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£1.00 [suggested donation] Issue No. 28 = SUMMER 2015 = the proposed hotel would bring 90 jobs to the area A very positive outcome for Carbisdale Castle redevelopment is expected The developers have letters of support from Ardgay and Creich Community Councils, Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, Jamie Mc Grigor MSP, Mary Scanlon MSP and our new MP, Dr Paul Monaghan
Bonar Bridge, 29th April. A crowd sultant for the development. This of people gathered at the Commu- was the first time that the attendees nity Hall for a meeting chaired by had first hand information regard- Tim Griffin, Director of Michael ing the exciting plans for Carbisdale Laird Architects and Lead Con- Castle. (Continue on page 4) The castle is in a state of disrepair. / SM
One on the drawings of the beautiful building for the new Falls of Shin Visitor Centre. / CH architecture kos development trust has received excelent feedback from the local community Success of Falls of Shin project public exhibitions More than 200 visitors admired the plans of the proposed building and gave their views on the project including a cafe, shop and children’s play area (Page 6)
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ARDGAY News =Windfarm Community Benefits: =KoS Gala Week events ���������������������17 =The wider community supports how to apply �����������������������������������������10 =Sutherland County Agricultural Carbisdale Castle redevelopment and =Royal British Legion Scotland Show in Dornoch ������������������������������������18 a good outcome is expected ����������������4 services in Croick and Creich ��������� 11 =Life of the Duchess of Sutherland, =Sharing our roads: cycling ���������� 12 adult clubs & societies ����������� 19 first owner of Carbisdale Castle, narrated by a 1912 newspaper ��������������5 gearrchoillE Wood ��������������������13 from the manse ����������������������������� 20 =Success of Falls of Shin visitor centre’s public exhibitions �������������������6 KoSDT NEWS children & young people =KoSH receives vital funds from =Greening Kyle Pumpkin Festival �� 14 =Gledfield Primary School ��������������� 21 Big Lottery to go ahead with the =New team of the KOSDT project =Hamish, the tartan dragon ����������� 21 Youth and Family Hub project �����������7 “Keep Active Together” ��������������������� 14 =Ardgay Public Hall’s new kitchen ��� 8 local services a-z ������������������������22 =Community Council members what’s on in the area contact details ��������������������������������������10 =The Carnegie Story Trail ����������������� 16 crosswords ���������������������������������������23
Ardgay & District photographs editor’s letter Exciting projects n this summer issue we have Ipositive news of three most welcome development projects in our area: Falls of Shin visitor centre’s plans have been very well received by the public, Kyle of Sutherland Hub has secured £1.4 million from the Big Lot- tery Fund, and it is hoped that Carbisdale Castle will reopen as a state-of-the-art hotel. Thanks to all who support and contrib- ute to the newsletter and the community, and of course to our volunteer distributors, who kindly donate their time to deliv- er copies to our homes. I hope Summer sunset over the Kyle of Sutherland by Susan Ross you will enjoy this edition, as This photo was taken in July 2013. It was the first time Susan rode the horse well as some of the great events up the Struie. His name is Ed and he is now 20. He was bred by Pat Macgettigan planned for the summer. < at Achnagart, Culrain. Some of Susan Ross’ photos can be seen at As Seen Through Horses’ Ears and Kyle of Sutherland’s Scenery Facebook pages. Silvia Muras Editor Page 4 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
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Negotiations continue to allow Carbisdale Castle redevelopment to go ahead A five-star hotel with an impressive garden Tim Griffin and his team gave details of the project at a public meeting held in April. Ardgay and Creich Community Councils and the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust have given the developers their support for the purchase of the 56 acres of forestry.
(Starts on front page) ty’s stand will result in all parties The plans presented by Tim Griffin achieving a good outcome.” and his team that evening made it On the other hand, the protract- clear that to make the project vi- ed negotiations caused by the posi- able the developer would like to tion taken by the Hall Committee purchase about 56 acres of forest- could put the project in jeopardy or ry land mostly to the north of the delay it by up to a year. castle. The plan is to design a land- scape garden similar to Dunrobin sale of artwork Castle, a new car park, and they also When the local community knew expressed their intention of plant- that SYHA was offering at auction ing native species of woodland. The many of the castle’s sculptures, a creation of a five star hotel boasting petition on the website change. the biggest royal suite in the UK org was created to try to stop the has the potential to generate a huge sale. More than 1,000 individuals amount of publicity for tourism in showed their support. SYHA re- the area. The public warmly wel- leased an statement on the 13th comed this and the estimated 90 May saying that, “On several occa- direct jobs which it will bring. The 56 acres of land that the Carbisdale sions over the last 70 years, SYHA Representatives of Culrain & Dis- Castle Ltd. would like to buy, in pink. has sold artwork, farms and forest- trict Hall Committee at the meeting ry land to subsidise the running of raised concerns over the sale of For- and was reminded of the statutory the castle.” and “The proceeds of the estry Commission land to the de- rights of access in Scotland. sale will be used to sustain SYHA’s velopers. Their objections revolved diverse youth hostel network.” around the public access to cycling Highland council mediation A total of 52 pieces of art -sculp- and walking paths in the 2,000 acre Since the beginning of May, High- tures and paintings- were sold at Carbisdale forest, and their plans land Council and HIE representa- Sotheby’s “19th and 20th Century for a community forest. It was made tives have been acting as mediators Sculpture” auction in London on clear that the cycling and walking to find a solution where both pro- the 20th of May. The lots achieved paths were not included within the jects, Carbisdale Castle hotel and a combined price of more than boundaries of the 56 acres. Tim the community forest could coexist. £950,000, which after commis- Griffin also stressed the need for a Culrain & District Hall Committee sion and tax gave a profit of around deer fence to protect the gardens are, “Hopeful that the communi- £600,000 to SYHA. < ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 5
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comments made by the participants of “Carbisdale action group” The local community says on Facebook...
