we have been reporting to HC the need for recognition that as budgets are getting slashed, communities repairs to play equipment and fencing for some time. will have to become more resilient and be prepared to get Perhaps SCA & CC could together plan a way forward for the “stuck in”. Duncan felt that Shieldaig is well on with some of whole playpark area. the issues compared to other communities. Duncan found -Forest School programme: Shieldaig Primary school are out that there is a Resilience Officer in Highland Council and attending 6 forest school sessions run by Lynda Beveridge he will make contact with them. over at Kinloch. These are being funded by Kinloch Related resilience business. Tom was not present so a Woodlands SCIO. discussion about how the purchase of resilience items is Date of next Meeting which will AGM & General meeting: progressing was left for our June meeting. Tuesday 5th June 7.30 pm Kalie asked if Resilience money could be used to fund a share in the skiff generator which is housed in Shieldaig for most of the year, and then in Torridon boathouse during the winter months. It was agreed to pay £300 towards the Skiff fund for a share in the generator. Defibrillator due to be installed on Tigh An Eilean Hotel wall next week. Chains saw training. There were 12 people with chainsaws who responded in the resilience questionnaire last winter. CC thought of running a chainsaw training session if there was a need. If you would be interested please let us know. -Heritage Routes in the Wester Ross Biosphere on 18th April in Kinlochewe. Kalie and Claire attended the meeting which was set up by SHAPE (Sustainable Heritage Areas: Partnerships for Ecotourism). Laure Hamlet, responsible for this project, asked those present to explain the links between communities past and present, so that these different routes – drove roads, footpaths, seaways – could be promoted to encourage slow tourism in Wester Ross. We did our best! -Shieldaig Community Association meeting on 20th April. There was a presentation by the Development Trusts Association Scotland explaining about the Land Reform Act, Community Right to Buy, Community Ownership Support Service, and the Scottish Land Fund. There were inspiring examples of what other communities have achieved. There was a discussion on further development possibilities at Baile Shuas and at the Schoolhouse with drawing of the options for a 2 bedroom house or 2 one-bedded units. 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36 Applecross Highland Games Saturday 28th July Please contact kathleenannetully @gmail.com if you are interested in having a stall or volunteering on the day!

37 Lochcarron Drama Club There will be a meeting to plan 2018/2019 programme of events On Wednesday 20th June In The small hall (upper) At 7.30 pm Old and New members welcome

The Howard Doris Centre needs your help!

The Strathcarron project which runs the Howard Doris Centre is raising funds to cover future shortfalls in funding.

We need your help now to sustain this valuable community resource so please support us. Become a Friend of The Strathcarron Project with a regular donation by direct debit

If you have any other suggestions on how you could help, please let us know.

Why are we asking for your help?

Austerity has hit local councils and integrated NHS services hard. Any increases to NHS’s funding won’t be enough to cover our costs. Costs will begin to exceed income this year.

Please email [email protected] or pick up a form at Howard Doris Centre reception.

More details are available on www.strathcarronproject.org We look forward to hearing from you.

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Saturday 21st July

11.30 am—5.00 pm REGULAR BUS TRANSPORT FROM LOCHCARRON TO ATTADALE look out for more details nearer the time OFFICIAL HEAVY EVENTS, SPORTS FROM YOUNG TO VETERANS, STALLS, INFAMOUS HILL RACE! AND MUCH MUCH MORE FREE ENTRY TO ATTADALE GARDENS PUT IT IN YOUR DIARIES NOW RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM JUNE

www.lochcarrongames.org.uk Adults £7, Children £3 and OAPS £3

We support local organisations, please help us!

Get in touch with Tracey Gough, [email protected]

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