< “Let’s start looking to the <“It’s the sale of the artwork <“Nobody against the sale of the future and not stay stuck in the that’s an issue for me. Pleased Castle, just some of the land, but past, the hostel is gone, it will about the plans for the castle if they stick to the plans they now never be a hostel again... let the though!” have not a problem” Castle live once more” <“I think we should be happy <“The loch and the battlefield <“I for one only signed the that something is happening (if are not included or wanted by petition against the sale of the it does) to the building and that the developer? Why are people artefacts from the castle. jobs will be created” determined to think they are I am all for all the other <“In favour of the sale as well, losing precious woodland when exciting plans put forward” would be fantastic to see it the FC could at anytime come <“The reason the majority are in restored to its formal state, but in and clear fell the lot ruining it favour of the sale is that if it isn’t would be fantastic if they could anyway?” Venus sold it’ll be left to crumble.” keep the statues and paintings” <“It’s superb business idea. I Italica, <“The building needs serious <“No one as far as I’m aware is stand by the buyer 100%. If it’s one of the cash spent on it, SYHA don’t have against the new proposal for the turned into a hotel good stuff” statues it so it’s up to the wealthy to do castle, it was the underhand way sold in Would you like to give your opinion? auction. something with it otherwise it will the forestry were going to sell the Please visit Ardgay & DCC website fall down!” land without consultation” or send a letter to the editor.
carbisdale castle was built for her after the duke of sutherland contested his father’s will The exciting life of Mary Caroline, ‘Duchess Blair’
She was the daughter of In 1883 the Duchess This act led to proceed- Rev. Richard Michell of died, and the pair went to ings against the Duchess Oxford. Miss Mary Car- Florida, where they were for contempt of court. A oline Michell married married within three fine of £250 and a pris- Captain Arthur Blair, her months of the Duke’s first on sentence of six weeks cousin. The union was wife’s death. On their re- was imposed on her. She as happy as that of most appearance in England underwent the imprison- couples until George, some of the old retainers ment in a luxuriously fur- third Duke of Sutherland, left the ducal service, and nished “cell”. Ultimately, appeared on the scene. the wives of the farmers the litigation with regard The duke was himself the on the estate also refused to the estate was settled husband of a charming to acknowledge the new through the intervention wife and the father of a Duchess. The Duke died of the late King Edward. grown-up family, but he in 1892, leaving his wife The Duchess, circa 1890. The dowager Duchess permitted himself to fall £150,000, in addition to / © François Gordon Michell became the wife of Sir Al- in love with Mrs. Blair, £9,000 a year, a life inter- on for months. The judge bert Rollitt in 1896. Her and she warmly recipro- est in the collieries of the eventually made an order Grace’s last bid for noto- cated his affection. Sutherland family, the use for the handing over of riety was in the singular As a consequence of ru- of the family diamonds certain documents to the loss of £20,000 worth of mors which came to the for life, and absolute gifts administrator of the es- jewels in Paris, and their ears of Captain Blair, he is of country residences, and tate, the solicitors of both yet more singular recov- said to have shot himself a sum of over £10,000 to parties to be in attend- ery in London. < in a fit of despondency. Irene Blair, her daughter ance. The Duchess picked From: 1912 ‘ROMANCE IN His widow, Mrs. Blair, at by her first husband. up one of the bundles, HIGH LIFE.’, The Advertiser once accompanied her du- The new Duke intimat- took out a document, and (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 1 July, p. 10, viewed 3 June, cal lover on a long yacht- ed that he would contest after reading it threw the 2015,
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Rory Scott, from Migdale, admiring the architectural model. Catriona Hill (CH Architecture) explaining the design.
228 adults and 12 juniors came along to view the plans and gave their input Great success of the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre Public Exhibition days Visitors to the exhibition learned that the proposal was based on the provision of a cafe, shop and children’s play area on the site of the former restaurant and visitor centre.
Falls of Shin Community Project ers, building users, local tour leading role of the salmon would like to thank the 240 visi- operators and experienced op- Interpretation boards explaining tors, particularly the 12 juniors, erators. It was established that the life cycle of the salmon and who visited the Public Exhibition the optimum size for the cafe the importance of catch and re- days held across Ardgay, Bonar would be 60 covers so that it lease salmon fishing to the local Bridge, Lairg and Rosehall re- could accommodate one coach economy are considered impor- cently. and several independent tour- tant to demonstrate the credibil- Valerie Houston, Project Of- ists at the same time. This is ity of the venue. ficer, said, “We were extremely smaller than the previous facil- Provision of live digital coverage pleased with the response and ity but will help to ensure that of the salmon leap is also seen as es- support shown across each exhi- the facility is economically sus- sential so that the experience of vis- bition day. The days allowed the tainable during the shoulder iting the facility is not diminished team to gain valuable feedback on months. for those who are unable to walk the development plans and hear A small retail area was consid- to the Falls themselves. A strong some great stories from people’s ered to be important to enable lo- connection between the indoor and memories of visits to the Falls of cal produce to be showcased. outdoor experience is essential. Shin. We welcome readers to view the plans and input to the ques- tionnaire. It would also be great Falls of Shin Community Project Falls to receive some more stories and of Shin If you would like further information on the project Facebook view more images on our Face- and/or would like copies of the information shared page book page @FallsofShin”. at the public exhibition days please contact Valerie The brief for the new facili- Downloads direct by email [email protected] from ty was developed by the Kyle of or telephone 01863 766554 or alternatively check KoSDT Sutherland Development Trust the details via the QR Codes. website in conjunction with stakehold- ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 7
Ardgay & District News a fish-shaped building kos hub has secured £1.4 million from the big lottery fund The design concept of the build- ing, created by CH Architecture, The works for the new Youth and is loosely based on the image of a fish and is made up of a head, Family Hub could start in October body and tail. Each part forms a distinctive function. The Kyle of Sutherland Hub en a sealed envelope to open and The head forms the main ele- Ltd ( formerly Kyle of Sutherland read out to all pupils at the start of ment of the facility and contains the Youth Development Group) is de- school, inside it read, ‘We are go- cafe, shop, kitchen and toilets. The lighted, relieved and super excited ing to get our new building at Bus body is formed out of a timber trellis to announce the securing of £1.4 Club.’ There were loud cheers and walkway and contains the interpre- million from the Big Lottery Fund it was lovely that the children were tation and outside exhibition area. towards the build costs and first 3 the first ones to hear the news.” The tail is formed of a decorative years running costs for its planned This is an exciting time for the metal canopy which creates a dis- new Youth and Family Hub. To- Kyle of Sutherland communities tinctive entrance portal. The three gether with funding from EON and we hope the Hub will im- components are grouped around and Achany windfarms and Peo- prove quality of life, attract visi- an external plaza which will be used ples and Communities fund we tors to the area and provide some for gala events and external exhibi- are now well on our way to secur- much needed employment oppor- tions and will be provided with ser- ing the full amount needed of £1.8 tunities. vices suitable for a marquee. million to see this fantastic project Whilst the overall image of the through to fruition. The children were the fish may not be legible from the The Group together with the first ones to hear the news ground level it will be seen in the design team are now working to- aerial view and through time, will wards a building warrant applica- about the Big Lottery be included in Google earth’s sat- tion and further fundraising with funding application ellite survey of the world. the aim of building work com- mencing in October 2015. The group wish to give a huge catering for the summer Director and Chair Hayley thank you to all the volunteers who The project submitted a planning Bangs describes the moment the dedicate their time to the project, application further to the public Lottery called to give them the all who have supported our events, exhibition and are on schedule to news and how the community the children and young people who submit their Stage 2 BIG Lottery were informed: “On Friday morn- have been our inspiration and mo- application in September. ing the phone rang and our pro- tivation and all those who filled in Falls of Shin have continued to ject officer from the lottery told the endless stream of surveys to be a popular venue for walkers and me, ‘You’ve been awarded the full help us decide which facilities the tourists alike. If all goes to plan amount.’ It was an incredible mo- Hub should provide and support KoSDT should have managed to ment, tears were shed and off I our funding applications. arrange a catering offering to be went to jump up and down, and For more information please onsite for the summer months. cheer (a lot) with the group’s sec- visit our Facebook page ‘Kyle of < Valerie Houston, FOS Officer retary Kathy Smith who with me Sutherland Hub’ (it would be great has spent months and months if you could ‘like’ it too) or our web- of time on the application. The site using the details below. < KoSDT full committee who have worked The Trust Offices, Dornoch Road, so hard on this project were all Bonar Bridge IV24 3EB told that day, but unfortunately Hayley Bangs, Chair ) 01863 766 190 we were under strict instructions * ) [email protected] that we were not able to announce 01863 766 310 @KOSutherland it for a further week! On the fol- www.kyleofsutherland.com Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust lowing Friday two children from Kyle of Sutherland Hub each of the local schools were giv- Page 8 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
Ardgay & District News Thanks to grants from SSE Achany, our local Highland Councillors and the skill of local trades- men; John Ross & Calum Mackinnon, W M Munro Plumbing and Durrand Electrical Service, the new kitchen, designed by Catriona Hill, has been completed - on time and on budget. Ardgay Public Hall’s new kitchen is finished
The good news contin- project completed before There will also be a Grand ues with the announce- next winter. Raffle drawn on the night, ment that a £9,910 grant Meanwhile, two other with a first prize of £200 has been received from applications have already generously donated by Awards for All Scotland been submitted with the Ardgay Plant & Quarry towards the provision aim of replacing all the Services. It would be fan- of a new heating system windows with double tastic if anyone who is able throughout the whole glazed units and install- to help, either beforehand building. ing insulation in the two or on the night itself, could Unfortunately, the ap- loft areas. Again, if these get in touch with the com- plication for the balance the Kyle of Sutherland applications prove suc- mittee ASAP. of funds needed was un- Development Trust Of- cessful, it is hoped to have Plans are also taking successful. Nonetheless, ficer, will continue this the work completed by the shape for the 4th of July, the committee with the financial quest with every winter. It was unfortunate with an American themed help of Helen Houston, intention of seeing the that the application to the dinner to celebrate the Climate Challenge Fund opening of the new kitch- failed as this would have en pictured. Info on post- encompassed all of the ers, Facebook, etc in due work. But, as you can see, course. the committee are contin- It is hoped that July uing their endeavours un- 10th will see a Family daunted. Beetle Drive taking place in the hall. This will be community support well advertised nearer However, it is not possible the time, but again, if you to find all the money need- would like to help please ed from ‘outside’ funding get in touch. sources without the local The committee would community demonstrates be delighted to hear from its own support for the anyone with any other hall. So the committee are fund-raising ideas, at any- planning a self-generat- time of year. Why not come ed Fund Raising Appeal. along to the next meeting? This includes a ‘£1 Lucky As usual, the date will be Squares Board’ – the prize displayed on the notice is a Daewoo Microwave- boards and posted on the which is now circulating Facebook page. Everyone around some of the local with the future of the hall shops etc, so please keep at heart is very welcome an eye out for it or check to attend.< Rhonwen the hall’s Facebook page Copley, Secretary for its current location. The 27th of June will LIke us 0n facebook! see the Ardgay Hall Auc- Ardgay Public Hall tion take place at 7pm. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 9
Ardgay & District News 1st Children’s Art Competition prize giving event at Ardgay Thanks to all who turned up to the exhibition and prize giving event on the 28th of March. A huge thanks to David Hannah and Mrs Legg from Bonar Bridge Primary School for their invaluable help. The competition was kindly funded by Beinn nan Oihgrean Windfarm Community Benefit Fund. Look out for our next competition! < Elizabeth Lunardini receiving the 1st prize. Layla Dalton poses with her winning artwork.
Problem party in Photo album the woods Fourth Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The Manse Ledmore and Migdale woods is a Mad Hatter’s compe- beautiful place that many local resi- tition. Left to right: dents enjoy. The woods are there for Tilly Munro (Second Prize) Harvey Whittock, everyone, but it’s sad when the care- Morgan Bannerman, lessness of one group affects the fun Carys Jones (Third Prize), and safety of others. Rhianna Lall, Ythan Menzies and Lily Howard In early May this year a group of (First Prize)’ young people held a party in a clear- ing by the loch Migdale track, a spot Photos below: Children enjoying the which is used regularly for children’s bouncy castle (left) and events. So far so good! But the rest bric a brac stall (right). of the story isn’t so happy. The par- tygoers left litter marring the beauty of the woods, and a campfire full of broken glass and sharp metal. For- tunately two young overseas visitors spotted the issue and helped Wood- land Trust staff clear up the mess. They were just in time, as a group of younger children from the Dor- noch-based Allsorts Club arrived at the clearing the very next day for The event hosted by Rev Anthony Jones and his wife Beverley at the some Easter holiday activities! Manse in Ardgay helped raise vital funds for both Gledfield Primary The kids came to no harm this School and, the Rotary Club of Tain & District’s charities including the time, but it’s sad to think that a Himajyolti School in Nepal which was flattened by the recent earth- group of teenagers so nearly spoiled quake. There were fun and activities for young and old alike including their fun. The message form Led- bouncy castle, face painting, hook a duck, home baking, bric a brac, more & Migdale is: please come and children’s fairy garden, in house teas. This year’s hatters competition enjoy the woods in whatever way included stunning creations made by the children at school. The com- you choose, but please respect them petition was judged by Mrs Lorna Ross of Edderton. – they are a special habitat for wild- life and for people too! < P age 10 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
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community council Members Latest Beinn Tharsuinn Community Benefit Awards: and contact details How to apply for Community Alan Lawrence Benefit money Treasurer The Beinn na Oighrean Windfarm Awards Small projects under £250 1. Go to Ardgay & District CC website: Phil Olson www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/ funding where you can find full details. 2. Or send a letter to Teresa Langley (see column left) Betty Wright The Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm Community Benefit Fund Bob Sendall Projects under £2,000 1. Go to Ardgay & District CC website: www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/ funding where you can find full details. Teresa Langley 2. Send an email to beinntharsuinn.awards@ardgayand Secretary districtcommunitycouncil.org.uk Or send a letter to (see column left) [email protected] 3. Teresa Langley Silvia Muras SSE Achany Community Fund Between £250 and £10,000 + 1. Visit sse.com/beingresponsible/responsiblecommu nitymember/localcommunityfunds/achany for more info and to download the application form. 2. Complete and return to [email protected] councillors Representing the or by Royal Mail to: Fiona Morrison, Corporate Affairs, highland council north, west and SSE, 10 Henderson Road, Inverness, IV1 1SN central Sutherland ward 1 3. Next deadline: 31 October 2015. E.ON Rosehall Community Fund George Farlow Between £2,000 and £25,000 + 1. Foundation Scotland administers E.ON Rosehall Hugh Morrison Community Fund. Visit www.foundationscotland.org. uk/programmes/eon-rosehall.aspx for full details 2. Alternatively, you can ontact Carol Elliot by email Linda Munro [email protected] or call 07500 779 227 if you require any further information or advice. 3. Next deadline: 31 October 2015. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 11 Ardgay & District News services for private john mcpherson (croick) and private duncan mackenzie (creich) Royal British Legion Scotland last WW1 services The Creich and Kincardine Branch of Royal British Legion Scotland has now completed their WW1 graveside commemoration services for 2015. There will be more in the next few years on the 100th anniver- sary of the deaths of those buried in local cemeteries. Since the last issue of the newsletter there have been 2 more services, one in each of Croick and Creich cemeteries. The Croick service was held on 30 March for Private John McPherson. John was born in 1873 at the family croft, Lubconich, Cro- James and Wilma Mackenzie, Willie and Steven Ross, Eric Porter (RBLS Standard ick. He became a schoolmaster but Bearer), David Hannah (RBLS Area Rep), Sara Shaw (Amat Estate), Colin Gilmour later joined the Lovat Scouts and (RBLS President) and Aldie Calder (RBLS Treasurer). / Fiona Porter fought with distinction in the Boer War. He was mentioned in des- patches and awarded the Distin- guished Conduct Medal. On 2 Sept 1914 John re-enlisted at Dingwall, joining the 8th (Service) Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders. Sadly he was discharged on 21 January 1915 as he was suffering from tuber- culosis and died at home in Ding- wall on 30 March 1915. He was 42 years old, a school teacher and mar- ried to a South African nurse with an 18 month old son called Donald. Alastair Ross, David Livingston (RBLS Chairman), Colin Gilmour (RBLS President), Ronald Lang (RBLS Member), William and Brian Ross. / aldie calder He is buried alongside his parents and four of his brothers and sisters. tant. He married in 1903 but sadly at Gallipoli and the Western Front. The Branch was very pleased Kate died 6 years later. Two years He was killed in action at Givenchy, that four members of his family later he was a grocery salesman France on 18 April 1918. He is bur- were present for the service; great for the Co-op in Dumbartonshire. ied in France but is also named on nephew James Mackenzie and his Duncan then joined the 17th (Ser- the family stone. wife Wilma and great nephew Wil- vice) Battalion (3rd Glasgows) of His great nephews William and lie Ross and his son Steven. the Highland Light Infantry. Sadly Alastair Ross attended the service, The other service held at Cre- Duncan accidentally drowned dur- along with William’s son Brian who ich cemetery on 11 May was for ing a training exercise at Troon on served with the Queen’s Own High- Private Duncan MacKenzie. Dun- 11 May 1915. He was 37 years old landers.< can was born at Kildonan in 1878 and buried in the family plot along but later moved with the family to with his parents and some of his Fiona Porter their croft Achuan at Airdens, Bo- brothers and sisters. His younger Secretary nar Bridge. At age 23 he moved to brother, George Thomas, was also * [email protected] Falkirk, working as a grocer’s assis- a casualty. He saw heavy fighting ) 01863 766349 Page 12 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Ardgay & District News Approved minutes of Ardgay & District Community Council meetings Available online from www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk and in your local library. Next meetings: 10th august 2015 & 14th september 2015 ardgay public hall 7 pm how to make using the roads safe and enjoyable for all Sharing our roads: Cycling The Kyle of Sutherland Cycling Club meets on a Thursday at 7 pm at Heaven Bikes and it is good to see folks getting out on their bicycles now that the good weather is here. We also have large numbers of visitors who cycle through our area on National Cycle Route 1 or doing LEJOG (Land’s End-John O’ Groats) so as drivers we need to be extra aware. < Cyclists: Motorists: Tips to Keep You Safe Think Bike! Ride positively, deci- Wear a Give cyclists a wide of cyclists. They may get 1sively and well clear 6helmet . 1berth when overtak- spread out in their ones of the edge of the road ing. If you can’t do this and twos. Keep this in where there may be Make eye because the road is nar- mind and be alert. potholes, grid covers and 7contact with other row or you can’t see far debris. Normally, this is road users, especially at enough ahead or there Many of our visiting about a 1/3 of the way junctions, then you know is oncoming traffic then 4cyclists are carrying into the lane. they’ve seen you. hang back some distance luggage. You need to behind the cyclist until give them more space. If the road Never cycle along it is safe to overtake. is narrow Passing the inside of large Cyclists sometimes ride When turning left 2 place 8 or if visibility is vehicles such as lorries two abreast or ride in 5watch for cyclists com- limited ride in a or buses especially at the middle of the lane to ing up on your near side position where you can see junctions. This is where ensure drivers overtake and don’t cut them up. and be seen. This may be many accidents occur safely. in the middle of the lane. especially when vehicles At night, are turning left. Watch out 6dip your If cycling in “bunches” for cyclists 10 headlights 2 MPH 3make sure that you Signal who may be when ap- leave room so that vehi- 9clearly at hidden on proaching cyclists. cles can overtake safely. all times and the inside of a left hand use a bell to bend. A cyclist may be In wet weather, allow Try not to hold up alert pedestrians. travelling at 10 MPH – a 7cyclists extra room as 4drivers unnecessarily. driver may be doing 40 surfaces may be slippery. Keep or 50. When visibility is poor, in Use lights and wear 10your mist or fog cyclists can 5bright/ reflective bike well In our area we some- be difficult to see. Think clothing. maintained. 3times get big groups bike! ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 13 Gearrchoille Community Wood Summer activities in your community wood Join our group of volunteers on first Thursday of each month at 2 pm or, if you enjoy the wood and would like to support it, why not become a member? The Gearrchoille members would like to thank Beinn Tharsu- inn fund for supporting our run- ning costs through 2015/16. As we are a company and registered charity there are financial obliga- tions which have to be met each year. The membership fees con- tribute to this, so I would encour- age all of those who use the wood to join! Forms available on our website, or why not come along to our AGM on Thursday 18th June, 7 pm in Ardgay Public Hall. Most of the maintenance work in the wood continues to be done Volunteering in the Gearrchoille. by volunteers, who meet first Saturday 13th june Moth identification with Thursday of each month at 2 pm. Margaret Currie & Andy Scott, County Moth Thanks to Peter and Sean from Recorders for East Ross. Muirhall Energy who joined us Gearrchoille car Park at 10 am in April when we continued to Thursday 18th JUNE AGM & talk on Forest tidy up after the storm. < Betty Schools by Lucy Williams. 7 pm Ardgay Hall Wright Date tbc JULY Willow weaving for children Tuesday 4th AUGUST Gala week event: Den gearrchoillecommunitywoodardgay.org.uk Building with Andy Murray. From 10 am to Peach Blossom & Brown *[email protected] 12 pm. Meet at Gearrchoille car Park at 10 am. rustic, moths seen in June )01863755316 in the Gearrchoille Ardgay Bonar Boys Brigade enjoys outdoor activities The 1st Ardgay Bonar Boys Brigade Company have The prize giving service will be in Ardgay church been enjoying some outdoor activities including a at 12:15 pm on Sunday 21st June when the boys climb up Stac Pollaidh and a trip to Fairburn Activ- will receive the badges and awards which they have ity Centre near Marybank where they took part in been working hard towards throughout the year. mountain biking, zorbing, archery and canoeing. < Donald Brown ) 01863 766166 Page 14 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Greening Kyle first greening kyle pumpkin festival, saturday 24th october at bonar bridge community hall Start growing your pumpkins this summer Join Kyle of Sutherland Growing Group for advice on successfully growing your own The first ever Greening Kyle children there’s the best pumpkin categories leaflets (with a full list of Pumpkin Festival is due to take vegetable monster, best pumpkin the exhibition categories) is avail- place on Saturday 24th October related drawing and painting and able in local shops. Alternative- 2015 in the Bonar Bridge Commu- best decorated pumpkin. All exhi- ly you can pick them up from our nity Hall. This fun event promises bition categories are open to your office at the Trust Office, Dornoch to be a great day out for all of the own interpretation. Road, Bonar Bridge, IV24 community. The Pumpkin Festival From 12 pm until 3EB or electronic copies is open to anyone to enter and/or 1:30 pm a free pump- are available by email- attend, you do not have to live in kin-themed lunch, ing gkassistant@ky- the Kyle of Sutherland Area. provided by Greening leofsutherland.co.uk. The exhibition entries will be Kyle and cooked by There are generally available for viewing from 11am Lowecroft Catering, no rules for each exhi- until 2pm with prizes for first and will be served up. A bition category, how- second place. The exhibition cate- Greening Kyle Pump- ever if you are found gories have something for everyone kin & Squash Recipes to have cheated in any of in them. For the serious growers booklet will be printed and your entries then you will be amongst you there is the heaviest made available on the day for any- disqualified and made to do the pumpkin grown, the ugliest pump- one who might want to try and make washing up after the free lunch! kin or squash grown and most un- their own pumpkin themed lunch. If you would like advice on suc- usually shaped pumpkin or squash. We are looking for your best cessfully growing your own pump- Get your carving knives out for the pumpkin themed recipes to include kins then why not come along to the best carved pumpkin (both home in our free recipe booklet. Please next Kyle of Sutherland Growing grown and shop bought), the small- send them in to gkassistant@ Group meeting? The next meeting est carved pumpkin and the largest kyleofsutherland.co.uk along with is on Monday 29th June at 7 pm in carved pumpkin. Get creative for your full name and the area that Rosehall Village Hall. < the best knitted pumpkin, pump- you live in and your recipe could be Rhionna Mackay Project Officer kin with the best personality and included in our booklet. * [email protected] the best dressed pumpkin. For the Entry forms and the exhibition ) 01863 766 554 Promoting activity and wellbeing in the local community The Kyle of Sutherland Devel- Class timetables will be adver- opment Trust are delighted to tised on the Kyle of Sutherland welcome two new members to Trust website, Facebook and local our Team. Beverley and Emma community noticeboards. will be working on the Keep Ac- We are currently recruiting staff tive Together (KAT) Project. KAT to work on a sessional basis to de- is an exciting new project whose liver exercise and activity classes aim is to increase activity along and also four Walk Leaders for with health and well being for res- which training and expenses will KoSDT KAT team: Beverley and Emma. idents in the Ardgay and Creich be provided. Please find contact Community Council areas. This organising group exercise classes, details below. < will be achieved by running fitness nutrition and exercise clubs, one Beverley Hill Project Officer (KAT) and activity sessions for people of to one exercise and also family and * [email protected] all ages and abilities. We will be outdoor activities. ) 01863 766 554 L Page 16 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter ots of F one un & Family Events for Every What’s on in the area ardgay public hall bb/ardgay golf club 27 Auction & 15 Whist Drives june Grand Raffle july All profits to go to Ardgay Public Bonar Bridge Hall Funds. Donations welcome. rosehall hall Ardgay Golf Viewing from 6 pm - Selling at Club. 7 pm sharp. There will also be a 29 KoS Growing At 7:30 pm. Grand Raffle drawn on the night, june group £2 entry. Raffle. Help with a first prize of £200 to raise funds for Invercharron generously donated Get advice on growing your own Highland Games. Other dates: 17th by Ardgay fruit and vegetables. Organised by June (Youth Club), 24th June (Gala Plant & Greening Kyle, the group meets on Week) 22th July (Youth Club), 29th Quarry Services. the 29th June at 7 pm. All welcome! July (Gala Week). glenmorangie ground, a9 north of tain invershin 13 2 Tain Highland Gathering Car Treasure aug. aug. Hunt A traditional Highland Gathering with Meet at 4 pm at Invershin Hall all the usual events: Highland Dancing, car park. Around two hours of Piping, Track & Field Events, Cycling, and treasure hunting fun! There will the Heavies. Local events at 11 am. Open be prizes for the winners and Events from 2 pm. Adults: £5, Under 16: refreshments (soup & sandwich- £2, Car Park: £2. Toddlers free. es) at Invershin Hall to reward Sponsored by Glenmorangie Plc. the hunters. ledmore & migdale woods - from 2 to 5 pm - free and all welcome! 27 june The Carnegie Story Trail The Carnegie Story Trail follows a 1.5 outdoor, treasure-hunting cache. The story chapters and mile route (one way) through beau- game played by millions of the activity sheets are avail- tiful native woodlands, with stops at people around the world. able from the Woodland seven secret locations, where chap- Map coordinates for the Trust website. ters of a special story are hidden. The Carnegie Story Trail can The story is written by trail is suitable for nimble adults and be downloaded from the award winning writer There- children. Pushchairs will be able to official geocaching website sa Breslin who will be attend- follow much of the route, but some of www.geocaching.com. ing the event. Also, we might be the hiding spots are off-the path. Is there treasure? lucky enough to have a brief appear- How do I find the hidden story? As well as the Story Caches, there ance of Mr Carnegie himself! Each chapter of the story has been are three bonus caches, where lucky There is no need to book, just come placed in a different ‘geocache’. treasure seekers may find one of our along for a 2pm start to the car A geocache is a hidden contain- specially-minted Carnegie Geo- park at Torroy Croft. There will be er which can be found using an coins, and details of their amazing expert geocachers on hand to help ordnance survey map and compass, worldwide mission. There are lots and some tea/coffee and cakes to or a smart phone with a geocach- of fun activities to keep you enter- reward you after you find some ing app, or any other GPS enabled tained along the story trail, with a geocaches! Contact Juliet at device. Geocaching is a popular, family-friendly activity sheet in each [email protected] Lots of F one un & Family Events for Every 1st - 9th August Covering Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, Invershin & Rosehall area Saturday 1st – Gala Fete, Raft Race, Wednesday 5th - Flower Festival, Street Queen Crowning & Float parade, Dance to Dance, Craft session, Clay Pigeon Shooting The Ceilidh Cowboys. Competition, Radio Controlled Car Club & Whist Drive. Sunday 2nd – Dry Stone Dyking Demo, Artie’s Tartan Tales, Car Treasure Hunt & Thursday 6th - Flower Festival, Kids Mountain Biking Session. Baking Session & Coffee Morning, Pet Show, Bingo & Fancy Dress Disco. Monday 3rd – Kite Making, Football Session, Family Bingo & Jogging Session. Friday 7th - Sports Day & Bouncy Castle, Woodland Session, Football Competition & Tuesday 4th – Book Bug, Flower Festival Darts Competition. & Pancake Day, Den Building and Family Cycle. Saturday 8th – Canoeing, Duck Race & Pub Quiz. Jordan Wemyss, 2015 Gala Queen Sunday 9th - Mountain Biking Session & Big Lunch. (Events subject to change) Kyle of Sutherland Gala Week See Programme at www.spanglefish.com/kyleofsutherlandgalaweek or email Elissa (Secretary) on [email protected] for a copy. Page 18 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter What’s on in the area gearrchoille community wood 4 Den Building aug. Try your hand at building a shelter and learn about staying warm and dry outdoors. With Andy Murray. From 10 am to 12 pm. Meet at Ge- arrchoille Community Wood car park at 10 am for this exciting Gala Week event. rosehall 24 Flower Festival the links, dornoch july Rosehall Church of 25 The Sutherland County Scotland Flower Festival. july From 24 July to 26 July. Come Agricultural Show along between 11 am to 6 pm. Livestock, native horses, light horses, poultry, food & Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. craft and flower & vegetable competitions. All welcome! This year, the Strathorn Clydesdales will take centre stage by performing their musical drill ride to demon- bonar bridge dornoch strate their power, skill and versatility. The heart of the show of course is the animals and the busy livestock 31 Knit and 17 Book section will show off the quality sheep and cattle from july. Natter july. Fair the north. There will be a Poultry Section for the first time in response to a growing interest in the breeding Caley Cafe at 10 am. Catch 5 pm to 9 pm. Week- and keeping of a wide variety of birds. Take a walk up with friends and join us end of Friday 17th through the trade stands, past the dog show to see for a cuppa. Bring your knit- - Sunday 19th July in the horses compete in ridden and in-hand classes, ting and crochet projects Dornoch Social Club. rounding off a busy day on the field with the excite- and get help from fellow Browse and buy from ment of a new Puissance competition. Finally, starting crafters. Contact: Jo Smith a wide selection of at 9pm, ‘Rant’ will provide the music at the marquee 01863 766554 second hand and dance. More info at www.sutherlandshow.com or email antiquarian books. [email protected] Meet local authors. Take part in a creative moy estate, moy writing workshop. 7 Highland Fields Sport Fair Northern Meeting Park, inverness aug. 5 Highland Strongman Show 7th and 8th of August, from july 10 am to 6 pm. The fair The Highland Strongman offers a diversity of enter- Show will feature our original stone tainments and activities for lifting challenge of lifting a 252 all of the family, from crèche pound stone over a 5 foot bar. facilities to archery! The Other great events you can emphasis is on field sports enjoy: Yoke walk, Log press, activities with competitions Deadlift, Medley, Tyre flip in fly casting, gun dog han- and Inverness Stones. dling and clay pigeon shoot- More details: ing. Adults: £10. Under 16: invernesshighlandgames.com free. Free car park. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 19 Adult Clubs & Societies Bonar Bridge Local Kyle of Sutherland Edderton & History Society Whist Club District Gardening Club Organising events and Will be back in September history walks. Contact: Rosemary Logan From September to May in Contact: Marion Fraser ) 01549 421 282 Edderton Community Hall. ) Contact: 01863 766 235 Sutherland Bonar Bridge ) 01863 766 061 Walkers Club ) Ardgay Badminton Ardgay Golf Club 01862 811 381 Club We meet the 4th Sunday of the month, all year round. Market Stance, Migdale Road, Pilates Starts again in October. SUNDAY 28 JUNE Bonar Bridge. Sutherland Contact George Ross Quinag, by bouldery east IV24 3EJ Bonar Bridge Hall, Mondays ) 01863 755 329 ridge over Spidean Coinich 6 ) 01863 766 199 from 10 to 11 am. Please call miles, circular. Leader: Stan in advance. Contact: Moira Kyle of Sutherland Holroyd. 01408 621370 Creich & Kincardine Chisholm SUNDAY 5 JULY ) Cycling Club Art Group 01863 810 786 Summer Special. Morven, Website: www.koscc.co.uk Caithness. 9 miles, track Meets in Bonar Bridge Hall Tai Chi Facebook: Kyle of Sutherland and rough hill, linear. tearoom on Wednesdays CC Contact: Chris Leader: David Hannah. from 10 am to 3 pm. All wel- Ardgay Public Hall - ) 07543 466 699 01863 766061 come. Contact: Joan Mulligan Wednesdays 7 pm £2. SUNDAY 26 JULY ) 01549 421 321 Contact: Margaret Kyle of Sutherland Glencalvie Forest. 10 miles, ) 01863 775 329 Joggers track and rough hill, circular. Kyle of Sutherland Leader: David Hannah. Cinema Club Sutherland Radio Leaders trained by Jog 01863 766061 Control Club Scotland. All levels of fitness SUNDAY 23 AUGUST Starts again in October. are welcome. Facebook: Grummore and Grumbeg Second and fourth Friday of By Ardgay Garage. Kyle of Sutherland Joggers clearance villages. each month. Bonar Bridge Facebook: Sutherland Radio Contact: 7 miles, linear. Leader: Bruce Hall. Contact: Silvia Muras Control Club Eliza / Caroline / Gemma Field. 01408 633118 ) 01863 766 690 ) 07703 196 005 ) 07743 228 661 Car sharing available. ) 07799 391 281 We are pleased to welcome ) occasional walkers or new 07545 929 768 We would like to hear from you members to any of these walks, but please contact us Please send us your feedback, comments, Ardgay Scottish letters, suggestions or contributions. Visit Country Dancing in advance. Contact: David Hannah www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk Club ) 01863 766 601 or email [email protected] Starts again in October. Contact: Doreen Bruce Scottish Women’s ADVERTISING TARIFF ) 01863 766 852 FULL PAGE: £40 (A4) Rural Institute HALF PAGE: £20 (A5 landscape) 1/3 page £15 (A5 portrait) Kyle of Sutherland All ages welcome. Ardgay 1/4 PAGE £10 (A6) Public Hall 7:30 pm 3rd SMALL SIZES FROM £4 Heritage Society CLASSIFIEDS: FREE Next Tuesday each month / Book for the whole year and edition: Website www.kyle-of- Culrain Hall 7:30 pm 4th get a discount! 10th sutherland-heritage.org.uk Thursday of the month. Booking & enquiries: [email protected] September Contact: Steve Copley Contact: Mrs. Jean Jack 01863 766 690 ) 01863 766 174 ) 01863 766 646 Page 20 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter From the Manse... CHURCH DIARY OF EVENTS ‘Priceless’ refreshment of the soul & EASTER SERVICES e are always glad to see he healed them.” What a welcome Three-Way Cross Cultural Concert Helps Raise Funds For The Dornoch Firth Group A recital held at both Tain Parish Church and Dornoch Cathedral helped raise charitable funds for the Dornoch Firth Group. Entitled, “From Dreaming Spires and Ivory Towers to Distant Shores” the evening included the published poetic works and hymns of local writ- er and parish minister, Rev Anthony Jones, themes drawn from Scot- land and Wales were included. Crossing cultural boundaries, there were also songs from Holland shared by Dutch singing duo, ‘Friends and Neighbours’, Margriet van Overbeeke and Irene Bom who sang extracts from their latest recording. Sandy Macpherson from the High Accompanying organist Sandy Kirk, Dunoon, Argyll also took the audience on an imaginative auto- Macpherson with Rev Anthony Jones. bographical musical journey surrounding Reverend Jones’ life.< ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 21 Children & Young people Gledfield Primary School < Kirsten Macneil Cluster Headteacher Rosehall & Gledfield Primary Schools dancing sponsored walk Gledfield Nursery did a in brora sponsored walk to raise Gledfield pupils took part money for the nursery. in the East Sutherland Many thanks to all Schools Sports Associ- the parent volun- ation Scottish Dancing teers who helped event at Brora Primary make the walk School. A huge thanks a huge success must go to Jean Jack with over £200 and the Lairg Sewing being raised. Group for volunteering to make our pupils amazing new waist- coats for the boys. new sports strips Gledfield badminton pupils Katie Smith, Adam Maclean and Shaun proudly show MacInnes entered the Primary Schools off their badminton competition. All did a brilliant new sports job representing Gledfield Primary with strips kindly Adam coming 1st and Katie joint 3rd. sponsored by Shaun made it all the way to the quarter Ardgay Game. finals too. Congratulations to them all. by Andymack & Sil MEET HAMISH THE TARTAN DRAGON A shy veggie dragon who lives on Carn Bren It was a hot summer day. Morag asked, “What would you They soared higher than the tops of the mountains, as like to do today, Hamish?” He replied, “I could do with high as the clouds. Morag exclaimed, “Oh, look! That’s stretching my wings. Would you like to go for a fly?” where my mum and dad work for the king of Norway. He Morag climbed onto Hamish’s back and they flew. lives there just now.” Page 22 =SUMMER 2015 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Guide to local services A-Z BRADBURY CENTRE high SCHOOLS LIBRARIES POLICE Bradbury Centre Bonar Tain Royal Academy Bonar Bridge Libray Local Police (Inverness) Bridge 01862 892 121 01863 760 083 0845 600 5703 01863 766 772 Dornoch Academy Mobile Libraries Ardgay & National Emergency 101 01862 810 246 Strathoykel, Strathcarron Confidential Line: BUSES 0773 330 0761 01463 723 321 MacLeod’s Coaches KYLE OF SUTHERLAND Textphone: 01408 641 354 KoS Development Trust NHS 01463 723 325 Bradbury Centre Bus 01863 766 536 Migdale Hospital 01863 766 772 KoS Fisheries Trust 01863 766 211 POST OFFICE 01863 766 702 Doctors Creich Surgery Bonar Bridge CAB KoS Youth Development 01863 766 379 01863 766 219 Citizens Advice Bureau Group Nurses Creich Surgery Golspie 01863 766 310 01863 766 237 PRIMARY SCHOOLS 01408 633 000 Gledfield Royal Bank of Scotland Bradbury Centre Bus 01863 766 580 CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Mobile Timetable Tuesday bonar bridge circular Bonar Bridge Kincardine Parish Church Bonar Bridge War Memorial (Via Spinningdale, Tain and Edderton) 01863 766 221 Rev. Anthony M. Jones Arrive 11:50 Depart 12:05 920 - Wednesday Rosehall 01863 766 285 Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge 01549 441 348 Cherry Grove Cherry Grove è 10:30 14:40 MacLeod’s Coaches è DVLA Timetable Spinningdale Spinningdale RECYCLING CENTRE DVLA Inverness 10:39 14:31 Bonar Bridge Ardgay èTain 0300 790 6801 Clashmore Clashmore 01349 868 439 10:53 14:19 Ardgay Ardgay Tain old CO-OP Tain old CO-OP 06:46 / 09:08 07:42 / 10:35 ELECTRICITY 11:02 14:08 scottish water 11:28 / 14:23 13:35 / 16:25 24Hr Emergency 17:20 / 17:48 19:20 Tain Lamington St Tain Lamington St 24Hr Emergency è 11:04 14:06 0800 300 999 è 0845 600 8855 Edderton è Edderton Edderton Edderton Customer Help 11:17 13:53 Customer Help 06:58 / 09:20 07:28 / 10:20 0800 300 111 Ardgay Ardgay è 0845 601 8855 11:40 / 14:35 13:20 / 16:10 11:39 13:33 17:35 / 18:00 19:05 è Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge FIRE BRIGADE è TAXIS Cherry Grove Cherry Grove Fire Station Dornoch Tain Lamington St Tain Lamington St 11:42 13:30 Ronnie’s Taxis Ardgay 01862 810 297 07:081 / 09:301 07:18 / 10:11 01863 766 422 11:50 / 14:451 13:111 / 16:001 bonar bridge - alness 1 1 A&B Taxis Ardgay-Bonar 17:45 / 18:10è 18:55 919 - Tuesday FORESTRY COMMISSION è 07549 999 760 Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge ASDA ASDA Forestry Commission Tain Tain Cherry Grove Cherry Grove è 07:11 / 09:33 07:13 / 10:03 10:30 13:45 Scotland 11:53 / 14:48 13:03 / 15:52 è TRAINS 01309 674 004 Ardgay Ardgay 17:48 / 18:13 18:47 10:34 13:40 National Rail Enquiries 06:46 Monday to Friday Easter Fearn Easter Fearn 0845 748 4950 GOLF CLUB 09:08 Monday to Saturday 10:42 13:33 Bonar Bridge-Ardgay GC 14:23 Saturday only Ardross Ardross VETS 1 Connects with Stagecoach bus to/ 10:58 13:17 01863 766 199 from Inverness Rogart Vets (Farm Alness è Alness 11:15 13:00 è Animals, Pets & Horses) HIGHLAND COUNCIL 01408 641 352 Mobile Library Ardgay The minibus has a wheelchair lift Drummuie Golspie which will be available as part of Easter Ross Vets Tain Every 3rd wednesday 01408 635 370 the service. The service will divert 01862 893 142 08/07/15 - 29/07/15 - 19/08/15 - 09/09/15 on request to pick up prebooked Service Point Bonar Bridge Oakwood Place, Ardgay passengers up to a mile from the Johnston & Farrell Tain 01863 766 083 Arrive 13:45 Depart 14:00 route. These journeys must be 01862 894 223 The Lady Ross, Ardgay booked by 14:00 on the previous Service Point Dornoch Arrive 14:00 Depart 15:15 working day 01863 766 772 Kessoks Equine Vets 01862 810 491 01463 731 107 ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2015 = Page 23 Classified ads VOLUNTEER ADVISERS WANTED No special skills Train times are needed and full training From 14/12/2014 is provided. Citizens Advice inverness è ardgay Bureau 01408 633 000 Monday to Saturday: Traditional Sporting Activities for experienced and beginners (08:33) Catering Saturdays only Gazebo / Small Marquee 07:02 HIGHLAND SHOOTING CENTRE 10:38 (12:05) Catering serv. available The CC have a small gaze- Scotland’s first 100m Underground Shooting Range. Introductory 14:00 (15:29) Catering serv. available bo / marquee available for rifle and shotgun courses as well as bespoke tuition. Also Virtual hire for community activi- 17:12 (18:39) Shooting Simulator which is a fully interactive indoor shooting ties. Contact Marion Turn- 18:28 (20:01) experience suitable for all ages and abilities. er or Phil Olson 01863 766 Sunday: Clay Pigeon Shooting and Tuition. 100. 17:54 (19:23) Catering serv. available All available individually or for groups ardgay è inverness Booking Ardgay Public Monday to Saturday: Hall. Contact: Fiona Venters 06:16 (07:44) 01863 766 602 06:45 (08:13) 09:07 (10:34) Catering Saturdays only Booking Kincardine 10:54 (12:23) Catering serv. available Heritage Centre, Old Church of Kincardine, Ardgay. Mrs. 15:30 (17:01) Catering serv. available 18:52 (20:10) Catering serv. available Mary Stobo 01863 766 868 Check out our website and Facebook page 19:28 (20:57) BURNISDE, ALTASS, LAIRG IV27 4EU Booking Ardgay Church Sunday: Hall. The Reverend Anthony 14:49 (16:16) Catering serv. available 01549 409 129 [email protected] Jones – 01863 766 285 Crosswords Across 5. Impure earthy ore of iron or a ferruginous clay, usually red (hematite) or yellow (limonite), used as a pigment. 6. A strong ale formerly brewed in Norfolk, England. 9. The craggy peak which accommodates Carbisdale Castle, a place name related to the battle of Carbisdale (two words). Down 1. Breed of draught horse named after a region of Scotland. 2. A long, thin piece of cotton, wool, etc., that is thicker than thread and is used for knitting and weaving. 3. A game in form of a fly.7. The main part of a permost spreading branchy layer of which players are given the geo- ship or boat. / The deck, sides, and a forest. 10. Female sheep. graphical coordinates of a cache of bottom of a ship or boat. / The out- items which they search for with a er covering of a fruit, grain, or seed. Around the end of June, the solution will be published at: GPS device. 4. An insect that looks 8. An ornamental rooflike structure. www.ardgayanddistrictcommunity like a small worm and is the young / A protective covering like the up- council.org.uk ardgay & district community Council newsletter Editor: Silvia Muras Sanmartin Ardgay Community Council members: (Full contact details in page 10) Design & Layout: Silvia Muras Sanmartin David Hannah (Chair), Marion Turner (Vice-Chair), 01863 766 690 / [email protected] Alan Lawrence (Treasurer), Phil Olson, Betty Wright, Bob Sendall, Teresa Langley (Secretary), Silvia Muras Contributors to this issue: Andymack, Michael Baird, Hayley Bangs, Donald Brown, Rhonwen Copley, councillors: Eleanor Garty, David Hannah, Beverly Hill, Valerie (Full contact details in page 10) Houston, Rev Anthony M. Jones, Rhionna Mackay, George Farlow, Hugh Morrison, Linda Munro Kirsten Macneil, Fiona Porter, Susan Ross, Elissa Steven, Marion Turner, Betty Wright. Online version AVAILABLE FROM: www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk Distribution: Rhonwen Copley, Brigitte Geddes, David Hannah, David Knight, Teresa Langley, Alan Advertising, letters & contributions: Lawrence, Silvia Muras, Davy Ross, Bob Sendall, 01863 766 690 Jeannie Sparling, Anna Sutherland, Marion Turner, [email protected] Vicky Whittock, Iain Worthy, Betty Wright. This Edition of the Newsletter is published with Partnership / Funding from the E.ON Rosehall Community Fund Supported by Foundation Scotland